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Posted August 11, 2026 · 3 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline August 19, 2026

Region-based Investment Specialist

Region-based Investment Specialist, West and Central Africa and LAC, Dakar, Senegal, UNCDF [Open to Tier 0 applicants only]
Dakar, Senegal
Onsite · Finance & Accounting
Full-time · Senior
English, French
People Manager
Masters
7 years experience
About the role

Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby Tier 0 staff, Tier 1 staff, Tier 2 staff, and Tier 3 or no tier indicated are defined. Background and detailed duties follow, including responsibilities for portfolio development, investment advisory, partnerships and resource mobilization, portfolio management, knowledge management, and advocacy. The role is based in Dakar, Senegal and involves travel. Qualifications include advanced master’s degree or bachelor’s with experience, and fluency in English and French; Spanish is desired.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Provide portfolio development and investment advisory support
  • Build strategic partnerships and mobilize resources
  • Ensure portfolio management and oversight
  • Facilitate knowledge management and advocacy

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related field or a first-level university degree with two years of qualifying experience
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) diploma, ACCA, CPA, PMP or similar is an advantage

Skills & Technologies

Investment analysisFinancial modellingRisk assessmentPublic‑private partnershipsPortfolio management

Education Level

Masters
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