Hosted Entities Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
Job categories Energy, Finance, Climate, Environment
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5007/30536
Level ICS-8
Department/office GPO, GVA, Geneva
Duty station Vienna, Austria
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-1
Duration Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Application period 04-Aug-2025 to 18-Aug-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

  • Support development of financial models and financial analyses to assess project viability and bankability, including for Energy Transition and Investment Plans (ETIPs) and Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (REMI).

  • Contribute to the drafting of financial analyses, investment briefs, and policy recommendations for emerging markets in Africa and Asia. 

  • Research and track global financing trends, instruments, and mechanisms relevant to the clean energy transition.

  • Research on innovative financing mechanisms including blended and local currency financing instruments and public financing mechanisms to accelerate energy transition investments.

  • Support investor and stakeholder engagement activities, including matchmaking between project developers and potential investors.

  • Monitor and report on project implementation status and investment-related activities across departmental initiatives.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education 

  • University Degree (Bachelors Equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required. 

  • An Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Energy Finance, Business Administration or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.

  • Professional certification in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance would be an asset.

b. Work Experience & Language Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of continuous experience in financial analysis, investment appraisal, or project finance, preferably in the energy sector is required.

  • Experience in conducting financial and economic analysis of energy projects, including renewables, energy efficiency, or green industrial projects is required. 

  • Demonstrated familiarity with financial models and conducting risk assessments for infrastructure or energy projects is desirable. 

  • Familiarity in tracking and analyzing investment trends and financing mechanisms in clean energy or sustainable infrastructure is desirable. 

  • Experience working with development finance institutions, commercial banks, or investment funds financing clean energy projects is desirable.

c. Language

  • Fluency in English is required.

  • Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. 
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