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E Co. bites | What are we looking for in team members?

E Co. bites | Series 4


 

Welcome to our 4th series of E Co. bites! We share short and easily digestible climate finance explainers, technical lessons, and more about us, our work, and how you can support our mission.

Our Head of Human Resources, Vedrana Bozic shares what we look for in new team members: a genuine passion for sustainability, a drive to learn and grow, and the resilience to take on complex challenges. At E Co., we believe diversity is key—bringing together varied backgrounds and experiences helps us understand local contexts and create impactful solutions.

Watch Vedrana share these insights below 👇

 

TRANSCRIPT

What do we look for in new team members? An authentic desire to make a difference in the field of sustainability, a willingness to learn and grow, and the resilience to embrace challenging work. We’re on a mission to build a sustainably transformed world, and we need dedicated individuals ready to step outside their comfort zones to achieve real progress and impact.

We believe that a diverse team with varied backgrounds and experiences is crucial to understanding local contexts, achieving our mission, and building a robust base of knowledge and thought leadership in our field. Your location isn’t an obstacle; we invite individuals across the globe with local knowledge to join us.

To achieve this, we also look for individuals with a passion for sustainability, relevant expertise, and alignment with our core values. These qualities are essential for maintaining our collaborative spirit, delivering excellence, and achieving our goals.

E Co. team thrives on a shared passion for driving sustainable change. Our team members bring a rich tapestry of skills, approaches, and cultural perspectives, allowing us to understand challenges from all angles and develop impactful, tailored solutions.

We’re committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique talents. If this appeals to you, why not have a look at our vacancies or add your name to our expert roster.

 


 

About E Co.

 

We are E Co. We are a diverse and global team driven to build a sustainable future. For over 25 years, we’ve been supporting and guiding our clients to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient development. We specialise in helping our clients lay foundations for transformative change, ensuring climate finance achieves its greatest impact.

We’ve mobilised over USD 5.9 billion from major climate funds with a 100% project approval rate. We work with global funds, UN agencies, national governments, development agencies, development finance, not for profits, businesses and investors. Clients include UNDP, IUCN, EBRD, FCDO, The World Bank, GCF, NEFCO, IIED, The Lightsmith Group.

We’ve worked on over 540 assignments in over 180 countries. Our clients span the public and private sectors, from international agencies and NGOs to governments, financial institutions, and global funds. We partner with them to turn ambitious climate goals into concrete action and lasting impact.

Across 17 sectors and seven services, we offer end-to-end support, from assessing market opportunities and formulating impactful strategies to designing and evaluating transformative programmes and projects. We empower clients to access and manage climate funds, develop effective policies, and build capacity for long-term individual and institutional success.

With deep expertise in climate finance and systemic transformation, we bring a nuanced understanding of sectors, cultures, and contexts. We lower risk, increase predictability, and design for impact, ensuring your investments create lasting, positive change.

E Co. is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of climate finance and sustainable development, and together, we will make an impact.

Learn more about our Consulting services here.

Interested to learn more?

Speak to our expert team today to discuss your reflections on this topic or a related project, programme or policy on which you’re working.

We’re always on the lookout for smart, results-orientated individuals to join our core team. Why not browse our careers portal below for any short and long-term roles available in our global staff team or expert network?

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