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UN Women: Partnerships Development Consultant, Homebased

UN Women · Home, KS · 2 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Description Of Responsibilities /Scope Of Work

  • The main role of the assignment is to develop and implement Private Sector Engagement Model that will position UN Women to mobilize resources and influence financial flows from private sector companies including extractives, financial services, agribusiness, telecommunications, infrastructure, technology and other sectors with strong potential for advancing gender equality outcomes.

Deliverables

  • Private Sector Engagement Model: UN Women is strategically positioned with private sector partners as a market maker, capital mobilizer, and ESG partner of choice:

    • Market segmentation analysis;
    • Priorities sectors analysis;
    • Partner engagement framework;
    • Country engagement recommendations.

  • Private Sector and Foundation Pipeline: Increased mobilization of private capital to support gender equality and women’s economic empowerment (GEWE):

    • Prospect database of private sector companies, corporates, institutional foundations, MNCs, impact investors;
    • Opportunity pipeline for UN Women engagement;
    • Donor intelligence briefs of targeted private sector companies, philanthropies and foundations.

  • Investment-Ready Portfolio: Development of investment cases; Partnership propositions; Programme financing packages.

    • At least 5 investment-ready partnership propositions developed.

  • Strategic Partnership Development: Introductory meetings with prospective partners; Partnership engagements; Partners and stakeholders round table to position UN Women as a partner of choice.

    • Minimum 10 strategic partner engagements facilitated, including at least:
    • 3 corporates
    • 2 foundations
    • 2 financial institutions
    • 3 bilateral/multilateral actors

  • Innovative Finance Advisory: Blended finance opportunities; Financing models developed; Partnership structures developed.

    • At least 2 innovative financing or blended finance concepts developed.

  • Capacity Strengthening: Training Country Offices; Coaching support to Country and Regional office teams; Practical guidance note on gender-responsive market/investment approaches.

    • At least 3 regional capacity-building sessions conducted, and practical guidance materials developed.

Competencies

  • Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.

  • Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.

  • Functional Competencies: Proven track record in identifying, negotiating and funding support from various donor segments; Demonstrated strategic mindset in identifying opportunities, crafting strategies, and prioritizing action as well as getting significant financial results; Ability to provide leadership in engaging with funding partners, aid agencies and other contributors; Solid expertise in aid policy and demonstrated knowledge of development donors’ expectations and practice; Proven leadership abilities to engage partners internally and manage change, and to engage external partners; Excellent oral and written communications skills; a clear and persuasive communicator.

Required Qualifications

  • Education and Certification: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international relations, economics, business management, development finance or related social sciences is required; A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  • Experience: At least 7 years of progressive responsible experience in resource mobilization/strategic partnerships development, and donor engagement with non-traditional donors including private sector, IFIs, MNCs, Philanthropic foundations is required; Proven track record in successful fund raising through innovative resource mobilization efforts is required; Extensive experience in managing international aid programmes is required; Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment is required; Experience working and building strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors is required; Experience working in the UN system is desirable.

  • Languages: Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of any other UN official is an asset.

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