Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Consultant at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced SDG Consultant to join our team.
• The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our SDG-focused initiatives, collaborating with relevant institutions, and driving positive change.
• If you are passionate about sustainable development, have a proven track record in fundraising, and possess expertise in international frameworks and policies, we encourage you to apply.

 Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization:

• Develop and implement strategies to raise funds for SDG projects from international agencies, including the World Bank, UNDP, and other relevant organizations.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, negotiate funding agreements, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor projects, project budgets, and financial reporting.

Possess expertise in SDG Costing and Financing

Policy and Framework Expertise:

• Stay updated and informed on international frameworks, policies, and standards related to sustainable development.
• Provide guidance to project teams on aligning initiatives with global best practices.
• Ensure adherence to SDG indicators and reporting mechanisms.

Baseline Assessments and Project Design:

• Conduct thorough baseline assessments to inform project design and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project needs, goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop project proposals and work plans.
• Prioritize and map goals, targets, and indicators with national planning frameworks.
• Mainstream within national plans, sub-national plans/at governorate and senatorial levels.
• Enhance monitoring and evaluation systems
• Collaboration with International Agencies:
• Drive Liaison or partnership with relevant agencies.
• Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Represent IPMC Limited in relevant stakeholder forums.

 Competencies:

Professionalism

• Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of intergovernmental processes in the area of sustainable development and outputs of the high-level institutional forums.
• Ability to identify key strategic sustainable development issues, opportunities and risks.
• Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction.
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of capacity building activities.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development
• Solid understanding of the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other internationally agreed development goals
• Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications.

 Planning and Organizing

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Identifies priority activities and assignments

Adjusts priorities as required

• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
• Uses time efficiently
• Highly proficiency in interpersonal communication and use of technology tools including Microsoft Packages

 Leadership

• Empowers others to translate vision into results
• Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
• Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of interested parties to understand needs and gain support
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

 Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Accounting, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or any related field).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working with international agencies, preferably in the context of sustainable development.
• Proven track record in fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and project management.
• Familiarity with SDG frameworks and indicators.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Work experience with the UNDP, United Nations will be an added advantage.