Senior Specialist TACATDP Implementation Finance at CRDB
Reporting Line
Senior Manager TACATDP Implementation and Coordination
Location
Tanzania Head Office
Job Purpose
Oversee and ensure the proper and effective utilization of disbursed funds by the Green Climate Fund in accordance with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Funded Activity Agreement (FAA), the Fund’s and Bank’s signed Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA), program operating manuals, and CRDB Bank’s prevailing policies and procedures. The objective is to support lending to the agriculture sector, with the resources and capacity to offer innovative financial products. These products aim to enhance smallholder farmers’ climate resilience and transform the adaptation capacity of the agriculture sector in Tanzania.
Principle Responsibilities
To ensure the successful implementation of the Tanzania Agriculture Climate Adaptation Technology Deployment Programme (TACATDP) in alignment with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Funded Activity Agreement (FAA), as outlined in the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) between the Fund and the Bank, and guided by program operating manuals and CRDB Bank’s relevant policies and procedures supporting TACATDP programme financial management , the Finance officer-TACATDP holds responsibility for the following roles:
- Processing Fund disbursement requests from the GCF and ensure that fund disbursements are directed to appropriate TACATDP designated accounts.
- Preparation of Annual Performance Reports for submission to GCF as required in the signed Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) and the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA).
- Processing for payment of TACATDP vendors implementing various activities financed by the GCF Technical Assistance funds.
- Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries for TACATDP fund accounts that include loan, Technical Assistance, Insurance premium fund accounts.
- Analysing fund request proposals from GCF Technical Assistance beneficiaries for undertaking various activities as per signed Memorundum of Understanding between the bank and TA beneficiaries as per approved budgets.
- Monitor GCF payment schedules and working closely with finance and treasury to ensure all fees and commission to GCF are paid in a timely manner.
- Facilitate effective internal and external Audit of TACATDP program and maintaining a register for tracking implementation of recommendation.
Qualifications Required
- A degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accountancy, and or business-related subjects from relevant recognized university/institution.
- Possession of the following qualifications will be an added advantage: Sustainability certification, CPA, ACCA.
- Minimum of 3 years experience with competence in financial management for commercial banks.
- Analytical skills and the ability to understand broad financial management issues.
- Report writing and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines and to cope under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and think outside the box
CRDB Commitment
CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.
It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.
Employment Terms
CONTRACT
Contract Duration
3 YEARS
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Manager Projects Origination and Formulation at CRDB Bank
Reporting Line
HEAD OF POLICY ADVISORY & CLIMATE FINANCING LIAISON
Location
Tanzania Head Office
Tanzania career opportunities
Department
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE UNIT
Job Purpose
The job holder will support CRDB Bank capacity to engage in green financing/ climate financing to be able to acquire various available funding opportunities within the technical field of climate change mitigation and adaption.
Principle Responsibilities
- Lead the origination and formulation of concept notes and funding proposals that align with CRDB Bank’s strategic objectives and meet the requirements of various funders, including the GCF.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to identify and evaluate potential sustainable financing projects.
- Develop robust financial models and risk assessments to support project feasibility and sustainability.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including technical experts, to ensure project proposals are technically sound and meet all relevant environmental and social standards.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the evolving landscape of climate finance and green financing, including best practices and emerging trends.
- Represent CRDB Bank in relevant industry events and engage with key stakeholders to promote the Bank’s sustainable finance initiatives.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, banking, accountancy, economics or a related appropriate field on Climate Change or ESG/ Climate Finance certification etc.
- Minimum of 4 years experience with exposure in formulating and managing climate change related programs and projects.
- A high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities, and initiative in the general organization and management of climate finance, project management, ESG/Climate Finance etc.
- Knowledge environmental and social management system and IFC Performance Standards (PS 1 to 8) application.
- Ability to analyse both the risk and opportunity of climate finance,
strategize, select the best course of action, and deliver the
desired outcomes.
- Report writing and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines and to cope under pressure.
- Ability to engage and handle relationships with various stakeholders and business holders.
- Project Management certification
- Climate Change Adaptation and mitigation certification.
- ESG/ Climate Finance certification etc.
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CRDB Commitment
CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.
It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.
Employment Terms
Employment opportunities
PERMANENT
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.