Finance Advisor (Development)

Job categories Finance

Vacancy code VA/2021/B5149/22802

Level ICS-11

Department/office ECR, GVA, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF)

Duty station Geneva, Switzerland

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-3

Duration Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

Application period 28-Oct-2021 to 17-Nov-2021

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

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Background Information - Job-specific

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund is a UNOPS Trust Fund committed to saving lives and improving the well being of people by improving access to sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health hygiene. The Fund will invest in country led programmes to accelerate progress and sustainable impact toward the achievement of SDG 6.2.

The Fund will maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of international development assistance and national investment. Staff at the Fund manage grants and other financial modalities, coordinate with partners,support countries, monitor and evaluate results, report on progress, manage donor relations and raise funds.

At the core of the new architecture is a country funding model designed to be an efficient and effective mechanism that can operate at scale and deliver impact and supported by a suite of policies that define how funding is to be invested. The SHF uses development and impact innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and the long term sustainability of its programs.

The SHF is looking for mission-oriented, collaborative, open minded and flexible candidates who are passionate about global development.

Functional Responsibilities

Role of the Finance Advisor (Development) Reporting to the Head of Country Fund ...

Role of the Finance Advisor (Development)

Reporting to the Head of Country Fund Portfolio and in the context of the SHF business model, the Finance Advisor (Development) will apply financial and development financing knowledge to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, Target 2: By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations. This includes menstrual health, and sanitation and hygiene in rural and urban settings in rural and non-sewered urban areas.

This position is expected to travel frequently around the region and occasionally outside the region.

Functional responsibilities

A. Support country engagement:

Related to management of SHF pre-financing advisory services

In coordination with the Country Fund Portfolio Manager, establish the scope of services to be provided by the SHF pre-financing advisory services contractor to each country.

Manage the performance-based contract with the SHF-procured advisory services contractor to provide required services to countries to contribute to country investment cases.

Provide technical support to countries to identify the right type of in-country advisory services and partnerships needed to develop country investment cases.

Related to country investment cases:

Inform decisions and make recommendations about SHF investments to ensure that consideration has been given to all aspects of risk and opportunity from the perspective of investment readiness and value for money.

Provide advice to countries on setting the scope of country investment cases and on drafting Terms of Reference for use of advisory services to contribute to preparation of investment cases.

Provide advice to countries, and manage advisory services input, on selection of bankable projects to be included in country investment cases, including converting project objectives into SMART metrics, identification of delivery mechanisms and partners and estimate costs of implementation.

Coordinate with the Country Fund Portfolio Manager and Specialists to ensure that country investment cases are used to drive transformational changes in the sector enabling environment.

Related to investment structuring:

With the Country Portfolio group, lead the development of innovative financing mechanisms that attract new investments.

Provide advice to countries, and manage advisory services input, on estimating financial returns and considering risk mitigation strategies for selection of projects.;

Provide advice to SHF , and manage advisory services inputs, on strategy and determining the appropriate role for SHF to play in catalying and leveraging maximum level of investment (for example through brokering or acting at a guarantor, playing a role in an impact bond structure, use of grant-funded technical assistance, de-risking through concessional finance etc.) and clearly explain the opportunities and risks associated with different options.

Investor engagement:

Identify and assist with the facilitation of partnerships between global and domestic investors and the Country Portfolio Group to address needs presented through country Investment cases and supporting financing strategies

Maintain a regular dialogue with investment intermediaries in SHF eligible countries to maximise inputs by aligning support to countries on developing and securing new investments.

Regularly gather intelligence on and maintain a dialogue with potential investors (development finance institutions, foundations, corporates and financial investors) for investments in country investment cases and bankable projects.

Provide advice to coutrines and to SHF, and manage advisory services inputs, on selecting the appropriate investment structure and delivery partners.

B. Enhancing SHF capability on financing

Ensure that the SHF is at the forefront of efforts to apply well targeted development financing options to progress country-based sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health.

Working with the SHF leadership, contribute to the positioning and building of SHF capability to ensure it can work effectively with partner countries as a preferred partner on finance for sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health.

Ensure that the SHF pre-financing and investment activities comply with UNOPS procedures.

Source financing expertise to bolster internal capacity and managing short-term expert inputs.

Contribute to the development of knowledge products for eligible countries.

Represent the SHF in a small number of identified external forums and/or partnerships as needed.

Impact of results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Finance Advisor (Development) will support the SHF to achieve its vision of addressing the sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health gap; raise, catalyse and invest resources to accelerate delivery of sustainable sanitation and hygiene services for people with the highest burden and lowest ability to respond.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education Masters in finance, business administration, development financing ...

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: Interna...

Additional Considerations

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