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Job Title:  Manager Green Finance

Organisation: Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL) is the country’s national Development Finance Institution focused on accelerating socio-economic development through financial and non-financial interventions in line with Uganda’s development priorities.

Job Summary:   The Manager Green Finance is responsible for the strategic positioning, development,  and  coordination  of  a  vast  array  of  green  financing initiatives in the Bank.

Accountability Statement The  Manager  Green  Finance  is  accountable  for  providing  technical        support  and  providing  sound  advice  to  the  management  on  green financing  strategic  direction,  options  and  activities,  ranging  from enhancing  green  finance  environment  through  developing  policies, guidelines and indicators, to the generation of funding proposals and            mobilization of green finance from different financial mechanisms and        instruments; and to the analysis and identification of low-carbon, and     climate resilient investments.  (S)he will play a key role in building strategic knowledge and partnerships in the areas of green finance, with various stakeholders within and outside the bank.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing a practical and operational model for leveraging green finance from public funders and private financiers.
• Developing green finance guidelines and appraisal tools for new investment proposals during the early stage of project screening and due diligence.
• Conducting green  finance  analysis  for  new  investments  and preparing appraisal reports for submission to the relevant Committees for approval.
• Scoping technical and commercial market potential for sustainable green projects (including energy, water, transport projects, etc.; and understanding the ability for project developers to access, manage, absorb climate finance and identify opportunities for climate finance sources to the bank.
• Develop green financing monitoring indices to monitor the progress and consistently track the impact of projects through regular reporting
• Support technical due diligence in line with GEF, GCF environment standards, and  work  with  relevant  internal  teams  to  ensure contractual conditions include necessary green finance indices.
• Conduct portfolio assessment for investment projects in using relevant tools for   Green   House   Gas   accounting,   evaluate   finance requirements and match sources to different resilience activities.
• Provide technical inputs in establishing and managing partnerships and networking initiatives with key players in the climate change space to advance the Bank’s Climate finance agenda.
• Undertaking research  for  a  thorough  understanding  of  banking, financial  institutions  and  related  industry  knowledge  for  climate investments.
• Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment and advisory opportunities through  anticipating  market  trends  and  employing sector/country knowledge.
• Build and  maintain  strong  relationships  with  clients,  banking  and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment and advisory opportunities.
• Develop strategies  on  investment  and  quality  assistance  over activities linked to climate adaptation within the Bank.
• In conjunction with the treasury department, develop concept notes and proposals with a view of mobilizing green finances.
• Lead preparation of analytical work and knowledge on climate adaptation/mitigation including supporting UDB teams to incorporate climate adaptation/mitigation throughout the Bank’s portfolio.
• Develop guidelines to support inclusion of climate risk and disaster resilience in the Bank’s policies, strategies, and investments.
• Develop knowledge and publication products on green financing such as policy briefs, research papers, fact sheets and Op-eds to position the bank as a thought leader in green financing related matters.
• Perform such other roles as may be assigned by the bank from time to time.
• Provide technical   guidance   on   green   finance   and   work collaboratively with other departments to train and build the capacity of all staff.
• Direct the development of work plans and budgets and inspire a high-performance culture within the team.
• Consistently monitor and review the performance of all staff under his/her supervision,  address  any  performance  shortfalls  and/or recommend/implement,   in   conjunction   with   HR,   appropriate performance enhancement interventions.
• Develop, in  conjunction  with  each  direct  report,  the  respective individual development plan; provide continuous coaching and lead the implementation of each team member’s individual development plan.
• Annually review  and  update  individual  job  accountabilities  and performance targets for all direct reports; ensure alignment to the department’s strategic plan and the Bank’s business plan.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, economics, or related field of study from a recognized academic institution is a MUST.
• Possession of  a  finance  related  certification,  project  design  and management, and project finance experience  will be an added advantage.
• A bachelor’s    degree   in    environmental    studies/    Natural Resources / Economics / Engineering /Climate Change / Risk Management  or  any  other  related  discipline  from  a  reputable education institution.

Experience

• A minimum of nine (09) years’ experience of which three (03) should be at a  managerial  position  in  a  reputable    Qualifying candidates,  including  those  with  a  banking  background  must demonstrate thorough understanding of major green sectors.
• Demonstrable experience  in  stakeholder  management  processes, project  proposal  writing/  concept  development,  and/or  related processes.

Competencies

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and exhibits maturity in decision making
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Leadership skills complemented by a demonstrable ability to manage teams.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to interact with and influence others.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 7th February 2025

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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