Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - a public-benefit federal enterprise active in over 100 countries worldwide, works on behalf of the German Government to support public and private sector clients in areas including economic development, employment, energy, environment, and peace and security. GIZ’s main priority areas are Energy and Climate (renewable energy and efficiency), Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies (focused on governance).

Project Brief

Support to the Private and Financial Sector in Ghana (PFS)

This project aims to improve the employment landscape for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana, with a focus on facilitating access to finance for green businesses and creating a pipeline of bankable green projects. The program supports businesses in becoming investment-ready, enhancing business proposals, and connecting with green financiers. Additionally, GIZ has partnered with Ghana's Ministry of Finance to initiate Ghana’s Green Finance Taxonomy.

Scope of Role

Position: Technical Advisor - Green Finance

We seek a Technical Advisor to implement green finance initiatives that support sustainable business growth in Ghana. This role involves building partnerships with financial institutions to promote green lending and investments and contributing to the development of green finance policies and regulations.

Tasks

• Develop and implement strategies to enable access to finance for green projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions to promote green finance.
• Contribute to the design of innovative financial products and services in the green finance sector.
• Support policy and regulatory development for green finance.
• Provide capacity-building support to financial institutions on green finance.
• Facilitate cooperation and dialogue with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, NGOs, and other actors in green finance.
• Organize conferences, workshops, and events related to green finance.
• Monitor and assess the impact of green finance initiatives on economic growth and environmental sustainability.
• Manage knowledge sharing and transfer to partners and external audiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: University degree in finance, economics, or related field (advanced degree is advantageous).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the financial sector, with expertise in sustainable, climate, or development finance.
• Skills: Strong understanding of financial instruments and project appraisal; excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Attributes: Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Office 365 is ideal).
• Languages: Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Other: Willingness to upskill as needed, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Location

Accra, Ghana

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV and a one-page cover letter (detailing their motivation and how they would add value to the project) to recruitment-ghana@giz.de with the subject line Job Code 2024/PFS-TA/23/10.

Deadline: 06 November 2024

If you do not receive a response within two weeks post-deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.