Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master degree equivalent) in natural resource management, international development, management, economics or finance is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  
• A minimum of 2 years working experience in private equity, venture capital, and financial/market analysis with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies is required.
  
• Experience in finance for nature-positive and climate-resilient SMEs, and experience conducting research on green economics growth in emerging markets and developing economies is required.
  
• Computer literate in standard software applications; have excellent writing and communication skills; good analytical skills with experience in sustainable land use and green finance; have good interpersonal skills; can work independently to complete given assignments is required.
  
• Excellent networks including government, think tanks, NGOs and companies, as well international organisations is desirable.