Purpose of Job The Principal II is a senior member of the GEI team, which is responsible for handling all aspects of promoting gender equality, economic opportunities and human capital in all the Bank's investments in the EBRD COOs including the provision of transaction support, engagement in policy dialogue, and capacity building. Under the overall guidance of the Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion, and working in close cooperation with G&EI colleagues across all three pillars as well as other departments under the VP3 (i.e. Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD), Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD), Impact & Partnerships (IP)), Regional Offices the Banking department and other Bank groups (Credit, Environmental and Social Teams,, Legal, Communications etc) and other Policy teams and external engagement with a wide range of clients, partners, including in other IFIs, Government Agencies, regulators, and supervisors, institutional investors and other market participants. The role is responsible for the delivery of policy dialogue activities, ensuring coordination with banking OLs in the origination and structuring of SIG projects with policy components, leveraging transactions to develop and support capacity to implement relevant sectoral frameworks. The role entails collaboration with economists in the Impact / Partnership pillar to raise the TI ambition of projects as needed. The role reports to the Associate Director, Head of Access to Services, Gender SMART at GEI Background Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department is established within the Vice Presidency for Policy Partnerships and responsible for delivering the strategy, policy and operational support functions across all of the bank's transition qualities (except green / climate). PSD does this by enhancing the quality, delivery and impact of the Bank's interventions through leading and supporting policy engagements in the countries of operation – including policy advisory, reform advocacy and capacity building, by providing political and political economy analysis in support of operations and high-level dialogue with the leadership of COOs, and supports the origination and structuring of transactions with policy/sectoral reform linkages and components. The GEI department falls under the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3) which has an ambitious vision for the Bank's policy, partnerships and impact agenda. The VP3 aims to: (i) streamline the Bank's policy agenda by centralising the policy coordination and delivery functions; (ii) improve the Bank's results, knowledge and learning architecture and (iii) enhance the objectivity, rigor, credibility and accountability of the Bank's Impact function. The vision for this change is to have a more strategic, coherent, focused and better aligned policy, impact and partnerships functions fit for purpose to deliver on the ever more complex challenges faced by our COOs. Under the VP3, the GEI Department leads the design and implementation of the EBRD's Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (SPGE 2021-2025) and the Equality of Opportunity Strategy (EOS 2021-2025). The Department also leads on the operationalisation of the engagement areas of the 2 strategies at project/ policy levels, regular internal/external updates. The Department also leads project, policy and TC design and delivery of products/solutions for access to entrepreneurship and finance, skills and jobs, and services, and inclusive elements of digital and green project/policy engagement across regions/sectors, in partnership with banking. Manage the design and implementation of the gender SMART tagging process across all sectors, provide advice to banking on optimising gender impact, and track progress. Create gender/inclusive know ledge products; lead international/MDB engagement in these areas. Internally, the Principal II collaborates with Banking overall with a focus on SIG, CSD, Impact, Donor Partnerships, and ROs (among others) on project generation and design and funding opportunities with gender equality and human capital market development relevance; provides expert contribution to Bank's relevant decision bodies; interfaces with other units in VP Policy and Partnerships on embedding gender and economic inclusion in the Bank's strategic and transition impact assessment tools; collaborates with various support units to ensure that new products can be efficiently booked and monitored. Externally, the Principal II collaborates with representatives of other international financial institutions on coordination of policy and technical assistance; manages consultants on technical cooperation projects; coordinates with donor organisations on technical assistance activities; and develop and effectively manage relationships with external counterparts to range from technical staff to senior dignitaries in ministries. Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Design, manage and lead policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders to promote gender equality and human capital development with a view to developing long-term relationships and becoming a trusted adviser – these could include policy dialogue to ensure that EBRD inclusion support unlocks new opportunities for private sector; fostering scaling-up of human capital and gender equality interventions in the banking sector, improving the policy implementation capacity of national and municipal institutions in promoting gender equality and human capital for private sector; as well as advancing and deepening a wide range of GEI relevant policy reforms; - Build consensus within the Bank on the recommendations arising from the country needs assessments and, in cooperation with team members responsible for country coverage and other key bank stakeholders, establish appropriate next steps for EBRD's contribution to advancing human capital and gender equality priorities in specific countries; - Establish buy-in from key external stakeholders (e.g. government authorities, partners, MDBs, and other market participants) on the importance of developing more efficient and sustainable human capital and gender equality transformation. Transaction design and support: - Proactively guide the EBRD Banking and other relevant departments towards development opportunities, based on agreed country-level market development priorities including to ensure that transactions are aligned with relevant policy recommendations; - Support systems innovation, new or update existing approaches, by assisting the EBRD's Banking colleagues in designing specific transactions with human capital and gender equality relevance which can have potential for systemic behaviour change (for example frameworks) to maximise the impact of EBRD investments; - Lead in providing input into the design and appraisal of relevant SIG projects with policy components, working with the Impact pillar to enhance the TI ambition as appropriate; - Liaise with other EBRD Departments (CSD, ESD, CSEU, Impact) to strengthen synergies; - Design, manage and coordinate TC projects with internal and external counterparts to support reforms or specific transactions in the gender and human capital. - Monitor the performance of TC projects and work with the Impact pillar to ensure adequate ambition. Research and analytical work: Prepare, review and oversee the production of high quality analytical reports and policy notes that adequately analyse/reflect gender and human capital development issues with particular emphasis on the areas of their team's expertise. Knowledge and Experience - Postgraduate degree in economics, business administration, gender studies, finance, or other relevant disciplines. - Hands-on experience working with a wide range of human capital and gender equality approaches/ priority areas, including in designing related policy reforms; - Experience in working on gender equality and economic inclusion in other MDBs or IFIs will be an advantage; - Proven project management experience. Relevance to promoting gender equality and human capital development in transition economies is an advantage; - Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries and operate effectively in a multi-cultural work environment; - Experience with managing diverse teams and driving engagement. - Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing in English and must be able to explain complex technical issues effectively; previous experience producing policy documents, assessment reports and thematic reports in other MDBs/ IFIs, think tanks, consultancy firms or other organisations having a development mandate is an advantage; - Ability to establish relationships with and tactfully influence high-level internal and external stakeholders; What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Job Segment: Sustainability, Bank, Banking, Diversity, Project Manager, Energy, Finance, Human Resources, Technology This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Job Purpose Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department is established within the Vice Presidency for Policy Partnerships and responsible for delivering the strategy, policy and operational support functions across all of the bank's transition qualities (except green / climate). PSD does this by enhancing the quality, delivery and impact of the Bank's interventions through leading and supporting policy engagements in the countries of operation – including policy advisory, reform advocacy and capacity building, by providing political and political economy analysis in support of operations and high-level dialogue with the leadership of Countries of Operations, and supports the origination and structuring of transactions with policy/sectoral reform linkages and components. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Adviser to the Managing Director of PSD, and in close cooperation with all of PSD Front Office, the Intern will support the smooth functioning of the Front Office - Support the day-day function of the PSD Front Office, including coordinating and drafting briefing notes for senior management as required, assisting with the MD's schedule management, speaking engagements at conferences and internal events, and participation in key committees; - Perform research and analytical tasks related to the tracking of policy engagement, enhancing the systemic impact of policy advisory / TC activities, integration of policy engagement with transactions etc; - Playing a key coordination role in PSD communications work plan, which entails, among others, managing internal CMS (publishing intranet updates), writing internal and external posts and presentations, helping senior management handle their social media accounts, and coordinating report production, publication and promotion in close cooperation with the Communications department; - Supporting and monitoring the delivery of departmental objectives; Knowledge, skills, Experience and Qualifications - Proven organisational and analytical skills; - Ability to multitask, lead on simple projects and get engaged in complex issues; - Good understanding and interest in the issues of economics, policy and governance, and familiarity with the EBRD region; - Excellent written (report writing, editing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English; - Quantitative/numerical skills to the extent necessary to understand the Bank's financial and operational data, and to perform basic data analysis; - Advanced computer skills (in particular, MS Excel and PowerPoint, web content management systems); - A can-do attitude and good people skills; - Prior experience in communications and marketing preferred. Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in economics, international development, political science or another discipline relevant - Candidate must be a national of an EBRD member country. Terms and conditions Interns are remunerated according to their level of education and work experience, but are not entitled to staff benefits (including any accommodation and travel assistance), privileges and immunities. