The Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused NGO working to mobilise the $100 trillion global bond market for climate change solutions. The organisation is leading the development of innovative international climate finance solutions with global stakeholders including governments, investors and NGOs.

Our main work streams are green bond standards and certification, green bond data and market analysis, policy and market development. This includes advocating for investment in projects and assets, like green infrastructure and renewable energy, needed for a rapid transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy.

We undertake this work all around the world. We have been working with governments, regulators, investors and potential issuers in ASEAN since 2016. In 2018 we embarked on broad ASEAN Program which aims to grow the green bond market by raising awareness of what is ‘green’, what green infrastructure investment opportunities exist, and what financial instruments and regulation enable green investments. This will be achieved through extensive outreach, training events and the development of guides and reports.

A key component of the ASEAN Program is the ASEAN Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities (GIIO) report. It will explore the macroeconomic, green finance, climate policy and pipeline trends relating to green infrastructure, renewable energy facilities and low-carbon buildings in the ten ASEAN member countries.

The Role

Climate Bonds is looking for an experienced consultant to support the Markets Team for at least six months, with the possibility of an extension depending on work flow.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

• Developing content for the Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities report/s for ASEAN countries, and taking the lead in undertaking the underlying research and in report drafting for the assigned countries.
• Undertaking analysis of green/environmental projects and/or assets in ASEAN member countries.
• Undertaking research on macroeconomic, green finance, climate policy and project pipeline trends relating to green infrastructure, renewable energy facilities and low-carbon buildings in ASEAN member countries.
• Providing periodic and custom content for external communications, blog posts and regular updates relating to green infrastructure and green financing in ASEAN member countries.
• Support the delivery of key activities and deliverables under the broader ASEAN Program, as required, which may involve assuming responsibility for certain deliverables, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Eligible to work in at least one of the following ASEAN member countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore
• Fluency in English and at least one language native to one of the ASEAN member countries
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and at least one ASEAN language
• Proven ability to research and analyze large quantities of information across different fields
• University degree in a relevant subject
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure and/or property finance, consultancy or similar
• Motivated and a self-starter; able to work independently
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Flexible, and able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Passionate about climate finance

Desirable:

• Work experience in investment or finance, particularly bond markets
• Experience working with Multilateral Development Banks
• Experience working with professionals across different cultures

Next Steps

More information on the Climate Bonds Initiative can be found at www.climatebonds.net

Send your CV and Cover Letter as a PDF file to recruitment@climatebonds.net quoting reference ‘ASEAN GIIO Consultant’ in the subject line.