The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the Sustainable Finance team at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, part of the CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) are accepting applications for a full-time position as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will lead in identifying high-impact investment opportunities across Africa aligned with NDC and other global targets. For that purpose, the candidate will work closely with the UM6P network, ImpactSF and partner investors across different African regions. The overarching goal is to identify bankable climate-resilient and nature-positive agrifood investments and provide valuable insights to guide the development of financial mechanisms and business models to support scaling these best-bet options. The postdoc fellow will delve into an in-depth exploration of financing mechanisms for these investment opportunities, including e.g. carbon markets, and inform the designing of effective financial mechanisms that accelerate progress towards achieving climate change mitigation and adaptation targets in Africa.
We seek a highly motivated individual with a PhD in Economics, business management or related studies. The availability of finance to drive actions at different scales is paramount in tackling climate change and biodiversity degradation. On the other hand, a pipeline of projects and innovations that, among other things, reduce the cost of finance, mitigate the risk for investors and incentivize the flow of finance towards best-fit climate actions and nature-based solutions need to be explored. Therefore, the ideal candidate should showcase a capacity to understand climate finance and business models. Previous experience in collaborative research teams that synthesize knowledge from diverse fields will benefit this position.
The selected postdoctoral researcher should be well-versed in global climate action discussions and able to communicate effectively with scientists in related fields. A willingness to integrate perspectives from multiple scientific domains is highly desirable. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about contributing to impactful climate change solutions and possess the required qualifications.
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CDD fixed-term contract of 3/4 years.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa.
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