About the opportunity
The Head of Impact Measurement, Verification, and Learning (IMVL) leads the generation, verification, and use of high-quality impact intelligence to support investment decisions, portfolio performance management, accountability, and organizational learning in fragile and underserved markets. Operating under the guidance of the UNCDF Executive Secretary, the incumbent oversees the IMVL unit, established in the UNCDF front office, comprising Strategic Intelligence, Impact Measurement, and Evaluation. Responsibilities include shaping investment strategy, pipeline development, blended finance impact methodologies, data governance, and senior leadership engagement. The position is based in New York, United States, with occasional travel required.
Salary and benefits
- Fixed Term appointment at the P5 grade level for 1 year with the possibility of extension
- Comprehensive international UN salary and benefits package
Who can apply?
- Open to internal and external applicants (please note any applicable UN tiered application processes)
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, International Development, or related fields, OR a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) with an additional two years of qualifying experience
- Minimum of 10 years (with a master’s degree) or 12 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in international finance and development at a senior level
- At least 5 years of experience in impact investing, blended finance, private equity, or sustainable finance
- Experience partnering with the private sector to deliver measurable development outcomes
- Experience in designing and implementing impact management frameworks, strategic selectivity approaches, and portfolio management tools within development finance institutions
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in other official UN languages is an asset
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Completed application form via the online portal
When to apply
- Date posted: October 22, 2026
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026 (04:59:00 UTC)
How to apply
- Review the vacancy announcement and verify eligibility, including any tiered application criteria
- Access the Oracle Cloud recruitment portal via the official link
- Submit your application before the closing date of November 6, 2026
Additional information
- UNCDF adopts a portfolio approach and personnel may be expected to work across units and multidisciplinary teams.
- 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 senior-level background in international finance, blended finance, impact investing, or sustainable finance.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing impact measurement frameworks and portfolio management tools within development finance contexts.
- Strong track record of partnering with the private sector and multilateral stakeholders to generate measurable development outcomes.
- Advanced academic qualifications in finance, economics, or international development combined with leadership experience.
What should you think carefully about?
- Fixed-term appointment of one year with possibility of extension, which carries standard UN contract terms rather than permanent tenure.
- Demanding senior leadership role requiring multi-faceted responsibilities spanning impact verification, strategic intelligence, team management, and senior stakeholder engagement.
- Relocation to New York, United States is required as the primary duty station, along with occasional travel obligations.
- Applicants must carefully check their status against any specified UN internal candidate tiers if applicable.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior role provides an exceptional platform for an experienced finance and development professional to shape the impact architecture of a leading UN catalytic blended financing platform. It aligns well with career goals focused on directing institutional impact strategy, scaling sustainable investments, and driving rigorous evaluation practices in developing economies.
Our take
Senior professionals with extensive expertise in impact investing, blended finance, and development evaluation who are prepared to lead institutional strategy in New York should seriously consider applying before the November 6, 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking the required years of senior finance and impact management experience will find this role unsuitable.
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