12641 - Climate Finance Policy Specialist atec

**CMCC Position cod. 12641**
**Climate finance policy specialist_ATEC_Milano**
Deadline: December 10h, 2024

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

Are you passionate about driving climate innovation and adaptation finance? This is your chance to be part of a transformative team shaping climate resilience
We're looking for a Climate Finance Policy Specialist to join our team in Milano, Italy.
CLIMATEFIT aims at supporting innovative financing mechanisms for adaptation to climate change by providing key insight into financing sources and strategies. This project unites public and private sectors in a transformative quest for climate resilience unites public and private sectors in a transformative quest for climate resilience. We're amplifying EU territories' adaptation capacities, unveiling resilient investment avenues, and co-creating innovative strategies, while spotlighting 20 pivotal case studies across three key regions.
**ABOUT US**
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research Together

**ROLE**
The Climate Finance Policy Specialist reports to the Advanced Training and Education Centre (ATEC) Director.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Lead cutting-edge research and innovation on climate adaptation, including production/contribution of scientific articles and science-policy reports and their dissemination at scientific workshops and conferences.
- Contribute to the development of an innovative methodology for prioritizing funding sources and investment opportunities for climate resilience within adaptation strategies and projects.
- Collaborate with public authorities and financial institutions to accelerate climate finance.
- Develop and implement investment strategies and plans for climate adaptation.
- Manage operational aspects and support capacity-building programmes, including the design of training material on climate resilience funding and investment concepts.
- Support the organization of international workshops and events targeting public administration and financial entities at EU and international level.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Master in Environmental Economics, climate, sustainability, finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in European and international research projects focusing on climate finance.
- Knowledge and experience in environmental and ecological economics, sustainable business innovation, climate insurance, climate adaptation planning and finance strategies, green finance and related topics.
- Fluency in English in both writing and speaking; proficiency in any additional language is an asset.
- Experience in conducting capacity building activities and stakeholder engagement at international and European level
- Willingness to travel to project meetings and conferences;
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.
- Quantitative Skills and programming are a plus.
- Working experience with international financing institutions.
- Strong problem-solving attitude.
- Attention to detail and good time management skills.

**DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
- The Specialist will be based in Milan CMCC office.
- Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience
- Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
- Flexible working time as per internal policies.
- Support during the immigration process, if needed.

**PROTECTED CATEGORY**
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign