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Job Summary

Job Title:
Financial Inclusion International Consultant
Employer:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Location:
Kigali, Rwanda
Country:
Rwanda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 26 August 2025

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Financial Inclusion International Consultant job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Finance jobs in Rwanda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Financial Inclusion International Consultant job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

About the Organisation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization founded in 1950 with the mission to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, displaced persons, and stateless individuals, ensuring they receive protection, assistance, and a path to durable solutions. Widely regarded for its humanitarian leadership, UNHCR has earned international recognition for its tireless efforts in responding to crises, advocating for refugee rights, and promoting solutions for displacement through resettlement, repatriation, and local integration.

Operating in over 130 countries, the organization fosters a diverse and inclusive work culture that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional development, offering employees opportunities for impactful careers in a flexible work environment with both field-based and remote work arrangements. UNHCR has evolved over the years to adapt to the growing challenges of forced migration, integrating cutting-edge technologies and community-centered approaches into its operations.

With a vast operational reach, the organization is a global leader in crisis management, addressing complex issues like conflict, climate change, and human rights violations. UNHCR's core values of integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, and accountability guide its work, with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility reflected in its advocacy for climate justice, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable populations. For more information, visit www.unhcr.org.

Kigali, Rwanda

Full Time

Deadline: 

26 Aug 2025

Job Title

Financial Inclusion International Consultant job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Job Description

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Senior Development Officer (Rwanda) and Senior Financial Inclusion Officer (Geneva HQ). The assignment includes mapping existing financial services for FDPs, engaging with financial service providers (FSPs), analyzing demand and supply gaps, and developing a roadmap with clear action plans. Deliverables include:

  • A mapping report on financial services for FDPs.

  • A segmentation toolkit for financial service providers.

  • A comprehensive roadmap (2026–2028) and action plan.

  • Presentation materials to share findings with stakeholders.

The role is home-based with possible missions to Rwanda and involves close collaboration with FSPs, UN agencies, and development partners.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct a supply-side assessment of financial services for FDPs, identifying opportunities and barriers.

  • Develop a demand-side segmentation of FDPs’ financial service needs.

  • Map relevant stakeholders including banks, MFIs, and associations such as AMIR and the Rwanda Bankers’ Association.

  • Analyze gaps between FDPs’ financial needs and available services, including support services.

  • Develop a financial inclusion roadmap and action plan for 2026–2028.

  • Produce a toolkit to guide FSPs in designing/refining products for FDPs.

  • Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing key findings and recommendations.

  • Support UNHCR in engaging stakeholders and aligning with existing initiatives.

Financial Inclusion International Consultant job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Education: Advanced degree in International Development, Economics, Finance, or related field.

  • Experience: At least 10 years in financial inclusion strategy, policy, and implementation.

  • Proven expertise in working with financial institutions and underserved populations.

  • Strong background in capacity building, training, data analysis, and policy work.

  • Solid understanding of the socio-economic needs of refugees and FDPs.

  • Research, analytical, and report-writing skills with prior publications in financial inclusion.

  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

  • Desirable: Experience with UN agencies, previous work in Rwanda, and refugee-focused projects.

How to Apply

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.

To apply please click on the APPLY button below.

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