Program Manager
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is a joint Nordic international finance institution (IFI) based in Helsinki, established in 1988 by the Nordic five countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. NDF’s work focuses on the nexus between climate change and development in lower-income countries and countries in fragile situations. NDF provides concessionary financing with an active portfolio valued at nearly EUR 400 million. Together with our strategic partners, we develop, launch and scale high-impact projects to support developing countries and people vulnerable to climate change.
In order to strengthen our Portfolio Origination and Management (POM) department, we are now recruiting a Program Manager to join NDF Headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Reporting to the Director of the Portfolio Origination and Management department, the Program Manager's main responsibilities will be to originate and manage a portfolio of NDF-financed projects in close collaboration with project partners.
Key responsibilities
- Actively identify project/investment opportunities for possible financing by NDF in line with agreed NDF strategy and priorities
- Prepare financing proposals following NDF’s internal process
- Collaborate closely with all NDF departments to secure necessary consultations throughout the process
- Actively provide peer support to other Program Managers in project origination and management related matters
- Following the approval of projects by the NDF Board, lead the project inception process on behalf of NDF
- Liaise with project partners in matters relating to project implementation and completion, including dialogue around NDF priorities
- Foster strategic partnerships within the climate finance space
We offer you
- A possibility to work in an international organisation in the field of climate change and development financing
- Intellectually stimulating work in a multicultural and multilingual environment in a vibrant Nordic capital
- An opportunity for a hybrid working model and other attractive employee benefits
- A four-year contract with possibility for extension
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Malena Rosman, Director, Portfolio Origination and Management (malena.rosman@ndf.int).