Application Deadline : 08-Jul-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 14d 1h 53m
Type of Contract : IPSA (Regular)
Post Level : IPSA-11
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 21-Jul-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 Year
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background
Instructions to Applicants: Click on the “Apply now” button. Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. Upon completion of the first page, please hit “submit application” tab at the end of the page. Please ensure that CV or P11 and the Cover letter are combined in one file.
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
Travel:
UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.
Any travels related to official performance of duties will be covered by UNDP.
Office/Unit/Project Description
SDG Impact is a UNDP flagship initiative focusing on generating and leveraging private sector capital in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launched as a start-up in September 2018, SDG Impact aims to provide investors, businesses, and others with unified standards, tools, and services required to authenticate their contributions to achieving the SDGs and to identify SDG investment opportunities in emerging economies and developing countries. The initiative highlights experimentation, innovation and partnerships as it focuses on developing prototype products and services that will be tested, refined and brought to the market in a relatively short time frame.
In July 2019 SDG Impact launched an innovative tool, the SDG Investor Map, that translates country-specific SDG-needs and policy priorities into actionable and data-backed investment opportunities. The findings from SDG Investor Maps are presented at Impact Facilitation events, where UNDP Country Offices lead investor convenings and policy dialogues to mobilize private sector capital for the most salient SDG-enabling business opportunities in a specific context. A cornerstone of this system will be a dynamic web platform: a user-friendly, dynamic online repository of quantitative and qualitative data and evidence, based on UN secondary data and several bilateral government and private sector stakeholders’ interviews, on SDG-aligned investment opportunities and regulatory and policy environments.
The SDG Investor Map provide crucial market intelligence that helps public and private investors identify investment opportunities and business models that advance the SDGs. The SDG Investor Map methodology is based on secondary data research coupled with in-depth interviews with policy makers and investors to provide localized insight into sectors and market conditions. The data is analyzed to distill Investment Opportunity Areas and business models, backed by actionable research to guide investor decision-making.
An SDG Investor Map process is followed by Impact Facilitation events to foster partnerships for investment. SDG Impact supports COs in convening investor forums to foster investor connections and partnerships that are aligned with the SDGs, as well as public-private policy dialogues aimed at improving the environment for SDG-enabling investments.
Institutional Arrangement
The SDG Investor Maps Specialist (Africa) will work under the guidance and supervision of the SDG Impact Senior Specialist and in close collaboration with the other SDG Impact team members.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic hands-on technical advice, guidance and support to CO teams to implement SDG Investor Maps in line with the Handbook- including establishing necessary linkages with other activities (including INFF and DFAs), identifying partners, engaging stakeholders,
Support CO project teams to draft budgets, project plans and other templates, documents that they may need support with.
A review and notes on comments/course of corrections to COs on SDG Investor Map materials as needed, such as interview guides, presentation materials, etc.
A report on the review of the SDG Investor Map excel template that is developed by the project team to ensure quality of inputs and data at each step of the project and oversee progress (these comments need to be submitted both to the COs and to SDG Impact team)
A report on final review of SDG Investor Maps final results to ensure quality of IOAs and validity of data sources and analysis
Produce notes on best practices and lessons learned and share in appropriate fora (including MS Teams)
Competencies
UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Academic Education
Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Development Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
Min. years of relevant Work experience
7 years of relevant experience in international-level experience in development finance, impact investing, private sector partnerships, or related field is required.
Required skills and competencies
Demonstrated experience providing technical support and capacity building to staff and partners is required.
Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis and/or research experience related to development, policy, SDGs and/or finance is required.
Experience implementing SDG Investor Maps is preferred
Private sector/impact investing experience is an asset
Knowledge of the Africa region and familiarity with the local investment ecosystems is required.
Desired additional skills and competencies
Experience working with SDG Financing projects is an asset
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and ownership mentality.
Good project management skills, with proven track record of success in developing client relationships and execution of client engagements; strong sense of service to clients is desirable
Knowledge of international economic development arena and commitment to sustainable development is desirable.
Required Language(s) (at working level)
Fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or another UN language is desirable.
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