.Overview: Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector.
As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.
RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity.
SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.SG&R's Energy Division is working to develop and implement low emission energy technology alternatives, raise private financing for energy infrastructure, bring efficiency to utilities, work with governments on legal and regulatory reforms to alleviate bottlenecks in energy generation and consumption, and increase access to green energy to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty.
We serve as a chosen partner for USAID's Power Africa program in sub-Sahara Africa and have a growing international energy portfolio of over $250 million across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.Project DescriptionThe purpose of the USAID Mexico Partnership for Net Zero Cities is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency measures in the buildings and transportation sectors, and reducing Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP), thereby helping to put Mexico on a pathway to net zero emissions after 2030.
The program will be based in Mexico City and include activities throughout Mexico.RTI seeks a Sustainable Investment Planning Specialist for the recently awarded USAID Mexico Partnership for Net Zero Cities program.
The Sustainable Investment Planning Specialist will report to the Objective 4/Finance and Governance Lead.
**Responsibilities**:**include, but are not limited to**:- Provides technical advisory and capacity-building to subnational governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) to improve their ability to access finance and mobilize investment.- Assists in the development of a pipeline of public sector projects and screens investment opportunities.- Develops gap analysis and strategic action plans on accessing green financing at the state and municipal level.- Supports states and municipalities to access finance and mobilize investments for climate-related projects.- Facilitates active relationships with financial partners, developers, investors, and governments.- Contributes to fostering and maintaining effective, professional relationships with a broad range of government counterparts, local organizations, donors, and other stakeholders for successful implementation