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Join ICLEI to drive sustainable change in the textile and fashion industry with your financial expertise
Overview
Salary
£35000 - £70000
Location
Huzhou and Shaoxing, China
Expires
Expires at anytime
ICLEI World Secretariat, a leading global organization committed to sustainable urban development, is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Consultant. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the EU SWITCH Asia project, which is focused on promoting circular economy practices in China's bustling textile and fashion sectors, specifically in Huzhou City and Shaoxing City, with a goal of achieving significant transformation by 2025.
Role Summary:
- Develop comprehensive feasibility studies for two key projects within the EU SWITCH Asia initiative.
- Identify and analyze the most suitable financing instruments and sources for project implementation.
- Conduct technical and financial viability assessments of the selected projects.
- Facilitate connections between the projects and potential local or national investors.
- Present project proposals to relevant investors to secure funding.
Role Requirements:
- Physical presence in China with willingness to travel for events.
- Fluency in both Chinese and English.
- Ability to engage additional human resources as needed, with ICLEI's approval.
- Adherence to a 3-month notice period for any contract cancellation.
The assignment will span approximately 8 months, starting in December 2024 and concluding in July 2025. While the primary focus is on the ICLEI project, the selected Finance Consultant is permitted to undertake other work concurrently, provided it does not conflict with ICLEI's values and project goals.
ICLEI World Secretariat is seeking a Finance Consultant to develop a feasibility study for 2 projects as part of the EU SWITCH Asia project. The project aims to facilitate the transition to circular economy practices in the textile and fashion industry in Huzhou City and Shaoxing City, China, by 2025.
The Consultant will be responsible for developing a feasibility study for 2 projects, identifying the most suitable financing instruments and sources, and conducting a thorough analysis of the technical and financial viability of the selected projects. The Consultant will also be responsible for connecting the projects with local or national investors, and presenting the projects to suitable investors.
The Consultant will be expected to have a physical presence in China, be able to travel to attend events, and be fluent in Chinese and English. The Consultant will report to Jaume Marques Colom, Officer, Innovative Finance, ICLEI World Secretariat, and Ying-Chih Deng-Sommer, Senior Officer, Built Environment and Circular Development, ICLEI World Secretariat.
The period of work sought in these Terms of Reference is approx. 8 months, starting in December 2024 and ending in July 2025. Proposals should include budgets that are in Euros. Payment will be in Euros, and ICLEI will not be liable for fluctuation in the exchange rate to the Renminbi. The budget included in the submitted proposal should include all costs. No additional costs will be provided by ICLEI or other partners.
The successful organization/person appointed for this work is free to engage in other work during the remainder of their time, as long as the activity does not bring ICLEI, its partners or the project into disrepute. The consultant agrees to a 3-month notice period for any cancellation. The consultant is allowed to engage additional human resources, as approved by ICLEI and within the stipulated budget, for the successful completion of deliverables.
