Investment Specialist
Quick answer
The UNCDF is hiring an Investment Specialist to be based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to lead clean energy investment transactions and portfolio management.
- Role
- Investment Specialist
- Organization
- UNCDF
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (with travel to Kisangani and Lubumbashi)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking an Investment Specialist to lead investment activities for the Sustainable Energy 2 Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This role involves sourcing, structuring, and monitoring investment transactions in clean energy sectors, including LPG, renewable electrification, and sustainable biomass. The incumbent will collaborate with financial institutions and UN partners to deploy grants, loans, and guarantees that catalyze development impact. The position requires extensive experience in development and energy finance to drive sustainable economic growth in the region.
What you'll do
- Lead identification, sourcing, and management of a high-quality transaction pipeline.
- Perform investment due diligence and credit analysis for potential counterparties.
- Structure blended finance solutions including loans, guarantees, and grants.
- Conduct market assessments of financial institutions to identify partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure alignment between investment deployment and project goals.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in development and energy finance in LDCs.
- Proven experience in underwriting grants, debt, or guarantees.
- Fluency in both French and English is required.
- Experience in emerging market financing and providing portfolio de-risking.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and may require field travel to locations such as Kisangani and Lubumbashi.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in development and energy finance in LDCs.
How do I apply for this vacancy?
Interested candidates should review the tiered application process mentioned in the job description to ensure eligibility before submitting an application.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNCDF's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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