Senior Finance and Private Investment Advisor

Within the framework of the delegated authority, and under supervision of the Head of Programme, the Senior Finance and Private Investment Advisor is assigned the following duties which are performed according to organizational needs and structure.

1. Programme / Project Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with multiple partners, including UNCDF, SIDA, NICFI, and others to develop an integrated strategy and mechanisms for large-scale private sector engagements aimed at addressing deforestation drivers in Central Africa. 

• Provide strategic technical advice and recommendations to enhance private sector engagement in conservation efforts.

2. Operational Implementation

• Assist in the development of innovative financial solutions and models to attract private investment in sustainable projects.

• Facilitate the deployment of guarantee instruments, working closely with the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) to ensure effective implementation.

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, or related field is required.

• First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, or related field in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field of impact investing, blended finance, innovative finance, African markets, and public-private partnerships is required.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in raising and investing private debt and private equity through impact investment funds targeting Small and Midsize Enterprises is required.

• Experience in forging innovative partnerships with UN agencies, governments or international NGOs is required.

• Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations on private sector engagement, financial instruments, and investment mechanisms is required. 

• Experience in developing and implementing integrated strategies for large-scale private sector engagements, focusing on sustainable development and addressing the drivers of deforestation is highly desirable.

• Experience in project management, including planning, monitoring, risk management and evaluation of finance and investment projects is highly desirable.

• Fluency in French is required.
• Fluency in English is required. 

• Contract type: Individual contract Agreement (ICA)
• Contract level: I-ICA 4 (ICS 12)
• Contract duration: 10 months. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.