Investment Analyst, Energy Transition

UNOPS hosts Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Secretariat/Programme in Vienna, Austria. Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an independent organization with a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. We work at the intersection of energy, climate, and development. We collaborate with governments and partners worldwide to end energy poverty, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, and combat climate change.

Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere, can lead a dignified life on a healthy planet, powered by sustainable energy. We promote this vision by pushing for higher ambitions, stronger policies, greater finance flows, increased localization and green jobs, and faster results toward an energy transition that leaves no one behind. 

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2011. Since then, our CEO has served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.

This position is located within the Energy Transition Department of SEforALL with the Energy Transition & Investment Planning Unit. The objective of the Energy Transition & Investment Planning unit is to support global progress on SDG-7 and SDG-13, particularly in developing and emerging economies. The Unit supports developing countries to develop their comprehensive Energy Transition and Investment Plans that take a whole-of-economy approach, covering key sectors such as power, transport, industry, buildings, and agriculture. The team works closely with governments, development finance institutions, private sector investors, and other stakeholders to accelerate the mobilization of capital for clean energy projects and programs.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Investment Analyst, Energy Transition will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support for the finance components of various initiatives across the Energy Transition department. The analyst would be expected to undertake financial modeling, conduct investment and risk analyses, research energy finance trends, support pipeline development, and contribute to investor matchmaking activities.

a. Education 

• University Degree (Bachelors Equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required. 

• An Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.

• Professional certification in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance would be an asset.

b. Work Experience & Language Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of continuous experience in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance, preferably in the energy sector is required.

• Experience in conducting financial and economic analysis of energy projects, including renewables, energy efficiency, or green industrial projects is required. 

• Demonstrated familiarity with financial models and conducting risk assessments for infrastructure or energy projects is desirable. 

• Familiarity in tracking and analyzing investment trends and financing mechanisms in clean energy or sustainable infrastructure is desirable. 

• Experience working with development finance institutions, commercial banks, or investment funds financing clean energy projects is desirable.

c. Language

• Fluency in English is required.

• Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. 

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.