Vacancy: Green Financing Officer (GFO) / Green and Clean Energy Officer (GCEO)

Based in Islamabad, the Alternate Development Services Pvt. Ltd (ADS) is a research and capacity development firm. It is registered with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). ADS possesses elaborate experience of project implementation and assessment in the areas of alternate and renewable energy transition, and addressing the effects of global warming, climate change and environmental conservation on society, economy, businesses and corporate intervention. Monitoring the impact of international financial institutions on climate change and carbon emission is one of its areas of operation.  ADS stands out for its expertise in the social and development sector, encompassing areas such as governance, education, human rights and disaster risk reduction (DRR).

ADS envisions generating enabling environment for informed policy positions, nature-friendly and people- centered development as well as energy consumption and transition. It is rapidly emerging as a known entity striving to persuade, facilitate and monitor Pakistan’s corporate and industrial sector in transitioning from fossil-fuel-powered energy to renewable and sustainable sources of energy such as wind, solar, bio and other green and clean sources of energy. 

The Alternate and Renewable Energy Campaign (AREC-Pakistan) is ADS’s ensuing campaign for transforming the corporate sectors’ sources of energy towards the clean and green ones. ADS strives to encourage the corporate sector (Textile & Leather Industry, Food and Beverage, and Sports Sector) to switch to 100% Renewable Energy (RE) by transforming their high carbon-emitting sources of power to alternate and cleaner sources of energy. Precisely, it is facilitating the government as well as private sector to achieve net-zero target by 2050 as committed by the Paris Climate Agreement (2016) under UNFCCC.  

ADS is looking for an adequately qualified ‘Green Financing Officer (GFO)’ to assume the following responsibilities:

As a Green Financing Officer (GFO), his/her primary responsibility is to have a comprehensive green financing knowledge while actively monitoring and engaging with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) like World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other national and International Financing (IFIs) on energy conservation and decarbonization policies. The GFO will act as a liaison, representing or collaborating with civil society organizations (CSOs), other sectors say industrial stakeholders (e.g., chambers of commerce, textile, sports, and leather industry associations and corporates) to align national priorities and civil society priorities with MDB initiatives: His/her responsibilities, include but are not limited to: 

1. Design and support the implementation of a climate finance strategy tailored to industrial decarbonization and energy conservation priorities, including a comprehensive analysis of existing green finance initiatives;

2. Monitor the policies, programs, and funding mechanisms of MDBs (WB, ADB, etc.) related to energy conservation and industrial decarbonization, and to facilitate dialogue with key stakeholders;

3. Develop reports by analyzing MDBs’ energy conservation, clean energy, and decarbonization strategies, identifying potential gaps, and offering recommendations from both industrial and social equity perspectives;

4. Develop and maintain coordination and collaboration with the respective ministries, departments and institutes such and the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), the Ministry of Energy (MoE), Global Climate-Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISE), Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB), National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA), and other relevant government and non-government entities, academics and think tanks to advocate for policies that facilitate local industry involvement in MDBs’ decarbonization initiatives, if any. 

5. Lead in expanding and reconceptualising Green Corporate Coalition (GCC) as a platform to bridge between MDBs, industries, and CSOs.

6. Participate in consultations on MDB’s Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) and other relevant policy discussions organized by the respective entities, and ensuring that the voices of industrial representatives and CSOs are heard and incorporated;

7. Collaborate with CSOs, and local communities to ensure that MDBs decarbonization and energy conservation initiatives reflect just energy transition, protect environment, and promote social equity;

8. Maintain open communication between MDBs and CSOs through letters, emails, visits, and consultations, and petitioning to ensure continuous feedback, adjustment of priorities, and transparent tracking of MDB-financed decarbonization projects;

9. Discuss decarbonization plans, financing opportunities, and industry-specific concerns with the industrial stakeholders, CCIs and MDB to argue in favour of people as well as climate.

10. Sustain and strengthen ADS’s relations with I/NGOs and other Civil Society Institutes to serve the cause of arresting global warming, eliminating GHGs and promoting VRE in the country;

11. Responsibly and carefully handle other relevant tasks as assigned by the Chief Executive and the Manger Projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a master's degree or above in disciplines such as Economics, International Finance, Climate/Environmental Sciences or a relevant degree and experience.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills, demonstrating a proactive and self- motivated approach. This role entails independently spearheading the above mentioned tasks. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in taking initiatives, ensuring the effective leadership and execution of the relevant ADS projects.

The ideal candidate should also possess:

1. 3-4 or above years of experience in green financing mechanisms, MDB’s, engagement with the stakeholders, running campaigns for clean and green energy consumption;

2. Logical, rational, and analytical thinking, along with the ability to argue, negotiate, and motivate stakeholders moving towards net-zero ambition; 

3. Competence in project management, documentation, and reporting, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a teamwork work spirit;

4. Experience in carrying out primary and secondary data collection, analysis, and tabulation work related to green financing, and renewable energy adoption;

5. Understand financial instruments and mechanisms such as green/blue bonds, climate funds, and sustainability-linked loans, with an ability to assess financial risks and opportunities; 

What We Offer 

1. A competitive salary package aligned with your skills and experience;

2. Opportunities to enhance your expertise and advance your career in the green financing, renewable energy and climate action sectors;

3. A dynamic, inclusive, and innovative workspace;

4. A unique opportunity to understand funding mechanisms of MDBs (WB, ADB, etc.) and advocate conservation, transition, and industrial decarbonization;

5. Access to learning resources, training programs, and mentorship to empower you in achieving personal and professional milestones.