Consultant - Resource Mobilization and IFI Engagement Specialist

About the Company

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international non-profit, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and private sector organizations to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up solutions. IWMI is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a CGIAR research center with offices in 15 countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy aligned with key IFIs and climate funds
• Build a multi-year investment pipeline and track funding opportunities via a dashboard
• Strengthen organizational capacity to engage with institutional donors, MDBs, and climate finance mechanisms
• Produce high-quality deliverables including concept notes, full proposals, pitch decks, and investment briefs
• Leverage innovative financing instruments such as blended finance, results-based finance, and green bonds
• Provide expert guidance on IFI institutional processes, including project identification, appraisal, and negotiation
• Support the preparation of institutional documentation like Project Appraisal Documents and Results Frameworks
• Conduct capacity-building sessions and develop a Resource Mobilization Toolkit for internal staff

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Finance, Economics, International Development, Environmental Science, or Public Policy
• 10–15 years of experience in resource mobilization, development finance, or international fundraising
• Proven track record of mobilizing funding from IFIs such as IsDB, GCF, GEF, World Bank, or ADB
• Experience in proposal development for complex, multi-country programs
• Experience with blended finance or results-based financing mechanisms
• Expert knowledge of climate finance architecture and IFI fiduciary standards
• Proficiency in design and presentation tools like PowerPoint or Canva
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from a recognized institution
• Certifications in climate finance, development banking, or project management
• Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or post-crisis environments