Dutystation: Vienna, Austria
Functional responsibilities
Support development of financial models and financial analyses to assess project viability and bankability, including for Energy Transition and Investment Plans (ETIPs) and Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (REMI).
Contribute to the drafting of financial analyses, investment briefs, and policy recommendations for emerging markets in Africa and Asia.
Research and track global financing trends, instruments, and mechanisms relevant to the clean energy transition.
Research on innovative financing mechanisms including blended and local currency financing instruments and public financing mechanisms to accelerate energy transition investments.
Support investor and stakeholder engagement activities, including matchmaking between project developers and potential investors.
Monitor and report on project implementation status and investment-related activities across departmental initiatives.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
a.Education
University Degree (Bachelors Equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required.
An Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.
Professional certification in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance would be an asset.
b.Work Experience & Language Requirements
A minimum of 2 years of continuous experience in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance, preferably in the energy sector is required.
Experience in conducting financial and economic analysis of energy projects, including renewables, energy efficiency, or green industrial projects is required.
Demonstrated familiarity with financial models and conducting risk assessments for infrastructure or energy projects is desirable.
Familiarity in tracking and analyzing investment trends and financing mechanisms in clean energy or sustainable infrastructure is desirable.
Experience working with development finance institutions, commercial banks, or investment funds financing clean energy projects is desirable.
c. Language
Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
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