Finance Manager (Remote)

It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.***ABOUT WFP** The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: , , , , , . **JOB TITLE:** Change Management and Business Innovation - Innovative Finance Manager**DUTY STATION (City, Country):** Rome, Italy or Remote**DURATION:** 6 months**LEVEL:** Consultant**BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:**Over the past years the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has responded to an unprecedented level of emergencies, while maintaining ongoing operations. BIU acts as the “advisory arm” of WFP • BIU is composed of staff with top-tier management consulting backgrounds as well as UN experienceWe execute projects on behalf of Executive Directors, Assistant Secretary Generals, and Directors across the UN system, and have become a trusted advisor to WFP and other entities (e.g. UN Women, UNFPA, Business Innovation Group). Our focus is on end-to-end solutions, including problem assessment, data analysis, operational model design, change plan and implementation monitoring. The United Nations entities are scaling up their efforts to mobilize innovative financing solutions to meet growing humanitarian and development needs. As part of the Change Management and Business Innovation Unit (BIU), this consultancy will focus on designing and implementing cutting-edge financing instruments that can unlock new funding flows, alternative to traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA), for our partners.**Execution of Business Innovation projects in Innovative Finance 2. Depending on the time of joining, the candidate’s specific experience and current corporate priorities, the candidate will be responsible for the full delivery of a project work stream. Specifically, such workstream could be part of initiatives aimed at the definition of innovative financing strategies, the design and launch of innovative financing instruments such as blended finance instruments, impact investment funds, fundraising platforms, results-based financing, etc., Examples of specific deliverables are:* **Execution of Business Innovation Projects in Innovative Finance*** As part of a BIU team, support the design and structuring of innovative financing mechanisms aligned with our partners’ strategic priorities.* Support the development of innovative financing strategies* Conduct landscape reviews of existing and emerging financing models across the UN system and development finance ecosystem.* Develop investment theses, business cases, and financial models for new instruments.* Engage with donors, investors, and implementing partners to co-develop and validate financing structures.* Support the operationalization of selected mechanisms, including legal, governance, and risk frameworks.* Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership on financing innovation.* Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.• **Additional activities and needs*** Contribute to internal capacity-building efforts on innovative finance* Support knowledge management reviews and best practices sharing* Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries* Additional project support based on pipeline and new projects contracted during time of contract, as required**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:****Education:**Preference for a degree in finance, economics, business administration, public policy, or related field.**Experience:*** At least 7 years of relevant work experience in innovative finance, impact investing, development finance, investment banking, or related fields.* Experience in a top tier management consulting firm or investment bank* Experience working with multilateral organizations, development banks, or philanthropic investors is highly desirable**Knowledge & Skills:*** Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing innovative financing instruments such as blended finance mechanisms, results-based financing, social impact bonds, impact investment funds, digital fundraising platforms in the development or humanitarian context.* Strong financial modeling and structuring capabilities, with the ability to develop investment theses, business cases, and risk-return frameworks for such instruments.* Ability and experience leading and overseeing the work of a team of more junior resources (e.g., consultants) to deliver complex projects, analytical workstreams, and financial transactions end‑to‑end.* Good analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative: strong financial modeling and structuring capabilities, with the ability to develop investment theses, business cases, and risk-return frameworks for innovative finance instruments; ability to produce high-quality written materials, including powerpoint presentations as well as text documents.* Collaborative spirit to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners across diverse cultural and institutional settings.* Time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work on tight deadlines.* Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.**Languages:**In addition to a high proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of a second UN language is a plus.**Visa:**WFP supports Visa applications and the position is based in Rome, Italy.**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION**WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. org**NO FEE DISCLAIMER**The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other

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