Financial Engineering & Modelling Expert – Nigeria NDC 3.0

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Financial Engineering, Structuring and Modelling Expert to support Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 investment pipeline for agriculture and transport. The consultant will analyse financing landscapes, screen project investability, develop bespoke financial models and de‑risking structures, and prepare investor‑ready documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financing landscape and pathway analysis for agriculture and transport components of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0.
• Screen long‑list candidate projects for investability and shortlist government‑validated priority projects.
• Develop full bespoke financial models and propose structuring/de‑risking options for shortlisted projects.
• Prepare investor‑ready teasers, investment memoranda, and map potential financiers.
• Document investor engagement and transfer models/methodologies to the NCCC and relevant ministries.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial engineering, structuring and modelling for climate‑related investment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of agriculture and transport finance in emerging markets.
• Ability to work independently, deliver high‑quality analytical outputs, and engage with government and private sector stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Consultancy contract with UNEP, based in Paris with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to influence climate‑finance strategies for Nigeria’s NDC implementation.
• Professional exposure to multilateral development banks, DFIs and private sector investors.