Blue Economy Investment Specialist – Suva, Fiji

About the role

The Blue Economy Investment Specialist will support UNCDF’s mission to mobilise capital for sustainable development in the Pacific. Based in Suva, the incumbent will work on designing and implementing blended‑finance solutions that unlock private‑sector investment in blue‑economy projects across Fiji.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and financial advisory services to Member States and project sponsors on blue‑economy investments.
• Design bespoke financial structures, including grants, loans and guarantees, to de‑risk projects and attract private capital.
• Conduct investment readiness assessments and support the preparation of investment proposals.
• Coordinate with UN agencies, development finance institutions, foundations and private‑sector partners to build pipelines of SDG‑aligned projects.
• Monitor and report on the performance of financed projects, ensuring alignment with UNCDF’s strategic objectives.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in finance, economics, development studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in investment analysis, blended‑finance structuring or development finance.
• Strong understanding of blue‑economy sectors and sustainable development challenges in least‑developed countries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with the ability to work across multicultural teams.

Required skills