The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) has opened expressions of interest for an independent consultant to carry out a three-week assessment of a proposed investment in the IFC Digital Transformation Fund, LP, marking the next formal step in the fund’s due diligence process. The EOI closes at 4:30pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, and submissions should be sent to the VNPF Investment Department by email.
The IFC Digital Transformation Fund is a venture capital vehicle managed by IFC Asset Management Company (AMC), part of the World Bank Group, that targets high‑growth, tech‑enabled companies in emerging markets. Investment focus areas cited by the VNPF include FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Climate Tech, AgTech and E‑logistics. The VNPF Board has already been briefed on the opportunity and authorised initial steps to progress analysis and due diligence; this consultancy will provide the independent assessment that will inform any future decision to commit capital.
The consultant’s scope of work is broad and structured. Financial review tasks include evaluating the fund’s structure, fee arrangements, return expectations, investment terms and historical performance track record. Strategic assessment will test alignment with VNPF’s investment policy, portfolio diversification targets and ESG commitments, and will consider whether a venture capital allocation in emerging‑market technology is appropriate for a provident fund such as VNPF.
Risk and governance are core elements of the assignment. The consultant must identify and assess key investment risks — including liquidity, currency, market and governance exposures — and recommend risk‑mitigation measures or conditions for any investment. A regulatory and governance review is required to determine consistency with Vanuatu laws and the VNPF Act, and to evaluate the fund’s governance framework, limited partner rights and reporting obligations. The engagement also anticipates stakeholder consultations with relevant experts as necessary.
Deliverables include a comprehensive assessment report, an executive summary suitable for presentation to the VNPF Board of Trustees, and a debrief with VNPF management (in person or remote). The three‑week assignment will report to the Manager Investment, VNPF, Mr John Naviti, and may be conducted from Port Vila or remotely as required.
Applicants must hold a degree or master’s in finance, business, economics or a related field, have a minimum of five years’ experience in investment analysis, fund due diligence or financial advisory, and demonstrate familiarity with venture capital or private equity in emerging markets. EOIs must include a cover letter, CV or company profile, proposed methodology and work plan, fee proposal and two professional references, submitted in PDF format to investmentdep@vnpf.com.vu with John.Naviti@vnpf.com.vu copied. The VNPF reserves the right to cancel or reissue the EOI without liability.