Urban Climate Finance Manager – Adaptation and Resilience Finance Position

3 weeks ago


Delhi, Delhi, India WRI India Full time
Job DescriptionUrban Climate Finance Manager

We are seeking a skilled Urban Climate Finance Manager to join our team at WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. As an Urban Climate Finance Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies, forging partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, and overseeing the successful execution of urban climate finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic plans for urban climate finance, aligning them with broader city development goals and climate action plans.
  • Identify and assess potential funding sources, including public, private, and blended finance mechanisms, to support urban climate initiatives.
  • Conduct financial assessments to identify funding gaps, investment opportunities, risk management measures, and cost-effective climate adaptation measures in urban areas.
  • Assist in the formulation of policies and regulations related to climate finance at the urban level, ensuring alignment with national and international frameworks.
  • Prepare funding proposals for urban climate projects, including feasibility studies, budgeting, risk assessments, and financial modeling.
  • Assessment of potential for blended finance structures in implementing A&R projects and develop a well-articulated business case for pilot A&R projects.
  • Develop business models on A&R projects.
  • Develop project bankability reports and share with financial institutions.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, NGOs, and community groups, to mobilize support and resources for urban climate initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Post-graduate in finance, economics, environmental management, urban planning, climate change, sustainable development, or a related field.
  • At least 7-10 years of sectoral experience in climate finance with a focus on urban development.
  • Demonstrated experience of working with national and sub-national governments.
  • Strong understanding of climate finance frameworks and mechanisms, including public finance instruments, green bonds, climate funds, and other innovative financing approaches.


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