Investment Analyst – Blended Finance Portfolio (Tier 0-2)

About the role

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the development and deployment of a blended‑finance portfolio in Samoa, focusing on MSMEs and financial institutions in blue and green sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Support systematic market scoping, research and analysis to inform investment strategies and identify underserved beneficiaries.
• Map financing landscapes, identify capital providers and financial intermediaries, and analyse prevailing financial terms.
• Contribute to the design of blended‑finance solutions, investment strategy documents, operational guidelines and fund governance frameworks.
• Assist in developing country‑specific investment roadmaps, pipelines and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and screen investment opportunities, conduct due diligence and analyse financial statements.
• Build and refine financial models to assess viability and risk‑return profiles.
• Draft investment appraisal memorandums and internal documentation for approval processes.
• Liaise with UNCDF’s Investment and Finance Oversight Division to ensure compliance with internal policies.