Climate Disaster Risk Financing Expert

Job Description

Title: Climate Disaster Risk Financing Expert

Company Name: Institute of Water Modelling

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2024-11-18

Application Deadline: 2024-11-30

Education:

• A postgraduate degree in finance, economics, business administration, engineering or related field.

• Age At most 35 years

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

• The incumbent must have a mindset to work in a team.

• Must be able to carry out multi-tasking activities and have a mindset to work under pressure.

Essential Skill requirements:

• A strong understanding of climate science, climate change impacts, and vulnerability assessments.

• Proficiency in financial modelling techniques, including risk assessment and pricing.

• A solid understanding of insurance principles, product design, and risk underwriting.

• Expertise in data analysis and statistical modelling.

• The ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

• Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) is a self-sustained and not-for-profit independent Trust established in 1996. IWM service includes but not limited to policy support, capacity building research and innovation, development advisory and consultancy services. IWM is a unique organization in Bangladesh that provides world class services in the fields of Water resources management, Water supply, Sewerage and Urban drainage management, Coast, port & estuary management, Flood Management, Irrigation Management, Survey and data, ICT and GIS and River Engineering for improved and sustainable Water Resources Management leading to Green Climate.

• Unit: Strategic Planning & Business Development (SPB)

• Reporting To: Head, SPB

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze climate-related risks. Collect, analyze, and interpret climate data for risk assessments.

• Assess the financial implications of these risks for individuals, businesses, and governments.

• Design innovative financial products, such as insurance policies, risk transfer mechanisms, and climate bonds, to mitigate climate-related risks.

• Investigate optimal risk financing strategies.

• Monitor and analyze climate-related policies and regulations, identifying opportunities and challenges for risk financing and insurance.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to diverse audiences.

• Collaborate with climate scientists, economists, and insurance professionals to develop comprehensive solutions.

• Attractive salary and benefit package applicable for staff under contractual appointment will be offered to the deserving candidate.