Senior Advisor in Financial Asset Management

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Overview

Provide advisory services for financial asset management and infrastructure projects.

You have:

• A third level education degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or relevant field.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in infrastructure financing from a multilateral development bank or other development finance institutions.
• Understanding and experience in advising or lending in infrastructure in emerging markets.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Formal certifications in accounting (CPA) or training in financial modelling applied to Infrastructure, project finance, portfolio management or accounting is an advantage.

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-12 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-12 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS has been providing technical assistance and capacity development to the four public pension funds and in Honduras in order to strengthen public sector capabilities in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and having capacities in the oversight of the PPP projects to ensure transparency and proper and fair management of public resources and the savings of thousands of Honduran public workers. This, as the Pension Funds contribute to the development of the country and the advancement in SDGs by providing support to infrastructure development, operations and maintenance, helping the government in its efforts to advance in the Sustainable Development Goals in a transparent and fair way.

This position is expected to enable the continuation of support in the provision of senior expert advisory services to the project 22779-002 - Technical Assistance to the Public Pension Funds for the Government Civic Center (CCG), and would continue supporting, in a smaller role, other initiatives in the area of expertise as they become available.

The Senior Advisor in Financial Asset Management, will be part of the Honduras project team, and will provide expertise on debt financing in areas related to fund management, project finance, asset management, project preparation, and other tools or mechanisms to support the development of capacities of the Public Pension Funds in infrastructure.

We encourage local and international candidates to apply. The payment will be based on the local scale currency, according to the place of residence.

Functional Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor in Financial Asset Management, will work in the projects listed on section 1 focusing on the following results:

1. Advisory on compliance and implementation of infrastructure projects

• Work closely with the Project Manager and team to develop relationships with key institutions and decision makers in the Honduran government entities, development banks, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Establish solid working relationship with the project board, client and key stakeholders such as CABEI, CAF, IADB and the Green Climate Fund;
• Advise on the definition of concepts and review of the process of asset and debt management as well as infrastructure investment origination.

• Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as oversight and portfolio management processes).

  2. Strategy, policy and process definition for portfolio strategy in Project Preparation

• Lead the development of the financial, commercial and overall portfolio procedures and policies, working with the other experts and leadership of the PPP & Infrastructure Finance Advisory Services team.
• Analyse the Central American Bank for Economic Integration and other financial institutions to ensure alignment of the services to be provided.
• Review and update policies for fund management, including assessment of different types of investment financing (loans, bonds, etc.);
• Advise on the financial modelling of the portfolio or fund operation;
• Lead or perform directly other financial analysis as necessary for the projects;
• Develop investment policies, operational procedures, etc. for portfolio planning and management.

• Address risk and compliance matters regarding project or portfolio management (Project Preparation);

  3. Work with Public Private Partnerships (PPP) technical specialists and contractors

• Participate in discussions and analyses with the team of expert advisors on legal, financial and other areas on regulation, rules, procedures, risk assessments, regulation and other legal aspects involved in PPP;
• Support the development of the framework for sustainability of the projects;
• Provide feedback and inputs to technical experts to ensure the smooth integration of all documentation and impact across the documentation;
• Support with expertise our partners in their negotiations of contracts, and any terms and conditions for the implementation of projects.

This position is home-based and depending on the home location, the selected candidate will be required to travel at least 35% of his/her service time.

For additional information regarding the functional responsibilities to this position, please verify the TORs attached

Education/Experience/Language requirements

1. Education

• A third level education degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required. Preferably in the fields of Finance, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or other relevant field.
• A second level education degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent preferably in finance, economic, Business Administration (MBA), or other relevant fields plus additional years of experience on top of minimum years required may be accepted in lieu of the Master´s degree;

• Candidates without any university degree and 16 years of relevant experience may be considered.

• Formal certifications in accounting (CPA), trainings or other forms of capacity in financial modelling applied to Infrastructure, project finance, portfolio management or accounting is an advantage.

1. Experience

Please explain and/or describe in each of your work experiences the following mandatory requirements for this opportunity

• A minimum of ten years (or more depending on academic credentials) of relevant experience in the field or infrastructure financing from a multilateral development bank or other development finance institutions.

• Leading deals in asset management is required

• Having experience advising or lending in infrastructure in emerging markets is required

• Working with multilateral organizations and pension funds is required

It will be desired or an asset:- Leading teams of advisory in infrastructure is an asset - Creating or managing infrastructure asset management facilities, with particular experience in debt in Latin America is an asset

3. Languages

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required

• Fluency in other languages is an asset.

  Please upload a photocopy of your education certifications relevant for this position or your resume to your application

Competencies

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. For people managers only: 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.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: LICA Retainer - Local Individual Contractor Agreement (Retainer Home Based)
2. Contract level: ICS 12 - LICA 12, in countries where there is not a local scale, the selected candidate will be hire as an IICA 4 (international individual contractor)
3. Contract duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension due to budget and professional development.

One (1) position available: Home based, the candidate must be available to travel at least 35% of his/her service.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer and we invite women, men and diverse groups to apply.

Upon request, UNOPS seeks to accommodate candidates with special needs.

Retainer Contract: this type contract establishes an estimated number of days for the contract duration.

The supervisor will contact the consultant to work only on necessary days and will be paid for the days worked.

Work-life balance: UNOPS values ​​its staff and recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between professional and personal responsibilities.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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