Senior Consultant to Develop UNICEF´s Strategic Roadmap to partner with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Latin America and the Caribbean (Home Based)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The primary objective of this consultancy is to support UNICEF’s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in developing a strategic roadmap for engagement with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The consultant will identify and analyze opportunities for collaboration, propose effective modalities for partnership, and design approaches to influence World Bank and the IDB investments and decision-making processes in ways that advance UNICEF’s mandate for children and adolescents across the region. This consultancy will support UNICEF in identifying entry points and leveraging opportunities for collaboration with the World Bank and the IDB across the region, with clarity on UNICEF’s role at both regional and country level.

Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake a comprehensive analysis of the landscape of World Bank and the IDB operations in LAC, financing mechanisms and thematic priorities. Focus will be on identifying areas of convergence with UNICEF’s strategic priorities, mapping potential entry points for engagement across LAC countries and sectors, considering both ongoing and upcoming World Bank and the IDB strategic priorities and projects. This mapping will be informed by consultations with World Bank and the IDB teams, as well as government counterparts, and will include reviewing W. The consultant will consolidate these entry points in a clear roadmap of opportunities in countries to leverage investments and policies that benefit children and adolescents. Help build opportunities to advance dialogue and exchange at both regional and country level with both World Bank and IDB.

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in international development, strategic partnerships, or public finance, with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Skills

Strategic planning and roadmap development, Partnership building and management, Analysis of development finance institutions (World Bank, IDB), Understanding of UNICEF's mandate and strategic priorities, Excellent research and analytical skills, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, Knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean region, Experience in engaging with multilateral development banks, Report writing and presentation skills

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