Finance And Investment Specialist

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Job Description • Identify and assess potential climate finance avenues including GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, MDB climate windows and bilateral financing programs. • Guide departments in structuring climate projects with clear financial models, cost-benefit analysis and investment justification. • Develop financing strategies for mitigation and adaptation projects, including grants, concessional loans, guarantees, blended finance and PPP models. • Review PC-I and PC-II proposals for financial viability and ensure alignment with international climate finance requirements. • Support preparation of financial sections of climate proposals including budget plans, co-financing structures, disbursement schedules and expected returns. • Work with the  Climate/Data Specialist to ensure financial models reflect climate risks, MRV requirements and carbon credit potential. • Provide periodic financial progress reports, investment updates and recommendations to the Head of CFU and P&D leadership. • The Finance and Investment Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing financial strategies and investment opportunities to support and enhance climate finance initiatives in Punjab. • Identify and evaluate potential sources of finance, including international funds, private sector investments, and public-private partnerships, to support climate action projects in Punjab. • Provide expert financial analysis and advice to the CFU and project teams Job Details • Industry: Planning and Development Board • Employment Status: Contract • Total Positions: 1 Eligibility • Experience (Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years)): 10 year(s) • Gender: Both • Age: 35 - 50 Education • Degree level: Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years), Years of Education • Degree areas: Chartered Accountancy, Economics, Environmental Engineering/Sciences, Finance, Climate Finance