PROJECT BACKGROUND
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is exploring opportunities to design a short-term (3-4 months) Agile Platform on Financing Water. This proposed Agile Platform would be led by the Water Climate Change and Resilience Special Program at IWMI and will be co-led by Water Growth and Inclusion (WGI) with input from the WEF (Water Food and Ecosystems) and Water Data Science (WDS) programs. Inputs will also be taken from implementing partners and potential donors. The Agile Platform would build on IWMI\u2019s relevant technical experience, networks, and geographic presence in selected regions, and will ultimately lead to a long-term program of work for IWMI on water and sustainable finance.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The objective of this consultancy assignment is to support IWMI by conceptualizing a program of work on financing for water and feeding into the Scaling and Finance (Sc-FI) R4D strategy/hub for water innovations. The assignment will include tasks to: 
 Work across RG/SP/teams to create a pathway for IWMI to develop a portfolio of work on financing water in line with its 2030 strategy (including the water systems roadmap of the One CG). Identify IWMI\u2019s competitive advantage (research and development), impact areas, and map them against wider regional and global priorities on financing. Develop two high-profile reports: (a) white paper in consultation with a core advisory group, and (b) a high-profile position piece - \u2018a transformative agenda for financing water\u2019 delivered in consultation with a coalition of partners/agencies to be launched at COP or alongside the FCDO and IWMI-led Wilton Park event in early 2025. Identify horizon follow-on emerging opportunities for the Sc-FI platform/hub beyond 6 months. 

SCOPE OF WORK
 Work with IWMI Deputy Director General, Strategic Program Directors, Research Group Leaders, and the Business Development Unit to gather design inputs on IWMI\u2019s work and suitable focus areas for IWMI (e.g., sustainable finance, climate finance) and streams of financing (public, private, impact investors, venture capital).  Map IWMI's work on sustainable finance, innovations, and business models.  Create an inventory and status report of suitable financing streams, processes, and partnerships relevant to IWMI. This will include the identification of priority donors, partners, regions, and sectors.  Map wider global and regional strategies on sustainable financing and identify key pathways for IWMI to engage with these processes.  Identify internal (IWMI, CGIAR) and external stakeholders for a core advisory group and conduct a workshop and consultations to narrow down priorities.  Prepare a theory of change and develop a white paper and strategy document.  Support the development of a coalition of partners/agencies that IWMI can seek to work with on specific recommendations. 

DELIVERABLES / OUTPUTS
 Draft agile platform canvas  Platform Summary Document and Action Plan Consultations  Workshop Position piece to be launched at COP29 
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

 PhD (or MBA) in finance, economics, business, natural resource management, international sustainable development/management, development economics, or closely related fields, coupled with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience; OR Master\u2019s degree in the aforementioned fields, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Proven track record of working on sustainable finance or climate finance and co-designing financing mechanisms (e.g., blended finance, aggregation, and bundling) with a view to converting them into business opportunities. Proven experience working at the intersection of the public sector, private sector, and academia. A good track record of relevant publications, whether scientific, communication products, or other materials. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Essential:
 A strong grasp of core business, economic and financial concepts and an understanding of development issues and impact. Knowledge of water management, agriculture, or climate change with international organizations. Knowledge and experience in interdisciplinary approaches, such as climate change, nexus, integrated water resources management, action research for sustainability and impact delivery, and some field experience in Africa/Asia. Ability to independently design and conduct research. Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work in teams across organizational boundaries within a multicultural environment. Highly motivated with a strong proactive drive for results and responsiveness, taking personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines. Ability to engage with stakeholders, in particular with donor organizations. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Track record of relevant analytical work, demonstrated by completed assignment reports. 

Desirable:
 A good network among climate professionals within Asia/Africa. Knowledge and experience of UNFCCC processes and procedures (e.g., Global Goal on Adaptation, New Quantified Climate Goal, etc.). 
Benefits
This is a internationally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment. The duration of the contract will be for a period of three (3) months.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on August 20, 2024 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 






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