Technical Officer, Blended Finance

About the role

IUCN is recruiting a Technical Officer, Blended Finance (vacancy 7731) for its Multilateral Finance Unit within the Asia Regional Office in Bangkok. Reporting to the Regional Multilaterals Portfolio Manager, the post is 100% and fixed-term, starting on 1 January 2027. The officer acts as technical specialist for integrating blended finance into the regional multilateral finance portfolio and the regional programme's strategic theme on finance and business for nature.

Key responsibilities

• Design blended structures and instruments such as catalytic and concessional financing, public and private capital mobilisation, investment de-risking, impact bonds and other innovative instruments
• Use analytical tools to assess markets for nature and biodiversity, risks and trade-offs, and profile financial systems
• Provide technical support to nature investment platforms, business-for-biodiversity networks and sustainable enterprises and value chains
• Identify collaboration opportunities with private sector financial institutions, vertical funds and philanthropic organisations
• Support regional multilateral projects under implementation and development, and collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams across countries and units
• Facilitate region-wide capacity building and peer learning on blended finance, share lessons and advise on emerging risks
• Take part in knowledge sharing with regional, inter-regional and global IUCN teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, business, banking, data science or related fields; additional training or certifications are an advantage
• At least three years of professional or practical experience with sustainable finance programmes in the environment, climate, development or social sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing blended finance structures, instruments, tools and products that mobilise public and private capital
• Capacity for collaborative work in interdisciplinary teams and multicultural settings in an Asian context
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally

Required skills

• Proficiency in data management and analysis, including use of related tools and software
• Professional English, writing and speaking

Applications are made online through the organisation's HR system by the closing date of 22 November 2026; only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.