Researcher/Project Coordinator/Manager (f/m/d) - Climate Risk Finance and Insurance

Within the scope of its International Advisory Services Frankfurt School has intensified its research and engagement in climate and disaster risk finance and insurance. It established and manages the InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) as well as the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP).

Job description

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, heatwaves, 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 that wish to increase their resilience against negative impacts of climate change. Furthermore, the ISF hosts the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), a public-private-partnership in cooperation with the Insurance Development Forum (IDF). The GRMA is a technical advisory programme aiming at capability development in vulnerable countries and providing support in risk analytics as a key step in closing the protection gap and moving from disaster response to risk prevention.

The focus of this position is on conceptual and advisory activities 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 Researcher / Project Coordinator / Project Manager (Climate Risk Analysis)

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/GRMA 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 partners, such as in GRMA.
• Supporting partners in developing countries to build-up own capacities and know-how in 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 risk management 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 natural sciences, engineering, economics 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 spatiotemporal data analysis and visualisation.
• 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).

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
• Assignment period: 2 years with the possibility of extension

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 to Melanie Hauke.

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