United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Employee Directory
International AffairsNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is a United Nations entity focused on mobilizing capital for investments in high-risk markets, with emphasis on Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and countries in special situations. It achieves this by deploying risk-absorbing financial instruments and advisory services to crowd in public and private capital, supporting job creation, sustained economic growth, and more equitable prosperity across more than 70 countries. Working with UN agencies and development partners, UNCDF provides scalable blended-finance solutions to drive systemic change and create pathways for greater involvement by development finance institutions and multilateral banks. Based in New York, UNCDF operates as a mid-sized organization within the international affairs landscape, serving governments, financial institutions, and development partners in its target markets. Its activities aim to catalyze capital flows to underserved markets and support market development and inclusion. Recent activities include participation in a United Nations ECOSOC forum in 2026 and collaborations with partner institutions to strengthen capacity in climate and disaster risk considerations.