Key Functions and Accountabilities
Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Sustainable Finance at regional and country levels:
- Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
- Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to Sustainable Finance and GRB
Manage the implementation and management of the Sustainable finance programme
- Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
- Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
- Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
- Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators;
- Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
Manage technical assistance and capacity development to Country offices and regional project/programme partners
- Manage the implementation of evidence based, technical advice and guidance.
- Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives
- Conduct periodic economic analysis to evaluate gendered impacts of economic policies at regional and country level
- Build and manage relationships with regional partners including technical organizations, RECs, IFIs and the UN, to support implementation and expansion of the Sustainable finance programme; respond to any potential problems;
- Identify capacity building needs of country offices and regional partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
Manage the monitoring and reporting of the Sustainable Finance components of the Regional WEE Portfolio
- Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results based management tools;
- Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
- Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
- Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports.
Manage the people and financial resources of the Sustainable Finance programme
- Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
- Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists; Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments if required;
- Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.
Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies
- Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
- Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
- Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
Contribute to inter-agency coordination on WEE and/or Sustainable Finance to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the country
- Provide technical support to the Regional Policy Specialist, and RO management on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
- Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.
Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
- Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Sustainable Finance;
- Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Sustainable Finance as necessary;
- Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;
- Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
- Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on Sustainable Finance.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: none
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:
- Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
- Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
- Strong knowledge of Women’s Economic Empowerment and/or Sustainable Finance
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
Recruitment Qualifications
Education and certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in (feminist) economics, sustainable finance or any other relevant field of economics or public policy 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.
- A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in fields related to women’s economic empowerment and/or sustainable finance is required.
- Technical expertise in sustainable finance and Gender responsive budgeting/financing is required.
- Technical expertise in women’s economic is required.
- Proven experience working on technical support to governments and/or private sector on developing and implementing sustainable financing programmes/projects.
- Experience in policy analysis, and strategic planning is required.
- Experience working in East and Southern Africa is desirable.
- Experience working in the UN System is desirable.
- Experience in Gender Responsive budgeting and financing
- Working experience and expertise with the private sector
- Working experience with IFI and relevant government and regional institutions
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Scope of Work and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist and in close coordination with the Regional Communications teams, the consultant will be responsible for:
Strengthen Donor Intelligence and Engagement
- Produce donor-specific analyses, including trend reports on Southern European, and key Asian donors such as China (CIDCA), Japan (JICA, MOFA), and Korea (KOICA, MOFA), identifying entry points aligned with UN Women’s strategic objectives and regional programming priorities.
- Develop and maintain tailored donor profiles and engagement strategies specifically for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean donors, including embassy engagement, grant cycles, and key thematic interests.
- Provide timely scoping and updates on funding opportunities from Asia-based donors to COs and the Regional Office.
- Maintain and update donor mapping by theme, funding size, status, and timelines to guide outreach and proposal planning.
- Draft concise donor briefs, background notes, and talking points to support strategic engagement.
Support Proposal Development
- Support development of high-quality, culturally and strategically aligned proposals for KOICA, JICA, and CIDCA, ensuring full compliance with each donor’s priorities, formats, and funding modalities.
- Support in the development of PowerPoint decks and donor packages aligned with thematic areas for Chinese, Japanese and Korean donors.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing proposals and concept notes for bilateral, multilateral, and philanthropic donors.
Enhance Regional and Country Office Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between Country Offices and Asian donors (KOICA, JICA, CIDCA), supporting embassy engagement, proposal coordination, and strategic follow-up.
- Provide COs with customized donor intelligence and match-making guidance aligned with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean funding priorities.
- Support RM knowledge-sharing across the region by curating updates, best practices, and funding alerts—especially related to top Asian donors.
Private Sector and Strategic Partnerships
- Map and engage Asia-based multinational companies operating in the region (e.g., Huawei, Samsung, LG, Toyota), and explore CSR and WEPs-related collaboration opportunities.
- Develop visibility materials and onboarding strategies targeting private sector partners from China, Japan, and Korea.
- Conduct targeted mapping of potential private sector partners whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) or sustainability priorities align with UN Women’s thematic areas.
Serve as the WEPs (Women’s Empowerment Principles) Focal Point for UN Women ESARO, including:
- Participating in global WEPs focal point coordination meetings.
- Identifying and onboarding new WEPs signatories in the region.
- Supporting knowledge exchange and visibility initiatives for WEPs members.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs over the course of the assignment:
Donor Intelligence and Tracking
- Ensure quarterly donor briefs focused on KOICA, JICA, and CIDCA are produced, highlighting trends, funding windows, and embassy priorities.
- Ensure strategic engagement plans are developed and maintained for key Asian donors and their embassies.
- Donor mapping database updated monthly, prioritizing Chinese, Japanese, and Korean funding streams.
- Visual dashboards and summaries created to track contributions and pipelines from Asian donors.
- Tailored intelligence products (briefs, backgrounders, talking points) developed for key donor engagements.
Proposal and Content Development
- Ensure concept notes and full proposals are prepared for KOICA, JICA, CIDCA, and other aligned funding sources, tailored to donor formats and requirements.
- Develop strategic presentations and pitch materials for internal and external donor engagements.
- Conduct desk research and contribute technical input to multi-country or regional proposals aligned with Asian donor priorities.
Private Sector and Strategic Partnerships
- Ensure Asian companies are engaged or onboarded into CSR/WEPs collaboration discussions.
- Develop briefing packages and onboarding materials for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese private sector partners.
- Prepare timely follow-up notes and action plans from meetings with Asian private sector actors.
- Conduct and update mapping of Asian private sector entities aligned with gender and climate priorities.
- As WEPs Focal Point, support monthly coordination, onboarding of signatories, and visibility initiatives focused on Asia-based companies.
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is an office-based consultancy (with possible travel and remote arrangements).
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:
- Technical Expertise in identifying opportunities, crafting strategies, and prioritizing action as well as getting significant financial results;
- Solid expertise in aid policy and demonstrated knowledge of development donors’ expectations and practice;
- Proven abilities to engage partners externally and manage relations.
- Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
- Excellent oral and written communications skills; a clear and persuasive communicator.
- Knowledge and understanding of IFIs (strategies, approaches, processes and systems)
Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree in international development, gender studies, social sciences, public policy, or related field 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 2 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, development programming, or partnerships in international development settings.
- Experience working with data tools (e.g., Excel, pivot tables), internal systems (e.g., DAMS), and funding platforms (e.g., Devex, Donor Tracker).
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and develop high-quality written products such as donor briefs, proposals, and background documents.
- Demonstrated experience preparing strategic presentations and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prior engagement with UN entities, development partners, or non-profit organizations is desirable.
- Fluency in English required. Proficiency in French or another UN language is considered an asset.
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