Zach Bloomfield

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Global Development Innovator @ GET.invest
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Greater Seattle Area, United States, United States
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About Zach Bloomfield

I am available for consulting opportunities in international development, investment design, developing country market entry and program design/evaluation. Please reach out to me if you are looking for expertise in these themes, particularly for work around renewable energy, blended finance, climate finance, sustainable forestry, access to finance and insurance. I work both directly for multilateral/government institutions and through subcontract arrangements. I am a dynamic thinker skilled in investment design, impact measurement and institutional strategy. I work comfortably across all levels of analysis, from the big picture down to procedural details, while leading diverse teams and smoothly managing client relationships. The underlying principle of my work is first understanding market conditions and then crafting appropriate, innovative operations that are fit-to-context. My recent experience includes co-leading or supporting 17 advisory assignments to catalyze private investment in emerging markets globally. I am currently supporting the reconfiguration of the African Development Bank's deployment of USD 350 million in project preparation resources. I excel in leading cross-functional, multicultural teams to address ambiguous challenges in some of the world's most challenging business contexts. I am also a wilderness backpacker, a science fiction fan and an avid paintballer.

Zach Bloomfield's Current Company Details
GET.invest

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Global Development Innovator
Zach Bloomfield Work Experience Details
  • Get.Invest
    Senior Expert - Finance Catalyst
    Get.Invest 2019 - Present
    Provide advisory support on project/corporate development, project structuring and accessing finance as part of a team of dedicated experts with extensive experience in renewable energy project development and finance. Also coordinating Finance Catalyst activities in the Pacific (since Q3 2021).The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy projects and companies with finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy opportunities. It provides advisory support on investment strategy, business case structuring and financial modelling, as well as accessing finance and transaction support through a team of dedicated experts with extensive experience in renewable energy project development and finance. The Finance Catalyst is a service of GET.invest, a programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria. Find out more at www.get-invest.eu.
  • Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa)
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting And Knowledge Officer
    Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa) 2021 - Present
    Abidjan, Abidjan, Ci
    Coordinating harmonization and streamlining of SEFA’s results targeting, tracking and reporting. Supporting results communication and quality at entry of monitoring indicators for new SEFA operations.
  • Asian Development Bank (Adb)
    Infrastructure Finance Specialist, Pacific Island Countries
    Asian Development Bank (Adb) 2024 - Present
    Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Ph
    Supporting origination of non-sovereign investments in Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Solomon Islands and regional operations.
  • African Development Bank Group
    Climate Finance, Climate Investment Funds (Cif) Program Support
    African Development Bank Group 2019 - Present
    Abidjan, Ci
    Advising on the formulation of new blended finance structures and programs. Supporting annual results reporting process across the AfDB CIF portfolio, and on design of new Accelerating Coal Transition and Renewable Energy Integration country investment plans.
  • African Development Bank Group
    Gender Impact Finance Advisor
    African Development Bank Group 2021 - 2024
    Abidjan, Ci
    Advised on the design and launch of a risk-seeking co-finance mechanism to catalyze private capital flows into women-led or women-owned small businesses in the creative and cultural industries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • African Development Bank Group
    Gender Empowerment, Trust Fund Advisor
    African Development Bank Group 2018 - 2019
    Abidjan, Ci
    Supported the formulation of a trust fund to support gender equality programming built into AfDB operations. Advised on resource mobilization, operational design/integration and governance systems to underpin the creation of a thematic multi-donor trust fund.
  • African Development Bank Group
    Rural Community Development In The Sahel, Senior Advisor
    African Development Bank Group 2017 - 2018
    Abidjan, Ci
    Through a detailed mapping of community development ecosystem in Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad, I sought catalyzing strategies to increase the delivery speed and impact of community development programs. This relied on complementing and scaling the work of partner NGOs, private investors and regional companies to better deliver, among other things, off grid energy (e.g. Paygo) and potable water/irrigation innovations. My work directly influenced the structure of the 10,000 Communities in 1,000 Days initiative (see link).
  • Gregor Paterson-Jones Ltd
    Senior Associate, Climate Finance
    Gregor Paterson-Jones Ltd 2019 - Present
    Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb
    Provide client-facing advisory support focused on climate finance (especially energy and e-mobility), investment fund establishment and infrastructure/renewable transaction advisory.
  • Undp
    Energy And Climate Finance Specialist
    Undp 2021 - 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    Support the Climate Investment Platform (CIP) on technical coordination on resource mobilization, initiative design, and CIP's start-up phase; also coordinate the implementation of an upcoming call for proposals on "Unlocking Clean Energy Investments in Small Island Developing States"
  • Igravity
    Senior Associate, Innovative Finance
    Igravity 2018 - 2021
    Zürich, Zürich, Ch
    Support client advisory work in financial services, investment design and market entry in developing economies.
  • Skagit Gourmet Mushrooms
    Farmer'S Market Sales
    Skagit Gourmet Mushrooms May 2020 - Jul 2020
    Mans the booth at Edmonds Saturday Farmers Market (and Garden Market in the early season), selling about a dozen varieties of gourmet mushrooms (lion's mane, sajer caju, multiple varieties of oysters and shiitakes). Also helps develop in-house recipe recommendations.
  • Acacia Sustainable Business Advisors
    Senior Associate, Impact Investing
    Acacia Sustainable Business Advisors 2018 - 2020
    Developed investment and fundraising strategies primarily for impact investors and impact-minded equity funds in emerging markets. Special focus on small business investment/microfinance, forestry and blue economy investment platforms.
  • Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa)
    Renewable Energy, Strategy & Operations, Senior Advisor
    Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa) 2018 - 2019
    Abidjan, Abidjan, Ci
    Supported the conversion and up-scaling of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to a special fund, enabling a broader range of financial tools to support renewable energy and energy efficiency project developers in Africa. Primary role was writing and synthesizing the new Operations Procedures Document, outlining how SEFA operates going forward (see link).
  • Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa)
    Energy Partnerships, Senior Advisor
    Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa) 2017 - 2018
    Abidjan, Abidjan, Ci
    I provided strategic and operational support to the Bank's ongoing efforts to build "transformative energy partnerships" as the cornerstone of the institutional strategy to light up and power Africa. My work included mapping existing concessional & commercial resources to meet the capital demand for energy project preparation, construction and refurbishment. In addition, I developed policy reform options to ensure that the Bank is best-positioned to channel catalytic resources from public and private sector partners. I also co-led formulation of a new strategy for the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), based on institutional policy reforms, market conditions and donor preferences.
  • Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa)
    Early Stage Project Preparation/Finance, Senior Consultant (New Deal On Energy For Africa)
    Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (Sefa) Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
    Abidjan, Abidjan, Ci
    I restructured upstream project preparation support (including grant instruments, procurement approaches, and internal/external coordination mechanisms) provided by the AfDB to make renewable energy and energy efficiency projects "bankable." My work was focused on scaling up and improving coordination among existing advisory and capacity building facilities (total funding around USD 350 million) managed by the AfDB, as well as building/strengthening external partnerships with other preparation facilities. I convened a meeting for many of the partner facilities on the periphery of the 2017 Africa Energy Forum (see outcomes brief below).
  • International Financial Consulting Ltd.
    Senior Associate
    International Financial Consulting Ltd. 2016 - 2018
    Led client advisory assignments engagements for development banks, development finance institutions and other international development organizations.
  • International Financial Consulting Ltd.
    Senior Consultant
    International Financial Consulting Ltd. 2014 - 2016
    Led & supported client advisory engagements with development banks, development finance institutions and export credit agencies, among other international development stakeholders. I also overhauled the business development process, rolled up in a team-wide dashboard, that enabled a significant increase in proposal output and contracting through international competitive bidding processes.
  • International Financial Consulting Ltd.
    Consultant & Business Development Manager
    International Financial Consulting Ltd. 2012 - 2014
    Supported client advisory engagements with development banks, development finance institutions and export credit agencies, among other development agencies. Also managed business development functions
  • African Development Bank
    Consultant, Private Sector Development
    African Development Bank 2008 - 2012
    Abidjan, Ci
    Implemented over USD 100 million in supplemental resources from international donors (Japan, Austria, Denmark) to support a wide portfolio (>45) of operations to promote private sector capacity, investment in renewable energy and SME development through microfinance, business development and advocacy. Designed and launched the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa.
  • Global Business Gateways
    Algeria Country Researcher
    Global Business Gateways 2006 - 2007
    Researched and published reports on the business, investment and tourism climates in Algeria. Also focused on infrastructure developments to aid business efficacy.
  • U.S. Department Of Commerce
    Junior Trade Specialist
    U.S. Department Of Commerce 2006 - 2007
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Primarily managed projects to assist local companies with export compliance and foreign marketing. Also assisted in office evaluation and management.
  • Palace Entertainment
    Financial Analyst
    Palace Entertainment 2005 - 2006
    West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Us
    Performed financial analysis for individual theme park attendance and per guest expenditures. Also analyzed bond purchasing contracts and presented findings to CFO and COO on a regular basis.

