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CFA-US10-2026-080 Finance Consultant

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Key Responsibilities

IOM Diaspora organizations MFIs and financial institutions (including MDBs, commercial banks,

Requirements Summary

Diaspora Engagement Unit, GO Washington Tasks to be performed under this contractA. Review and Analysis of Existing ModelReview project documentation, evaluations, monitoring data, financial records,

Technical Tools

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What We Offer

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the Diaspora Guarantee Facility (DGF) for Safe Shelters, an innovative financing mechanism that leverages diaspora contributions as a guarantee to enable Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to provide affordable loans for resilient housing and shelter improvements in disaster-prone communities.

The model was piloted in the Philippines through the Resilient Shelter Loan initiative, which demonstrated the viability of using diaspora-backed guarantees to reduce lending risk, improve access to finance for underserved households, and support the construction and retrofitting of safer, climate-resilient shelters. The pilot engaged microfinance institutions, diaspora organizations, local governments, and technical partners in a collaborative ecosystem supporting disaster preparedness and housing resilience.

As IOM seeks to scale and replicate the model in new contexts, including potential expansion to additional countries, a comprehensive feasibility study is required to assess the model's financial sustainability, operational requirements, governance structure, legal and regulatory considerations, market demand, and scalability.

Organizational Department: Diaspora Engagement Unit, GO Washington

Tasks to be performed under this contract

A. Review and Analysis of Existing Model
Review project documentation, evaluations, monitoring data, financial records, and lessons learned from the Philippines pilots.

Analyse the performance of the existing diaspora guarantee mechanism, including:

✓Loan performance and repayment rates

✓Default risk management practices

✓Utilization of guarantee funds

✓Cost-effectiveness

✓Impact on housing resilience and financial inclusion

✓Governance

✓Fundraising strategies

✓Blended finance mechanisms

✓Scaling strategies

✓Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limitations of the current model.

✓Assess demand for resilient shelter financing among vulnerable and disaster-affected populations.

✓Preform stakeholder mapping

✓Identify barriers faced by households in accessing shelter finance.

✓Assess interest among diaspora communities for participation in innovative financing mechanisms.

✓Identify opportunities for expanding diaspora engagement and fundraising approaches.

✓Analyze the role and willingness of MFIs, banks, and other financial institutions to participate in the model. C. Financial Feasibility Assessment

✓Review the current guarantee structure to assess financial sustainability at scale.

✓Assess financial models and scenarios assessing:

✓Different guarantee-to-loan ratios

✓Default-rate assumptions

✓Fund capitalization requirements

✓Associated fundraising and guarantee maintenance fees

✓Fund growth strategies

✓Cost-benefit analyses

✓Operational cost structures

✓Long-term sustainability pathways

✓Assess opportunities for blended finance, impact investing, CSR contributions, philanthropic capital, and development finance partnerships.

✓Review legal and regulatory requirements affecting:

✓Management of guarantee funds

✓Cross-border fundraising from diaspora communities

✓Financial sector compliance

✓Consumer protection and lending regulations

✓Oversight and fiduciary responsibilities

✓Identify risks and recommend governance and compliance arrangements.

✓Assess institutional arrangements required for scaling the model.

✓Evaluate roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, including:

✓IOM

✓Diaspora organizations

✓MFIs and financial institutions (including MDBs, commercial banks, and national banks)

✓Government agencies

✓Technical partners

✓Private sector actors

✓Donors

✓Review and recommend governance structures for management and oversight of the DGF.

✓Identify operational requirements, staffing needs, monitoring systems, and risk management mechanisms.

✓Assess the suitability of the model for replication in new country contexts and sectors including:

✓Review criteria for country selection and readiness assessment.

✓Identify key success factors and risks for expansion.

✓Recommend pathways for scaling both geographically and programmatically.

✓Develop a practical roadmap for the next 3-5 years.

✓Present and finalize a Feasibility Study with recommended considerations for:

✓Governance structure

✓Financial architecture

✓Fund management model

✓Business model

✓Resource mobilization strategy

✓Risk mitigation measures

✓Partnership strategy

✓Scale-up scenarios

✓Desk review of project documents and relevant literature

✓Key informant interviews

✓Focus group discussions

✓Consultations with key stakeholders and partners

✓Financial and market analysis

✓Legal and regulatory review

✓Quality of the outputs produced

✓Outputs listed under the section 6 should be submitted directly to the Diaspora Engagement Unit.

Inception Report

Methodology, workplan, stakeholder mapping, data collection tools, and draft outreach materials

Data Collection Results

Data collected from consultations, interviews, or other sources

Interim Briefing

Presentation of preliminary findings

Draft Feasibility Study

Comprehensive draft report

Validation Workshop

Presentation of findings to stakeholders

Final Feasibility Study

20-30 page final report incorporating feedback

Executive Summary

5 page decision-making brief with recommendations for scale

Presentation of Findings

1 Presentation of final findings and recommendations to IOM

1 Presentation of final findings to external stakeholders

Scale-Up Roadmap

Implementation roadmap and recommendations

Tools for Implementation of Recommendations

Develop 3-5 tools associated with the recommendations of the Feasibility study to support uptake and implementation

Requirements

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Advanced degree in finance, economics, development studies, public policy, housing finance, humanitarian action, or a related field
Experience working with IOM is strongly preferred
University degree in the above fields with 7 years of relevant professional experience

Demonstrated expertise in blended finance, guarantee funds and risk-sharing mechanisms, microfinance and financial inclusion, development finance, humanitarian or resilience financing, and feasibility studies and business case development
Knowledge of diaspora engagement and remittance ecosystems is highly desirable

Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise documents and presentations
Strong facilitation abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple, complex tasks simultaneously
Previous work experience with migration and development issues would be an advantage

For this consultancy, English is Required.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Responsibilities

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IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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