Lead, Climate Finance

Job Description

The Lead, Climate Finance plays a pivotal role in shaping and scoping FSDE’s Just & Sustainable Finance agenda, aligned to FSD Ethiopia’s mission to develop accessible, inclusive, and sustainable financial markets that support Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy.

Operating as a senior role, this position is responsible for developing an outcomes-focused Just & Sustainable Finance strategy and priority programme pipeline for FSDE, with a particular emphasis on private finance mobilisation, market-based instruments, and capital market solutions. The role will lay the strategic, programmatic, and partnership foundations required to test, design, and position a credible Just & Sustainable Finance pillar within FSDE’s wider strategy across Capital Markets Development and Financial Inclusion.

The role provides strategic direction, market insight, and technical leadership to integrate just and sustainable finance considerations -including climate finance, green finance, carbon markets, and ESG-aligned investment approaches – across FSDE’s programmes, ensuring alignment with national policy priorities, international best practice, and emerging market opportunities. Working closely with internal teams, FSD Africa, and external partners, the Lead will support project scoping, partnership development, and resource mobilisation efforts, enabling FSDE to assess the feasibility of scaling this agenda into a fully-fledged programme of work overtime.

REPORTS TO: CEO

SUPERVISES: Consultants engaged on projects

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Climate Policy, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in climate finance, green growth, sustainable investment, or a related field.
• Proven track record of designing and supporting the implementation of climate finance initiatives, green investment strategies, or carbon markets.
• Extensive experience in mobilizing finance from public and private sector sources, including development finance institutions, donors,and impact investors.
• Demonstrated experience in policy engagement, working with government agencies, regulators, and financial institutions on climate finance and sustainability policies.

Job Related Skills and Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of climate finance instruments, including blended finance, green bonds, carbon markets, and ESG investments.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy, international climate finance mechanisms, and emerging global trends.
• Expertise in financial structuring for climate and green investments, including risk mitigation strategies and fund design.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-impact partnerships with donors, policymakers, private sector actors, and financial institutions.
• Strong project management and resource mobilisation skills, with experience in developing and implementing large-scale initiatives.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a CV, and a cover letter that demonstrates how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this vacancy, clearly stating the position “Climate Finance Lead” for which they are applying, to: jobs@fsdethiopia.org before the end of business day on January 23, 2026.

Note: FSD Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment, and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds