ESG Analyst

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Description

Fondation R20

Description

R20, Regions of Climate Action, sponsor of the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund, is seeking an ESG Analyst for its activities within the SCF initiative and beyond.

The SCF is a blended finance impact fund designed to pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns for private investors while generating measurable and certified environmental and social impacts. The Fund is focused exclusively on pursuing investments in mid-size climate infrastructure and nature-based solutions in various developing countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia. The Fund is managed by Pegasus Capital Advisors, a commercial Private Equity impact fund manager and further benefits from a separate, grant-funded Technical Assistance facility managed by The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and implemented by R20, IUCN, and Gold Standard.

Reporting to the Director of Programme and working closely with the pipeline team and R20’s partners in the SCF and beyond, the ESG Analyst will conduct the environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) screening of projects coming into the pipeline as well as oversee the Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)/ Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and stakeholder engagement of each project. In conducting the mentioned tasks, the ESG Analyst will coordinate closely with the SCF consortium members, especially the Asset Manager, and other partners on behalf of R20.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Screen projects against the Exclusion & Eligibility List
  • Screen projects against sector-specific eligibility criteria
  • Risks & impact screening (incl. estimation of SDG impacts)
  • Risk categorisation
  • Check if projects are in compliance with Gold Standard Principles
  • Evaluating Nature-based solution components of projects
  • Coordinate and oversee ESIAs/ ESDD and stakeholder engagement, including the preparation of findings, procurement, providing guidance to consultants, evaluating results. All ESIAs/ ESDD are conducted according to international standards, typically IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Gold Standard Safeguarding Principles & Requirements, etc.
  • Analyse and report on environmental, social and governance impact of certain sectors in certain regions and countries

Profile:

  • 2-4 years of experience in a similar function, either with investment funds, international organisations, or NGOs
  • Familiar with international standards, including IFC Performance Standards, Gold Standard, IRIS+, and carbon credits
  • Knowledge and working experience in the following sectors a strong preference: renewable energy, waste management, and/or regenerative agriculture
  • Passionate about climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainability with a strong commitment towards a more sustainable world
  • Team player, flexible and able to work in a multicultural environment
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficient English level in writing and speaking. Fluency in other UN languages, especially Spanish, a plus
  • Excellent writing, drafting and editing skills
  • Minimum a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, finance, economics, or international relations

The working station will be Geneva with travels depending on project needs. The position is currently offered as part-time but with the potential to increase to full-time soon.

Please send your CV and a Cover Letter to secretariat@regions20.org by November 10th 2022.