Partnerships Advisor [IFIs] - Lumpsum contract
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-3, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the consultancy is to support the engagement of Spotlight Initiative with the World Bank by developing a World Bank - Spotlight Initiative Engagement Strategy, including specific elements aimed at strengthening collaboration on Women, Peace, and Security in FCV settings. This includes addressing gendered dynamics of conflict especially as related to GBV, women’s protection and meaningful participation. This also includes a logical framework, budget (for planned activities for future resource planning), and a timeline to deliver on the activities, to be summarized in a Strategy Document and a PowerPoint slide deck.
In addition, the consultant will develop a strategy for engaging other IFIs, including regional development banks. This strategy will comprise an initial mapping of IFIs, IFI priorities, and potential entry points for Spotlight Initiative to engage with IFIs, primarily through engagement at HQ level, but also providing strategic advice at country and regional levels (including in FCV settings) to aid in the development of new programmes.
Finally, the consultant - through engagement with the initiative’s programme and partnerships team - will present to UN Country Teams (3 regionally focused presentations), sharing guidance on how best to engage the World Bank and other country-level stakeholders. This will include a virtual presentation for UNCTs engaged with Spotlight Initiative programme development and concrete guidance, by way of an information note, to be shared with UNCTs on programme development aligned to Bank gender priorities, including priorities linked to FCV settings (referencing the World Bank Gender Strategy, Approach paper on Gender in FCV settings, and the IDA ‘Lenses’ paper).
The services requested are expected to be provided between 1 October and 20 December 2024.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Political Science, International Development, International Relations, Development Economics, Public Administration or any other relevant field
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Required experience:- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in planning, developing, and implementing development programmes focused on promoting gender equality and eliminating violence against women and girls is mandatory.
Desirable experience (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):
- Experience working with multiple partners including, government, civil society organizations, donors, and UN Agencies is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of the World Bank and experience engaging with International Financial Institutions.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the key principles and parameters of the Spotlight Initiative is recommended.
- Knowledge of national policy, legal and institutional frameworks related to gender equality and women’s empowerment is an asset.
- Knowledge and solid experience with results-based management is an asset.
- Previous experience working with the Spotlight Initiative or on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda is an advantage.
- Previous experience working in Humanitarian-Development-Peacebuilding collaboration contexts is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is an asset.
- Knowledge of national policy, legal and institutional frameworks related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in another official UN language, especially French, is advantageous.