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Region-based Investment Specialist

UNDPDakar,Senegal
Category | Grade:Professional | P-4Deadline:19 Aug 2026 (2 days left)Job ID:36061Posted on:11 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

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Job Description

Leads investment origination, transaction support and portfolio oversight for UNCDF programmes in West and Central Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. The role mobilises capital, builds partnerships and manages blended-finance investments that advance country-led development priorities.

Key Details

Department

Investment and Implementation Division

Position details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Category

Professional

Grade

P-4

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

International

Language Requirements

Required

English, French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead investment origination and advise transaction teams
  • Build partnerships and mobilise grant and co-financing resources
  • Oversee investment portfolios, delivery targets and safeguards
  • Manage portfolio risks and escalate issues to senior management
  • Prepare knowledge products and train project staff on financial instruments
  • Represent UNCDF with governments, investors and development partners

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • CFA, ACCA, CPA, PMP or similar qualification
  • Experience in venture capital, banking or development finance
  • Experience in emerging markets or least developed countries

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 11 Aug 2026.