Fundraiser
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to mobilize resources for Everlink’s solar energy initiatives.
- Carbon Credit Finance: Calculate, verify, and structure carbon credit transactions, ensuring compliance with international standards and maximizing financial returns.
- IRECs Management: Oversee issuance, trading, and monetization of International Renewable Energy Certificates (IRECs) from solar projects.
- Investment Finance: Build financial models for solar projects, including ROI analysis, risk assessment, and blended finance structures.
- Donor & Investor Relations: Engage donors, climate finance institutions, and private investors to secure funding commitments.
- Proposal Development: Draft persuasive proposals highlighting environmental impact, carbon credit potential, and financial viability.
- Partnership Building: Collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and financial institutions to expand fundraising networks.
- Financial Reporting: Deliver transparent reports on funds raised, carbon credit revenues, IREC transactions, and investment outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Investment Banking, Economics, Environmental Science, or Renewable Energy.
- Carbon Credit Expertise: Strong knowledge of carbon markets, credit calculation methodologies, and monetization strategies.
- IRECs Knowledge: Familiarity with IREC systems, including issuance, verification, and trading.
- Solar Energy Knowledge: Understanding of solar technologies, project financing, and sustainability impacts.
- Fundraising & Finance Experience: Proven track record in fundraising, investment, or climate finance.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, investment analysis, and risk management.
- Communication Skills: Ability to translate technical/financial concepts into compelling narratives.
Desired Attributes:
- Passion for renewable energy, climate finance, and sustainability.
- Strategic thinker with innovative approaches to fundraising, carbon credit monetization, and IREC trading.
- Ability to balance technical, financial, and donor engagement duties.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should Submit Cover letter highlighting fundraising achievements, investment expertise, and carbon credit / IREC experience, references from prior fundraising or renewable energy finance projects to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.