IWMI

IWMI is a global research organization addressing water challenges in developing countries with governments, civil society, and businesses.

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Consultant - Resource Mobilization and IFI Engagement Specialist

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Sri Lanka

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IWMI

IWMI is a global research organization addressing water challenges in developing countries with governments, civil society, and businesses.

Professional Services

251-1K

Founded 1985

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Description

Develop and operationalize a multi-year resource mobilization strategy aligned with key IFIs, climate funds, and donor programming cycles.
Build and maintain an investment pipeline dashboard tracking opportunities, proposal stages, decision timelines, and funding gaps across four projects.
Prioritize and sequence target funders based on eligibility, funding cycles, and strategic alignment.
Leverage existing networks to facilitate introductions and gather intelligence from target funders and development finance institutions.
Advise on portfolio bundling strategies for Al Murunah, Al Murunah+, Jahez, and Wiqaya as a coherent funding portfolio.
Guide engagement with IFI processes, including project identification, concept review, appraisal, negotiation, and approval.
Support preparation and review of institutional documentation such as concept notes, appraisal documents, environmental and social frameworks, and results frameworks.
Lead development of concept notes, full proposals, and expressions of interest in collaboration with IWMI’s Business Development Unit.
Draft letters of intent, endorsement letters, and other funder-facing application materials.
Create pitch decks, investment briefs, one-pagers, and presentation materials for donor meetings and stakeholder events.
Assess and recommend innovative financing instruments such as blended finance, results-based finance, green bonds, and private co-financing.
Conduct capacity-building sessions, mentor staff, and develop a resource mobilization toolkit with templates and process guides.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Finance, Economics, International Development, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field; an MBA is a strong advantage.
Supplementary certifications in climate finance, development banking, or project management are an asset.
10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, development finance, or international fundraising for multilateral programs.
Demonstrated success mobilizing funding from at least two of IsDB, GCF, GEF, OPEC Fund, Adaptation Fund, IDA, ADB, IFAD, EBRD, AfDB, private sector entities, EU, GCC, or bilateral donors.
Proven experience developing proposals from concept through full submission and approval for complex, multi-country programs.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or post-crisis environments is strongly preferred.
Experience with blended finance structures, results-based financing mechanisms, or private sector co-financing windows.
Experience designing and delivering institutional capacity-building programs in resource mobilization.
Expert knowledge of funder project cycles, fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards, and procurement frameworks.
Strong understanding of climate finance architecture, including Paris Agreement Article 6, NDC financing, and adaptation finance mechanisms.
Proficiency in logical framework design, theory of change development, and results-based management.
Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Canva, Pitch, or equivalent presentation tools.
Exceptional stakeholder management and networking skills across funder, government, and civil society ecosystems.

Benefits

Five-month consultancy contract.
Internationally recruited consultancy position.
Inclusive, multicultural, and multidisciplinary working environment.
Commitment to gender equity and organizational diversity.
Opportunity to work with a global research-for-development organization.
Application review on a rolling basis.

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