About the opportunity
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), hosted by UNOPS, is seeking a Technical Specialist in Critical Minerals and Investment for a 12-month retainer position (up to 120 working days). Serving as a core technical resource to SEforALL’s Green Industrialisation Hub and the Council for Critical Mineral Development in the Global South, the specialist will evaluate financing bottlenecks, map value-chain investment opportunities, benchmark international financing models, and develop a scalable Green Industrialization Funding Facility Framework to unlock capital across Africa and Southeast Asia.
Salary and benefits
- Paid individual consultant / retainer position under UNOPS contract modality (IICA 2 / ICS 10 level)
- Home-based flexible remote working arrangement
- Part-time retainer contract for 12 months, covering up to a maximum of 120 working days (average of up to 10 days per month)
Who can apply?
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Development, Law, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field
- A Bachelor's degree in the specified fields combined with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of a Master's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in investment banking, mining value chain project finance, development finance, or energy/economic policy development
- Demonstrated technical expertise in green industrialization and critical minerals value chains
- Proven experience collaborating with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Fluency in English is required; intermediate proficiency in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, or Russian is desirable
Required documents
- Online application submitted through the UNOPS Careers portal
- Comprehensive CV / resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience
When to apply
- Posting Start Date: August 13, 2026
- Posting End Date: August 27, 2026 (Midnight Copenhagen time / CET)
How to apply
- Navigate to the official vacancy page on the UNOPS Careers portal
- Click 'Apply' and create or log into your candidate account
- Fill out all required personal details, professional experience, and educational background
- Submit your complete application prior to midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on August 27, 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to subsequent assessment stages
Additional information
- Retainer candidates are required to complete mandatory non-compensated UN training courses (approximately 4 hours) prior to providing services
- UNOPS does not request payments of any kind during any stage of recruitment
- All appointments are contingent upon background check verification in line with UN zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation and abuse
- The contract modality (Local ICA or International ICA) may be evaluated based on candidate nationality or permanent residency status where applicable
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…
- Experts with at least 5 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, or energy policy.
- Professionals with a strong background in critical minerals value chains and green industrialization.
- Candidates comfortable with a flexible, home-based retainer contract.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a part-time retainer role, averaging up to 10 days per month, which requires strong self-management.
- The position involves collaboration with high-level institutions like MDBs and DFIs, requiring a high degree of professional polish.
- Candidates must complete mandatory non-compensated UN training before beginning services.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a senior consultant looking to influence global energy transitions and investment frameworks without committing to a full-time, office-based role. It offers high-level exposure to international development finance and the critical minerals sector.
Our take
An ideal fit for senior finance or policy experts who want to contribute to sustainable energy and industrialization projects on a flexible, consultancy basis.
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