Project Analyst, Strategic Fund Unit
Organizational Context
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is an autonomous UN organization that assists developing countries, particularly LDCs, by mobilizing and catalyzing capital for SDG-impactful investments. UNCDF operates as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution, focusing on SME Finance, Sub-National Finance, and Digital Finance. The Strategic Funds Unit, within the Investment and Implementation Division, manages a global portfolio of catalytic funds and facilities to advance SDGs in underserved markets, working across the full lifecycle of fund development and partnering with various financial institutions and investors.
Job Purpose
The Project Analyst - Strategic Fund Unit will provide essential cross-cutting project implementation support to the Strategic Funds Unit and UNCDF's broader investment initiatives. This role focuses on operational, analytical, and coordination tasks, contributing to the development and management of a global portfolio of blended finance funds and facilities. The analyst will support research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, logistics for governance structures, administrative tasks like procurement and consultant onboarding, and knowledge management activities. By facilitating these functions, the role directly supports UNCDF's mission to mobilize and catalyze capital for SDG-impactful investments, test innovative financial structures, and drive systemic change in emerging economies, particularly in areas like SME Finance, Sub-National Finance, and Digital Finance.
Responsibilities
The Project Analyst will conduct research and desk analysis to inform project design and implementation, preparing initial drafts of notes, presentations, and reports. They will support stakeholder engagement through interviews and meeting documentation. The role involves providing logistics and coordination for project governance structures, including planning events and workshops. Administrative duties include preparing procurement documentation, supporting consultant recruitment and onboarding, and maintaining project tracking systems. Additionally, the analyst will contribute to knowledge management by identifying, synthesizing, and documenting best practices and lessons learned, and supporting the development of knowledge resources and platforms for dissemination.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required for candidates with a Master's degree, or four years for those with a Bachelor's degree. This experience should be in digital financial services, impact investment organizations, and project management with multi-partner coordination. Experience working on investments across multiple regions, with the UN or international organizations, and in ESG matters related to impact investing are considered advantageous.
Skills
System Thinking, Effective Decision Making, Knowledge Generation, Relationship Management, Events Management, Partnerships Management, Clear and Concise Communication (written and verbal).