Investment Specialist
Quick answer
UNCDF is hiring an in-office Investment Specialist based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to lead investment transactions and financial structuring for the Sustainable Energy 2 program.
- Role
- Investment Specialist
- Organization
- UNCDF / UNDP
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Investment Specialist will lead investment-related activities for the DRC Sustainable Energy 2 program, focusing on scaling clean energy solutions to reduce deforestation. This role involves sourcing transaction pipelines, conducting due diligence, structuring blended finance solutions, and managing financial instruments for private sector companies and financial institutions. The incumbent will work closely with technical teams to ensure investment deployment aligns with project objectives and impact indicators. The position requires extensive expertise in development and energy finance within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What you'll do
- Lead identification and management of high-quality transaction pipelines for clean energy projects.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence and credit analysis on potential investees and financial institutions.
- Structure catalytic and blended finance solutions including loans, guarantees, and grants.
- Monitor portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with ESG and financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure alignment between investment deployment and project workstreams.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in development or energy finance in the DRC.
- Proven expertise in underwriting grants, debt, or guarantees and portfolio de-risking.
- Fluency in both French and English is required.
- Professional certification such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, or PMP is a distinct advantage.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The organization covers travel costs for field missions and on-site assessments in accordance with official travel policies.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this is an in-office role based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with frequent travel required for field missions and monitoring.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have a Master's degree in a finance-related field and at least 7 years of experience in development or energy finance within the DRC, alongside fluency in French and English.
How do I apply for this position?
The posting does not provide a specific deadline, but interested candidates should follow the official UNDP/UNCDF application portal to submit their credentials.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNCDF / UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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