About The Position
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data-driven including in its programme support efforts. The Gender Team within UNDP's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) serves as the institutional anchor for UNDP's work on gender equality and women's empowerment. The team provides policy advice, technical support, and leadership to all UNDP Bureaus and Country Offices on integrating gender across all areas of work, guided by UNDP's Gender Equality Strategy. The strategy outlines UNDP's commitment to addressing gender inequalities in development processes and accelerating progress toward sustainable development for all. The Women Leaders in Finance platform (WIF) is a transformative initiative from Ministry of Finance of Brazil designed to reconfigure the leadership and governance of financial systems by placing women at the forefront of economic policy and reform. Its strategy is based on the understanding that inclusive and sustainable financial systems require leadership capable of responding responsibly, resiliently, and urgently in a context of climate crisis, growing inequality, and rapid economic transition. The WIF advances its objectives through three interrelated pillars that collectively aim to unlock the potential of women to drive financial reforms aligned with gender equality, climate justice, and resilient development. Shaping Finance Political Agendas through High-Level Dialogue and Influence At the core of the Platform is its function as a strategic space for high-level political dialogue. It brings together ministers of finance, central bank governors, development bank leaders, and senior financial regulators to collectively shape the future of public and private finance through a gender lens. This pillar will ensure that women’s voices and priorities are embedded in the global architecture of sustainable finance and that the frameworks guiding climate action and economic reform are inclusive by design. Empowering Women Leaders in Finance through Capacity Building, Technical Advisory, and Policy Finance Innovation This pillar invests in strengthening the individual and collective capabilities of women leaders to guide structural change in finance. It supports women across diverse institutions—ministries of finance, central banks, development banks, tax authorities, financial regulators, and beyond—to shape, implement, and influence inclusive and sustainable fiscal and financial policy. Building Visibility, Communication, and Global Recognition To sustain political and cultural change, the Platform will build a strong global identity for Women Leaders in Finance Platform. It will work promote visibility, recognition, and collective voice, helping shift global narratives around leadership, gender, and the economy. Through these efforts, the WIF will reinforce inclusive financial leadership, ensuring that women’s contributions are not only impactful—but seen, celebrated, and replicated.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Gender Studies, or closely related field is required. Or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) In the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelors degree) of experience in public or private finance, or related fields showing progression to senior positions
- Demonstrated experience in advancing women’s leadership in public and/or private finance.
- Experience in project management , including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;
- Experience in excellent report writing and ability to produce high-quality knowledge products;
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across public and/private finance.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral is required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience advancing women’s leadership in public and/or private finance, including through work on public finance, fiscal policy, financial systems, or related areas with Ministries of Finance, central banks, financial regulators, or private-sector financial institutions.
- Experience working across different world regions, including developing countries.
- Previous professional experience with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or development partners, particularly on initiatives related to gender equality and advancing women’s leadership in public and/private finance.
- Proven experience in resource mobilization and strategic partnership building, including engaging donors and partners and demonstrating results and impact.
- Experience in coordinating programs or teams
- Fluency in Portuguese, both written and oral as an asset.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of the Women Leaders in Finance Platform (WIF)
- Ensure effective knowledge sharing and learning.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships and strengthen resource mobilization.
- Provide strategic guidance and support for the implementation of the Gender Team’s priorities related to inclusive development and gender equality.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
