About the opportunity
Under the supervision of the Regional Investment Specialist for the Pacific, the Investment Specialist will contribute directly to the development, structuring, approval, and execution of investment transactions. The incumbent supports the structuring, deployment, and monitoring of financial instruments across the Pacific region, including initiatives under the EU-funded Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund and the GFCR-funded Investing in Coral Reefs and Blue Economy initiative. Responsibilities span strategic research and market analysis, design of projects and financial mechanisms, execution of investment transactions such as due diligence and financial modeling, technical assistance and capacity building, and project management of investment-linked initiatives.
Salary and benefits
- 1-year contract duration with possibility for extension
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-11) regular appointment
- Professional engagement within a flagship catalytic blended financing platform of the UN
Who can apply?
- Open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, or related fields with 7 years of relevant work experience, OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the same fields with 9 years of relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of investment experience in finance of impact-oriented SMEs, Micro Finance Institutions, or Guarantee instruments within development finance
- Experience working in venture capital and/or banking within an international financial environment, and in private credit and/or equity for investments with a social mission in emerging or frontier markets
- Fluency in English is required
- Fluency in Fijian (iTaukei) or Fiji Hindi is required
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Copies of educational degrees and relevant certificates
When to apply
- Date posted: September 25, 2026
- Explicit posting end date / deadline: October 5, 2026 at 03:59 UTC
How to apply
- Review the vacancy tier requirements and ensure eligibility to apply
- Prepare required application documents including CV and educational credentials
- Submit the application through the official Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal before the deadline
Additional information
- The incumbent is responsible for providing their own laptop during the course of their engagement with UNCDF.
- 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…
- Strong fit for senior finance professionals with robust experience in impact investing, blended finance, and MSME support within emerging markets.
- Ideal for candidates possessing direct expertise in project preparation, financial modeling, and credit risk assessment in development finance institutions.
- A compelling opportunity for professionals with regional expertise or language proficiency in Fijian or Fiji Hindi focused on Pacific island economies.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires physical relocation to Suva, Fiji, and personal provision of a laptop for work purposes.
- Fixed-term contract of one year with extension subject to performance and continued project funding.
- Strict language prerequisites including English fluency alongside Fijian or Fiji Hindi.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role directly supports mid-to-senior career professionals aiming to lead impactful sustainable development and blended finance initiatives within the United Nations system, offering high-level exposure to international climate and economic development funds in the Pacific.
Our take
Experienced finance and investment professionals with a background in impact-driven markets and the required regional language skills should apply before the October 2026 deadline.
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