UNDP
Regional Specialist, SDG Investment
Location
South Africa
Type
Jobs
Sector
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Seniority
Mid-level (4-10 years)
Contract
Full-time
Salary
not disclosed
Deadline
Aug 21, 2025
Workspace Type
On-site
Description
Posted on:
August 19, 2025
- In this role, you'll deliver market intelligence on SDG investment opportunities by guiding country teams on SDG Investor Maps, ensuring quality assurance, tailoring methodologies to priority contexts, and supporting launches, communications, and partnerships.
- Provide SDG advisory support to investors and funds by conducting market assessments, managing analytical oversight, ensuring quality control, and capturing lessons to strengthen fund engagement and cost recovery.
- Facilitate SDG Pipeline Builder initiatives by managing operations across multiple countries, providing backstopping and quality assurance, and integrating Investor Map outputs into high-impact project selection.
- Drive knowledge sharing and capacity building by identifying training needs, facilitating workshops, building knowledge platforms, and contributing to UNDP’s networks and advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate closely with ASFH, SFH, RBA, RBAS, and ICPSD colleagues while supporting event management, logistics, and ad hoc requests to ensure effective delivery and integration of SDG finance initiatives.
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