Senior Manager, Climate Finance

Plan International Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Plan International Canada as a Senior Manager, Climate Finance, to lead the development of strategies that mobilize resources for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. This role involves high-level strategic thinking, relationship building with key stakeholders, and technical guidance on climate finance. You will be part of a dedicated team working to advance children’s rights and gender equality globally, with competitive compensation and a supportive, flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Generous time off

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years in climate finance or sustainable finance.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of climate financing landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of climate finance strategy.
• Provide analysis on funding trends and mechanisms.
• Cultivate relationships with climate-specific donors and partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in environmental science, Climate Change, Finance

Job description

Career Opportunities : Senior Manager, Climate Finance (2082)

Requisition ID 2082 -Posted - Toronto - Permanent - International Programs - Innovative & Social Finance

What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children’s rights and equality for girls?

Join Plan International Canada and make your mark in the global movement for children's rights and equality for girls. In our 85-year history, we've proven that it's possible to help transform lives and communities in big and meaningful ways. You'll be joining a community of determined optimists working in more than 80 countries. Besides believing in our mission, staff say they choose to work at Plan International Canada because of its inspired leadership and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace.We’re the first non-profit organization to be inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital.We offer competitive compensation and benefits, generous time off, and a supportive, flexible, hybrid environment that prioritizes your well-being and sustainable high performance. We want our staff to feel supported because there is an urgent need for our work.

We know a better future is possible, and we won’t stop until every child can go to school, be safe and survive — until we are all equal.

Toronto (with up to 10% international travel annually)

Status : Full-time, permanent

Grade : The Position

The Senior Manager, Climate Finance, will support the realization ofan organization-wide strategic initiative to mobilize financial resources for gender responsive, or transformative climate adaptation and mitigation projects. This role involves high-level strategic thinking, technical expertise, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies. The role will support the further strengthening and deepeningof Plan Canada’s capacity in innovative financecovering a spectrum of solutions.

What success looks like?

Strategy Development : Lead the development implementation of an organizational climate finance strategy, to diversify the business development pipeline.

Funding Analysis : Provide analysis on funding trends, map funding mechanisms, and identify alignment with the organization's areas of strength and programming models.

Proposal Development : Support country programs in go / no-go decisions, proposal design, and development. Help develop a strategy to unlock funding from Climate Funds to further the mission aligned work of Plan International.

Stakeholder Engagement : Cultivate relationships with climate-specific donors, investors and partners, leveraging existing networks.

Technical Guidance : Offer technical support and guidance on climate projects including assessment, due diligence, financial analysis and scenario-based models, including but not limited to :

• I mpact bonds for climate and other pay for performance instruments
• Carbon Credits / Biodiversity Credits
• Impact investment instruments including blended finance models
• Insurance for disaster response management

Knowledge Management : Facilitate strategic, informed, and streamlined business development processes by leveraging learning and past performance; Represent Plan International Canada in related international and domestic networks.

Compliance : Strengthen internal capacities, processes and systems within Plan International Canada related to climate finance

As our ideal candidate you will have :

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Climate Change, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in climate finance, sustainable finance, or related fields including international development
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, investors and partners.
• Technical expertise in climate change risk analysis, climate resilience, and carbon markets.
• Knowledge of environmental safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Deep knowledge of climate financing landscape.
• Relevant certifications in climate finance or sustainable finance are a plus.
• Deep understanding of climate finance mechanisms and sustainable finance practices.
• Ability to identify and address complex challenges in climate finance.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

How to Apply :

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https : / / plancanada.ca / apply by June 15, 2025.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $73,000 and $92,000. We comprehensively evaluate a variety of factors to determine fair compensation, including experience, specific job-related skills, and relevant educational or professional training. Additionally, we ensure that compensation is equitable across our team and aligns with current market trends. This role also qualifies for an extensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing [e-mail] so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Plan International Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and is now active in more than 75 countries.

Together, we can create a world where all unleash their full potential.

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