Job Description
AVPN’s Climate Action team is committed to unlocking capital in a more targeted and effective manner into climate solutions, connecting unusual allies in climate action. The Climate Action team’s overall vision is to drive Asian leadership in the climate agenda, channel more resources into climate action, and accelerate the global transformation to a resilient, sustainable, and positive future for all. To achieve these outcomes, AVPN offers Asia-based opportunities for global social investor partnerships for sustainable capital flow, deepens knowledge about the cross-cutting impact of climate change on key development issues, and strengthens Asian social investors’ participation and leadership in global sustainability issues.
This Senior Associate will support the team to better engage with and deliver on the climate funders’ and AVPN members’ needs. They will support and lead a range of tasks as required to design, manage, and deliver the Climate Action programmes effectively and to scope, deepen, and grow the Climate Action portfolio through new partnerships. This position will report to the Director, Climate Action.
Responsibilities
Support the Climate Action team in project planning and delivery of milestones on key Climate Action projects, including developing work plans, managing project budgets, communications, procurement processes, and monitoring project performance to meet project objectives.
Support the design and delivery of the climate track at AVPN signature events and the curation and delivery of investor roundtables and engagements through creation of content, facilitation at events, and other support as needed.
Support the Climate Action team in identifying new opportunities for partnership and collaboration with existing and potential funders and members.
Work with the Climate Action and relevant AVPN teams to scope emerging leads and provide support in developing concept notes and proposals.
Support the Climate Action team in managing data inputs to assess progress on Climate Action’s annual plans, support on funder reporting requirements, provide analytical inputs, and ensure that all information on member engagement activities is accurately recorded and maintained in relevant AVPN databases.
All Senior Associates at AVPN form part of the Associate Pool, which offers opportunities for involvement in a range of projects across the organisation to support professional development and growth.
Undertake any other ad hoc tasks as needed to support the overall operations of the team.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as climate and sustainability, economics, business administration, public policy, or a related field with domain expertise in climate issues, particularly climate finance, energy transition, natural resource management, and nature-based solutions.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in project and grant management, with strong operational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
Knowledge of climate philanthropy and investing, and developing collaborative investor action is highly desired but not mandatory.
Experience in market scoping activities and the development of proposals, concept notes, and other relevant collateral to develop new collaborations and projects.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail and focus on producing high-quality deliverables.
Strong written and spoken English.
NOTE: This job has no deadline and is open until filled.
