Climate Transition Specialist

5 days ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines international finance corporation Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Climate Transition Specialist to join our team at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This role will be based in our East Asia and Pacific region office, supporting our clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

About the Role:

The Climate Transition Specialist will work closely with government clients to identify and address regulatory barriers to private investment in decarbonization technologies. They will collaborate with IFC's Climate Business Department, economics and industry teams to diagnose and design advisory services to enable reforms that create markets for climate investments.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in carbon markets, climate finance, and sector decarbonization roadmaps. They should also have experience working with governments and private sector on decarbonization strategies, sustainability, and sustainable finance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support government clients to understand the latest developments in decarbonization technologies and proactively support the identification and design of reforms to regulatory barriers that constrain greater adoption of these technologies.
  • Work closely with IFC's Climate Business Department, economics and industry teams to diagnose regulatory barriers to private investment to address climate change, and design and implement advisory services to enable the needed reforms to create markets for such investments.
  • In close coordination with IFC industries, including upstream and investment teams, identify and develop advisory projects to promote circular economy through use of renewable inputs (e.g. bio-based raw materials), waste and water recycling, lean manufacturing, product innovation and re-purposing.
  • Identify and develop advisory projects to develop carbon markets and facilitate, in coordination with the team's climate finance experts, access to climate finance (e.g. green, sustainability-linked) for decarbonization projects/investments.
  • Prepare and disseminate knowledge materials on best practices by Governments on increasing private investment in climate adaptation and mitigation and greening of financial, real and infrastructure sector practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in environmental sciences, engineering, business, finance, public policy, economics, or an area of expertise specific to climate science or sustainable finance.
  • At least 12 years of relevant experience working with governments and private sector on decarbonization strategies, sustainability, sustainable finance, and/or climate science.
  • Deep understanding of climate business opportunities, gained through working in the private sector in areas relevant to climate business (e.g., renewable energy, battery storage, hydrogen, EVs, greening of transport and logistics, water and waste management, circular economy and decarbonization strategies, and climate tech).
  • Knowledge of Paris Agreement objectives and alignment process and sector decarbonization roadmaps (especially for hard-to-abate base material manufacturing sectors).
  • Robust expertise in carbon markets and in the related legal/regulatory frameworks and implementation mechanisms. Knowledge of climate financing products (e.g. Green and Blue Loans / Bonds, Sustainability Linked Financing, Transition finance) is advantageous.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave.

About Us:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.

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