Bankable Project Officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.

JOB SUMMARY

The Bankable Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) project. Specifically, the role will be responsible for the identification of bankable nature positive businesses in areas such as climate-smart agriculture, sustainable water management, food security and ecosystem restoration solutions and propose them for consideration for funding under the DFCD project. Through this process, the Bankable Officer will promote private sector investment in green businesses.By identifying the right type of businesses and linking them to funding opportunities, the role of the Bankable Officer will create a direct positive impact on nature conservation. Beyond DFCD project, the role will also support the landscapes in linking the nature positive businesses to other funding opportunities locally and regionally, for example, in partnership with financial institutions and the Sustainable Investment and Business Development team at WWF-KenyaThe role will report to Biodiversity, Science and Innovation Manager and will closely coordinate with the DFCD team in WWF NL.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in the field of Economics, Finance or Business administrationMaster's degree would be an added advantageMinimum 5 years of experience in business development, private sector finance and/or impact investmentStrong financial and budgeting experiencePreferably experience with public donorsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Analytical, strategicProven organizational, diplomatic and negotiation skills that yield positive results on the sustainability agenda, especially as it relates to the finance and business worldStrong ability to lead the implementation of large-sized projects, including working with and coordinating funding partners, third parties and usersAbility to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals across cultures and time zonesIndependent worker, pro-active in thinking about opportunities to further improve the workFluent in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both written and oralExperience of working in emerging markets is an assetStrong interest in nature conservation and the mission of WWFPrior experience in engaging financial institutions and assessing private sector opportunities for impact ventures and investorsExperience in Nature Based Solutions would be an added advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engaging the private sector in the development of bankable projects in the following sectors: water, environmental protection, forestry and agricultureIdentifying Bankable Projects and undertake due diligence to ensure alignment with DFCD and WWF-Kenya strategic planUndertaking Know Your Client (KYC) and support environmental and social safeguards assessmentsEngaging landscape Multi Stakeholder Platform to ensure buy-in and effective delivery of the project.Regularly monitoring the implementation progress and collect data on indicators and results.Ensuring the project is delivering results and contributing towards the objectives and strategies of DFCDSupporting WWF Kenya on project origination, engagement with investees, investors and other financial institutionsSupporting capacity building within the organization on landscape finance and bankable projectsOverall Project management, including coordination, planning, implementation and reporting.Supporting WWF-Kenya to link the small ticket projects that have strong nature positive impact with other financial facilities outside DFCD – including the local financial institutions through blended and other innovative financing models

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Budgeting, financial planning, Collaboration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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