Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Responsibility
Drive co-creation of new innovative finance projects with RB and COs colleagues from idea stage to implementation, including (but not limited to):
Examining feasibility of ideas through analysis and research
Engaging with RB, COs, DFAM, LAS, DRRM, DRS, and other technical and field-based colleagues to co-design each innovative finance mechanism
Evaluating and/or crystallizing the business case involved in potential mechanisms
In collaboration and close consultation with colleagues in the Regional Bureau External Engagement team, PSP regional team and in PSP markets, conducting partnership conversations with donors and private sector
Writing business plans
Conducting financial modelling
Assist with deal development and execution
Develop recommendations on whether potential innovative financing projects are worth pursuing to Senior Innovative Financing Officer and other senior managers/leaders of UNHCR in RB and COs.
In close consultation with the RB, support the expansion of existing global innovative finance initiatives to relevant COs in the region.
In collaboration with the Bureau’s External Engagement team and PSP colleagues, stay up-to-date with list of donors potentially interested in supporting innovative finance projects in the region, and cultivate relationships including regular briefings on Innovative Finance projects that match their priorities.
Support the Innovative Financing Fundraising Officer to cultivate understanding and conduct capacity-building with UNHCR fundraisers to increase comfort levels and effectiveness in introducing innovative financing projects in EHAGL to potential donors.
Help with regular ongoing engagement on innovative financing with all key external partners in the UN and NGO community, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and within the government donor community.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Authority
Engage and coordinate with RB and COs colleagues in the EHAGL region, as well as DFAM, LAS, DRRM, DRS, and other technical and field-based UNHCR staff on the evaluation, design, development, and implementation of innovative finance mechanisms.
In coordination and with the involvement of PSP Africa colleagues, engage Africa-based existing and potential new external partners into collaboration on innovative financing for the region.
Work with the Innovative Financing Fundraising Officer to support fundraising for innovative financing projects in the region.
Advise Senior Innovative Financing Officer and UNHCR management and make recommendations on innovative financing mechanisms and fundraising strategy for East Africa
Coordinate all Innovative Finance activities in the EHAGL region.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development, Finance, Law or related field. A Master’s degree is desirable, but relevant professional experience may substitute.
Work Experience
At least 6 years’ of demonstrated progressive professional experience (5 years with Graduate degree equivalent of a Masters and 4 years with Doctorate equivalent of a PhD) in business case / investment deal development (e.g., from investment firm, PE firm, management consulting, investment banking, development bank, or other similar institutions) and demonstrated experience in development and/or humanitarian topics
Desirable:
work experience in Africa, most preferable in the EHAGL region
work experience in the private sector and/or financial knowledge
work experience with humanitarian or development work based in developing country contexts
work experience in fragile/developing country contexts or in field locations
Key Competencies
Required competencies
Excellent business analysis/business case development ability, including demonstrated experience doing business case development in development, humanitarian, or social enterprise settings
Excellent financial modelling skills, including being able to independently construct an income and cash flow model and run financial sensitivities
Knowledge of major trends in the humanitarian/development and private sector on the topics of innovative finance, sustainable financing mechanisms, and mixed private sector & donor-driven programming, as well as familiarity with key stakeholders on these topics in the African market
Demonstrated experience in project coordination and management, in particular, in managing complex, multi-stakeholder, and fast-moving projects which are cross-disciplinary and require a certain degree of expert knowledge
Proven ability in understanding how to reconcile the needs of the organization with those of a private sector partner, including working with technical units in humanitarian/development organizations and working with private sector
Superior ability in understanding and presenting complex/technical issues to external donors, presenting the organisation and innovative finance mechanisms in an appealing and concise manner, and understanding how to reconcile the needs of the organisation with those of the donor
Excellent interpersonal skills, including formal and informal influencing skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of actors, including private sector, investors, development and humanitarian actors, technical experts, and field-based staff
Knowledge of public-private partnerships in Africa
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint, PeopleSoft, BI tools, etc.) and awareness of digital technologies
Ability to manage a stressful work environment
Ability to establish and meet or exceed targets and keep in track with objectives
Results-oriented mentality with a commitment to continuous learning
Fluency in written and spoken English. Competence in another UN language and/or a language relevant to EHAGL region desirable
A certain amount of regional and international travel will be required
Desirable competencies
Knowledge of humanitarian assistance, international development and UN environment preferred
Understanding of the complexities of working with an international organization with multiple geographical operational sites
Experience in donor programme management and donor relations including engagement with government donors, foundations, corporations, or other private partnerships
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