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. ¨;This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Location: Headquarters, Washington, D.C. The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position We are looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join the Office of the Secretary as a Board Meeting Coordinator/Assistant. As a Board Room assistant, you will support SEC's teams in preparing and executing Board and Senior Management Committee meetings, including management of invitations, logistics of hybrid meetings (in person and virtually), preparation of seating charts, handling of presentations, and providing meeting support. You will work in the Services to the Board Section within the Office of the Secretary. This team is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of the activities and meetings of the Boards of Executive Directors of the IDB and IDB Invest and their Committees, the IDB Lab Donors Committee, the Boards of Governors of the IDB and IDB Invest, and the IDB Senior Management Committees. You will also contribute to the modernization of SEC's processes and systems involved in these activities and support the Front Office of the Department as needed. What you'll do: - Provide comprehensive logistical support for Board and Senior Management Committee meetings, including managing meeting invitations, coordinating room setups, creating seating charts, collaborating closely with technical teams to coordinate the logistics of hybrid meetings (in-person and virtually), and offering overall support during meetings to ensure smooth operations. - Prepare documents related to Board governance, such as the list of the Executive Directors, showing their current voting power and order of precedence, the composition of committees for both IDB and IDB Invest, and other matters as needed. Review and update the information related to the IDB and IDB Invest Boards, IDB Lab Donor's Committee, and Senior Management Committee on the SEC's website. - Support the process of reviewing, editing, and publishing of minutes and summaries of deliberations of the Boards and their Committees. - Support publishing agendas, minutes, and Committee Chairperson reports on the Bank's external site according to the Access to Information Policy. - Support preparing communications to members of the Board and Senior Management. - Actively participate in projects and initiatives to modernize SEC's processes and systems. - Provide support to other team members in activities related to the preparation of annotated agendas, the operation of the SEC-EXE e-mail account, registering document outcomes and assigning numbers to resolutions, submission of documents for distribution on the D2S system (e.g., Chairpersons' reports), maintaining the work program of Board committees, uploading documents to EzShare, and supporting the coordinators when required. - Support the Front Office of the Department in matters related to agendas, annual meetings, contracts, budget execution and other functions as needed. - Follow the applicable standards of confidentiality. What you'll need - Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in political science, public policy, economics, communications, or business. - Experience: At least 3 years of experience in similar functions, preferably in an international organization. - Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable. Key skills - Learn continuously. - Collaborate and share knowledge. - Focus on clients. - Communicate and influence. - Innovate and try new things. A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply. However, this remains a competitive process, and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered. Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration - International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis. - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave. - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning for their future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. - Hybrid and flexible work schedules. - Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides employees preventive care and health education. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position The IDB's Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Forensic Accountant (Integrity Specialist/Senior Associate Level). This individual will play a critical role in conducting significant and complex investigations into suspected or alleged prohibited practices in activities financed by the IDB Group. OII plays a key role in leading the IDB Group's integrity efforts. The Office is responsible for investigating information in connection with prohibited practices (i.e., fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, misappropriation, and obstruction) in IDB Group-financed activities, as well as conducting prevention activities designed to identify and manage the risk that prohibited practices or similar misconduct may occur in IDB Group-financed operations. Additionally, OII supports IDB Invest by overseeing compliance with its Integrity Framework and Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) procedures on a project-by-project basis. Furthermore, OII also serves as the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance office leads (in coordination with the Risk Management Group) in the implementation of the IDB's AML/CFT Framework and serves as an advisory resource in the management of the IDB Group's AML/CFT risks. Within OII, the Forensic Accounting Team is responsible for: - Supporting OII's investigations function by providing forensic expertise, including forensic audits, in connection with investigations of potential prohibited practices in projects financed by the IDB Group. - Supporting OII's preventive function by providing expert advice and forensic assistance in response to consultations and other integrity risk management efforts to units across the IDB Group, including its regional offices. This work will include conducting forensic reviews and assessments to identify fraud and corruption risks and proposing measures to mitigate such risks. - Providing capacity-building to entities in member countries to strengthen their forensic accounting and auditing capacity. What you'll do: This role calls for a proactive and diligent approach, requiring you to leverage your accounting skills. In your role as a Forensic Accountant and under the direction and supervision of the Senior Forensic Accountant, your responsibilities will include: - Conducting Forensic Audits and Reviews: In coordination with the Senior Forensic Accountant, collaborate with OII in investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, waste, or abuse in IDB group-financed operations. Participate in forensic audits to identify and quantify occurrences of fraud and corruption, diagnose vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. This involves defining the scope of engagements, developing, and executing audit plans, reviewing financial records, conducting interviews, performing document and database searches, and preparing detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations. - Data Analysis and Reporting: Engage in forensic data mining to uncover patterns, anomalies, and relationships in large datasets, and analyze information to discover leads and develop intelligence. Analyze and interpret financial statements and specific accounting documents such as invoices, receipts, purchase orders, payroll records, bank statements, ledgers, journals, etc. Use these insights to prepare detailed investigative reports, complete with full supporting documentation, providing recommendations for informed decision-making based on comprehensive assessment. - Collaborating with Preventive Teams: In coordination with the Senior Forensic Accountant, work alongside the preventive team to conduct financial integrity risk analyses of various programs and sectors, identifying potential risks that may impact the outcomes of IDB-financed programs. Support the preventive team, as needed, when responding to operational project teams and managers on assessing and mitigating financial integrity risks. Engage in training and capacity building by conducting presentations and developing materials for IDB staff and external stakeholders on forensic audits and financial integrity risk management. What you'll need: Candidates who meet these criteria will be well-equipped to handle the responsibilities of the role, which demands a mix of technical proficiency, analytical capabilities, and strong communication skills in a multilingual environment. - Education: A master´;s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in auditing, business administration/management, finance, or a related field. A professional accounting designation or an advanced degree/diploma/certification in forensic accounting is a plus. - Experience: At least three years of progressive, full-time experience in accounting or auditing, either in the private or public sector, is required. Prior experience in forensic accounting and auditing is a significant advantage. - Financial Statement and Audit Report Expertise: Applicants must be trained in analyzing and interpreting financial statements and audit reports. - Technical Proficiency: Superior skills in recognized computer programs, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to use and research public information sources. Experience working with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used in major organizations (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an added advantage. - Analytical and Communication Skills: Excellent abilities in analyzing evidentiary substantiation. Strong skills in clear and convincing drafting, along with effective oral and written argumentation. Proficient in research and analysis of policy and precedent. - Languages: Proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish and English is required. Additional knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is considered advantageous. Key skills Technical track: - Learn continuously. - Collaborate and share knowledge. - Focus on clients. - Communicate and influence. - Innovate and try new things. Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/es). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package. - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: pre-defined pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning the future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. - Hybrid and flexible work schedules - Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, and mobility options, among others. - Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request a reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts innovative research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-american-development-bank/ https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org https://twitter.com/the_IDB This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders. UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization. Duties and Responsibilities Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance, will be responsible for performing system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of specific module/areas of Oracle Cloud. As an applications expert, this position is responsible for the successful implementation and support of technology solutions in the Finance business areas by following cloud-based implementation methodologies, for iterative design testing with structure change control and deployment. This position will be reporting into the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely with the corporate applications team. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. 1) Effectively deliver a comprehensive solution for Oracle Cloud ERP Financials functions - Acting as subject matter expert and leading internal client and other key stakeholders through the analysis, design, build, implementation and support of the Oracle Cloud ERP finance capabilities (Financials, Procurement, Enterprise Performance Management). 2) Lead migration of configuration, integrations, and extensions to production in collaboration with business owners, focal points and technical integrators - Identify business requirements and map them to the Cloud functionality. - Conduct functional/technical design analysis including workshops. - Identify functionality gaps, propose changes to business process and/or policy to mitigate them. - Advise on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems. - Configure the Oracle Cloud to meet UNDP requirements and document application set-ups - Lead migration of configuration, integrations and extensions to production 3) Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes - Write business requirement documents for reports, interfaces, data conversions and application extensions. - Incorporate security awareness in design and implementation strategies & plans. - Prepare validation scripts, testing scenarios and develop test scripts. - Perform execution of test scripts - Validate configuration and data 4) Ensure clear communication and efficient project delivery - Effectively communicate and drive module level deliverables - Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner - Interact with the project team members responsible for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions. - Provide status and issue reports to Pillar Lead and/or the project on a regular basis - Drives the resolution & implementation of solutions through design, development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed 5) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing - Establishing regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence. - Facilitate training sessions and workshops in the relevant process areas. