Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Gender and Diversity, Social and Inclusive Development
Deadline:

06/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group, and our mission is to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to help end extreme poverty and boost share prosperity. We do that through the provision of political risk insurance and credit enhancement to investors and lenders against losses caused by noncommercial risks. For more information, visit www.miga.org.

MIGA seeks to maximize the gender differentiated impacts of its projects. MIGA’s prioritizes building on the foundation it laid to enhance effective gender interventions in the private sector. To this end, the Economics and Sustainability Group (MIGES) within MIGA, which consists of Economics; Sustainability and Climate; Integrity; Evaluations; and Gender, is recruiting a Senior Gender Specialist with expertise in gender, gender analysis, gender interventions in the private sector, strategy implementation, and project management.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Gender Specialist will support MIGA and its Gender Team in its corporate, client engagement and partnerships activities. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic professional with experience on addressing gender and inclusion issues in the context of private sector operations, exceptional analytical skills, hands-on results measurement experience in the private sector, and a track record of managing processes working across teams. Under the leadership of the Head of Gender and in collaboration with the Gender Team, the Gender Specialist will:

Support MIGA’s client engagement by delivering high-impact gender interventions for clients through the design of impactful Gender Action Plans (GAPs). The Gender Specialist will consult directly with clients on their business and gender activities; undertake gender gap analysis at the sector/country level; identify client actions to narrow gender gaps; identify indicators to measure client/project impact over time. Collaborate with MIGA operations team on inputs to relevant project documentation during due diligence and underwriting process.
Support day-to-day activities to develop client engagement capabilities on a range of gender related themes, including climate resiliency and job creation.
Provide support for ad hoc activities related to the operationalization of the WBG Gender Strategy.

Selection Criteria

Advanced university degree (minimum master’s degree in gender, economics, international development or social studies, political science, or other related fields).
5+ years of experience in gender, social development, economics, or another relevant field.
5+ years of experience working in a client-facing role, preferably in a private sector context. Demonstrated ability to understand client businesses, operating model and to identify appropriate gender interventions to support gender equality. Proven ability to engage with clients in a positive and service orientated manner. Experience working with financial services firms or on financial inclusion and/or with energy sector clients is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data and information to develop recommendations for clients related to gender.
Excellent effective and persuasive verbal and written communication skills in English, including ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences. Working knowledge of other, widely spoken languages a plus (e.g., Spanish or French).
Ability to work independently on complex tasks on tight deadlines. Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines, achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment in an international setting to influence and work constructively across teams to find effective solutions.
Experience with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), private sector, and/or strong understanding of UN (United Nations) system, frameworks, and structures, particularly those related to gender equality and women’s empowerment, both at the corporate, client engagement and partnership levels.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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ABSTRACT:

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Gender Specialist United States MIGA Jobs 2024

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency looking for “Gender Specialist”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 06-Aug-24.

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency has published a job vacancy announcement on 19/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Gender Specialist to be based in Washington DC , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

Job Title: Gender Specialist

Duty Station: Washington DC , United States

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 06-Aug-24

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