Guyana: Innovative Finance and Resource Mobilization

A strengthened development finance evidence base for the United Nations in Guyana, centred on a revised Development Finance Landscape assessment incorporating the latest available data and trends from national and international sources. This core analysis will be complemented by concise analytical and policy-oriented briefs on selected development finance topics, providing strategic insights and practical options to support more targeted, evidence-based dialogue and advocacy with potential financing partners, including the Government of Guyana and international development partners. The assignment will also refine and deepen the RCO Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy to reflect Guyana’s evolving development finance context and provide clear strategic orientation for UN partnerships and resource mobilization in the lead-up to the next United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2027–2031).

Remote

4 MONTHS (to be carried out within a period of approximately 17 weeks)

The consultant will work closely with the RCO, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and selected development partners to strengthen the evidence base on development finance trends and opportunities in Guyana. Building on the development finance assessment previously undertaken by the RCO, the assignment will update and expand existing assessments of the development finance landscape, including trends in development cooperation financing among Guyana’s bilateral and multilateral partners. The assignment will also identify financing scenarios and strategic options for the UN system in Guyana, taking into account emerging and innovative financing mechanisms. These may include blended finance structures, co-financing arrangements, multi-partner trust funds, thematic and pooled funds, private sector partnerships, impact investment instruments, regional financing initiatives and other catalytic financing mechanisms capable of mobilizing additional resources for SDG-aligned investments. In parallel, the consultant will refine and update the RCO Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy to reflect Guyana’s evolving development finance landscape and the opportunities associated with the country’s economic transformation. This will include identifying priority partnership opportunities and financing channels that can support UN system engagement in areas aligned with national development priorities and the Cooperation Framework. The consultancy will also involve updating the existing Development Finance Landscape analysis using the latest available data and information from national and international sources, including UN funding data platforms, UNINFO, Government of Guyana budget documentation and available development partner financing data. The methodological approach is expected to include: • Desk review of relevant national and international sources related to development finance in Guyana, including government budget documentation, development partner strategies, UN system data platforms and analytical work by international financial institutions. • Compilation and quantitative analysis of development finance data from multiple sources, including OECD-DAC databases, UN funding data, national budget allocations and available development partner financing information. • Mapping and analysis of development finance flows to Guyana, including identification of financing sources, instruments and channels relevant to SDG implementation. • Assessment of innovative and catalytic financing instruments relevant to the Guyanese context, including blended finance structures, co-financing mechanisms, pooled and thematic funds and private sector partnerships. • Development of forward-looking financing scenarios and strategic options for UN engagement and resource mobilization. • Targeted consultations with the RCO, UN agencies and selected development partners to validate findings and refine proposed financing and partnership options.

• An advanced university degree in development studies, economics, finance or a related field, with a strong foundation in applied policy analysis, is required. • At least seven years of experience producing analytical products, situational assessments and/or research related to development finance and UN funding, is required. • Demonstrates understanding of the development finance landscape in Guyana, including key development challenges and familiarity with relevant financing data sources, is required. • Demonstrates experience contributing to resource mobilization strategies and familiarity with UN system planning and programming processes, is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.

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