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promoting knowledge sharing and retention. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization Competencies Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf) - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results - Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration - Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications. Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: - Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: - Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Results-based Management: - Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Development - Integration within the UN: - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management - Portfolio Management: - Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required; or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 5 years (with a master's degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and related technologies is required. - Experience with at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud deployment or experience in ERP maintenance and support, working as part of an integration or development team is required. - Experience with Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) is desired. - Experience and knowledge of business processes and controls within the finance process areas (General Ledger, Payables, Fixed Assets, Receivables, Budgeting and Procurement) is desired. - Experience with global international deployments is desired. Language: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. 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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. The Treasury Officer, Portfolio Valuation, reports to the Head of Strategic Planning and Middle Office within the Office of the Treasurer (TRE). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform the valuation of the Bank's assets, liabilities and derivatives for financial reporting and explain monthly results and valuation changes. - Review the quality of valuations and resolve price challenges by validating market data and reviewing pricing models. - Perform initial model and market data validation and coordinate with the Risk Management Department (RMD) on the final market validation for all product types in each currency. The main focus will be to analyze theoretical soundness of pricing models, verify the accuracy of model calibrations and market data as well as assess the correctness of models. - Test and implement new products and functions in treasury systems, as applicable to functions performed in respective systems and the overall valuation role. Participate in any project / implementation work pertaining to system upgrades, valuation data analytics and reporting etc. - Oversee AIIB's Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms, advise the Treasurer during the negotiation of CSAs, stay current with industry developments, and ensure CSA terms are set to provide AIIB an optimum ability to trade and manage derivatives. Manage collateral for all derivatives and monitor collateral posting and valuation of collateral and collateral interest. - Manage trade flow between front and middle/back office systems by validating and releasing trades, releasing private securities, and reconciling positions between treasury systems daily. - Interface with the ICFR team, Operational Risk, Internal Audit Unit (IAU) and external auditors for control design, testing and audit. Update the risk matrix for area of responsibilities. - Contribute proactively to the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Treasury function by leveraging technology, driving automation and defining best-in-class processes & procedures. Requirements: - Minimum 5-8 years of relevant practical experience in an international treasury environment, preferably in a valuation function. - Master's degree in quantitative finance, applied / computational mathematics, physics or statistics is preferred. - Strong quantitative and analytic skills. - Sound product knowledge in Treasury, Derivative and Structured Products with experience in pricing model for derivatives and a solid understanding of market terms and practices. - Ability to communicate complex technical aspects of valuation effectively. - Proficiency with programming tools (i.e Python, C++) is preferred. - Expert spreadsheet and database skills with solid Bloomberg knowledge. - Detail oriented, conscientious and systematic. - Able to adhere to strict deadlines. - Highly motivated, able to work both independently and in a team. - Must be able to handle pressure well. - Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines. - Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. 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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position We are looking for a proactive, creative and committed Treasury & Risk Senior Specialist – Derivatives Risk Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for risk management of the Bank's derivatives portfolio. You will work in Treasury Risk Management, part of the Risk Management department. Treasury risk management is responsible for overseeing risks in the Bank's derivatives portfolio and investment book. What you'll do: The candidate will lead the development of innovative and effective risk management solutions to support the Bank's treasury risk management activities in a highly complex and dynamic financial market environment. S/he will implement work programs and projects to strengthen the framework for measuring, assessing and managing treasury risks, including but not limited to the functions listed below: - Formulate effective risk guidelines and limits for the derivatives portfolio consistent with Board approved policies and advise if current risk limits and metrics should be revised in response to changing market conditions or business needs. - Lead the assessment and monitoring of derivative portfolio risks, applying metrics and tools for scenario analysis and stress testing to enable senior management to have a comprehensive view of risk positions, market conditions, and the impact of new initiatives. - Define and enhance stress scenarios for the derivatives portfolio and assess their appropriateness to facilitate understanding of extreme risks and associated implications. - Coordinate with Finance Department (Treasury Division) and RMG/RMT quantitative staff in leveraging the use of risk analytics including potential future exposure, credit and funding value adjustment, risk capital and others to enhance transparency in derivative pricing costs and to help facilitate exposure optimization. - Collaborate with RMG/RMT quantitative staff in assessing the risks of derivative structures (including complex local currency transactions) used in the Bank's investment, borrowing and asset/liability management operations. - Manage the derivative collateral management function, determining appropriate valuations and collateral requirements, and ensuring timely posting of collateral by counterparties. - Negotiate credit elements of ISDA Master Agreements with IDB counterparties, sovereign governments, and corporate entities. - Lead market surveillance efforts to evaluate developments in global macro-economic factors, and relevant asset types and sectors that may impact the risk profile of the derivatives portfolio. - Collaborate with joint RMG and Treasury working groups involved in the analysis of select securities or counterparties of concern and recommend ways of mitigating risks identified. - Manage processes and use of analytical tools by junior staff in carrying out tasks related to investment portfolio performance measurement and derivatives valuation and risk measurement. - Lead working groups and teams involved in implementing various treasury risk management projects and initiatives. - Provide technical guidance to more junior staff, coaching and mentoring them to build technical expertise. - Build on best practices and maintain internal networks to enhance risk awareness and expand knowledge in the Treasury and Risk area of expertise. Represent RMG internally and externally. - Work independently with minimal oversight. - Education: Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline. Additional Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred. - Experience: [i] Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Treasury, capital markets, portfolio management, or in managing risks of fixed income and derivative portfolios; [ii] outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a clear ability to add value to the risk management process through creative thinking and in-depth and disciplined analyses; [iii] proven ability to apply broad and deep knowledge of international financial markets and products to address the financial risks of multi-currency investment, funding, and derivative portfolios; [iv] seasoned in the use of financial models as well as quantitative techniques; [v] knowledge of relevant banking regulation, including regulatory frameworks such as Basel III; [vi] experience in the negotiation of master netting and collateral agreements such as ISDA, CSA, or financial contracts, desirable; [vii] demonstrated ability to lead project teams and risk management functions; [viii] ability to draft well-written, coherent analyses and proposals to senior management and to engage senior decision-makers on complex risk issues. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex and technical issues in simple terms. - Ability to lead project teams and risk management functions. - Advanced computer skills, with familiarity with specialized risk models or systems a plus. - Languages: Fluency in English is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or French is preferred. Key Skills Core Competencies - Collaboration, Teamwork and Inclusion: Works cooperatively with others independent of background (e.g., gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, background, perspective) or organizational role, and takes a team-based and inclusive approach to projects and decision making. - Innovation and Creativity: Develops imaginative ideas and solutions through creativity, experimentation and critical thinking. - Communication and Influence: Communicates effectively and leverages relationships and strategies to influence others. - Client Focus: Understands client needs and provides services that meet their expectations for quality and performance; meets the Bank's expectations for ethical behavior. Technical Competencies - Quantitative Analysis: Uses analytical tools and mathematical processes to empirically analyze and evaluate data and information. - Qualitative Analysis: Investigates beyond numbers through research and intuition to determine the reasonableness of information used for decision-making. - Financial Market Knowledge: Understands financial market dynamics, products and economics and their implications for financial and risk management. - Financial Operations: Researches, analyzes, inputs and reports information on the origination, execution and monitoring of financial operations. - Systems and Applications Knowledge: Leverages systems and applications knowledge to enter data, process transactions, conduct relevant analyses, and generate reports. - Risk Awareness: Understands, analyzes, acts on and communicates risks by applying appropriate controls and risk mitigation procedures. - Business Acumen: Demonstrates an understanding of own functional area, the business of the Department and the IDB's needs and priorities. Understands and applies knowledge of IDB strategies, business priorities and policies to accomplish goals and execute on business area work program. Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/how-are-we-organized?open_accordion=9). