Climate Finance Analyst (f/m/d)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Climate Finance Analyst to join the Climate Policy Team. This position seeks to strengthen our finance-related work under the Climate Action Tracker (CAT), which is one of our flagship projects. The candidate will be engaged in evaluating the ambition of global climate finance flows as well as of financing pledges by developed countries and other sources; analyzing the conditionalities of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of developing countries; and supporting our internal work on financial aspects of limiting global warming to 1.5C. The activities and work under this position ultimately aim at enhancing the role of CAT as one of the main global efforts to rank and track global climate action against the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Your Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the CAT lead and the Head of the Climate Policy Team, the successful candidate will:

Methodological tasks

1. Develop a ranking approach to evaluate the ambition of climate finance pledges from different sources of finance, with a focus on donors.
2. Develop approaches to evaluate the conditional elements of NDCs of developing countries, from a financial perspective.

Analytical tasks

1. Coordinate the application of the proposed approaches in the context of country level evaluations under the CAT.
2. Conduct research and analysis relevant to the provision of climate finance and the honoring of climate financing pledges.
3. Maintain an up-to-date landscape of financing pledges and policies.

Communication and strategy tasks

1. Propose and, as relevant, draft a financing section for the CAT country profiles.
2. Identify and support the development of technical reports and other communication materials.
3. Participate in the internal strategy on climate finance and lead individual pieces of work.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

1. Master’s degree in a subject related to finance, public policy, international relations or a related field is required.
2. A good understanding of the international climate finance landscape and the political debate under the UNFCCC.
3. A good understanding of the climate ambition agenda and the efforts required to limit global warming to 1.5C.
4. Proven knowledge of financial institutions, mechanisms and instruments applicable to climate action.
5. Proven experience with quantitative climate finance analysis, ideally at the global level.
6. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
7. Fluency in English is required.
8. Team player who is also able to work well and communicate effectively in an international, diverse environment.
9. Flexibility, willingness to learn new things on the job and contribute to projects that are not in your core area of expertise.

Desirable criteria

1. Familiarity with the developed-country donor landscape.
2. A good understanding of financial public policy and the fiscal challenges faced by governments with financing climate action.
3. Understanding of the energy financing landscape.

Our offer

1. A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change mitigation.
2. We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.
3. We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team.
4. We are committed to supporting team members’ development and professional growth.

Conditions

Application deadline: The position remains open until filled, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Location: This role will be contracted with our Headquarters in Berlin. However, we are open to candidates working fully remotely, depending on candidate preferences and organizational requirements.

Terms: Fixed-term one year contract with perspective of extension depending on performance and funding.

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form as soon as possible. Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest start date and your salary expectations.

Applications by email or by post will unfortunately not be processed.

About Us

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5°C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa, Australia & Pacific, the Caribbean, South Asia and North America. Click here to find out more.