International Financial Institutions Specialist
Analyze development bank financing opportunities for Cuba
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Overview
Analyze development bank financing opportunities for Cuba
You have:
- Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics or similar.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working with Development Banks and/or IFIs is required
- Preferable experience working with Countries under sanctions
- Knowledge of the UN System is an asset
- Knowledge of development financing instruments is an asset
- Fluency in Spanish and English
Result of Service A deep knowledge of the development bank and other financial institutions financing instruments that could be applicable to Cuba and a strategy to access them.
Work Location working remotely
Expected duration 4 months
Duties and Responsibilities 1) Map development banks and other financial institutions prioritizing those that work in the Region identifying: priorities, strategies, financing instruments, call for proposals or other financing windows, key events, key engagement opportunities, governance, list of contacts and all relevant information.
2) For each development bank and other financial institutions identify what instruments are applicable to Cuba or what are the main barriers and make suggestions what entry points (preferable for financing but for technical assistance too) the UNS in Cuba could explore.
3) Create a model/s and roadmaps to engage with each of the identified development banks and other financial institutions including a detailed action plan of next steps.
4) Analyze the working modality with current Development Banks and IFIs UNS in Cuba is working with and identify good practices that could be shared with development banks and IFIs.
Qualifications/special skills Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics and similar. A minimum of 4 years’ experience working with Development Banks and/or IFIs is required Preferable experience working with Countries under sanctions Knowledge of the UN System is an asset Knowledge of development financing instruments is an asset
Languages Fluency in Spanish and English.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged with a development bank? | This question assesses your practical experience and success in collaborating with development banks. | Provide a specific example, detailing the steps you took to engage them and the outcome. |
| What strategies would you recommend for approaching financial institutions for a country under sanctions? | The interviewer wants to gauge your strategic thinking and knowledge of sensitive environments. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize which financial instruments to pursue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in your previous work with IFIs, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you propose monitoring and evaluating the success of financial partnerships? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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