Team Leader - Climate Finance & Mitigation Project | Nigeria
Our client is urgently seeking a Team Leader for an ongoing Climate Finance Project in Nigeria.
Project Overview:
The project aims to implement the Transforming Financial Systems for Climate Program in Nigeria, scaling up climate finance to drive private-sector investments in support of the ecological transition. The focus is on financing projects related to:
- Renewable energy and low-carbon energy generation
- Climate-smart agriculture technologies
- Clean urban transportation
- Other climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives
A Technical Assistance Facility has been established to build capacity in:
- Identifying and developing bankable climate-related projects
- Defining and implementing a climate finance strategy
- Managing environmental and social risks
- Establishing a professional gender equality policy
- Leading marketing and communication activities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project planning, budgeting, and reporting to achieve overall objectives
- Mobilize and coordinate key and short-term experts for project implementation
- Organize and facilitate workshops and awareness campaigns
- Engage in policy dialogue with the Ministry of Environment and Nigerian public institutions
- Provide innovative solutions to enhance the project's impact
Candidate Requirements:
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of experience providing technical assistance to financial institutions
- 5+ years of experience as a Team Leader or senior project manager
- Experience in energy or infrastructure projects
- Expertise in financing climate mitigation and adaptation projects
- Experience working with development agencies, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Ability to coordinate the project on a half-time basis throughout the assignment
Other Details:
- Salary Package: $500 USD per day
- Contract Length: 24 to 36 months
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria (70% on-site, 30% remote)
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major climate initiative in Nigeria. If you're interested, please send your CV to [email protected] or apply via the link.
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