[Hiring] Investments and Debt Finance Specialist @UNDP

Role Description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Debt and Investments and with a cross-reporting line to the Regional Advisor, SDG Finance – Asia and Pacific, the Investment and Debt Finance Specialist will primarily be responsible for the delivery of activities under the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub implemented by UNDP. The role is hosted within SFH Private Finance Portfolio under the Investments and Debt unit.

Working closely with colleagues across SFH portfolios and the Global Policy Network in Asia and the Pacific, the Specialist will provide technical and analytical support to partner governments, financial institutions, and issuers on sustainable finance instruments, with a focus on green and sustainability bond issuance. This includes:

• Pre- and post-issuance support
• Knowledge generation on fixed-income markets and other debt instruments
• Identification and assessment of green investment opportunities
• Design of monitoring and reporting frameworks for environmental and climate impacts

The role will also contribute to building in-house capacity and institutional knowledge on debt and investment finance, ensuring effective translation of these skills into the design and implementation of innovative financing instruments at the country level.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Development Finance or closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in sustainable finance, thematic bond issuance or related areas, is required.
• Proven track record in structuring thematic debt including blue and green bonds in Asia and the Pacific or other financial instruments is required.

Benefits

• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Supplementary financial certifications (i.e. CFA, CAIA, CPA) would be an asset.

Company Description

As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDP supports international and country level policy reform as a catalyst for system-wide change, stronger policy environments, better-functioning markets and more coherent financing strategies for sustainable development.