Investments Facilitation Officer
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
The Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to appoint an Investments Facilitation Officer in our Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate (EDTI). The Directorate focuses on strengthening Economic Resilience through close collaboration with member countries. Its work spans Trade and Investment Policy, Digital Connectivity and Investment Facilitation, alongside broader Economic and Sustainable Development priorities. A significant element of EDTI’s work involves providing technical assistance, advisory support, knowledge exchange and capacity building, delivered through a combination of in‑house expertise and partnerships.
The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda (CCA) is a member‑state led initiative adopted at the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to increase intra‑Commonwealth trade and investment to US$2 trillion by 2030. It works across five pillars - physical, digital, regulatory, business‑to‑business and supply‑side connectivity - to reduce barriers to trade and investment and promote inclusive, sustainable growth.
Reporting to the Adviser and Head – CCA, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting Commonwealth member countries in developing, structuring and advancing a pipeline of large-scale investment-ready (“bankable”) projects capable of attracting private and blended finance.
The postholder will work at the intersection of investments policy, project preparation and capital mobilisation, transforming concept-stage public and public-private initiatives into financially viable investment opportunities aligned with sustainable development objectives.
Other responsibilities entailed in this role include (but are not limited to):
- Identifying priority sectors and investment opportunities aligned with Secretariat strategic plan/objectives and member country development plans;
- Leading financial modelling and the structuring of projects, including capital stack design (equity, debt, concessional finance, guarantees);
- Engaging development finance institutions, impact investors, institutional investors and private financiers;
- Providing advisory support to member states on improving regulatory and policy frameworks to enhance investment readiness;
- Contributing to programme design, results frameworks and reporting requirements;
- Monitoring progress of supported projects against milestones.
To be considered, you will need a master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Trade and Investment, Development Finance, Business Administration or a related field, along with a minimum of seven years’ relevant experience working on international trade and investment issues, including project finance, development finance or within multilateral institutions. Demonstrated experience in financial investment modelling and in project structuring is also required. Candidates with experience supporting the implementation of regional connectivity plans will have an added advantage.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policymaking, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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