Zach Bloomfield Skills

International Development Management Economics Strategy Business Development Private Sector Development International Relations Capacity Building Program Management Finance Financial Analysis Emerging Markets Project Management Development Economics Consulting Africa International Economics Renewable Energy Microsoft Office Policy Analysis Renewable Energy Finance Analysis Leadership Microfinance Macroeconomics Research Wilderness First Responder Public Policy Multilateral Development Program Governance And Management Project/program Management Procurement Management Consulting Policy Strategic Planning Economic Development It Outsourcing Business Strategy Proposal Writing Data Analysis Market Research Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Sustainability Change Management Public Speaking Microsoft Excel Sustainable Development

Zach Bloomfield Education Details

  • University Of Michigan
    University Of Michigan
    Development Finance & Evaluation
  • Us Department Of State
    Us Department Of State
    Economic Development
  • Chapman University
    Chapman University
    Economics
  • United States Military Academy At West Point
    United States Military Academy At West Point
    Undeclared

Frequently Asked Questions about Zach Bloomfield

What company does Zach Bloomfield work for?

Zach Bloomfield works for Get.invest

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Zach Bloomfield's current role is Global Development Innovator.

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Zach Bloomfield's email address is za****@****vest.eu

What schools did Zach Bloomfield attend?

Zach Bloomfield attended University Of Michigan, Us Department Of State, Chapman University, United States Military Academy At West Point.

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Zach Bloomfield has skills like International Development, Management, Economics, Strategy, Business Development, Private Sector Development, International Relations, Capacity Building, Program Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Emerging Markets.

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