Sustainability Strategy & Policy Officer – Climate change
Your role
In the role of Sustainability Strategy & Policy Officer you:
- Conduct research and analysis to inform sustainability and impact strategies, supporting FMO's development goals. Topics may include Net Zero/1.5 alignment, Paris alignment, integrating climate considerations, and classifying green investments.
- Interpret external developments and regulatory requirements, advising on their implications for FMO and sustainability trends.
- Prepare high-quality materials to help senior management make informed decisions on impact and sustainability, especially focusing on SDG13/Climate work. Support cross-departmental projects like the Impact Management Framework.
- Connect climate topics across internal and external stakeholders by developing knowledge, communications, and training materials, facilitating discussions, and identifying necessary data for strategic considerations.
- Prepare inputs for reports and monitoring processes, such as the Annual report under CSRD, Integrated Quarterly Report, and benchmarks like OPIM. Maintain and update internal documentation related to SDG13/Climate, including the Climate Action Plan and transition plan for FMO.
Our offer
- Gross yearly salary of between EUR 65K-75K on a 40-hour basis (including holiday allowance and 13th month), depending on seniority, years of experience and background.
- Premium free pension.
- 31 holidays.
- Working remotely abroad for 60 days in a rolling period of 12 months.
- Hybrid way of working (50/50).
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Your team
FMO’s 2030 Strategy focuses on Pioneer-Develop-Scale in development finance, maximizing impact while ensuring returns and managing risks. The Strategy Department plays a key role in achieving these goals by providing strategic oversight and planning across impact, return, and risk dimensions.
Within this department, the Sustainability Strategy & Policy team provides strategic advice and thought leadership on FMO’s SDG and Development Impact goals (SDG 8, SDG 10, SDG 13), as well as ESG, Sustainability Standards, and Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Regulations. The team combines expertise in banking, strategy, business development, and project management, all driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact.
Your background
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, sustainability or related field.
- Minimum of 6+ years relevant working experience related to climate action (such as Net Zero / 1.5C portfolio alignment) (development) banking, impact investment, consulting or similar functions.
- Strong analytical, research and writing skills and experience with providing operational policy advice.
- Good communicator and capable to work with people having different capabilities and skills.
- Stakeholder management experience, able to speak with different parties across the organization.
Your competences
- Passionate about Impact and Sustainability: Strong interest in our impact goals and the sustainable development agenda, particularly in climate strategy for financial institutions investing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
- Proactive & Solution-Oriented: Pragmatic and result-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Collaborative & Adaptable: Enjoy working with colleagues, strong interpersonal skills, and comfortable interacting with senior management.
- Persuasive & Assertive: Able to manage, connect, and bring together diverse stakeholder interests, acting as a persuasive and assertive advisor when needed.
- Eager to Learn & Build: Willing to take on responsibility, learn, and contribute to our mission.
- Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with a conceptual and creative mindset.
Excited about the role and fitting the criteria? Please send your application. We are eager to learn what you will contribute to FMO and how we can contribute to your professional development. #PioneerDevelopScale.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications already received we adjusted the deadline to Friday 11th of April.
Please note, if we make you an offer to join FMO, you will need to work through the screening process with our screening partner. The process is designed to check your integrity and reliability.