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration - International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies - Hybrid and flexible work schedules - Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 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Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The External Relations and Governance Department (ERG), comprising the Communications Division (COM), the Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Office of the Secretary (SEC), leads IFAD's public and political advocacy, including engagement with Member States and other stakeholders through global policy engagement and other global processes. The Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization (GPR) Division is part of the External Relations and Governance Department (ERG) and has a specific focus on global engagement, partnerships (including with the private sector, foundations, bilateral and multilateral organizations), and on driving the resource mobilization efforts with traditional and non-traditional donors and partners. Within this framework, the GPR Division addresses three main functions: (i) Global engagement and multilateral relations; (ii) South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC); and (iii) replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. The mission of the Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) is to enhance IFAD's contribution to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation and Agenda 2030 through strengthening global engagement, partnerships, and resource mobilization. The Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) has decentralized Liaison Offices:(a) The Americas Liaison Office (ALO) with two offices based in Washington and New York, United States of America(b) The Saudi Arabia Liaison Office (SLO) with one office based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(c) The Japan Liaison Office (JLO) with one office based in Yokohama, Japan. The Senior Partnership Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief, Partnership Officer. Job Role Senior Partnership Officers are experts and knowledge builders in their focus areas. They provide technical expertise and substantive contributions reflecting new approaches which materially expand the range of services or programmes delivered to closely support internal and external stakeholders, including Partnership Officers. Senior Partnership Officers work collaboratively with other colleagues across the GPR Division to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The purpose of the Senior Partnership Officer position is to establish and nurture corporate level collaboration with key stakeholders. It may also serve as focal point and resource for GPR colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership and global policy development. The Senior Partnership Officer is assigned to a focus-area portfolio, such as civil society and/or relations with high level committees/organizational relations (e.g. CFS, G20 and RBA), with the objective of engaging IFAD in global policy processes to create an enabling environment for investments in inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. The incumbent works across GPR organizational units with cross-functional key partner management teams to leverage relationship management skills, assets and, most importantly, professional social networks. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. Key Functions and Results 1. PROMOTING, ADVOCATING AND COMMUNICATING DIVISIONAL PRIORITIES: The Senior Partnership Officer manages and communicates knowledge for increased support of traditional and non-traditional donors, taking into account IFAD's Strategic Framework and Programme of Work, setting clear quantitative targets to evaluate for results-focused partnerships capable of supporting IFAD's mandate and resource mobilization objectives. They act with credible technical authority by facilitating and participating in consultations and coordination meetings and ad hoc visits with external stakeholders at all levels, as required. 2. IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES: The Senior Partnership Officer collaborates with internal stakeholders to strengthen IFAD's approach to partnerships. In particular, They assist the Programme Management Department (PMD), Country Directors (CDs) and Heads of Multi-Country Offices (MCOs) in mainstreaming partnerships with traditional and non-traditional donors by providing them with substantial technical advice and recommendations. The Senior Partnership Officer tracks progress under engagement strategies, builds institutional capacity and knowledge for its partnership performance, and ensures the development of efficient approaches for implementing partnership strategies. The incumbent negotiates new Partnership and Grant Agreements. 3. MANAGING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OF GLOBAL POLICY ENGAGEMENT, SSTC, REPLENISHMENT, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND ADVOCACY: The Senior Partnership Officer is responsible for contributing and providing senior expertise to the development and implementation of corporate strategies for engagement in global policy debates. The incumbent is responsible for IFAD's engagement in SSTC and other policy dialogue relative to IFAD's mandate, and produces an annual assessment of achievements in the fora for which they have responsibility, including replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Partnership Officer is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes: (a) People Management through support to the recruitment of staff within the team, capacity building, coaching and mentoring of new and/or more junior staff, as well as supervision and evaluation of performance of consultants and staff under their purview; and (b) Resource Management, by providing strategic and technical advice for Knowledge and Content Management. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer provides technical expertise and substantive contributions in planning, implementing and following up on the Fund's replenishment processes, as well as in developing the Fund's corporate resource mobilisation strategies. Key Performance Indicators The Senior Partnership Officer has credible authoritative capacity with independent technical responsibility for the technical areas which they are leading. The incumbent works with minimal supervision and is expected to pursue new areas of activities going beyond established procedures or models. The Senior Partnership Officer also monitors and guides the work of other Partnership Officers, external consultants and assistants within the team, and participates as technical expert in group meetings and consultations with external stakeholders and collaborators at all levels. The Senior Partnership Officer exercises independence and initiative within their portfolio. Decisions are made on the research or analytical strategies to be followed in resolving problems of concern in the technical areas. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer is responsible for: - Independently providing technical solutions and proposals on how to improve the Replenishment processes as well as IFAD's resource mobilisation strategies more broadly. - Supervising the Partnership Analyst responsible for Replenishment processes. Working Relationships The Senior Partnership Officer, as authority in the subject field, typically provides technical and managerial leadership to the substantive development and execution of the assigned technical area, including providing: (i) managerial direction to Partnership Officers and assistants within the team; and (ii) effective representation with external stakeholders and collaborators. Internally, the Senior Partnership Officer collaborates with internal stakeholders to strengthen IFAD's approach to partnerships, global policy engagement, SSTC, replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. The Senior Partnership Officer engages with the global community, the private sector and development finance institutions, and contributes to shaping pro-poor global and regional policies, broadening IFAD visibility and helping position the Fund within the global agricultural and rural architecture. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer provides managerial direction to the GPR's Partnership Officers on Replenishment and builds effective relationships with key stakeholders including member states, multilateral development banks and other stakeholders. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally - Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills - Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change - Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture - Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization - Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources - Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles - Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: - Level - Advanced university degree - Areas - international development, international relations, political science or other job-related field. - Degree must be from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Experience: - At least eight (8) years of progressively relevant experience is required. - Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scale . - Position-specific experience: Experience in providing strategic policy advisory services and relationships building with progressively responsible supervisory experience is highly desirable. Successful track record in establishing, building and managing partnerships with various stakeholders. Knowledge of development finance systems is desirable. Languages: - Required English (4 – Excellent) - Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Skills: - Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) - Advocacy: Know-how in advocacy, to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD¿s vision to external actors - IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors - Marketing: Know-how in marketing and communication resource mobilization strategies for IFIs and international public bodies - Partnership building: Ability to formulate new approaches or identify new opportunities to build relationships with both traditional and non-traditional partners, focusing on impact and results. - Resource mobilization: Know-how in resource mobilization strategies (including marketing and communication) for IFI, international public bodies and within the UN - Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategies - Stakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.) - Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society - Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented - Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions - Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants) - Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies - Specialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sector - Strategic mindset: Proactive, ongoing identification of strategic opportunities, potential synergies and partnerships - Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language - Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.) Other Information IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf ; https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000 In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. 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Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national, and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically and effectively used to achieve IFAD's objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments. The Financial Management Services Division (FMD) develops and oversees financial policies and project financial management practices in IFAD-funded operations, including financial reporting, audit, project liquidity management, fiduciary compliance and support. The division is responsible for IFAD's financial management workforce including consultants. Senior Regional FM Officers work under the direct supervision of the Director FMD but receive an overall strategic, policy and management guidance from the Senior Financial Management Officer. They have dual reporting line to the Regional Director(s) of the projects and programmes to which the incumbent has an allocated portfolio for activities not linked to financial management compliance. Job Role The Senior Regional FM Officers at this level manage a complete financial operation, encompassing a wide variety of funding sources, a large volume of transactions and extensive dispersed activities. They work in close collaboration with the Regional director, Country Directors (CD), and other programme management and technical staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. They are typically accountable for the regional work plan establishment and supervision of a team of Finance Professionals and/or Assistants. The incumbent is embedded in the regional financial management team, and works in close collaboration with the Regional and Country Directors, as well as other programme management and technical staff including procurement officers to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. Senior Regional FM Officers will travel extensively within the region and other international travel to perform the work of the Organization as they oversee financial management portfolios directly. Key Functions and Results 1.FINANCE PRACTICE LEADER: The Senior Regional FM Officer is accountable for technical leadership in her/his operational area at the regional level ensuring compliance with financial principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules as well as for soundness of judgement and conclusions. The Senior Regional FM Officer contributes to the development, implements and monitors the interpretation and application of new financial policies, regulations, rules, practices, procedures and systems to meet the evolving needs of the Fund. The incumbent provides authoritative knowledge of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, financial rules and regulations as well as international standards in auditing and accounting and public financial management. The incumbent enhances accountability in the financial management of IFAD funded programs and projects. 2. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The Senior Regional FM Officer is a credible, trusted partner to the portfolios served. The incumbent contributes directly to the development of the Fund's financial strategy and plans as well as models a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results. In all interactions the incumbent promotes the concept of results based management and accountability for the financial resources entrusted to IFAD. 3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: The Senior Regional FM Officer is a team leader with the capacity to develop as well as authoritatively interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations as well as systems, standards and techniques. Activities performed by all finance occupations include: • contributing to the development and continuous evolution of strategic frameworks; • adapting rules and establishing financial procedures relating to the assigned operation; • creating effective monitoring systems including operational oversight to ensure effective management of assigned operations, including ensuring due regard to segregation of financial tasks as required; • financial reporting and preparing responses for management on queries raised and views expressed by IFAD's Governing Council and other relevant shareholders/partners; • reviewing audit reports and providing guidance to IFAD staff and ministries/ auditors/ projects on sound financial management practices; • leading the preparation of timely, substantive replies to internal and external audit observations concerning the assigned financial operation; • analysing IFAD experience with other IFIs and development organizations to adopt best financial management practices in administering IFAD's financial resources; and • other project financial management activities as per the risk based assurance framework. Representative occupational activities include: • acting as regional focal point and responsible for providing technical leadership to regional and country programmes and project activities; • formally supervising Finance Officers and national officers as relevant who in turn are responsible for managing the full range of loans and grants portfolio(s), as well as managing a regional portfolio directly; • managing portfolios to ensure improved results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes in line with the underlying risk based assurance framework and related procedures; • Participating directly in the project activities including the conduct of financial management assessments and review of Project design documents in relation to financial management (e.g. project procurement, flow of funds arrangements, financial reporting, and audit), assessing the appropriate use and reliance on country systems; Advise FM aspects of different instruments and products; • Assesses FM risk ratings and related mitigating actions throughout the project cycle including mitigation measures to be incorporated in financial covenants; • Contributing to legal documents and proposed covenants required to reflect sound FM arrangements. Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations as part of the Country Management Team; • Monitoring financial management compliance in-country as part of supervision or implementation support missions and financial progress monitoring of ongoing projects including review of project financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and audit reports and assess compliance with international standards. Reviews capacity and eligibility of auditors and outputs, as well as appropriateness of management responses to audit recommendations. Ensures compliance with IFAD's financial management and audit requirements. This included reviewing, validating, monitoring and evaluating the FM arrangements on a continuous basis; • Maintaining operational links with borrowers and project staff and cooperating institutions during implementation; • Coordinating financial management dialogue and actions on programmes and projects involving the Fund's operational staff, cooperating institutions, borrowers, co-financiers and projects; • Formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and proactive solutions to improve the quality of financial management; • Provide proactive financial management support and training and carrying out regular capacity building activities to projects, borrowers and other stakeholders as required and establish action plans to enhance quality of practices and outputs; • Participating in and contribute to internal and external meetings, training and events on financial management for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge managemen; • Responsible for contracting of financial management consultants to ensure full coverage of FM activities throughout the project cycle; supervising other junior and support staff and non-staff (including consultants or interns) as relevant; and • Ensuring effective and accountable maintenance of data in the corporate FM systems. 4. AGENT OF CHANGE: The Senior Regional FM Officer understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. The incumbent uses a seasoned knowledge of results based management and budgeting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated work flows. The incumbent manages change through consultations with inter-organizational and internal finance colleagues and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's financial standards, regulations and rules. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Regional FM Officer is typically a team leader with accountability for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This may include: • People Management through work plan development, recruitment, performance and career management of P, GS staff and consultants as relevant as well as learning management establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD; • Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises; and • Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring o knowledge content within functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients o best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed and o appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available to the Fund's managers, supervisors and staff; o and Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services. Key Performance Indicators Senior Regional FM Officers are accountable for authoritative advice and guidance in regard to the Fund's financial policies, regulations and practices and authoritative interpretation to resolve difficult and unusual cases. They make recommendations to senior management on questions of financial policy, including those that may be the subject of inter-organizational consultations. Senior Regional FM Officers are also accountable for leading and ensuring the accuracy of a complete, complex financial operation identified by the variety and number of funding sources, diversity of currencies, and the requirement for producing various reports to legislative bodies, member governments, and others interested in the activities of the Fund. The incumbent achieves finance programme goals and objectives through innovative program design or redesign. The work requires the development of new and/or modifications of existing policies, practices and techniques as well as the review of Finance Officer and Analyst work performed at lower levels, taking corrective and adaptive actions. The incumbent provides technical advice to stakeholders in countries, leads technical discussions and capacity building in countries assigned. The KPIs include efficient performance of assigned finance operations and other responsibilities, technical quality in terms of both substantive depth and adaptive relevance to client needs and customer service approach to problem resolution and team leading characteristics, as well as maintaining data integrity on assigned portfolios. Working Relationships Internally Senior Regional FM Officers are authoritative technical advisers to the Fund's managers, other budget holders and staff in their area of assignment and advocate for accountability and integrity in the allocation and management of the Fund's financial resources. The incumbent manages professionals as relevant and leads to improve relevant policies and procedures. Contacts extend throughout the organization and may include Regional and Country Office management as needed, inlcuding project procurement teams, internal auditors and evaluation Officers. External work relationships for Officers normally require an exchange of information with a range of outside sources including staff from governments, specialized agencies, host agencies, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, external auditors. External work relationships require collaboration, coordination and partnership building with local counterparts and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of financial rules and procedures, with particular reference to the use of donor funding through contacts with Borrowers and Contributing institutions. The incumbent may also represent IFAD and FMD in global technical fora as required. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: - Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first level university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above - Areas - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other job related field - Degree must be with an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php Certifications: Professional qualification of Finance, Economics and sustainable Financing or similar professional qualification including CPA, or equivalent from an internationally recognised Insititute of Accountancy is mandatory. Experience: - At least eight years of progressivley relevant sound international professional experience in private or public sector financial management (accounting, auditing, finance, economics, financial analysis, business administration and in project administration) in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. - Position-specific experience: Experience with an international financial institution, audit firm, NGO with global outreach or other relevant institution would be an asset. Languages: - Required English (4-Excellent) - Desirable: Spanish or Arabic - Position specific requirement: Required French (4-Excellent) Skills: Project financial management: Excellent know-how in project financial management, e.g. internal controls, rural investments, project audit and funds flows. Financial reporting & accounting: Strong knowledge of financial reporting, statutory and other reporting as well as advanced application of international accounting and auditing standards, loan credit risk, financial regulations, policies, rules, and procedures applicable to IFAD and International Organizations. Disbursements, Payroll and Payments: Working knowledge of major disbursement modalities and related financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments, and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, arrears, and debt management of loans. Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies. Written communication: Aibility to use written communication as a main tool in profession, including for speech writing; clear succinct and convincing written communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language. Client orientation: String critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and idenity solutions. Initiative and good judgments: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgment (including on security matters). Verbal communication: Clear, succinct, and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced, and diplomatic language. Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams. Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters). Knowledge of regional dynamics including political, economic, cultural, linguistic, operational and business environment is desirable. Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf ; https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000 In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. 