Pipeline Development Specialist To Reduce Deforestation Footprint

Result of Service
A robust pipeline development report to support CRF for accessing RBPs with guaranteed compliance to the GoI/MOEF regulations in consultation with the respected authorities.
Work Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Academic
Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced University degree, preferably in economics, finance or business, environment and natural resource management, international development, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.

Experience

• Experience in loan/equity/grants origination, structuring or portfolio management with a proven track-record working with both equity and debt. Relevant experience in supervising equity investments (direct or through funds) is required, in particularly understanding and analysis of financial projections and audited statements is desirable.
• Experience in investment projects related to climate mitigation climate adaptation/ resilience, green finance will be highly valued. Candidates should be able to understand and oversee the quantification of the CRF’s environmental benefits (mitigation and adaptation) and associated co-benefits (biodiversity, ecosystem services) is desirable.
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years of experience preferably in a combination of related fields such as climate finance, financial structuring, forestry and green investment; climate and green growth; project management; public-private partnership is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with Indonesian government system and key stakeholders in the forestry and land use sub-sectors, private sector and markets will be highly favourable is desirable.
• Proven solid experience in a similar role in an investment firm or development financial institution would be highly desirable, as well as experience in the preparation of development projects in Indonesia and/or Asia is desirable.
• Proven track record on multi-sectoral and cross-institutional collaboration including with representatives of government and non-government partners is desirable.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a persuasive communicator.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Results-oriented, articulate analyst with attention to details,
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural and team player skills, with a capacity to work effectively on an independent basis,

Language

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consulting position, fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa is required.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.