Climate Finance Project Manager

The Company

AETS is a multidisciplinary consulting company specialised in the implementation of EU policies and international cooperation and development. We provide innovative and context-specific solutions to institutional clients (e.g., European Commission, EIB, AFD, EBRD, World Bank), their beneficiaries, and the private sector. As such, our work supports our clients as they address emerging socio-economic, political, and environmental challenges across our core areas of expertise:

§   Energy;

§   Health and Safety;

§   Climate and Infrastructure;

§   Economic Development;

§   Governance and Human Development.

Since 1996, and within each of the work areas listed above, AETS has developed considerable know-how in applying tailored combinations of research, project management, and advisory services including:

§  Project cycle management (identification, formulation, implementation, and evaluation);

§  Formulation of technical specifications, supervision of works and project management;

§  Institutional strengthening and capacity building;

§  Support in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies and strategies;

§  Regulatory advice;

§  Environmental, economic, and social impact assessment;

§  Feasibility studies, technical and financial audits;

§  Delivery of training activities that impart knowledge, rules, methods, and know-how.

AETS has successfully delivered projects in over 180 countries worldwide. To do so, we rely on our offices in France (Lons - headquarters), Belgium (Brussels), Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan), Thailand (Bangkok), India (New Delhi), and Ireland (Trim).

The position

§  AETS is seeking a specialist to join its team in the field of climate change. As a member of the "Climate and Infrastructure" department, the person will develop activities in France and internationally.

This specialist will participate in activities within the sectors impacted by cross-sectoral climate deviations, and will also carry out planning and implementation missions – mitigation and/or adaptation dimensions - based on existing situations, such as:

o  Supporting the implementation of ambitious action on sustainable finance within the EU, including via the EU Green Deal and the EU Sustainable Finance Strategy.

o  Working to leverage Europe’s role in global approaches to integrating climate risks and opportunities in the financial system and increase transparency, accountability, and enforcement of regulation.

o  Creating opportunities for dialogue between all financial sector stakeholders.

o  Supporting processes and building capacity for sustainable finance at national, European, and global levels.

Key Responsibilities include:

§  Project coordination: managing and monitoring deliverables and work conducted by a set of grantees and external consultancies while maintaining regular communication and ensuring accountability; monitoring and evaluating progress and impact of initiatives and grants; and acting as a liaison to report progress to donors.

§  Research & Network activities: supporting the programme team in different fields of climate finance; scoping the landscape of different climate movements & initiatives, as well as identifying potential new projects & grantees.

§  Internal coordination and communication: liaising with other programme teams and the organisation’s operations and communications teams to ensure efficient dissemination of information, and consistency and complementarity of different projects and work streams.

§  Programme support: planning and organising internal and external meetings.

The profile

§  Strong interest in climate finance and the environment.

§  At least 5 years’ experience in a related field; such as EU or international sustainable finance policy and regulation, central banking or working on sustainable finance within a financial institution or relevant consultancy.

§  Deep understanding of the policy-making processes in the EU, particularly in relation to sustainable finance or the EU Green Deal.

§  Excellent collaboration skills and attitude: with a great capacity to listen and to seek advice from a wide range of people.

§  Ability to follow through with smart and adaptive implementation plans.

§  Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

§  Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

§  Excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written), spanish would be a plus.