
Ahmed Ba-Shammakh
Environment and Climate Officer at CAC Bank
Landscape Architecture at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
Yemen
Hi, I'm Ahmed Ba-Shammakh!
Environment and Climate Officer at CAC Bank
I’m a finance and development professional passionate about linking financial systems with sustainability and climate action. Starting my journey at AMIDEAST Yemen and growing through FHI 360 to become a senior finance leader on USAID-funded projects, I now work with CAC Bank’s Sustainable Development Unit—driving policies, partnerships, and climate-focused initiatives that shape a greener future for Yemen.
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CAC Bank
Environment and Climate Officer
June 2025 - Present
The Environment and Climate Officer supports CAC Bank’s transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient banking practices. The role focuses on integrating environmental and climate considerations into the bank’s policies, operations, and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement environmental and climate policies, standards, and procedures aligned with national and international sustainability frameworks.
Conduct environmental and social risk assessments (ESRA) for projects and lending activities.
Support the design of green finance initiatives, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation projects.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Water and Environment, UN agencies, global climate funds, and other partners to identify and develop climate finance opportunities.
Build the bank’s internal capacity in environmental management and climate risk integration through training and awareness programs.
Contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, and partnerships that enhance CAC Bank’s positioning as a leading actor in sustainable development and climate finance in Yemen.
Finance Officer
June 2021 - Present
Processing payment requests and issuing checks in accordance with the finance policy.
Entering all the monthly transaction (invoices, Pos, JEs, Petty cash, etc.) on daily basis and coordinate with the rest of the team to ensure accuracy.
Preparing the month-end bank and cash reconciliation forms and coordinating with the regional finance on period closing processes.
Attending the budget and BVA meeting with other departments and putting in the finance input.
Participate in the bid committee representing the finance department.
Supervise and work closely with 2 finance assistants to ensure all dues are completed on time.
Conduct daily cash management of (petty cash) fund and prepare for announced and unannounced cash counts with supervisor.
Assist the finance team with cash forecast preparations, expected income and expenses and preparing the cash request accordingly.
Prepare PO vouchers and payments, assuring all required documentation and authorizations are met.
Manage bank relationship and conducting bank errands and monthly bank reconciliation.
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Arabic
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English
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French
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Critical thinking
Organizational Effectiveness
Translation
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Hard Working