JETP Capital Mobilisation Specialist
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is a global coalition of financial institutions committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the economy in line with government commitments under the Paris Agreement. Over 675 financial institutions from 50 jurisdictions have individually committed to the goal of net zero by 2050, in line with science-based pathways to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C. GFANZ was established in 2021 as a forum for delivering sector- wide solutions for net-zero transition, helping to ensure high levels of ambition are met with credible action that support transition globally. Learn more about GFANZ at www.gfanzero.com.
As a matter of priority, GFANZ is working with local and global partners to unlock transition finance in support of emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) seeking to accelerate their energy and wider net-zero transitions. Our work is organised through a cross-cutting CEO-led workstream on Capital Mobilisation, regional networks in Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean, and country-specific work in support of Country Platforms including Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs).
To support our exciting work, we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and effective individual to act as a senior member of the JETP team to support work on mobilization of private capital through the JETPs. The role will entail frequent engagement with various stakeholders in the JETPs specifically but not limited to JETP country governments, members of the International Partners Group (IPG), and public and private financial institutions. The role requires a deep commitment to ensuring the success of the JETPs and country platforms more generally and a clear understanding of the role GFANZ can play in ensuring the catalytic use of public finance to mobilise private finance, and a commitment to tackling country-specific challenges that hinder the deployment of private capital. The successful candidate will also be expected to support wider work on capital mobilization across GFANZ including through our capital mobilization workstream and support for initiatives such as the World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab, especially by sharing practical knowledge from the JETPs. The role will require excellent stakeholder management skills, a clear understanding of energy transition in EMDEs and the role finance can play in supporting progress and an ability to foster a diverse network within both finance and energy sectors.
This role will be located in the GFANZ central secretariat and involve liaising closely with local country leads in Vietnam and Indonesia. The role will also have regular interaction with the capital mobilization team which is also located in the New York and London offices.
We'll trust you to:
- Represent GFANZ in stakeholder engagements and workstreams to support the JETPs, building and maintaining excellent relations with key stakeholders across government, international partners, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and private and financial sectors.
- Be a key part of the JETP team by contributing to efficient tracking and shepherding of issues blocking the mobilization of private capital. Examples of this work are identifying and implementing procedures which increase transparency on the deployment of public and private capital, as well as suggesting an accountability structure within the JETP for capital mobilization ratios.
- Develop and maintain a strategic overview of potential areas where blended finance can increase the catalytic use of private finance for the energy transition.
- Work closely and seamlessly with the GFANZ leadership, central secretariat and regional networks to advance common priorities and draw on wider expertise and resources, including colleagues dedicated to capital mobilisation/JETPs.
- Have a clear sense of the contribution that private finance - local and global - can play in contributing to wider efforts towards a successful JETP, informed by regular interaction with financial institutions, and ensure that GFANZ and its members deliver the input needed to the JETPs in a timely and effective.
- Ensure that the approach being taken at the country level aligns with the broader frameworks and approaches being developed across GFANZ's capital mobilisation work and input your practical learnings and expertise into our wider capital mobilisation and regional efforts, so that we actively learn by doing and make progress on cross-cutting issues around private capital mobilisation for energy transition.
What you will need:
- 5 to 7 years of experience of working with blended finance structures ideally with experience in emerging markets and developing economies.
- Strong financial sector knowledge ideally with a combination of knowledge about public and private finance.
- Strong understanding of processes and strategies within MDBs and DFIs.
- Proven experience of working strategically and effectively with public and private sector stakeholders and building relationships across levels of leadership.
- Experience with energy transition finance.
- Experience in communicating effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders including governments, financial institutions and international organisations.
- Clear understanding of the socio-political drivers behind energy transition both from the view of developed and emerging economies.
- Strong ability to take a strategic approach while also delivering practically as part of a complex multi stakeholder project.
- Demonstrated ability to make progress and work independently in a complex environment where timelines and priorities can shift quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent visual presentation skills.
- A strong team player, able to work constructively and collaboratively across local and global stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel internationally particularly to the JETP countries.
