Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The Support to the Private and Financial Sector in Ghana (PFS) aims to improve the employment situation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Ghana. In one key focus area, the program facilitates access to finance for green businesses, creating a pipeline of bankable green projects.
• It helps businesses become investment-ready, strengthens their business proposals, and connects them with green financiers. Additionally, the program has collaborated with the Ministry of Finance to develop the first phase of Ghana's Green Finance Taxonomy.

Scope of Role:

• We are seeking a Technical Advisor to drive the implementation of green finance initiatives to support the growth of sustainable businesses in Ghana.
• Key responsibilities include facilitating access to finance for green projects, building partnerships with financial institutions to promote green lending and investment, and contributing to the development and implementation of green finance policies and regulations

Tasks:

• Support the development and implement strategies to facilitate access to finance for green projects.
• Build strong relationships with financial institutions to promote green lending and investment.
• Contribute to the development of innovative financial products and services in green finance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of green finance policies and regulations.
• Prepare capacity building support to financial institutions on green finance.
• Support cooperation and dialogue with government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, and other stakeholders on the issue of green finance.
• Responsible for the preparation and implementation of conferences, workshops, and other events connected to green finance.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of green finance initiatives on economic growth and environmental sustainability.
• Ensure knowledge management and knowledge transfer to implementing partners and to external audiences

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in finance, economics, or a similar subject (advance degree is an advantage)
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in the financial sector
• Proven experience in sustainable finance, climate finance, or development finance.
• Strong understanding of project appraisal and financial instruments.
• High level of organizational, communication, reporting, and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize and deliver assigned tasks diligently under strict deadlines
• Excellent skills in writing and speaking English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Office, ideally MS Office 365.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, high degree of flexibility, attention to detail.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/PFS-TA/23/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 06 November, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.