Business and Conservation Finance Sustainability Member

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belize.

📋 Description

• Deliver independent technical evaluations and advisory assistance to PACT and potential funding recipients regarding program and project development.

• Evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and strategic coherence of proposed investments.

• Perform technical screening and appraisal of funding proposals prior to their submission to PACT’s Internal Screening Committee.

• Review Environmental and Social Management Plans along with associated sub-plans for adequacy and compliance with relevant Performance Standards.

• Suggest measures to mitigate environmental, social, climate, fiduciary, and gender-related risks.

• Provide guidance on adherence to safeguards frameworks, national regulations, institutional policies, and donor stipulations.

• Assist in program monitoring, evaluation, adaptive management, and learning processes.

• Foster transparency, accountability, and technical excellence throughout PACT’s programs and funding mechanisms.

• Share insights and recommendations to enhance the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).

• Record evaluations and suggestions in technical assessment reports that support PACT’s program appraisal and decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate degree (Master's level or higher) in Finance, Business, Economics, Conservation Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• At least five (5) years of proven professional experience in sustainable finance, conservation finance, or enterprise development.

• Proficient understanding of green financing, blended finance instruments, and cost-benefit analysis.

• Experience in evaluating financial sustainability, investment planning, or business models for conservation projects.

• Familiarity with international safeguards frameworks (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, GCF ESS, AF ESP) or their equivalents.

• Excellent analytical and written communication skills in English.

• Previous experience conducting technical reviews for climate finance organizations, conservation trust funds, or international funding agencies.

• Insight into Belize's conservation financing landscape and national development priorities.

• Awareness of PACT's operational context and portfolio.

• Applications must be submitted in English.

• Must ensure independence, disclose conflicts of interest, and maintain confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• BZD $600 per meeting.

• BZD $100 for each proposal reviewed.