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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Principal Secretariat Specialist is assigned to the The Secretary's Office within the Office of the Secretary (SEC). SEC is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the ADB, the Board of Governors, and the Board of Directors. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to The Secretary and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff. Your Role As the Principal Secretariat Specialist, you will be responsible in ensuring the delivery and completion of the 2012 ADB Accountability Mechanism Policy review. You will provide comprehensive support to the Joint Board and Management Working Group ("Working Group") in carrying out its responsibilities to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Working Group. You will: Business Process Management ● Develop a rolling action plan and provide strategic advice on ADB's policy review processes. ● Support the Working Group in day-to-day functions, including meeting preparation and documentation, missions and project site visits, and coordination with external experts. ● Investigate best practices in accountability mechanisms, analyze experiences with 2012 ADB Accountability Mechanism Policy, and present relevant data to the Working Group to inform decision-making. ● Draft documents throughout the review process, such as consultation papers, working papers, and recommendation papers. ● Prepare the Operations Manual following the adoption of the new Accountability Mechanism Policy. Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Consultations ● Develop a stakeholder engagement plan. ● Support stakeholder consultations involving diverse parties, such as project-affected people, project beneficiaries, governments, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, development partners, the private sector, academia, think tanks, peer institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. ● Organize sessions to gather input from various perspectives and respond to stakeholder feedback and manage correspondences. ● Engage internally with ADB's Board, Management, and staff and coordinate with relevant teams, including those reviewing ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). Communications, Information Sharing, and Policy Dissemination ● Develop and execute a communication plan in coordination with ADB's Department of Communication and Knowledge Management. ● Establish and maintain the ADB Accountability Policy Review web page and manage social media channels. ● Organize workshops or sessions to enhance understanding of accountability mechanisms and related policies. ● Assist in disseminating the new Accountability Mechanism Policy after approval. Qualifications You will need: ● Master's degree in economics, business management or related fields. Alternatively, a university degree in related fields combined with additional relevant professional experience can be considered. ● At least 12 years of relevant professional experience with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the operations, policies, and procedures of multilateral development banks and financing institutions. ● Strong work performance and track record. ● Rich experience in both leading and supporting teams. ● Proficiency in coordination and planning responsibilities over multi-disciplinary teams. ● Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, ability for collaboration and team approach, and strong client and impact orientation. ● Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solution-oriented approaches. ● Strong motivation and ability to deliver results and produce high quality outputs in a timely manner. ● High degree of responsiveness and reliability. ● Ability to lead and coach junior colleagues to develop their capabilities and potential. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-6-201908.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for IS6. Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. ● Paid leave (including parental) ● Medical and health benefits ● Life and other insurance plans ● Staff development ● Retirement plan ● Housing and education allowance (if applicable) ● Expatriate benefits Additional Information This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific). ADB only hires nationals of its [68 members](https://www.adb.org/about/members). To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization). ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s) have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX: The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank's mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank's development agenda. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT: The role of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Directorate is to foster infrastructure and urban development in Africa through appropriate policies and strategies as well as projects and programs interventions which the Bank might finance on national, regional or continent-wide basis. THE POSITION: The Principal Operation Coordinator will support in coordinating operational work program, lending program and economic and sectoral work of the department. The incumbent will work closely with the Director and Managers and provide technical inputs. He/She will also participate to the budget preparation process and the production of the Budget Framework Paper. The Incumbent will serve as support to task managers on projects and consultancy procurements issues and will coordinate activities across the Department. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Infrastructure and Urban Development, the Principal Operation Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Provide support to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department in setting their respective work programs, lending programs and harmonizing their implementation in line with the operational priorities. - Report to the Director on work program progress and identify critical areas that deserve specific support and provide recommendations as appropriate. - Produce reports and statistics related to the execution of the work program. - Implement and ensure compliance with the budget management guidelines and procedures. - Assist in coordinating and implementing the activities and programs, performance monitoring, budgeting of the department. - Coordinate budget submission and the key performance indicators implementation process, the work program and the alignment with the Bank Operational priorities. - Participate in the preparation of the monthly Key Performance Indicator report and ensure the coordination of the contribution of the department to the preparation of the Quarterly institutional reporting by the Programing and Budget department. - Represent the Department on internal events of the Bank to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. - Serve as the Secretary to the Department Management Team (DMT); - Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge) - Hold at least a Master's degree in Data Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant fields with a strong background in quantitative methods; - Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience gained in an operational department, working in SAP, BPPS, Wakanda, and other software. Demonstrated experience in Portfolio performance management and/or performance and budget monitoring would be an asset. - Demonstrate good knowledge of the operational policies, procedures, budgeting processes and processes, work program preparation/monitoring, and project processing review cycles and of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) or other development agencies. - Good understanding of MDB's project life cycle, budget cycle, reporting system - Strong command of statistical tools. - Work in close cooperation with the Management Team in managing critical areas or challenges arising from the delivery of the work programs. - Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical skills, sense of accuracy and attention to details. - Excellent teamwork skills and ability to interact effectively with staff members at all levels. - Ability to work under pressure and to deliver timely quality services. - Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as part of a multicultural team. - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other. - Serve as focal point of the department in various areas. - Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision. THE COMPLEX: The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank's corporate services. The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank's strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems. The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank's real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: The mandate of the Corporate Information Technology Services (TCIS) Department is to advise the Bank's Management and provide technical leadership in the continuous improvement of the Bank's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and its computing, knowledge and data storage systems. The Department is also mandated to provide technical services to all organisational units in the Bank and its Regional Centres, Country Offices and External Representation Offices on cost-effective ICT and computing business solutions for their work programmes. In the fulfilment of those mandates, the Department leads the acquisition and adaptation, or the in-house development, of ICT and computing platforms and collaboration tools to enhance the efficiency of business processes and the quality of Bank products through more effective file sharing, and to increase the Bank's organisational effectiveness through seamless communications. The Corporate Applications Services Division (TCIS1) is responsible for Software solutions development in line with the needs and request of various Complexes/Departments/Functions of the Bank. This involves enhancement to existing software or the architecture, design and build of new solutions in its entirety. Inclusive of these are building codes to achieve integration of AfDB systems to various third-party providers. The Division will also house the Technology Innovation centre, that will focus on research, development, testing, co-creating and introduction of innovative solutions and new technologies – Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Drones, Process automation, Blockchain, etc. to enhance the objectives of the bank. This will include partnering internally with other Complexes/Departments and with third parties, including big Techs, Fintechs, Telcos, Government Agencies, and other partners. THE POSITION: The Corporate Application Services Manager TCIS1 is responsible for leading and directing the overall determination and delivery of technology programs and projects pertaining to the Bank's applications and innovation center, resulting in maximum business benefit in a cost-effective and timely manner. The individual is responsible for serving as the strategic interface with business units for business solution discovery, application development, service, risk, and relationship management. They also have overall responsibility for the innovation centre and serve as the business relationship link between the business units and IT, at the executive level, for portfolio management and departmental budget matters. Take the lead in co-creation and innovation both with internal – Operations, Finance, etc., and external – Fintechs, Telcos, Big Techs, etc. The job holder directs and coordinates 'Build the Bank' capability encompassing aspects such as Portfolio, Program and Project Management, Governance, Budgeting, and the development of appropriate business and technology solutions. The job holder's responsibilities include the following: - Establish the 'Build the Bank' Road Map, plan and governance to reflect the project portfolio agreed by the ISSC, balanced against benefits, cost, risk and requirements. - Undertake the implementation of packaged applications and the development of custom applications in response to the needs of the Bank – is responsible for the full Systems Lifecycle (PDLC / SDLC). - Establish strong business relationships between the TCIS team and key business stakeholders in support of both the Business Strategy and IT Strategy objectives. - Build and manage the project/program management office/function for IT. - Participate in long-range IT strategic planning and manage policy development to address complex business issues. - Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including consultants and Interns. - Establish agile processes in support of the 'Build the Bank' agenda and the execution of the Road Map. - Identify and propose innovative technology adoption which will add value to the Bank's operations. - Ensure that quality standards and measures are prescribed and adhered to with the PDLC / SDLC and are continually improved where required. