GCAP - Date posted: 21 Jan 2014
Job Description Private Sector Expert Position Type:Consultant, Project Based The Global Climate Change Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international company that develops robust, flexible climate adaptation solutions aligned with the unique institutional requirements of our clients, from national planning to local operations. Our distinctive approach combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of data-from climate to vulnerability, impacts and adaptation options-with strong operational and planning insights. GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices and leading experts located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand. As the pace of climate change accelerates, businesses, donors and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions.In order to maintain its significant growth, GCAP seeks Private Sector Expertsto help support and provide technical excellence in our growing number of climate adaptation projects focusing on the private sector, primarily SMEs. Private Sector Adaptation is a key area for GCAP and we are developing a unique services line to address these challenges and develop innovate solutions for engaging the private sector in adaptation activities. Successful candidates should meet the following criteria: • 10+ years of technical experience working with the private sector, including SMEs • Experience working in private sector finance is a plus • English speaking and comprehension fluency. Additional languages are a plus • Ability to handle international and regional travel • Excellent skills in time management • Ability to work remotely from home office, company offices and independently • Excellent Team player • Excellent writing skills • Excellent communication skills • Relevant client experience • Successful applicants must be committed to the GCAP vision: client oriented services, team building and multi-disciplinary assessment Required Skills/Experience: Due to the unique nature of Private Sector Climate Adaptation projects, the following skills and experience are required: • Expertise in financial sector issues including in micro-finance, banking and equity-type support, market systems, value-chain interventions • Experience in finance, business strategy and/or management consulting • Experience working SMEs. Experience working larger private sector companies, particularly on supply value chains is a plus • Experience working across different sectors • Knowledge of regional private sector issues, • Network of private sector companies Position Purpose and Expectations: • Working with GCAP on a project-by-project basis • Successfully completing assigned tasks and deliverables on time and of the highest quality • Working closely with senior leadership team and project managers • Helping develop project concepts and prepare innovation approaches for engaging the private sector in climate adaptation...
Job Description Private Sector Expert Position Type:Consultant, Project Based The Global Climate Change Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international company that develops robust, flexible climate adaptation solutions aligned with the unique institutional requirements of our clients, from national planning to local operations. Our distinctive approach combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of data-from climate to vulnerability, impacts and adaptation options-with strong operational and planning insights. GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices and leading experts located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand. As the pace of climate change accelerates, businesses, donors and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions.In order to maintain its significant growth, GCAP seeks Private Sector Expertsto help support and provide technical excellence in our growing number of climate adaptation projects focusing on the private sector, primarily SMEs. Private Sector Adaptation is a key area for GCAP and we are developing a unique services line to address these challenges and develop innovate solutions for engaging the private sector in adaptation activities. Successful candidates should meet the following criteria: • 10+ years of technical experience working with the private sector, including SMEs • Experience working in private sector finance is a plus • English speaking and comprehension fluency. Additional languages are a plus • Ability to handle international and regional travel • Excellent skills in time management • Ability to work remotely from home office, company offices and independently • Excellent Team player • Excellent writing skills • Excellent communication skills • Relevant client experience • Successful applicants must be committed to the GCAP vision: client oriented services, team building and multi-disciplinary assessment Required Skills/Experience: Due to the unique nature of Private Sector Climate Adaptation projects, the following skills and experience are required: • Expertise in financial sector issues including in micro-finance, banking and equity-type support, market systems, value-chain interventions • Experience in finance, business strategy and/or management consulting • Experience working SMEs. Experience working larger private sector companies, particularly on supply value chains is a plus • Experience working across different sectors • Knowledge of regional private sector issues, • Network of private sector companies Position Purpose and Expectations: • Working with GCAP on a project-by-project basis • Successfully completing assigned tasks and deliverables on time and of the highest quality • Working closely with senior leadership team and project managers • Helping develop project concepts and prepare innovation approaches for engaging the private sector in climate adaptation...