Climate Investment Advisor

Addressing the challenges of the private sector infinancing and scaling growth-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that

Supporting the supply and demand side of capital forclimate change adaptation & resilience investment in a holistic approach by

Addressing the challenges of the private sector infinancing and scaling growth-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that

Supporting the supply and demand side of capital forclimate change adaptation & resilience investment in a holistic approach by

Steeringof multi-stakeholder processes to develop customized financing solutions with

Contributions to global knowledge management and networking includingtechnical papers for relevant forums (e. g. Impact Investor Networks) as well

Alumni Network management for WE4F

Conducts needs assessments of growth-orientedSMEs and impact investors interested in climate change adaptation.

Serves as contact point and assists withcapacity development for both SMEs and impact investors in sectors relevant for

Advises growth-oriented SMEs on developing andscaling their business model, connecting with investors, sharpening and

Raises the awareness among impact investors for investmentopportunities in the field of adaptation to climate change, including in the

Developsjoint activities with financial intermediaries to address market barriers for

Builds and sustains strategic partnerships with financial institutionsin East Africa to develop end user finance solutions and steers

Maintains an active network and organises alumni events for innovativeSMEs and investors in both the WE4F and NDC Assist portfolio.

Coordinates studies of business models/ cases,including directly and through third parties.

Develops andmaintains database(s) of financial intermediaries in East Africa.

Disseminates success stories on private adaptationfinance through existing platforms (e.g., NDCP platforms, Climate Negotiations,

Feeds learning experiences from the cooperation withcompanies and investors into the Kenyan NDC implementation process.

Provides technical inputs on proposals andactivities of the project NDC Assist II and WE4F.

Prepares input for various projects/programmes,reports and draws up presentation documents as needed.

Supports contract management where needed (e.g.offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting).

In-depth knowledge of working with and promoting small and medium-sized,growth-oriented companies, as well as practical experience in the use of impact

Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategies for how to helpbusinesses grow, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: business

Good overview knowledge of climate change adaptation / resilienceconcepts.

Worked in a small andmedium-sized business environment, and/or had direct experience supporting SMEs

Deep understanding of go-tomarket and growth strategies for businesses in climate adaptation-relevant

Ability to strategicallybuild and maintain networks in the private sector (esp. impact investors).

Experience in eventmanagement is a plus.

Ability to produce businessand financial models and to assess business models.

Previous coaching,teaching, training, or facilitation experience preferred.

Good networks in climate adaptation-relevantsectors (like e.g. agriculture, food, water) with public institutions, research

High motivation to work at the interface of climate change adaptationand the private sector

Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Excellent team spirit and networking

Highly motivated to work in a multicultural environment

Strong organizational competence

Proactive, independent and flexible working style

Willingness to travel abroad and to project sites in Kenya