About Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator Systemis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Resident Coordinator System’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Eritrea, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Financing Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Asmara (Remote work possible)
• Department:Resident Coordinator System
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in economics, development finance, public policy, business administration, or related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years qualifying experience in development/climate finance, investment structuring, blended finance, or partnership brokerage in frontier markets is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience working with/within the UN development system and government counterparts is desirable Experience working in Africa; East Africa experience is desirable..
• Fluency in Oral and written English is required..
• This position may be undertaken remotely, with travel to Asmara as required.

Skills

• The extent of in-country presence will be determined based on the consultants qualifications and the needs of the assignment.
• The consultant is expected to undertake the following: 1.
• Identify, package, and promote priority investment opportunities aligned with GoSE priorities and the UNSDCF (e.g., food systems, renewable energy, climate action and resilience). 2.
• Strengthen UNCT capacity to engage a broader ecosystem of financing partners (MDBs, bilateral agencies, vertical fundsGCF/GEF/AFphilanthropy, impact investors, diaspora). 3.
• Propose feasible financing pathways and instruments (blended finance, guarantees, concessional windows, results-based finance, carbon/ environmental markets, diaspora bonds). 4.
• Support the pivot from funding to financing through practical tools, partner dialogues, and capacity transfer to programme teams, while operationalizing collaboration with UNCDF, UNDP, and other partners to develop investment-ready pipelines and financial engagement modalities..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply