Finance Mobilization Analyst – Yerevan

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    CONTRACTOR
  • Posted:
    4 hours ago
  • Category:
    Budget and Accounting, Finance
  • Deadline:
    25/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org.

The Climate, Environment and Resilience Portfolio projects have a common overarching goal to support greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.

Using an integrated suite of derisking interventions, the Project seeks to systematically decarbonize the existing building stock in Armenia to reduce greenhouse gas (GHemissions while achieving sustainable development benefits.

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“Derisking and Scalingup Investment in Energy Efficient Building Retrofits” (UNDPGCF/00101711) UNDPGCF Project, addressing both public and residential buildings, focuses on creating a favorable market environment and a scalable business model for investment in energy efficiency retrofits by addressing market barriers. These barriers to energy efficient building renovation are addressed through a combination of policy and financial derisking instruments and targeted financial incentives to key market players.

To address each specific risk area, the Project is structured under four components: (building sector monitoring, reporting and verification (MRand knowledge management, (ipolicy derisking, (iifinancial derisking, and (ifinancial incentives. By systematically targeting barriers, the Project will significantly reduce the investment risk profile of energy efficiency building retrofits to encourage private sector investment and thereby scaleup investment in energy efficiency building retrofits in Armenia.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following tasks working in close consultations with Project team:

  • Prepare the necessary document(for cooperation with the Ministry of Finance of RA (Moensuring implementation of the project retrofit cofinancing;
  • Assist in drafting respective clause(and an Annex(eto the Government Decree ensuring implementation of the project’s component;
  • Continuously explore the potential for the EE retrofit of buildings under 2025 Annual Budget (together with potentially eligible rehabilitation/reconstruction projects in 2026 to the extent possibland estimate the total (and cofinancincost for eligible projects;
  • Coordinate documentation/information flows between ministries, agencies, MoF and UNDP with respect to:
    • Outline the list of potential eligible projects;
    • Flagging respective items in the Treasury system;
    • Design documents available and/or procurement processes initiated/concluded;
    • Documents certifying the completion of eligible reconstruction stages accepted or cleared by UNDP and submission to MoF.
  • Facilitate/conduct highlevel meetings with the MoF top management to advocate and negotiate the EE measures planned under the UNDPGCF projects;
  • Provide ad hoc assistance to MoF in complying with reporting requirements under the Project;
  • Liaise with partners as necessary with respect to various steps required for the project implementation.

  Institutional Arrangement

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Finance Mobilization Analyst will work under the overall guidance and coordination of the CER Portfolio Team Leader and direct supervision of the UNDPGCF Project International Manager and Project Coordinator.

Competencies
Core competencies:
  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
Cross Functional and Technical competencies:
  • Business ManagementCommunication
    • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
    • Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.
  • Business ManagementPartnership management
    • Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
  • Business DevelopmentKnowledge generation
    • Ability to research hand turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
  • Business DevelopmentCollective Intelligence Design
    • Ability to bringing together diverse groups of people, data, information or ideas, and technology to design services or solutions. Knowledge and understanding of Collective Intelligence Design principles, methodology and practices.
  • 2030 Agenda: Engagement and EffectivenessSustainable Energy Hub 
    • Energy: energy efficiency
  • Business Direction and Strategy  Negotiation and Influence
    • Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates “winwin” situations.
  • Business Direction and StrategyStrategic Thinking
    • Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities, and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Master’s degree (or equivalenin Finance, Economics, Management, or other relevant field is required, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Experience:
  • Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalenin a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience;
  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalenare required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in financial sector (development of financial/business modeland/or international financial assistance sector in Armenia

Required skills:

  • Excellent analytical and writing skills, track record with producing high quality research/analytical reports and papers;
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;
  • Ability to take decisions, establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different social and cultural backgrounds;
  • Ability to work independently and to participate effectively in a teambased information sharing;
  • Ability to review, prepare and present technical reports and make oral presentations, both in Armenian and English.

Desired skills:

  • Experience in working and collaborating with government counterparts;
  • Familiarity with state budget programming in Armenia;
  • Experience/Familiarity with gender equality framework and or/gender related other areas;
  • Working experience with international donor organizations.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English and Armenian is required.

 

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The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

  1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/yea, the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone numbeof the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Nondiscrimination
UNDP has a zerotolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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