DT Global
DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Climate Finance & Investment, Strategic Partnerships and PSE and Learning and Innovation Advisor – we provide world class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.
Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development Charitable Trust, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, Spain and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries around the world, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, EU, DFAT, NC, MFAT, DFID and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.
Overview: DT Global is seeking multiple long-term experts to support the upcoming USAID-funded Green Recovery Investment Platform (GRIP). GRIP aims to mobilize increased finance for climate mitigation and adaptation interventions that leads to system changes and long-lasting impacts:
Climate Finance & Investment Advisors (DC-based)
§ Impact investing experience to mobilize finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation, clean energy transition, and nature-based solutions
§ Demonstrated ability in the development and execution of impact investment strategies
§ Experience in investment pipeline development and evaluating market viability for climate investment opportunities
§ Experience overseeing financial transactions or deals for market-based climate, green projects or nature-based solutions, and/or commercialization of start-ups (including incubation) and scale-ups
§ Deep understanding of blended finance structuring
§ Ability to provide oversight and guidance to subcontractors and short-term technical experts
§ Familiarity with USAID’s climate priorities and an understanding of the agency’s approach to mobilizing private sector financing
§ A demonstrated commitment to inclusive economic models and an inclusive enabling environment
Strategic Partnerships and PSE Advisors (DC-based)
§ Ability to identify and nurture relationships with investors, private sector companies, US government entities, international financing institutions, as well as international funds
§ Successful track record defining partnership strategies and developing networks to facilitate/bring climate finance transactions or deals to close, including deals that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged populations
§ Experience in the promotion of investment opportunities and ability to connect global actors to regional and local climate finance ecosystems**
§ Outstanding communication skills and ability to translate complex financial or technical requirements in a simple way
§ Familiarity with USAID’s climate priorities and an understanding of the agency’s approach to mobilizing private sector financing
§ Commitment to engaging traditional financial sector actors, and non-traditional, such as women or youth entrepreneur networks, Indigenous Peoples and civil society organizations
Learning and Innovation Advisors (DC-based)
§ Experience in the design and execution of learning agendas and knowledge sharing initiatives related to climate finance
§ Experience leveraging knowledge, data, and evidence to better understand the development impact potential of blended finance, or other instruments and market-based approaches in implementation
§ Climate research and/or investment industry experience, preferably with emphasis in climate change, energy systems, and ESG analytics
§ Ability to understand/analyze and generate information on climate scenarios and associated investment risks and opportunities
§ Familiarity with climate scenarios, integrated assessment models, and energy systems models strongly preferred
§ Familiarity with USAID’s climate priorities and an understanding of the agency’s approach to mobilizing private sector financing
Regional Directors (Regional/In-country based):
§ Experience providing technical and managerial leadership for the development and execution of climate investment strategies regionally (LAC, Asia or Africa)
§ Experience linking climate finance actors and building investment ecosystems that connect local to regional and global actors to increase investments in target region
§ Ability to identify and nurture relationships with investors, private sector companies, government entities, international financing institutions, non-traditional financial actors, such as women or youth entrepreneur networks, Indigenous Peoples and civil society organizations, NGOs, among other key actors
§ Experience overseeing financial due diligence and assessing commercial viability of investment opportunities and new business models for climate change mitigation and adaptation, clean energy transition, and nature-based solutions
§ An awareness of economic related impacts and recovery efforts related to COVID, globally, and within regions
Education & Minimum Qualifications:
§ Advanced degree in environmental science, public policy, engineering, geology, sustainability, agriculture, international affairs, ecology, or related fields
§ At least 10 years of experience in climate change, climate finance, disaster risk reduction, nature-based solutions, and/or adaptation and mitigation strategies
§ Knowledge or experience working with USAID or other donor funded programs
§ Knowledge, experience and commitment to gender and social inclusion issues related to climate finance, mobilizing private and public capital, COVID and development outcomes
§ Demonstrated skill in using terminology and concepts related to international development issues
§ Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, French, and other languages preferred
Core Competencies:
§ TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
§ COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
§ ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
§ CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
§ DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
§ PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.