To support EBRD Green Cities operations and delivery, with particular attention to private sector opportunities, the electric mobility sector, and supply chain issues.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of Green Cities material—including presentations and briefing notes for internal and external use.
Review of ongoing GCAPs, with particular focus on where private sector opportunities can be pursued.
Sense checks on private sector opportunities based on desktop research and inputs from the PPP Advisory Unit (SI3P).
Ensure relevant private sector parties (PPP investors/sponsors and PPP consultants) attend stakeholder engagement meetings and GC events.
Support for electric mobility deals with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
Support for the upcoming management approach on batteries.
Requirements:
A degree in finance/business/trade, climate finance/urban planning, or a closely related field.
An academic background in international trade
Experience in electric mobility financing
Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
Experience in clean technology supply chains, including engaging with clients, suppliers, environmental & social experts, and bankers
Computer literacy and conversance with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
Well-developed analytical skills and experience with databases.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
French language skills preferred
Understanding of the private sector, urban sustainability, energy, environment, and development challenges in the EBRD region.
