Partnerships Advisor [IFIs] – Lumpsum contract

To develop the World Bank – Spotlight Initiative Engagement Strategy, the consultant will need to engage a range of stakeholders, including Resident Coordinator’s Offices, UN HQ entities, UN Agencies, the World Bank and other IFIs, civil society, and the private sector, among others. Once the draft strategy is written, this will be shared among this group of stakeholders to obtain their feedback and reflections (3 rounds of comments are expected). 

Finally, the consultant – through engagement with the initiative’s programme and partnerships team – will present to UN Country Teams (3 regionally focused presentations), sharing guidance on how best to engage the World Bank and other country-level stakeholders.  This will include a virtual presentation for UNCTs engaged with Spotlight Initiative programme development and concrete guidance, by way of an information note, to be shared with UNCTs on programme development aligned to Bank gender priorities, including priorities linked to FCV settings (referencing the World Bank Gender Strategy, Approach paper on Gender in FCV settings, and the IDA ‘Lenses’ paper). 

Monitoring and Progress Controls
The services requested are expected to be provided between 1 October and 20 December 2024.

Work Experience 

Required experience:

• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in planning, developing, and implementing development programmes focused on promoting gender equality and eliminating violence against women and girls is mandatory.  

Desirable experience (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply): 

• Experience working with multiple partners including, government, civil society organizations, donors, and UN Agencies is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the World Bank and experience engaging with International Financial Institutions.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the key principles and parameters of the Spotlight Initiative is recommended. 
• Knowledge of national policy, legal and institutional frameworks related to gender equality and women’s empowerment is an asset.
• Knowledge and solid experience with results-based management is an asset.
• Previous experience working with the Spotlight Initiative or on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda is an advantage. 
• Previous experience working in Humanitarian-Development-Peacebuilding collaboration contexts is an advantage. 
• Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is an asset.
• Knowledge of national policy, legal and institutional frameworks related to gender equality and women’s empowerment

Language requirements

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in another official UN language, especially French, is advantageous.