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the leadership of the Senior Director, TCIS, the Division Manager Corporate Application Services duties include the following: Portfolio Management - Accountable for engaging with the business Relationship Managers (CIOs) to determine the pipeline of demand for applications and development and maintain the Road Map in response to changing business needs. - Convert that pipeline into transparent, agreed business priorities encompassing both programs and projects, and small changes / enhancements. - Accountable for presenting development / applications road map progress to the business, gaining agreement for business support for each project at appropriate stages of the lifecycle. - Work with Client Services to ensure that appropriate release management controls and gates are put in place, encompassing both project activities and support/maintenance activities which may fall into the same release. - Plan, direct and co-ordinate activities to manage inter-related programs and projects across the full software development life cycle. Solutions Delivery - Day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of high-quality technology solutions which meet the business needs of the Bank across the department. - Define, design, agree, and implement an effective solutions delivery capability across TCIS to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of business/technology solutions that fully align with business requirements. - Manage distributed teams, including Third Party Vendors and Outsourced Partners, to guarantee deliverables to scope, benefit, time, budget, risk, and quality objectives – as defined in the "Vendor Ownership Plan," which stipulates which role in TCIS owns the relationship with vendors. - Ensure that quality activities and measures are thematic, followed, and reported upon at each major project checkpoint – proactively in the stage ahead of the quality activities being performed. Identified quality defects should be resolved at the source, preventing reoccurrence on the current project and for subsequent initiatives. - Ensure that Architecture decisions are adhered to throughout the development/testing phases of projects. - Ensure that development standards are defined, produced, and adhered to, using peer review and other techniques to ensure quality control is applied to solutions development. - Ensure that developed solutions are production strength before they are handed over to Production and business-as-usual operations. - Manage the solutions delivery budget, ensuring accurate and timely reporting on expenditure, including time recording within the PPM / Timesheet system. - Ensure that the appropriate development methodology is agreed at the outset of each project and is revised again at the beginning of each project stage/phase (e.g., Waterfall vs. Agile). - Ensure that Prototypes (or Proofs of Concept) are utilized for appropriate solutions. - Ensure that developed solutions are adequately resourced through any agreed warranty period, supporting Client Services throughout the warranty period. Performance Management - Develop, review, manage, set, and measure objectives and motivate team members to successfully accomplish program, project, and change objectives and personal advancement objectives. - Conduct regular reviews of program and project management methodologies to drive a culture of continuous improvement behaviours. - Conduct regular reviews of program and project progress to ensure that TCIS plans are being met and that risks/issues are raised to the Program / Project Management / Sponsor communities, leading to effective, timely mitigation and resolution strategies. - Conduct post-implementation and 'Lessons Learned' reviews, ensuring that the department fully implements any suggested improvements to drive efficiencies and reduce errors. - Work with Program / Project Managers to allocate resources to appropriate work assignments. - Accountable for ensuring that TCIS skill levels are continuously challenged and improved with specific reference to leveraging existing strategic technologies and identifying new technologies which may prove advantageous to the Bank. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge): - At least a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Development or related business fields, with a Certification in any of – Architecture (TOGAF 9.0+), ITIL 3+, Software development/Testing. - At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in a similar position with at least three (3) years of experience in management with a track record in people management and coaching. - Experience in financial management practice, principles, methods, techniques, and tools for the preparation, tracking and maintenance of budget systems. - Experience in reconciling department budgets to minimize costs and ensure cost-effectiveness and manage both CAPEX and OPEX. - Ability to motivate people to accomplish desired goals, including planning, organizing, acquiring, leading, directing, and controlling resources. - Oversee the entire process or function of acquiring products or services to support business operations. - Define and implement techniques for ensuring that full account is taken of customers' real and stated needs in the delivery of products and services. - Carry out preliminary analysis of possible alternative solutions to problems and make recommendations on the best alternative. - Be aware of the relevant national and international legislation. E.g., Data Protection Act, EU Procurement Directive. - Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite application and SAP, Financial applications, PPM (e.g., PlanView, Microsoft Project Server). THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org Latin America and the Caribbean (LCR) Region. The WBG serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large rapidly growing sophisticated middle-income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a quarter of the Region's people living in poverty. The last Bank's strategy for LCR focused on three pillars: (a) supporting the foundations for inclusive growth; (b) investing in human capital and protecting the poor; and (c) building resilience. In the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, this strategy will need to be adjusted to better support the countries deal with a health crisis without precedents and an economic crisis not seen since modern statistical records started in 1900. Yet, the basic elements of the strategy: accelerating growth (following a projected GDP contraction in 2020 of 7.2%), investing in human capital, including in health (in the most affected region by COVID19), and building resilience appear fully relevant. Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR): https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac The Infrastructure Practice Group. Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. The World Bank Group helps developing countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. We help countries address their unique infrastructure needs by working with the public and private sectors. Infrastructure improves lives by connecting people to opportunity. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure In Latin America and the Caribbean Region, the Infrastructure Department (ILCDR) is responsible for delivery of the transport and energy programs in the LCR region and it comprises a Transport unit (ILCT1) headed by a Transport Practice Manager and an Energy unit (ILCE1) headed by a second Practice Manager (PM) as well as a small front office. The LCR Transport Unit (ILCT1). The LCR Transport Unit (ILCT1) has an active portfolio of 23 lending operations with total commitments of about US$3.49 billion, 15 ongoing Analytical and Advisory Activities (ASA) and approximately 13 investment lending deliveries in FY23. ILCT1 also provides significant policy input to an increasing number of policy-based lending operations (DPLs). The current portfolio is evenly split between inter-urban and rural roads projects (39% by number) and urban transport operations (39% by number), followed by airports/aviation operations (17% by number) and waterways projects (4% by number). The ILCT1 unit is looking to recruit a seasoned senior transport specialist with a solid track record in policy dialogue and operations in transport, demonstrated through strong track record in the areas of transport decarbonization, planning, climate, and governance for urban or interurban passenger and freight transport. Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Transport Specialist will be part of a team responsible for: (i) implementation of the transport program in the region, which includes projects on rural, interurban, urban and global connectivity; (ii) leading the technical dialogue (advisory and analytics) in the transport sector with the authorities in Peru; (iii) identifying new opportunities and preparing new projects in the region; (iv)leading policy/institutional reforms and mainstreaming key initiatives on road safety, gender, green transport infrastructure, decarbonization and services and the incorporation of the private sector; (v) developing analytical and advisory work and knowledge activities in close collaboration with other Global Practices, leveraging on best practices, international experiences and innovative tools and data analytics; and (vi) in all above activities, contribute to maximizing private sector financing by partnering with IFC/MIGA/WB IPG. The specific duties will include project preparation, supervision, and contribution to analytical studies consistent with the World Bank's sector strategies, with a particular focus on: * Delivering high quality transport projects in general, through high quality project documents, state of the art technical advice, and strong focus on quality assurance. * Contributing and leading the development of sector strategies and new business areas, with a focus in areas related to transport decarbonization, governance and public-private partnerships. * Developing communications and training materials, delivering training, seminars, workshops and conferences at the regional and global level. * Leading the day-to-day implementation of active projects in countries in the regions, including lending and non-lending operations. * Identifying and developing a pipeline of project and programs in Peru in accordance with the country strategies, especially where private capital mobilization is envisioned. * Advising government counterparts on technical matters associated with transport projects, including on institutional strengthening activities, technical designs and specifications, compliance with environmental and social policies, procurement, operational health and safety, etc. * Participating in cross-sectoral teams responsible for preparation of policy notes, Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Strategies, CCDRs, public expenditures reviews, sectoral studies, and research and policy development activities on the topics/sections pertaining to the transport sector. * Identifying and leading the implementation of trust funded activities and seeking other funding to support carry out non-lending activities. * Leading the procurement and management of consultants and firms to support analytical and operational work. Supervising the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality and consistency with Bank standards. * Supporting the World Bank-wide professional community of staff engaged in the transport practice by participating in a selected number of Solution Areas under the Transport Global Solutions Groups, delivering technical notes to enhance the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, and expanding the existing knowledge base. * Staying abreast of recent developments in the transport sector world-wide, and on cross-cutting issues, in relation to the topics of specialization for this position; identifying knowledge gaps and disseminating relevant knowledge to clients. Selection Criteria * At least 8 years of professional experience in the transport sector. * At least Master's degree in relevant discipline such as transport, engineering, finance, law or economics. * In-depth experience in analytical/operational work to design and implement policy, strategy, institutions, and regulations, as they relate to the transport sector. * Demonstrated experience in the development of policy recommendations and implementation of capacity building in areas such as transport planning, transport decarbonization, climate financing, transport governance, economic models for transport projects, PPPs, and