Senior Investment Associate - Philippines

Industry Category	Arts / Media / Communications	Position	Public Relations
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	All Cities	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Open to all levels	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-09-27	Valid Until	Long-term validity

Senior Investment Associate - Philippines

GGGI Philippines program seeks to recruit a Senior Investment Associate who will be supporting the country operation in identifying and originating investment project opportunities and implementing them for scaling up climate resilient and green economy in the Philippines.

The Senior Associate will be a critical part of the country office supporting national delivery and achieving the objectives outlined in the Country Planning framework. The position holder will also play an important role in strengthening GGGI engagement in the country, especially in originating green investment projects in the context of implementing the GGGI Philippine Country Planning framework 2021-2025, which is aligned with the implementation of relevant national plans of the country including the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The position holder will be supporting investment mobilization projects while coordinating with relevant public and private stakeholders.

PURPOSE

The Senior Associate will:

Support the identification and development of investment projects aligned with the CPF 2021-2025;Support delivery of ongoing projects of the GGGI Philippine Office;Research and compile case studies and other illustrative materials which give practical guidance and comparative experience on possible green investment projects in the Philippines; and,Provide technical input to deliver a portfolio of advisory services and investment mobilization under the guidance of the Country Representative and relevant colleagues. ENGAGEMENTEngages in stakeholder mapping, relations and support facilitation of discussion with investors, donors, entrepreneurs, government, local governments and other stakeholders.Applies necessary technical skills to acquire important information and knowledge from a variety of sources, including government ministries, provincial departments, municipal and district authorities, local entrepreneurs etc. - in support of delivery of a high-quality output.Supports the Country Representative in preparing pitches and proposals relating to the subject matters required for the discussions with donors, investors, government stakeholders, among others.Liaises with other GGGI country offices and GGGI headquarters to identify good practices and lessons learned.DELIVERYIdentifies, supports (initiation) and monitors green investment type of initiatives.Improve business models of identified projects by collaborating with the internal and external stakeholders Keeps tracks of project cycles and organizes his/her analytical work to ensure that deliverables are provided on schedule and in accordance with the workplan.evaluates delivery risks and challenges, and mitigation measures. Builds common understanding and coordination on project activities by working with national and sub-national counterpartsDeliver analytical work in a timely manner to support subsequent work and consistent with the workplan and project cycle.Supports engagement with stakeholders, including meetings, conferences, events and among others.Reviews project documents and provides constructive input to deliverables with a strong eye for quality control and consistency.Administrative (including procurement, logistics, etc.) duties align with the budget and GGGI policies.REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIonSA master’s degree in relevant fields such as international business, finance, economics and international relations. MBA graduate is a plus.At least three years of relevant work experience in a portfolio assistance function. Experience in financial institution (particularly in the private sector) and/or intergovernmental organization is a plus.Experience in supporting / analyzing start-up ecosystem in the Philippines is a plus.Experience providing project origination and implementation support with an understanding of the structure and functioning of an international organization.Strong competence in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Ability to work independently and taking initiatives in response to the organization and team’s demand.Excellent command of written and spoken English and Tagalog is a requirement.Willingness and ability to travelFUNCTIonALTeam player, with result-oriented, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset to solve problemsAble to perform strategic and technical analysis in tandem and under time constraintsAbility to work independently while proactively seeking concurrence and instructionsExcellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environmentExcellent communications and facilitation skillsHighly-organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritizeComfortable working both in a team and independentlyCORPORATEUnderstand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.Promote the optimum use of public resourcesPromote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.Process and share information easily.Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.Promote creativity and innovation among staff.Be able to take initiative where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.** about GGGI Philippines Program

GGGI Philippines Program supports the Republic of Philippines in its transition toward climate resilient and inclusive green growth. GGGI intervention is designed to directly and indirectly support the Philippines aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022) and its next version (2023- 2028) being drafted, the National Climate Change Action Plan (2011-2028), the Philippine Renewable Energy Roadmap (2017-2040), and the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) Development Plan (2017-2022) of the Philippines. GGGI focuses on structuring bankable projects as well as developing and/or strengthening policies that will provide an enabling environment for such investment in local government units (LGUs), which will end up contributing to Reduced GHG Emissions; Creation of Green Jobs; Increased Access to Sustainable Energy Services; and Enhanced Adaptation to Climate Change. The Country Planning framework (CPF) is GGGI's planning document presenting the strategic initiatives that GGGI aims to pursue in partnership with the Government of the Philippines. The CPF is formulated based on the national priorities embodied in key policies, while GGGI's organizational priorities are anchored in the GGGI Strategy 2030. The Philippines' CPF focuses on five Programmatic Solutions, namely: i) Climate Action (including Sustainable Transport); ii) Climate Resilient Agriculture; iii) Waste Management; iv) Solar PV; and v) Green Industries. These solutions have been identified as critical interventions needed to address strategic green growth challenges and opportunities in the country, especially responding to post COVID-19 recovery.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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