The Conservation Finance Officer will report to and support the Performance Lead and work closely with the broader team. The Conservation Finance Officer may also support Conservation Alpha on a range of other projects as needed. The position will require occasional travel related to each project and to engage with the market during the design of products. The position offers the opportunity for career and skill development dependent upon the competencies and interests of the successful candidate. This position is based remotely, preferably within South Africa or Kenya.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Conservation Alpha
team, our partners and clients to perform this role
- Support the identification and analysis of
conservation centred sustainable financing solutions
- Support the structuring and design of
fit-for-purpose sustainable financing solutions
- Support the research and design of impact
financing mechanisms, including the development of investment strategies,
business cases, and investment plans that link ecologicl outcomes to
financial returns
- Support the development of processes to
understand the potential impacts and the estimated costs to deliver
programmes
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and
presentation of financial and conservation metrics
- Work with our network of market partners and
subject experts to develop and test impact finance structures, investment
strategies and impact measurement approaches
- Prepare clear, high-quality reports,
presentations, and investment briefs
- Support stakeholder engagement processes,
including workshops with conservation NGOs, government, investors, and
community partners
- Conduct market research into sustainable finance
trends, revenue models, and investment opportunities aligned with
biodiversity outcomes
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration,
Economics, Environmental Finance or related field (Masters preferable but
not mandatory)
- 5 years’ experience in financial modelling,
business analysis, investment planning, and/or due diligence assessments,
ideally with exposure to the sustainability or conservation sectors
- Strong analytical and data management skills,
with proficiency in Excel (financial modelling) and the ability to
interpret and present complex data and technical information concisely
- Experience in writing professional business
and/or investment plans and building presentations
- Proven ability to think creatively and generate,
research, design and deliver new ideas in a dynamic environment
- The ability to effectively communicate complex
financial concepts to a range of technical and nontechnical stakeholders,
including conservation practitioners, community leaders, investors, market
representatives, and colleagues
- Right to work in country of residence
Competencies
- Experience in the development of impact-based
investment strategies preferable
- Strong conservation interest and experience in
the conservation sector
- Good knowledge of the sustainable finance sector
and market, with a clear understanding of impact investing,
biodiversity-based outcomes products (bonds) and blended finance
mechanisms
- Understanding and familiarity with the policies
and frameworks governing the African conservation finance landscape
- Passion for impactful nature conservation and
sustainability
- Experience working with diverse stakeholder
groups, across both the conservation and finance sectors
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work
effectively within an internal and external team
- Strong project management skills to deliver
projects on time and within budget
- Organised, with exceptional attention to detail,
especially when working across multiple workstreams
- Self-motivation, capacity to learn new skills,
and the ability to work independently
How to Apply
To apply
for this position, submit the following in a single PDF to careers@conservationalpha.com
- A cover letter of no more than two pages
detailing your ability to meet the outlined requirements and necessary
competencies, as well as any additional relevant skills that should be
highlighted
- A resume or curriculum vitae, including all
relevant academic and work experience
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until a
suitable candidate has been identified.
