Investment Officer

The Investment Officer is directly responsible for all stages of the investment cycle (i.e., origination, design, financing, and implementation) and undertakes both technical and administrative tasks associated with each stage. He/she achieves a measurable and verifiable reduction in methane emissions through methane reduction sub-projects that are technically feasible and financially viable; he/she also utilizes the budget to devise creative structures/arrangements that mobilize substantial co-investment from external parties. Specific tasks include, among others,

Analyzing the investment need in Thailand with respect to methane emission reduction (particularly the government’s preferences and priorities), the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches to designing methane reduction sub-projects, potential entry points for private sector firms and financial institutions, etc.

Adapting the latest developments in methane reduction methodology to design sub-project ideas tailored to Thailand. He/she must strive to go beyond process-oriented implementation and achieve superlative outcomes through technical expertise as well as by bringing competent organizations on board as implementation partners. He/she should, therefore, be someone who is constantly seeking to learn and optimize while also being excellent at communicating such knowledge.

Applying the information and results (both interim and final) to achieve methane emission reduction at scale and originate new sub-projects. The AKCMM, upon completion, would have established a strong foundation for a variety of subsequent projects on methane; by having a strong pipeline of sub-projects, he/she will contribute to the drafting of follow-up regional/national proposals that (i) replicate/scale-up proven approaches or (ii) seek to develop more ambitious/innovative solutions.

Engagement :

• The Investment Officer will engage various stakeholders (e.g., national/provincial/municipal government agencies, bilateral/multilateral agencies, private sector firms and financial institutions, research institutions and academia, NGOs, and local communities) by:
• Analyzing the nature of relationships between GGGI and stakeholders in Thailand with respect to AKCMM – both those that already exist and those that are yet to be established but are necessary for the project’s success – and develop strategies to build, strengthen, and maintain such relationships. In doing so, he/she must clearly articulate the nature of the relationship, particularly on how their involvement adds value to the delivery of Output 3.
• Providing substantive input to potential partners so that their engagement is aligned with the goals of Output 3 specifically and AKCMM in Thailand generally. He/she must, therefore, have a complete grasp of the present and future trajectory of a sub-project’s implementation-related discussions/negotiations (especially on risk allocation) leading up to the signing of all implementation-related agreements. He/she shall therefore serve as an effective convenor and communicator, ensuring that there is a shared understanding of the sub-project among all implementation partners.
• Leading salient dialogue with government agencies, implementation partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders on matters related to Output 3 throughout a sub-project’s implementation phase. This may range from responding to a request for additional information to discussing a contractual amendment to certain activities to account for an unforeseen obstacle or delay

Delivery:

• The Investment Officer will, based on guidance from and supervision of the Senior Green Investment Officer,
• Monitor outcomes from major national/regional/international fora as well as GGGI’s project portfolio to identify emerging needs in Thailand related to methane mitigation, originate, design, finance, and implement methane reduction sub-projects in Thailand to achieve measurable and verifiable reduction in methane emissions, utilizing the budget to develop creative structures/arrangements,
• Identify opportunities to (i) engage entities based in the Republic of Korea at each stage of the investment cycle (e.g., Korean technology providers, think tanks, project developers, etc.) and (ii) mobilize additional resources from external parties to deliver results at scale,
• Manage engagement with stakeholders of sub-projects to be delivered under Output 3,
• Plan and manage missions to gather baseline data, consult stakeholders, validate assumptions, and assess the political/operational/technical feasibility of sub-projects to be delivered under Output 3,Manage the delivery of Output 3 by (i) preparing a work plan, (ii) holding regular meetings with external stakeholders, (iii) procuring competent service providers, (iv) managing the budget and contract(s) related to the output, (v) anticipating and addressing risks, (vi) solving problems of technical or operational nature, and (vii) communicating the results effectively,
• Understand and comply with all administrative and reporting rules as required by the Government of Thailand, GGGI HQ, AKCF, and the ASEAN Secretariat (with respect to Output 3),
• Support the delivery of Outputs 1, 2, and 4, and,
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of GGGI processes, standards, and safeguards and following/adhering to them through the investment cycle.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, environmental science, public policy, finance, international relations, statistics, or a related discipline,
• At least 6 years of experience in climate project financing, investment mobilization, and methane reduction initiatives. Additional years of experience are considered advantageous.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting and spending for climate projects, with the ability to mobilize in-kind contributions from government entities,
• Familiarity with methane reduction initiatives from government agencies, international organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and development financial institutions, with strong collaboration skills to align efforts across diverse stakeholders and sectors,
• Strong understanding of business models in relevant sectors, with the ability to assess, improve, and design models that effectively drive methane reduction,
• Proven ability to develop creative financing structures and mobilize investments for methane reduction projects,
• Experience in engaging with both government and private sector to achieve investment alignment,
• Strong understanding of climate-related challenges in Thailand, particularly on the trends and sources of methane emissions and established/emerging approaches to reduce them,
• Proven ability to understand a novel subject matter in a short period of time and write intelligibly on the subject matter (applicants may be requested to share a writing sample), and
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Thai.

Functional:

• Self-motivated learner with attention to detail.
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment.
• Leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions.
• Anticipate and provide necessary technical and content-based support.
• Willingness and ability to travel

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/investment-officer-methane-mitigation-569886.html