Innovative Finance Consultant

Innovative Finance Consultant Apply locations: Rome, Italy, or Remote Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR113740 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 July 2025 - 23:59 GMT01:00 (Rome time) WFP celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, nationality, or background. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing food assistance in emergencies and fostering peace and stability. We value diversity, inclusion, and merit, and aim to create a healthy, respectful work environment aligned with our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. Learn more about us on our website and follow us on social media: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2020). We offer an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural environment. We invest in employee development through training, mentorship, and internal mobility. Opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues. Attractive compensation packages. JOB TITLE Change Management and Business Innovation - Innovative Finance Consultant LOCATION Rome, Italy, or Remote DURATION 6 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE WFP has responded to increasing emergencies, requiring new approaches and innovative financing solutions to optimize resources. The Change Management and Business Innovation Unit (BIU) was established in 2015 to manage change and promote innovation within WFP. This consultancy focuses on designing and implementing innovative financing instruments to unlock new funding sources beyond traditional aid. RESPONSIBILITIES Execute Business Innovation projects in Innovative Finance. Support the development of innovative financing strategies and instruments. Conduct landscape reviews and develop financial models. Engage with donors and partners to co-develop financing structures. Support operationalization, legal, governance, and risk frameworks. Provide strategic advice to senior leadership. Prepare reports and briefing materials. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Degree in finance, economics, or related field. Minimum 2 years in innovative finance, impact investing, or development finance. Experience in management consulting or investment banking preferred. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Expertise in designing innovative financing instruments. Strong financial modeling skills. Knowledge of resource mobilization tools. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and in teams. LANGUAGES Proficiency in English; additional UN languages are a plus. VISA WFP supports visa applications for the position based in Rome or remote. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Udine, Udine, IT

Posted Date: 7/20/2025