Project Analyst, Impact Investing

Background

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Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional referees of previous jobs (supervisors and peers). 

A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.

Travel:

UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.

Cost of other travel, as deemed necessary by UNDP  while performing the outlined functions, shall be at UNDP’s expense and in accordance with the applicable UNDP travel policy.

Office/Unit/Project Description

The Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) is one of the five global thematic centers of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) mandated to leverage the role of the private sector in development. The Center supports the UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) by leading UNDP’s strategic offer to partner and work with the private sector. Under its impact investment thematic area, the Center offers research, advocacy and multi-stakeholder partnership services to diversify sources of SDG financing with a focus on attracting private impact capital.

Impact investing is an emerging model to scale up social and environmental impact alongside generating financial returns. Building upon its successful previous work in this area, IICPSD is redesigning its impact investing portfolio vertically and horizontally by expanding the geographic coverage and the scope of the services including the intelligence activities for the SDG-aligned investment opportunities. IICPSD ’s impact investing portfolio is built on two workstreams: conventional finance and Islamic finance aiming to leverage the UNDP’s 6 signature solutions for development challenges showcasing the potential of impact creating investment opportunities for funding the SDGs. 

The Project Analyst will provide content and partnership building and project management support in the design and implementation of projects, production of reports and knowledge management activities of IICPSD in impact investing area which includes both conventional and Islamic finance dimensions; toolkit and training development for initiatives of the Center, cooperation, technical advisory and implementation assistance offered to other UNDP units, including COs and RBx. The Project Analyst will promote organization’s capacity as a reliable partner with national as well as international counterparts, ensure coordination of sectoral activities with broader country/regional/global programmes, advocate on behalf of organization’s goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Analyst will be responsible for the performance of  the following  functions and duties:

1. Supporitng the effective implementation of the IICPSD programme and strategy in impact investing thematic area;
2. Contributing towards the formulation, management and evaluation of knowledge management activities within IICPSD’s impact investing thematic area;
3. Supporting the development of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
4. Provision of  advisory support services to the relevant stakeholders and facilitation of knowledge building and management;
5. Technical supervision and leading of knowledge management support staff as well as technical consultants;
6. Supporting UNDP’s positioning as a reliable partner vis-a-vis national  and international counterparts as well as ensuinge coordination of sectoral activities with broader country/regional/global programmes;
7. Performing other assignments related to this position as may be required by the Supervisor.

For more information on UNDP IICPSD Impact Investing Activities, please visit  http://www.iicpsd.undp.org and http://www.undp.org/privatesector.

Institutional Arrangment

The Project Analyst will carry out relevant duties under the guidance and direct supervision of the IICPSD Deputy Director.

Competencies

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPENETNCIES

Professionalism:  Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Required Skills and Experience