Expert(e) risques Fin4Youth+
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. UNIDO's work supports Member States in shaping their industries for development, focusing on areas like renewable energy, sustainable access, climate action, and fostering innovation, digitalization, and private sector investment. The organization operates through technical cooperation, analytical services, normative functions, and partnerships.
Job Purpose
To support CDC Gestion in implementing the Impact Specialized Investment Fund, specifically its CORRIDOR Compartment, to foster SME growth, job creation, women's entrepreneurship, and local value chains within the Fin4Youth+ joint project framework.
Responsibilities
Develop an initial mission plan and operational roadmap. Conduct a diagnostic of the risk management framework for the CORRIDOR Compartment, identifying gaps and proposing improvements. Provide independent risk assessments for investment operations and develop a comprehensive risk map. Design and implement tools for risk monitoring, internal control, compliance, and ESG/Impact integration. Enhance CDC Gestion's capacity in risk analysis and assessment, leveraging existing tools and developing new methodologies. Support selected BSOs/SICARs in strengthening their capacity for investment risk analysis and management through training and coaching.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in development finance, financial consulting, banking, investment portfolio management, investment project structuring, risk management/analysis, with a focus on SME development and access to finance for youth and women. Strong knowledge of the Tunisian economic and financial ecosystem, SME landscape, and strategies for youth and women's financial inclusion is required. Experience in stakeholder mobilization, UN development programs, and working with development agencies, funders, or investment funds is desirable.
Skills
Risk assessment and management, financial analysis, investment structuring, project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, analytical thinking, organizational skills, ESG and impact investing principles.