Portfolio Coordinator Consultancy

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Description

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• Develop a database of potential eligible WASH solutions – Database of potential eligible solutions; Information on number of projects reviewed, those that meet minimum criteria and overall ranked list with thresholds justifying long list selection; Prepare the 5D model for application of annual review.
• Manage submissions to the portfolio – long list should be provided of solutions screened against the 5D model; Support the review by technical experts of the long list for final ranking; Collect and compile expert guidance; Update the 5D approach based on learnings from the process.
• Coordinate the portfolio review process and document learnings – Maintain database of solutions and the respective decisions about their inclusion in the portfolio; Develop and update 2-pager briefs of solutions to be included in the portfolio with support from communications team; Develop brief on solutions not included in the portfolio with support from communications team for sharing.
• Support discussion on shortlisted solutions and potential investments – Monitor reporting timelines and collect data from companies accordingly; Input data into portfolio management and documentation systems such as INVENT; Track messages and alerts on systems and bring to attention of relevant teams as needed; Support the Communications Team to update external website based on latest data from portfolio projects; Draft updates and investment summaries for internal and external stakeholders as needed
• Monitoring and support to the portfolio – Collect on an ongoing basis data to track performance metrics from portfolio projects and keep various data and monitoring tools up to date; Review of company budgets and workplans during contracting and monitoring for consistency; Support logistical organization of cohort workshops and other similar events.

• Provide research and coordination support for the WASH hub portfolio review.
• Screen submissions to the portfolio against the selection criteria (the 5D model) as applied in the WASH hub.
• Coordination of the review process, including preparation of review materials, additional research, organization of various stages of the process and compiling feedback
• Facilitate discussions on shortlisted projects and potential investment areas/countries/organizations for the WASH hub.
• Portfolio monitoring and support of the portfolio administratively and operationally
• Please find attached the full ToR with related information Download File ToR portfolio coordinator.pdf

• The applicant must hold an advanced degree in WASH, entrepreneurship, business administration or other relevant field, or related equivalent practical experience.  Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in innovation or supporting investments in a portfolio approach
• Demonstrated experience in collecting and managing data and information collected from various sources
• Experience in developing communications, outreach and representation campaigns/efforts is an asset
• Understanding of WASH approaches and systems is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Understanding of different contexts and experience working in developing countries
• Knowledge of international development, technology for development and key challenges affecting children in developing countries desired 
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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