mitigation and adaptation related to transport. * Ability to integrate technical, institutional, and financial elements in formulating or assessing a realistic reform strategy and conducting policy dialogue. * Demonstrated experience on strategic policy dialogue for transport projects, including urban and interurban projects. * High degree of dynamism and self-motivation, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to identify and develop potential areas for future World Bank transport sector initiatives based on client consultation and analysis. * Ability to communicate concisely and with high technical content to different levels of counterparts, from technical to managerial levels. * Outstanding written and communications skills in English. Transport GP Technical Competency Requirement - Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients. - Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders. - Transport Policy, Strategy, and Institutions – Deep experience with transport policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations. - Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success. - Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. - Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. - Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner. - Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work. WBG COMPETENCIES * Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions. * Deliver Results for Clients - Proactively addresses clients' stated and unstated needs. * Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective, and willingly receives diverse perspectives. * Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Grade: IS-5 Deadline: 19 May 2024 (11:59 PM KST) Job Category: International Salary: USD 145,000 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel. Introduction The Green Climate Fund is the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 billion to date. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment. You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation. You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet. You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world. Interested in more information? Learn about working for GCF: d/about/careers View current vacancies: d/ About the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures. Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. Position Objective The Multilateral Governance Senior Specialist leads activities aiming at supporting the Fund's engagement with the multilateral climate finance process and the implementation of related mandates to the GCF as an operating entity of the UNFCCC financial mechanism, including the arrangements between the GCF and the UNFCCC-COP, and GCF's relations with its constituted bodies and other climate finance channels; looks after the GCF's complementarity and coherence with other Funds, input to operations and strategy of the GCF on topics mandated under the COP; and supports the decision- making of the Board on related matters. Purpose - Lead initiatives aiming at supporting the Fund's engagement with the multilateral climate process and implementation of related mandates, including the arrangements with the UNFCCC-COP, the implementation of the operational framework on complementarity and coherence with other funds, and the development and implementation of crosscutting initiatives in response to Board and COP guidance. - Represent the Fund in multilateral climate finance events, meetings, and relevant fora as required. - Lead the formulation, drafting, implementation and review of documents on multilateral climate governance, to support internal functions and to assist the Board's decision-making process, as appropriate. - Develop comprehensive initiatives for the achievement of organizational targets on multilateral climate fora and collaboration with other funds and follows on progress as required. - Develop policies, strategies and initiatives for fostering the engagement and collaboration with observers to the Board, taking advantage of Board and COP meetings. - Other related duties as required by the supervisor. Engagement - Coordinate cross-divisional efforts, including providing strategic advice and solutions to the Fund's Senior Management Team (SMT) towards engagement in the multilateral climate process and the implementation of guidance from the UNFCCC-COP, including on emerging crosscutting matters. - Coordinate the development of strategies and innovative proposals to respond and collaborate with strategic internal and external stakeholders, in response to mandates from the UNFCCC COP. - Coordinate with internal teams to deepen GCF's engagement with observers to the Board, fostering meaningful relationships and stakeholder involvement. - Promote the exchange of information and interaction with observers, as well as the organization of joint events and consultations Delivery - Coordinate Fund-wide efforts to enhance complementarity and coherence with other climate finance providers, including by better aligning programming, processes and policies with other climate funds and identifying strategic opportunities for programming engagement, working closely with operational divisions. - Support efforts of the Office of Governance Affairs in fulfilling its other core functions; in cooperation with Divisions and Offices across the Secretariat, operational divisions from a crosscutting perspective informed by operations across the Fund. - Coordinate the establishment of procedures and the update of GCF's Observer guidelines, enhancing accountability and stakeholder engagement. - Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior team members and ensures their ongoing learning and development. Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job) - Master's degree in international relations, governance, environmental policy, economics, finance, sustainable development, climate policy or related fields, or 2 additional years of experience with Bachelor's degree or equivalent; - At least 11 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 9 in multilateral organizations, funds, MDBs, foundations, civil society organizations and NGOs, dedicated to climate and sustainability matters, including in advisory capacity; - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage. Competencies - Ability to build strong relationships and work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels? staff, Board, GCF's independent bodies, and external stakeholder; - Ability to work under pressure, under strict timelines, demonstrating complex problem solving with independent judgment and decision-making, for the delivery of tasks related to the post with high quality and timeliness; - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts to interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; effective leads change in area of responsibility; - Provide staff with a clear vision and direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; sets standard of behaviors aligned with GCF core values; - Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating; makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others; promotes ideas on behalf of oneself or others; makes a strong personal impact on others. The closing date for application is 19 May 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered. *The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Grade: IS-5 Deadline: 19 May 2024 (11:59 PM KST) Job Category: International Salary: USD 145,000 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel. Introduction The Green Climate Fund is the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 billion to date. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment. You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation. You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet. You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world. Interested in more information? Learn about working for GCF: d/about/careers View current vacancies: d/ About the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures. Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. Position Objective Under the guidance of the Head of Board Affairs, the Governance Senior Specialist contributes to the enhancement of GCF governance, through the development and review of policies, procedures, systems, and activities that can support consultations and decision-making processes. The position contributes tp ensure that the Secretariat's work follows rules and procedures and is aligned with governance best practices and respect related timelines and responsibilities. Purpose - Review and propose improvements to the GCF governance, including leading the review of policy and practice aspects of the GCF Board decision-making process, and developing related materials, as appropriate. - Contribute to the coordination and delivery of the GCF/Board policy agenda, drafts, reviews and documents. - Leads the works on streamlining and standardizing the Secretariat support to Bard Committees, works with Committee Focal Points on delineating roles and responsibilities. - Contributes to onboarding process for new Co-Chairs, Board and alternate members, member advisors and Committee Chairs and members to familiarize them with key policies and procedures. - Prepares or supervises the preparation of OGA related manuals, checklists, and other relevant materials. - Prepares and delivers training materials and trainings on governance-related matters to relevant stakeholders such as the Co-Chairs, Board members, Secretariat Focal Points, Office of Governance Affairs staff, as appropriate. - Supervises, leads and provides guidance to junior staff in OGA. Engagement - Support the Head of Board Affairs in building strong trusted relationships with Board Members and GCF's Senior Management Team. - Supports the Director to ensure that Board members and GCF decision-makers have an understanding of established procedures and policies to enable them to take informed decisions. - Liaises with relevant GCF stakeholders (including general services, events unit) to develop protocol procedures for GCF for visits of high-level officials and for hosting of events; - Works closely with the Board, Secretariat leadership and other key stakeholders. Delivery - Ensure consistency and completeness between GCF rules and procedures and Office of Governance Affairs processes. - Participates in external fora, initiatives, and efforts and provides expert advice, as relevant and as required, to external projects. - Takes part in relevant Secretariat and Board committees, working groups and other, as relevant, and as assigned. - Supports effective Board governance and decision-making. - Supports the Director in developing, promoting, implementing, and maintaining an effective governance framework for consulting documents and taking and implementing decisions that are consistent with GCF authorities and aligns with the GCF mission, vision, and values. - Works from experience to strengthen and codify Secretariat governance approaches that are not otherwise controlled by agreed Board authorities through the regular consideration of best practice. Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job) - Master's or higher-level degree in areas such as Law, Political Science, International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance is preferred; or 2 additional years of experience with Bachelor's degree or equivalent; - At least 11 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 9 in an intergovernmental setting, including in advisory capacity; - Broad knowledge of climate change framework and climate finance; - Experience in working with Boards and committees; - Fluency in English with knowledge of another United Nations official language (in particular Spanish and/or French) as an advantage. Competencies Demonstrates competencies for streamlining processes and enhancing performance, including: - Proactive aptitude oriented to solving problems; - Critical thinking ? identifies opportunities and most efficient and effective means of implementation; - Stakeholder management - builds strong trusted relationships with the Board, team and Secretariat/IUs; - Flexibility - able to adapt and manage change; - Delivery orientation - Delivers results consistently and sustainably; - Communication ? clear, persuasive and effective communicator both orally and in writing; - Teamwork - Contributes to a positive, collaborative and productive work environment - Empowering others: involves others when making decisions that affect them; Genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise. The closing date for application is 19 May 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered. *The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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