Sustainable Finance Analyst

Overview of the role:  

The purpose of the position is to undertake biodiversity-related spatial, quantitative and qualitative data gathering, assessment and analysis to support the delivery and evaluation of sustainable finance component initiatives within the western Congo Basin (WCB). There will be a focus on carbon, tourism and agroforestry mapping, as well as monitoring and evaluating component impacts in the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund project area. The role also supports the manager in the management and delivery of activities within the component as required.

The post holder will draw on their spatial data and quantitative and qualitative research and analysis expertise to produce a range of maps and reports to understand land use and vegetation change, component activities, outputs and outcomes, and the policy, regulatory and market environment within selected sites within the west Congo Basin. They will work closely with field conservation teams, researchers, and other subject matter experts in the Sustainable Business and Finance Department to achieve their objectives.

Key responsibilities:  

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.  

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.  

What do we offer? 

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Holidays – 18 days annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as specified by the Cameroon government and Labour Code 
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Maternity and Paternity leave 
• Medical Health Insurance