Associate, Green, Capital Markets at FSD Africa

Created in 2012, FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or 'FSD’ based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are efficient, robust and inclusive.

 

Associate, Green, Capital Markets

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 - 4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management  , Research 

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

  • This role supports the Capital Markets pillar, working closely with the team and participating in various work streams within the market and it focuses on green finance in particular. The position will provide specific technical support to the specialist teams especially with Francophone countries (WAEMU Region and North Africa and SADQ region).
  • The individual will play a proactive role in conducting research and analysing information to inform capital markets decisions; using an understanding of the green finance environment internally and externally (Green Criteria and Taxonomies, sector data, players in the development capital space, linkages between various stakeholders, market opportunities and needs), as well as accessing and understanding wider business information such as relevant economic data and political events that influence the development of green capital markets in Africa.
  • In addition, the role will include responsibilities linked to the management of FSD Africa’s Green Finance Working Group (WG). The Green Finance Working Group (WG) is a coordinating mechanism for green finance work across all the pillars of FSD Africa (Capital Markets, Early Stage Finance, FSD Africa Investments, Green Transactions Accelerator and Risk & Resilience), a depository of the organisations’ combined expert knowledge and networks on green finance. Given the complexity of green finance, several interventions promoted by FSD Africa require input and contribution from different practice areas represented in the WG.
  • This role will provide specific technical support to the Secretariat of the Green Finance Working Group of FSD Africa and will represent the main point of contact of the WG. More specifically, the role will amongst other things support in coordination of cross-pillar interventions, green pipeline development/tracking and reporting, communications coordination, presentations, research, support in project management of joint programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Thought Leadership, Knowledge Management and Strategy Development

  • Contribute towards the development and FSD Africa’s Green Finance work by undertaking research, knowledge management, project design, project management and related initiatives aimed at maintaining the organisation’s thought leadership in the market.

Working Group Planning and Project Management

  • Support the Capital Markets Team and the Working Group Secretariat with project management cycle including document preparation, preparation of terms of reference and tracking of progress on projects.

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

  • Contribute to the FSD Africa’s communications and knowledge sharing activities and initiatives, e.g., preparing briefing notes, brochures, newsletters etc. Leverage internal or external relationships to communicate and share knowledge.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Education

  • Masters Degree with 3 years or Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience in the area of technical specialism, in a financial markets environment.
  • Excellent skills in written and spoken English.

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • Successful track record of conducting and analysing research
  • Demonstrated skills in conceptualising, writing and presenting research findings in a manner that appeals to diverse audiences, OR extensive industry experience in a relevant area of technical specialism
  • Project management experience especially in the convening of meetings, reporting and management of high-level stakeholders
  • Interest in green finance and climate change specifically within the African context
  • Willing to learn and able to work in fast-paced environment
  • Languages: Bilingual French & English speaker

Desirable

  • Understanding of the development world & strategic Monitoring & Results Measurement - MRM (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence the behaviours of others in your team
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded projects

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to FSD Africa on fsdafrica.bamboohr.com to apply

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