Finance Network Manager - Geneva, Schweiz - WIPO

Beschreibung

Requisition Title

Title of Assignment : Finance Network Manager

Name of unit/sector : Climate Change and Food Security Unit, Global Challenges Division

Place of Assignment : Geneva-based / Hybrid

Expected duration of assignment : July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025

1. Background

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is looking for a contractor to help WIPO GREEN to develop its access to finance model to support technology development and deployment.
WIPO's mission is to develop a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity. WIPO GREEN is an online platform for technology exchange. It supports global efforts to address climate change by connecting providers and seekers of environmentally friendly technologies.
WIPO GREEN has developed a work stream to decrease the barriers for green technology adoption and deployment. It aims to support green technology providers and adopters to have more knowledge on climate financing opportunities, support connections between climate finance actors and entrepreneurs – particularly for Micro and Small-Medium Size Enterprises (MSMEs) – and provide new climate financing opportunities. Currently, some matches identified through WIPO GREEN's Acceleration Projects cannot be deployed due to a lack of finance on the side of the technology adopter. This includes for-profit institutions with limited access to capital (i.e. farmers, SMEs and producer cooperatives)

2. Objective of the assignment

The contractor hired for this assignment will implement activities related to creating and managing the network of finance partners and identifying financial support for green technology providers and adopters from the WIPO GREEN network.

3. Tasks & Deliverables

In view of strengthening WIPO GREEN's network of financial partners, the following tasks are expected to be performed in cooperation with WIPO GREEN staff:

a) Identify, on an ongoing basis, financial partners to support green technology providers or adopters from the WIPO GREEN network and facilitate connections. This work includes:

• Preparation of business cases and associated documentation.

• Presenting to potential investors/sponsors.

b) Draft a strategy document, which should:

• Refine the value proposition for different categories of financial actors;

• Advise on how WIPO GREEN can integrate each category into its existing network;

• Devise a targeted communication strategy to reach out to each category;

• Provide guidance for the WIPO GREEN network on various funding mechanisms and criteria for investment readiness by developing practical, usable tools and content for the website.

c) Develop and manage WIPO GREEN's network of partners, in particular through:

• Identifying and reaching out to relevant financial actors as identified above (a) or similar;

• Formalizing partnerships with financial actors identified during previous phases of the project and stimulating joint activities;

• Building networks and coalitions of financial partners, where necessary;

• Identifying relevant opportunities for WIPO GREEN to play advisory roles or otherwise contribute to the strategy, management and work of financial actors including donor and investment funds;

• Collecting information and monitoring activities;

• Organizing an event to launch the network and promote WIPO GREEN's work on Access to Finance.

3. Reporting

The incumbent reports to Senior Program Coordinator in the Climate Change and Food Security Unit, Global Challenges Division.

4. Profile

Education

Advanced university degree in relevant field such as economics, finance or similar.

Experience

At least ten (10) years of experience related to the following:

• Demonstrated experience in developing investor / donor relations, managing networks and interest groups, and raising finance;

• Experience with financing environmental and climate technologies;

• Strategic, multi-disciplinary project management experience in developed and developing countries;

• Expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Desirable:

• Extensive network would be an advantage.

• Familiarity with financial structures.

• Knowledge of innovation management, product development and technology transfer is an advantage.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize written deliverables effectively and impactfully.

• Ability to build rapport.

5. Duration of contract

July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs (daily rate).