UN Careers – Senior Policy Specialist – MM4P UNCDF – United Nations Capital Development Fund
Job Title: Senior Policy Specialist – MM4P
UNCDF
UNCDF
Organization: United Nations Capital Development
Fund (UNCDF)
Fund (UNCDF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s
capital investment agency for the world’s least developed countries. It creates
new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to
microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the
poorest countries of Asia and the Pacific, with a special commitment to
countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital –
grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions
reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance
the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation
schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives.
capital investment agency for the world’s least developed countries. It creates
new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to
microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the
poorest countries of Asia and the Pacific, with a special commitment to
countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital –
grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions
reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance
the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation
schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: In its role as a technical assistance
provider and neutral broker, UNCDF leverages the global body of knowledge and
existing resources and facilitates access to them by policymakers and
regulators. UNCDF works closely with global and national partners (both public
and private) to build capacity and facilitate solutions to key market
constraints and support government to engage with the industry so public policy
and market objectives align at the local and regional level to achieve the
following objectives:
provider and neutral broker, UNCDF leverages the global body of knowledge and
existing resources and facilitates access to them by policymakers and
regulators. UNCDF works closely with global and national partners (both public
and private) to build capacity and facilitate solutions to key market
constraints and support government to engage with the industry so public policy
and market objectives align at the local and regional level to achieve the
following objectives:
Enable a
competitive and inclusive DFS ecosystem;
competitive and inclusive DFS ecosystem;
- Protect consumers and the
financial system; - Increase government
commitment to DFS as an economic development enabler; - Create foundations for
regional finance and trade harmonization; and - Deepen capacity and
familiarization with DFS models and risk management tools. - UNCDF is looking for a
Senior Policy Specialist to contribute to its digital ecosystem policy and
regulatory agenda, directly supporting the UNCDF global network with sharp
analysis and management of critical resource databases, which together
enable ready technical assistance to policymakers and regulators in
emerging markets.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for
the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Senior Policy
Specialist – MM4P UNCDF job placement should a Master’s degree in public
policy, economics, or law (competition, finance, or related legal field)
is required; - At least two years of dedicated
experience working for financial service regulator or policymaking body
and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a financial
service provider, mobile operator, or financial technology company or a
minimum of five (5) years dedicated experience working for financial
service regulator or policymaking body; - Experience in working with
executive levels of government and private sector; - Working knowledge of
current developments including innovative data collection and reporting
methods essential; - Functional understanding
of payment systems, banking, and other retail financial services - Experience leading country
level research, assessments and stakeholder engagement - Experience building
relationships with private sector actors to understand digital finance business
models and to identify potential legal constraints - Experience working in
emerging markets in Africa or Asia - Excellent attention to
detail, a proactive approach to achieving key results, and a high level of
thoroughness in a complex multitasking and matrix management environment; - Experience in project
management and program management; - Excellent written and oral
communications skills; - Willingness to travel up
to 33% on average. - Any of the following will
be considered a plus: - Understanding of FinTech and
the technologies used by financial service providers; - Exposure to the
financial/tech/telco industries in Africa or other emerging markets; - Experience with monitoring
and evaluation and/or cost-effectiveness studies; - Professional familiarity
with different cultures and languages; - Experience developing
qualitative research tools - Language: Excellent
written and oral English is mandatory. Proficiency in French is not
required but a considerable advantage for this role.
Competencies:
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge
and sound judgment; - Self-development,
initiative-taking; - Acting as a team player,
facilitating team work, and manage conflict; - Facilitating and
encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively; - Creates networks, manages
relationships and promotes initiatives with partner organizations; - Learning and sharing
knowledge and encourage the learning of others; - Effective spokesperson,
engaging stakeholders and groupings, both Central bank, government
ministers and private sector senior corporate leaders, to advance the
development of data reporting system - Understanding of regional
policy agenda for payment system harmonization agenda driven by global and
regional bodies, such as the World Bank and African Development Bank - Ability to lead dialogue
between government and private sector through policy advocacy, workshops
and other related means. - Ability to understand the
political economy to optimize impact of technical assistance and capacity
building - Ability to manage database
of resources to ensure relevant laws, regulations, and country data is
available for UNCDF global team and partners - Excellent presentation and
representation skills in multicultural contexts; - Ability to translate
complex technical ideas to a non-technical audience, verbally and in
writing.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so
desire to join the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in the
aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link
below. Please further review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
desire to join the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in the
aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link
below. Please further review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 2nd July 2018
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