Historique
The objective of the assignment is to (1) develop and pilot a Diaspora for Local Development Initiative (D4D), (2) expand cross-border local development partnerships and programs under LOBI, (3) facilitate a longer term structured partnership with the World Bank.
Devoirs et responsabilités
Under the overall direction of the Deputy Director, Local Development Finance Practice, the Adviser will provide technical leadership, policy advice and will help structure and implement the following:
- Develop, structure and pilot a new Diaspora for Local Development Initiative (D4D);
- Expand and deepen the Cross Border Local Development Initiative (LOBI);
- Facilitate a long term structured partnership with the World Bank;
- Stakeholder communication and advocacy, knowledge management and exchange to achieve these results
Diaspora for Local Development (D4D)
- Map key diasporas including geographical spread, skill levels and resources both human and financial. Survey members on areas they are interested in supporting in relation to local development in their home countries;
- Identify the diasporas’ potential role in local development. This includes the minimal conditions necessary for their effective engagement, possible points of intervention, strategies and modalities for implementation;
- Target and mobilize diasporas to contribute to sustainable local development;
- Facilitate a public-private partnership between diasporas and governments in origin and destination countries and the private sector and other key stakeholders;
- Examine the socioeconomic and political conditions in their countries of origin to identify the development needs of local areas that can be met through the support of the diaspora;
- Determine appropriate policy interventions and develop the institutional relationships and partnerships necessary for piloting this initiative;
- Advice on how UNCDF can partner with the diaspora and develop local development finance program, define what is the UNCDF added value in this field;
- Develop criteria and portfolio of investments and potential pipeline and indicators to assess impact;
- Develop a Draft Concept Note that includes the above elements;
- Organize discussions with relevant stakeholders – organizations and prominent members of the diaspora, chambers of commerce, financial institutions including development partners, national, regional and local governments;
- Finalize CN after obtaining feedback from stakeholders and UNCDF;
- Coordinate any background studies needed to develop a pilot program;
- Facilitate piloting of the program in two countries.
Cross Border Local Development Program
- Identify and facilitate the development of cross border cooperation networks to expand the program into Asia and other regions. This includes examining the challenges to economic, social and territorial cohesion as well as cross border local development potential;
- Identify areas for cross border local development like the management of natural resources, rural and urban development, research, technology and IT, cultural heritage and tourism, human resources development and training;
- Study successful cross border local development partnerships in Europe and other regions to distill best practices and lessons learnt and organize knowledge exchanges, including European policies (FEDER, EDF);
- Develop multilevel policy options for cooperation including regional strategies, networks, funding and institutional modalities. More specifically define what could be a regional cross-border fund;
- Help develop information exchange platforms and support services.
UNCDF-World Bank Partnership for Local Development
- Facilitate a structured long term partnership with the World Bank around local development;
- Arrange discussions and workshops with key officials at the World Bank;
- Provide strategic advice for the development and implementation of the partnershipAbility to leverage finances through innovative finance and partnerships;
- Ability to forge new innovative businesses lines that leverage UNCDF’s mandate;
- Ability to be a leader and change agent, integrating new business lines and structures within existing organizations;
- Ability to build strong client relationships and identify and builds strategic partnerships;
- Strong technical knowledge of local development and practical experience of local development in a developing country context;
- Strong communication skills;
- Able to develop concept papers, presentations, and papers, and present in public forums key issues, assessments, and recommendations;
- Actively builds and contributes knowledge in local development finance area;
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
- Strong commitment to the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNCDF;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender sensitivity.
Deliverables:
- Draft and final concept note on Diaspora Involvement in the Local Development Finance;
- Draft and final concept note on a cross-border local development financing mechanism .
Compétences
- Analytical and problem solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advice;
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
- Ability to work independently, manage time, scheduling and logistical issues;
- Strong ability to communicate and function effectively in international/multicultural environment;
- High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines;
- Well-developed interpersonal skills , including the ability to liaise effectively at senior levels;
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multi cultural environment
- Sensitivity to diverse opinions and difficulties arising from differing social and cultural perceptions.
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Masters in Economics, Finance, Business or Public Administration or related field.
- A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in local development, finance and knowledge management. The major part of this should be in a developing country and with an international financial institution;
- Experience of local economic development in developing countries at the local level is a must;
- Successful track record in innovations in local development and in building innovative partnerships;
- Successful track record in fund mobilization for international development agencies, governments, businesses or non-profit organizations;
- Substantive knowledge on the World Bank policies in the local development field;
- Substantive experience in local economic development and finance;
- Experience of policy advocacy, communication and knowledge management
- Strong written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN official languages a plus.