Analyst

Role: Analyst

Location: South Africa 

Reports to: Senior Analyst  

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time  

Salary Range: ZAR 400,000–600,000 per annum 

Updated: August 2025 

About CPI
 

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
 

Climate Finance Tracking
 

Since 2011, CPI has published the Global Landscape of Climate Finance series which has been the global benchmark for robust information on climate finance, providing foundational data for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report, and the UNFCCC’s Biennial Assessment among others. CPI also develops deep dive analysis tracking climate finance flows at sectoral, national and regional levels including the intersection of climate and SDG goals, agrifood systems finance, adaptation and renewable energy working with partners such as the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), International Development Finance Club (IDFC), the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Bloomberg, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and many more.  

Our unique tracking analysis covers both public and private finance data, providing access through concise reporting and interactive data visualization. Our research provides a baseline and compelling analysis against which to measure progress. This enables us to drive informed climate finance policymaking through three key levers Flows – what investment is flowing to whom, Needs – what is the investment gap to deliver on climate goals and Impact – what is proving effective and efficient in climate finance.  

Position Summary
 

This position supports the delivery of CPI’s strategic priorities, under the supervision and guidance of the South Africa Country Office Director in coordination with CPI UK’s
Programme, Workstream leads and Project Managers. This Analyst role will primarily contribute to
CPI’s Climate Finance Tracking workstream, including tracking global climate finance flows, aligning finance with low carbon and climate resilient development, and assessing key gaps in financing climate action at regional and sectoral levels as well as managing relationships with clients and key stakeholders.  

The Analysts will be expected to lead components of research and advisory projects, manage client and stakeholders, and contribute to team leadership and mentoring. In conducting analysis, Analysts work in close cooperation a range of international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams across the globe. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

 

Includes the following and others as assigned:

 

• Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies, risk management, and interactions between public and private actors and resources.
  
   

• Supporting the implementation of complex research assignments and analytical
  climate finance tracking projects as designated by, and under the direction of senior management 
  
  

• Contributing to the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations. Produce high-quality materials that are fit for purpose time and within budget.
  
   

• Identify opportunities to develop and consolidate work streams and support on development of funding proposals under guidance of senior management.
  
   

• Train, manage and provide guidance to junior staff on professional work practices and lead by example.
  
   

• Engage clients, advise policymakers and investors on the implications of research findings.
  
   

• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe.
  
   

Skills, Qualifications & Experience
 

Essential:
 

• BA or BS degree in Economics, Finance, Investment or another relevant field. Post-graduate degree desirable.  

• Professional experience in financial services, management consulting, international nonprofit, government, and/or a multilateral institution.   

• Strong understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions that are needed to mobilize effective finance towards adaptation and resilience activities.   

• Excellent project management skills including time management, task delegation and prioritization, and communication skills.  

• Proven ability to manage and engage stakeholders in the financial sector.  

Beneficial:
 

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Investment, Public Policy, or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.  

• Experience in research and analysis related to climate/green finance. Experience working across the public and private sectors in climate /green investments, net zero finance. Advanced user of MS Office suite, particularly Excel. Knowledge of database management systems such as SQL, R, Python is a plus.  

• Familiarity with managing technical assistance and grant funded programs.  

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.  

• Fluency in a second language (isa is a plus).  

Personal Attributes

 

• Independent, analytical mind with an excellent track record of applying sound financial, political, and strategic judgment to complex issues.  

• Real commitment to topics related to climate change and a desire to make a difference.  

• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people. Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.  

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.  

• Additional language fluency  

• Experience working in developing economies  

Position details
 

CPI is recruiting for one full-time position in our Cape Town, South Africa
office.  CPI has adopted a hybrid working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with 2 regular days in the office. This arrangement is subjected to change at the discretion of the Office Director.  CPI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 28 days leave+ office closure between Christmas and New Year, 5 days study leave, training budget. 

Salaries are based on experience.  

To apply
 

Please submit the following documents: 

• CV/resume
  no longer than 2 pages.   

• A compelling cover letter outlining why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the above requirements.
  
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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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Applications deadline.
 

10am (GMT) 22nd of September 2025. 

CPI Commitment
 

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.