Climate Change Transition Specialist

The Climate Change Transition Specialist at beBee Careers in Washington, DC will develop and implement transition finance frameworks in emerging markets, support the Global Lead in advancing IFC's work, and foster innovation. Responsibilities include providing expertise in decarbonization, evaluating corporate transition plans, coordinating implementation efforts, and delivering training. Candidates should have an MBA or Master's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
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• Drive the development and implementation of transition finance frameworks across emerging markets.
• Support the Global Lead for Transition Finance in advancing IFC's Transition Finance work program across real sectors and financial institutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing within the organization, leveraging expertise to drive transition finance adoption in emerging markets.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Transition Finance Alignment Expertise:
• Serve as a subject matter expert on decarbonization pathways, corporate transition plans, net-zero planning, and Scope 1-3 emissions assessments.
• Evaluate and verify corporate transition plans, ensuring consistency with emerging standards such as SBTi, ICMA, and CBI guidelines.
• Analyze the technical feasibility and economic viability of client transition plans, offering recommendations for strengthening their robustness.
• Delivery and Implementation Support:
• Facilitate the application of IFC's Transition Finance Framework across real sector clients and financial institutions, ensuring alignment with emerging market challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinate with regional and sectoral teams to align implementation efforts with IFC's strategic priorities and ensure seamless integration and consideration of transition finance principles into investment operations and policies.
• Capacity Building and Training:
• Design and deliver targeted training modules for IFC staff and external stakeholders on key topics, including transition finance, transition plans, net-zero strategies, and sustainable finance instruments.
• Build internal capacity to design, evaluate, and implement net-zero pathways and transition plans, tailored to the unique needs of emerging markets.

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Selection Criteria:
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• Demonstrate a robust track record in the private sector, industry, and/or management consulting, with hands-on experience in net-zero target-setting, transition finance, and transition planning.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate transition plans, including decarbonization pathways, Scope 1-3 emissions reduction strategies, and net-zero commitments.
• Familiarity with working in high-emitting sectors (e.g., energy, manufacturing, cement, steel) and/or financial institutions.
• Ability to operationalize transition finance tools, methodologies, and performance metrics for real sector and financial institution clients.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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• MBA or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Climate Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the private sector, industry, or management consulting, with a strong focus on transition finance, net-zero target-setting, and sustainability strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of net-zero strategies, transition finance frameworks, and corporate climate target-setting.
• Expertise in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions assessments, with a particular focus on supply chain decarbonization and emerging market contexts.