About the job

The Global Capacity Building Specialist Climate Solutions is responsible for working with the business to identify, develop and manage the implementation and profiling of CB programs which will mark Oikocredit’s differentiated offer and positioning as a social impact investor within the impact investing landscape.

Result areas of the job

The Global Capacity Building Specialist Climate Solutions shall work in close coordination with the relevant Sector Heads to identify, develop and implement relevant programs which are scalable/replicable and with clear potential of contributing to high environmental or social impact.

Main responsibilities

• Close cooperation with Impact Investments Sector Heads and Regional Offices (mainly in Africa and LAC) to establish priorities and develop programs in line with Oikocredit’s strategy and partner needs related to Climate Solutions.

•  Identify opportunities for CB for climate finance and provide input for the proposals to present to external funders.

• Ensure uniform understanding and practices in planning, implementing, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of CB programs in line with Oikocredit’s internal frameworks and funder requirements.

• Support the development of a community of practice within Oikocredit, to contribute identifying best practices, needs and priorities to support organizations with CB for Climate Solutions.

• Develop and deliver capacity building programmes for SMEs in agriculture-energy nexus, focusing on operational efficiency, market access, and investment readiness, including ESG compliance and impact measurement.

• Provide advisory on renewable energy applications in agriculture (e.g., solar irrigation, cold storage, agro processing) and facilitate related partnerships.

• Design training modules for entrepreneurs and technicians on energy systems, climate-smart agriculture, and business management.

• Contract and manage consultants who deliver capacity building on the ground when necessary.

Education, skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Finance or Energy Engineering; or experience in climate finance or venture building in Latam, Africa or Southeast Asia.

• Experience working with climate finance instruments (such as GCF, GEF, bilateral climate instruments, etc.) and/or institutions (such as UN agencies and development banks) with experience on how private finance contributes to climate finance.

• Experience in SME capacity building in governance, financial modelling, and investment readiness with a strong understanding of agricultural value chains and productive use of renewable energy in rural contexts.

• Knowledge of solar energy IoT digital tools for agri (mobile-based platforms).

• Ability to review work by consultants supporting private project developers advance project concepts, start-up businesses, and ‘aggregator’ organizations that work directly with multiple businesses such as traders, cooperatives or lenders.

• Familiarity with RE impact measurement frameworks (ESG, SDG alignment).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Requirements

• A strategic and analytical thinker.

• Well networked in the climate finance and renewable energy space.

• Problem-solving in low-resource settings, with innovative approaches to infrastructure and logistics challenges.

• Track record in working with a diverse group of organisations, from institutional donors and investors to individual consultants, in a professional manner.

• Able to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with colleagues and external contacts.

• Able to prioritize and work independently.

• Able to perform under pressure in a changing environment.

• Accurate, proactive and a hands-on, team player.

• Strong commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Oikocredit.

Benefits

• Impactful Work; Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change. 

• Professional Growth; you will have access to training and learning opportunities.

• Work-life balance: you will benefit from a flexible work environment where you can work from home approximately 50% of the time.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability.

Additional remarks

Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.
The role is open for 36 hours a week.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button.

Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.