The World Economic Forum is seeking a Finance and Innovation Lead for a three-year grant-funded role within its Centre for Nature and Climate. The position focuses on mobilizing investment and innovation for forest conservation and restoration, requiring significant experience in finance and stakeholder engagement
Job Summary
The World Economic Forum seeks a Finance & Innovation Lead to identify, assess and profile investment opportunities for forest conservation, restoration and stewardship.
Responsibilities include identifying innovative business models, profiling investment opportunities, developing thought leadership, and engaging diverse stakeholders.
The role requires 7-10 years of experience in finance, investment, or nature finance, with strong stakeholder and project management skills.
Matching Summary
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The World Economic Forum is seeking a Finance and Innovation Lead for a three-year grant-funded role within its Centre for Nature and Climate. The position focuses on mobilizing investment and innovation for forest conservation and restoration, requiring significant experience in finance and stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
mobilize private and philanthropic capital
investment opportunities
stakeholder engagement
project management skills
synthesize complexity
Nice-to-have
solutions-oriented
comfortable operating in ambiguity
thrive in a convening role
French, Spanish and/or Portuguese
Key Requirements
7-10 years of relevant experience
Understanding of capital structures and blended finance
Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills