Project Coordinator/Manager (f/m/d) - Climate Risk Management

Within the scope of its International Advisory Services Frankfurt School has intensified its research and engagement in the area of climate and disaster risk finance and insurance, establishing and managing the InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF). 

The ISF is an innovative programme to support and develop climate risk insurance products mitigating the negative impacts of climate related disasters such as droughts, heat and floods. The programme is funded by the German Government (BMZ), as an important contribution to the G20/V20 initiative of the InsuResilience Global Partnership. Within its mandate, the ISF supports detailed climate risk analyses in close cooperation with partners in developing countries in order to increase their resilience against the negative impacts of climate change. The focus of this position will be on a conceptual and advisory activity in the development and coordination of climate risk analyses for selected geographic areas (in developing countries) and other approaches to foster climate risk understanding and improved climate adaptation.

To support the ISF Team we are looking for a Project Coordinator (f/m/d) - Climate Risk Management. This position is initially limited for 24 months.

Your Tasks

• Supporting the implementation of various strands of work in the field of disaster risk finance or climate risk insurance in selected countries.
• Coordinating/managing the implementation of climate risk finance projects and support the project management of ISF as well as other on-going projects (regular exchanges with project experts and partners, drafting project reports, reviewing and approving contracts, participation in meetings and events).
• Coordinating the implementation of climate risk analyses and overseeing and reviewing climate risk assessment projects in exchange with the private sector and in close collaboration with research partners, such as ETH Zurich.
• Supporting partners within developing countries to build-up own capacities and know-how in the area of climate risk analysis as well as adapting tools to the respective local context.
• Contributing to the development of partnerships and publications to disseminate the results and promote climate risk analysis and adaptation in the development cooperation context.
• Preparation of communication materials and coordination with strategic partners to increase visibility and policy advocacy.
• Acquisition of new projects, including the identification of opportunities, preparation of expressions of interest and technical proposals, expert recruitment, and other related activities.

Your Profile

• A university degree in economics, political or natural sciences or a related field
• Proven knowledge and experience in research and/or policy advice in at least one of the following fields: climate risk modelling, climate and disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, climate risk insurance
• Experience in project management in the context of development cooperation and in coordinating with a broad range of actors
• Professional experience in finance or relevant fields of development cooperation, preferably in the interaction of the public and private sector
• Good understanding of the German or multilateral development cooperation, work experience in developing countries would be an asset
• High level of cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural team, very good analytical skills
• Openness, strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (main working language is English); knowledge of German or other languages is an advantage
• A willingness to travel within Europe and to developing countries on a case-by-case basis (the position is based in Frankfurt)

What we offer

• A state-of-the art working environment at our modern Campus in Frankfurt
• A great learning opportunity through active involvement in our projects
• Possibilities for international travel in the context of project assignments
• The chance to take on responsible, multifaceted tasks in diverse projects and assignments
• Attractive remuneration package

Are you interested?

Please send your application including a letter expressing interest in the role, curriculum vitae, details of your preferred start date and salary expectations by E-Mail.