Climate Change Project Officer
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group is a French public institution that implements France’s policy in the areas of development and international solidarity. Our mission is to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress of low and middle-income countries. In practical terms, this mission is carried out by providing loans, grants, expertise or technical assistance. This support is granted to States, local authorities, companies, foundations or NGOs and is used to develop and implement projects in many different fields including climate, biodiversity, energy, education and urban planning, health, digital technology, sport, and training.
AFD Group comprises AFD and its subsidiaries Proparco, dedicated to financing the private-sector, and Expertise France, the French international technical cooperation agency. Thanks to its network of 85 agencies throughout the world, AFD Group finances and monitors over 4,000 development projects and programmes. In 2023, the Group’s commitments amounted to close to €13 billion.
As part of the normalization of relations between France and Rwanda, AFD opened an office in Kigali in October 2021. Since then, more than 500 M€ have been committed.
AFD’s action in Rwanda is organized around three pillars: health; vocational training & job creation; and climate change. AFD is committed to playing a crucial role in supporting Rwanda’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance the country’s resilience. This climate strategy aligns with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. It focuses on the alignment of public and private investment flows with the country’s climate trajectory, as well as the resilience of vulnerable territories, particularly rural districts and Kigali’s informal settlements. AFD’s climate action in Rwanda comprises the following programmes:
- Alignment of Investment Flows:
- Two credit facilities to BRD including the support to Ireme Invest
- Support to BNR, MINECOFIN and RPPA
- On-going discussions with several public financial institutions
- Territorial resilience
- The Kigali Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme
- A contribution to the “pro-poor” basket fund managed by LODA
AFD Kigali is creating a climate unit that will consist of two persons. The Climate Change Project Officer will work with the Senior Project Manager that oversees the unit. S/he will contribute to the overall climate portfolio and directly manage some programmes. S/he will support the growth of AFD’s activity in terms of green finance, green public finance management, support to state-owned entreprises and locally-led adaptation. This is a 3-year contract.
Mission: reporting to the Country Director of AFD in Rwanda, the Climate Change Project Officer is based in Kigali with an overall responsibility of identifying / managing / following up of a project portfolio (existing and to be developed) with public financial institutions, State owned enterprises and government institutions.
Activities:
- Identifying and developing a pipeline of projects with public banks and State owned enterprises;
- Drafting of application forms and project identification forms
- Facilitating due diligence missions on projects and liaising with the head office and regional office and project teams
- Participating in the negotiating process of credit facilities;
- Monitoring the existing projects in terms of signing, disbursements, repayments, compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements;
- Managing the portfolio in collaboration with the Portfolio Department and ensuring constant dialogues with AFD’s beneficiaries;
- Monitoring the evolution of the regulatory framework;
- Participating in sector dialog and follow up of the relevant government strategies, notably on green finance linked;
- Contributing to the definition of AFD strategy and eventual support to knowledge production or technical assistance program;
- Ensuring the daily contacts with all AFD’s partners on the portfolio: beneficiaries, Rwandan authorities, French embassy, NGOs etc.
- Representing AFD in fora relating to the portfolio.
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in finance or engineering. A certification in climate change would be a major plus.
You should have at least 8 years of relevant experience in similar positions in a reputable organization. You will be expected to be able to deal with both financial and technical issues. You have a hands-on experience in financial analysis, financial modelling and credit risk assessment. Having dealt with technical issues (tenders for infrastructure etc.) would be a strong advantage; a minimal exposure and appetite for these issues is expected. You understand the challenges linked to climate change and their impact on the financial sector. A basic understand of public finance management issues would be an added value.
You have strong writing skills and are able to draft clear and concise reports or analytical notes. You possess advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong appetite for teamwork. In your previous positions, you have shown a great sense of autonomy and an ability to bring new ideas. You share AFD’s values. Excellent communication and writing skills in English are required; knowledge of French would be a strong plus.
The proposed contract is a renewable 3-year term contract. Starting date is expected as soon as possible. Attractive salary package.
The job description is accessible on Job in Rwanda. Applications should be sent via the apply button below before Friday 8th March at 12:00.
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