Consultant Reducing Inequalities and Gender

## Consultant Reducing Inequalities and Gender
For a bank I'm searching for an interim Consultant Reducing Inequalities & Gender with experience in Finance or Impact Investing.
For a bank I’m searching for an interim Consultant Reducing Inequalities & Gender with experience in Finance or Impact Investing and knowledge of key social impact topics such as reducing inequality, gender lens investment, and decent work.
The Sustainability Strategy and Policy team needs additional capacity and is looking for a dynamic team member on a temporary basis to support topics related to Reducing Inequalities and Gender. You will play a key role in operationalizing the bank’s Strategy 2030 and delivering on our ambitions related to Reducing Inequalities.
This is a crucial interim role to ensure timely progress on implementing the commitments in our Strategy 2030. You will work closely with the Senior Advisor for Reducing Inequalities/Gender. While specific tasks will be assigned once you are onboard, the work will focus on the following priorities:

• Update and refine the Reducing Inequalities Label, which guides where the bank’s activities have a meaningful impact on reducing inequalities.
• Implement strategic ambitions on reducing inequalities, decent work, and gender equality.
• Develop internal narratives and communication materials.
• Update the bank’s Gender Equality Approach and enhance collaboration with 2X Global.

For these topics, you will

• Conduct research, analysis, and provide recommendations.
• Support internal and external communications.
• Prepare presentations and contribute to memos for the Impact and Sustainability Committee.
• Facilitate collaboration between the bank and 2X Global on gender lens investment.
• Take on other tasks as needed with the team.

The Sustainability Strategy and Policy team provides strategic and policy advice, thought leadership, and facilitates decision-making regarding the bank’s SDG and Development Impact agenda, focusing on core SDGs like SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), and SDG 13 (climate action). The team also works on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, sustainability standards, and climate risk regulations.
The SS&P team is part of the Strategy department, which consists of nearly 30 colleagues across four teams: Strategic Planning, Sustainability Strategy & Policy, Portfolio Management Office, and Evaluations & Knowledge Management. This department plays a crucial role in supporting the Management Board and bank leadership in achieving the Strategy 2030 goals and delivering tangible impact in low- and middle-income countries.

• Master’s degree in Development Economics, Business, Finance, International Development, or related studies focusing on development impact or sustainability with an emphasis on private sector development or financing.
• 5-10 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in finance and/or impact investing in emerging markets.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience developing presentations.
• Familiarity with key social impact topics such as reducing inequality, gender lens investment, and decent work.
• Experience with the 2X gender lens criteria is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• A team player with the ability to coordinate, inspire, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (both written and spoken); additional language skills are a plus.

• The assignment starts a.s.a.p. and the term is 6 months + potential extension

• 6 months + potential extension