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Fighting to protect nature for people. Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, for biodiversity and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, financial institutions, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples and local communities to help people and nature thrive together. In collaboration with the Center for Natural Climate Solutions and Field Programs, CI's Conservation Finance Division is working across CI to source and finance a portfolio of high-quality NCS projects, creating industry-leading partnerships with the private sector and connections with CI field programs to ensure delivery of ambitious climate and conservation targets. The Senior Director, Carbon Finance Origination & Deal Lead (Africa) manages all commercial elements of a NCS carbon finance project, serving as the lead for carbon transactions, both on “upstream” origination, as well as the “downstream” commercial side. Key Requirements include: Experience and understanding of Natural Climate Solutions or conservation projects, and long-term success drivers, both financial and non-financial. Experience working with countries in Africa. Knowledge and expertise in environmental markets, especially in voluntary carbon markets. Experience with analysis, structuring, and valuation of natural resources and/or other investments. Strong business acumen, with the ability to structure and negotiate commercially sound and profitable deals. For further information and to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 29. The role will ideally be based in one of CI's Offices in Nairobi, Johannesburg or Cape Town. Flexibility in working hours is required in order to accommodate time differences between the Arlington, VA office and international field offices across multiple time zones. This is a full-time position that will require significant travel (40-50% of the time), often to remote locations with rustic conditions. CI offers a competitive salary and a generous bonus pay structure based on performance for the conservation finance practice. Conservation International is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all forms and is committed to an inclusive, respectful environment for all. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals are treated equally without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability (physical or mental), citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, military service and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerized database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please see our Privacy Statement. Apply Now

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