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Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Senior level , IICA-4, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Banking and Finance
Impact investing, Social venture capital
Closing Date: 2024-06-27
Functional Responsibilities
1. Programme / Project Strategy Development:
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Collaborate with multiple partners, including UNCDF, SIDA, NICFI, and others to develop an integrated strategy and mechanisms for large-scale private sector engagements aimed at addressing deforestation drivers in Central Africa.
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Provide strategic technical advice and recommendations to enhance private sector engagement in conservation efforts.
2. Operational Implementation
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Assist in the development of innovative financial solutions and models to attract private investment in sustainable projects.
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Facilitate the deployment of guarantee instruments, working closely with the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) to ensure effective implementation.
3. Knowledge Management
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Analyze and synthesize lessons learned and best practices related to private sector engagement for internal use.
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Contribute to the creation of knowledge resources and dissemination of findings within the organization and amongst stakeholders.
4. Monitoring and Progress Controls
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Develop and distribute performance reports related to the implementation of private sector engagement strategies.
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Provide a monthly consolidated update of meetings held, together with the corresponding follow-up actions and meeting matrix.
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Summarize the results obtained in monthly reports sent to the Secretariat of CAFI.
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Organize kick-off meetings and monthly monitoring meetings to discuss the services planned for the month.
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Evaluate the services requested for the previous month and initiate modifications as necessary to ensure objectives are met.
5. Final Product:
Monthly Reports including:
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The design of an investment mechanism to engage with the private sector at scale
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A draft call for expression of interest for organizations interested in managing private sector investment mechanisms.
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A technical analysis of expressions of interest received and recommendations
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A design of guarantee instruments for the private sector in close collaboration with the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
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A refined and enhanced private sector investment strategy and early pipeline identification report including evidence of consultations with partners and stakeholders.
A Final report including a synthesis of lessons learned and best practices for internal use.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
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Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, or related field is required.
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First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, or related field in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field of impact investing, blended finance, innovative finance, African markets, and public-private partnerships is required.
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in raising and investing private debt and private equity through impact investment funds targeting Small and Midsize Enterprises is required.
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Experience in forging innovative partnerships with UN agencies, governments or international NGOs is required.
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Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations on private sector engagement, financial instruments, and investment mechanisms is required.
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Experience in developing and implementing integrated strategies for large-scale private sector engagements, focusing on sustainable development and addressing the drivers of deforestation is highly desirable.
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Experience in project management, including planning, monitoring, risk management and evaluation of finance and investment projects is highly desirable.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in French is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
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