About the opportunity
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) assists developing countries in developing their economies by supplementing capital assistance with grants, loans, and guarantees. UNCDF works as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution to mobilize and catalyze capital flows for SDG-impactful investments. Special emphasis is placed on supporting investments in the Pacific region, including Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), to address structural constraints such as small market size, geographic isolation, climate change vulnerability, and limited access to finance. The Investment Specialist will deploy investment and blended finance expertise to support the origination, structuring, execution, and management of UNCDF’s investment portfolio in last-mile and underserved markets, with a particular focus on the Pacific region.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time International Personnel Service Agreement (IPSA-11) contract for an initial duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and fund availability.
Who can apply?
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Management, International Development/Finance, or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the same areas in combination with a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in emerging or frontier markets, including at least 3-5 years of experience working in the Pacific region or comparable Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
- Proven experience in investment origination, structuring, due diligence, and execution, including blended finance instruments such as concessional lending, guarantees, subordinated debt, first-loss structures, and reimbursable grants.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, credit assessment, rating methodology, and portfolio management.
- Fluency in English is required.
Required documents
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Completed application form demonstrating meeting education and experience requirements
When to apply
- Date posted: October 15, 2026
- Application deadline: October 30, 2026 at 03:59 UTC
How to apply
- Review the vacancy announcement and ensure eligibility for the Tier 3 or external candidate category.
- Submit an online application through the official Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal by the specified deadline.
Additional information
- This position is open to internal and external applicants under a Tier 3 or open tier application structure.
- UNCDF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Extensive professional background in development finance, investment origination, and blended finance instruments.
- Direct, substantive work experience of 3 to 5 years in the Pacific region or comparable Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
- Strong technical skills in financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and structuring transactions for capacity-constrained markets.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract duration is fixed at 6 months, though extensions are subject to business needs and funding availability.
- The role requires physical presence and relocation to Suva, Fiji.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an opportunity to lead high-impact financial transactions within an international organization, making it an excellent fit for seasoned finance professionals aiming to drive sustainable development and climate resilience in vulnerable island economies.
Our take
Experienced finance and investment professionals with specific expertise in SIDS markets and blended finance instruments should seriously consider applying before the October 30, 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking the required regional experience or advanced finance background will find this role less suitable.
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