Finance And Innovation Lead

Publiclandsfund

Not specified (assumed flexible based on grant-funded role).
Mobilize private-sector and philanthropic action
Identify and assess investment opportunities
Engage private and philanthropic stakeholders
The Finance and Innovation Lead position at Publiclandsfund involves identifying and advancing financial opportunities for forest conservation, restoration, and stewardship on a global scale. The role requires extensive experience in finance and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on mobilizing investment for environmentally responsible projects

Job Summary

  • The World Economic Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate seeks a Finance & Innovation Lead to mobilize private-sector and philanthropic action for forest conservation and restoration.
  • Responsibilities include identifying and advancing innovative business models, profiling investment opportunities, and engaging diverse stakeholders to unlock capital for forest landscapes.
  • The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication skills to build optimism and momentum for forest finance and innovation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Finance and Innovation Lead position at Publiclandsfund involves identifying and advancing financial opportunities for forest conservation, restoration, and stewardship on a global scale. The role requires extensive experience in finance and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on mobilizing investment for environmentally responsible projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mobilize private-sector and philanthropic action
  • identify and assess investment opportunities
  • engage private and philanthropic stakeholders
  • create enabling conditions for investment
  • develop innovative business models
  • synthesize complexity and present compelling narratives

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-oriented and proactive
  • 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
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to synthesize complexity and present compelling narratives

Work Rights

Not specified

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