Job Description

Company DescriptionGenesis Analytics is a global African firm that has worked in more than 84 countries across the world. Our roots are firmly in Africa, having worked in 42 of the 54 countries on the continent.Our purpose is to unlock value through seeking solutions with our clients. The foundation of our distinctive delivery is in the technical skills and deep sector knowledge we have developed through our work in the area between the market and the state.Established in 1998, Genesis is headquartered in Joburg and our operations include corporate offices in Abidjan, Nairobi, Lagos and London. We also have representation in India, the UAE and Canada so we can work closely with our clients in finding scalable solutions that will work in the real world.We have expertise in behavioural economics, climate and disaster risk finance, competition economics and regulation, the digital economy and regulation, economic impact assessments, financial services strategy, human development, monitoring and evaluation, public health and financing, shared value and corporate impact, as well as youth employment. Some of our best work has been through leveraging our complementary areas of expertise to find fresh solutions.Our clients include all levels of government, regulators, banks, development finance institutions, law firms, development agencies, foundations, as well as regional and international organisations.About the Climate Finance and Economics PracticeClimate Finance and Economics is a new and growing practice at Genesis. Our purpose is to unlock value by increasing flows of climate finance from higher to lower income countries, fostering the role of the private sector in climate finance and improving the preparedness of societies to address the climate change emergency proactively and adequately.We put our minds to work transforming society positively, doing work that is interesting, meaningful and profitable.Our culture is one of excellence, purpose, ethics, continuous growth, fairness, fun and belonging. We work in flat team structure that prizes sustainable work-life integration, is family-friendly and financially rewarding.Themes of work

• Unlocking access to international climate funding
• Enhancing the use of evidence and data to address the climate emergency
• Providing and enhancing solutions to tackle the climate challenge

For more detailed information, please look at our website.About the positionThe Climate Financing and Economics practice is searching for a dynamic young leader with consulting background in climate economics and finance who is eager to join the growth of this new area of work in Genesis and passionate about accelerating the climate transition. This position is ideal for a person who is keen to have a proactive role with a broad array of responsibilities including:

• Work closely with the partner and build a business together with enthusiasm and teamwork.
• Bid for, design, and execute consultancy assignments for donor, corporate, foundation and government clients.
• Use quantitative (and qualitative) analysis tools to inform analytical problems. This will ultimately lead to structuring and applying economic frameworks to analytical problems.
• Solve problems with a high level of autonomy, logically, creatively, and laterally.
• Take personal responsibility for high levels of excellence, analytical insights, with exemplary attention to detail.
• Be able to prepare and lead high quality written and visual communication.
• Have strong verbal communication skills.
• Play a leading, managing, and mentoring role with more junior consultants.
• Enthusiastically take up personal development, enjoying the freedom to build a career in a supportive environment.

The candidate can be located in Johannesburg or London and be willing to travel for assignments and spend time at the Genesis office in London and/or Johannesburg.Skills, experience and competencies

• 2-4 years of experience essential, with at least 2 years of management or development consulting experience.
• Experience with public finance, social protection, econometric/statistical analysis
• Strong masters level degrees in Economics, Environmental Economics, Business, Sustainable Finance or related fields.
• Purpose-driven, enthusiastic, ethical, respectful, lives by Genesis values.
• Strong self-starting problem solver, critical thinker, and analyst.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Project management abilities is a plus.
• Comfort with quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Ability to work closely with senior leaders.

How to apply:

• Please follow the online application process on the careers portal of the Genesis website.
• We use an automated applicant tracking system to receive and manage all applications in one central point. For this reason, we also do not accept any e-mailed CVs or applications.
• Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that your application was received, and your application will be reviewed within a few days of receipt.
• NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MB
• Applications can only be made online - no other means of application will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER

• Relevant previous experience is essential
• Communication will be with short-listed candidates only - if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment for any advertised role.
• All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics Employment Equity Plan and Policies.
• All applications will be treated confidentially.

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