The Commonwealth Secretariat is offering an exceptional career opportunity for experienced professionals in finance, trade, and investment. The role of Investments Facilitation Officer sits at the heart of global economic development—helping countries unlock large-scale investments and drive sustainable growth.
If you are passionate about international development, project finance, and shaping impactful investment pipelines across multiple countries, this role could be your next big move.
🚀 About the Opportunity
The Investments Facilitation Officer will join the Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate (EDTI), contributing to initiatives that strengthen economic resilience across Commonwealth nations.
A key focus of this role is supporting the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda (CCA)—a strategic program aiming to boost intra-Commonwealth trade and investment to $2 trillion by 2030.
You will work at the intersection of:
- Investment policy
- Project preparation
- Capital mobilisation
Transforming early-stage concepts into bankable, investment-ready projects that attract private and blended finance.
💼 Key Responsibilities
1. Project Development & Pipeline Building
- Identify priority sectors aligned with national and Secretariat strategies
- Develop a pipeline of large-scale, investment-ready projects
- Conduct feasibility and viability assessments
2. Financial Structuring & Modelling
- Design capital structures (equity, debt, concessional finance)
- Lead financial modelling and investment case development
- Prepare investment memoranda and pitch materials
3. Investor Engagement
- Collaborate with development finance institutions and private investors
- Facilitate investor roundtables and partnerships
- Support negotiations toward financial close
4. Policy Advisory & Capacity Building
- Advise governments on improving investment readiness
- Deliver workshops and technical training
- Develop toolkits and policy guidance
5. Programme Management
- Track project milestones and outcomes
- Contribute to reporting, strategy, and programme design
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must have:
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Trade, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in:
- Project finance
- Development finance
- Trade and investment
- Multilateral institutions
- Strong expertise in:
- Financial modelling
- Project structuring
- Experience working with governments and private sector stakeholders
Bonus Advantage:
Experience in regional connectivity initiatives or infrastructure-related sectors.
🌐 About the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 56 countries, representing 2.5 billion people worldwide. It promotes shared values including:
- Sustainable development
- Democracy and governance
- Economic prosperity
- Peace and inclusion
Through its Secretariat, it provides technical assistance, policy support, and capacity building to member states.
📅 Application Deadline
10 April 2026 at 5:00 PM (BST)
Late applications are typically not accepted, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
📝 Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- A CV
- A Cover Letter clearly addressing the key criteria with relevant examples
Make sure your application demonstrates:
- Impact-driven work
- Technical expertise
- Experience in international or multi-country environments
🌟 Why You Should Apply
This role offers:
- A chance to work on high-impact global projects
- Exposure to international finance and policy-making
- Collaboration with governments, investors, and global institutions
- The opportunity to shape sustainable economic growth across diverse countries
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