Sustainable Investment and Investment Mapping Advisor

Provide consultancy for sustainable investment and mapping.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 5 Nov 2020 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide consultancy for sustainable investment and mapping.

You have:

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Development Economics, Public Administration, or related field
  • Minimum five (5) years of international-level experience in development finance, impact investing, private sector partnerships, or related field
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical support and capacity building to staff and partners
  • Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis and/or research experience related to development, policy, SDGs and/or finance is preferred
  • Experience implementing SDG Investor Maps in Country Offices is preferred
  • Experience working with SDG Financing projects is an asset
  • Private sector/impact investing experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of the Arab States region and familiarity with the local investment ecosystem
  • Strong familiarity with the Jordanian impact investment and sustainable development financing landscape
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Arabic and French will be an asset

Contract

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Background

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=71985

Duties and Responsibilities

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=71985

Competencies

  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
  • Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

The consultant should fulfill the following requirements:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Development Economics, Public Administration, or related field

Experience:

  • Minimum five (5) years of international-level experience in development finance, impact investing, private sector partnerships, or related field
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical support and capacity building to staff and partners
  • Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis and/or research experience related to development, policy, SDGs and/or finance is preferred
  • Experience implementing SDG Investor Maps in Country Offices is preferred
  • Experience working with SDG Financing projects is an asset
  • Private sector/impact investing experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of the Arab States region and familiarity with the local investment ecosystem.
  • Strong familiarity with the Jordanian impact investment and sustainable development financing landscape.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Arabic and French will be an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully provided technical support to a partner organization? This question assesses your experience in providing technical support, which is crucial for this role. Discuss a specific instance, highlighting the challenges faced and the positive impact of your support.
What experience do you have with SDG Investor Maps? Understanding your familiarity with SDG Investor Maps is essential for assessing your fit for this consultancy. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach capacity building in an organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of your experience in impact investing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the sustainable development financing landscape in Jordan? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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