UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Consultant Financial Tool Adaptation Expert
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Worldwide
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29 days ago
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0
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Mid Level
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Consultant Financial Tool Adaptation Expert
UNDP
Role Description In the context of promoting economic resilience and gender equality in the Caribbean, there is a growing imperative to identify and mobilize innovative financing mechanisms that are inclusive and responsive to the specific needs of women and underserved populations. This consultancy will contribute to ongoing regional efforts to adapt and pilot a technical tool developed by UN Women in the OECS specific context and countries. - Mapping and analysing the landscape of financial service provider institutions (FSPIs) across four OECS countries: Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. - Engaging institutions through interviews and focus groups to understand operational realities, barriers, and opportunities for designing or adapting gender-inclusive financial mechanisms. - Supporting four selected Financial Service Providers and Institutions (FSPIs) to apply UN Women’s Inclusion Analysis Tool to assess institutional strengths, identify gaps, and explore opportunities to advance gender-responsive financial services. - Facilitating a regional knowledge-sharing event to present the adapted financial tool, highlight diagnostic results, and encourage the uptake of gender-responsive approaches. - Producing evidence-based recommendations and strategic insights to inform follow-up programming, institutional capacity-building, and the eventual piloting of gender-responsive financial products. Qualifications - Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Requirements - A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in sustainable financing for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) is required. - At least 5 years of demonstrated experience working on gender-responsive finance and inclusive MSME development is required. - A minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives, training, or technical assistance related to financial inclusion is required. - Proven experience in conducting institutional assessments, landscape mapping, and stakeholder consultations within the financial sector is required. - Familiarity with the Caribbean regional context, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), is a strong asset. - Established networks with financial institutions and business support organizations in the OECS region will be considered a strong asset. - Previous engagement with the United Nations system, government entities, or international development agencies is an asset. - Fluency in written and oral English is required; knowledge of Spanish is an asset. Benefits - Opportunity to contribute to gender-responsive financial solutions for MSMEs. - Engagement with diverse financial institutions across the Caribbean. - Professional development through knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives. Company Description UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
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