About Us: OIKO is a consulting firm working in the field of sustainable development and providing technical assistance for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Oiko has worked globally in +50 countries in Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Asia, as well as with international organizations such as UN, the World Bank, the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, among others. Our headquarters are in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where our main activity is business development and project management. OIKO believes in the importance of including trainees and young professionals in all the work that is conducted at the office, which is why they are involved in several different tasks. This includes identification of new project opportunities, developing expressions of interest, project proposals, supporting OIKO's key staff in the implementation of on-going projects, establishment of partnerships with different organizations, daily communicating with experts, as well as any relevant activities especially in the business development department in our project cycle. Position Description: The Research Analyst/Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Senior Climate Finance Expert and the Head of the Project Management Unit with drafting technical reports on topics related -but not exclusively- to climate finance (50 % of the workload). The scope of the consultancy projects relates to climate change adaptation and mitigation, resources mobilization for climate finance, cost-benefit analysis, design of financial strategies, circular economy among others. Besides desk review, report writing, and quality control, the Research Analyst/Project Manager will support the Senior expert with organization of meeting, conducting interviews and supporting the coordination of teams. The Research Analyst/Project Manager will be further responsible for coordinating and implementing climate change and climate service application projects in French speaking developing countries (mainly African region), within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. He/she will also effectively monitor progress and implementation and communicate and interact on a regular basis with the team members, international partners, and relevant stakeholders, as well as internal OIKO project team members. Initially, the workload might require 50 % of time dedicated to Project Management, and 50 % of time dedicated to Research. The Research Analyst/Project Manager will also contribute, if requested, to additional tasks of the Project Management and Business Development Units, such as methodology writing for ongoing bids. Specific Responsibilities: - Drafting quality technical reports on climate finance, sustainability, climate change adaptation/mitigation - Conducting desk review and applying quantitative and qualitative research methods - Managing international cooperation projects in the area of climate change adaptation/ mitigation, innovation and technology transfer, circular economy and other areas mainly in the African region (French speaking countries) - Monitoring the budget, workplan, and timely delivery of the deliverables within the standards required by the client - Leading the project team throughout all the project cycle, from the project inception, project implementation and project closure - Assure effective and pro-active communication with the project team, the client, the government, and the key stakeholders - Preparing and manage agendas, facilitate meeting and workshops - Drafting of inception, progress, and closure reports - Applying problem-solving skills: critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, and information processing - Provide support to the Business Development Unit in the preparation of Expression of Interests and Project Technical and Financial Proposals Profile and Role: We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, enthusiastic, hardworking, organized, self-motivated and is ready to work independently. A strategic mindset is important as we are a small, dynamic team, covering a diverse range of roles. Our team aims to achieve large goals. The role offers the opportunity to apply candidate's technical knowledge in an international project and be part of multi-stakeholder engagement processes to achieve climate targets. The ideal candidate will be proactive, committed, flexible, adaptive and a quick learner, with organizational, analytical, leadership and strategic skills, and must have at least four years of professional working experience with international cooperation agencies, as a Researcher/Consultant/Project Manager of relevant project/s, preferably related to climate change adaptation/mitigation, climate finance, circular economy and related topics from either private, public, or not-for profit sector. General requirements: - Excellent verbal and written skills in French (C1 minimum). - Excellent verbal and written skills in English (C1 minimum). - IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, spreadsheets, document styling, internet-based tools, and videoconferencing. - Knowledge of Spanish languages is a plus. - Completed master's degree in disciplines related to economics, policy, climate change adaptation/mitigation, energy efficiency and renewable energy, agriculture, rural development, etc. Specific requirements: - Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional working experience as a Researcher/Consultant/Project Manager, preferably from international working environment and international development field - Strong communications skills (ability to speak in a public and facilitate meetings) - Experience of managing teams - Problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, and cultural sensitivity - Passion about research on climate change and sustainable development - Willingness to constantly learn new skills, adapt to new environments, and apply them to the Project Management process - Ability to find balance between individual work and teamwork Starting Date: May 2024 Location: On-site in our headquarters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. #J-18808-Ljbffr
