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Sunday, April 19, 2026The 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.
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1. Director Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate A postgraduate degree in Economic Development or a related field. 15+ years of senior‑level leadership in sustainable economic development. Deep experience working in developing countries and managing complex policy and research programmes. A track record of inspiring teams, navigating multilateral processes, and building strategic alliances. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, with the confidence to engage senior political and institutional leaders. Experience with small states, or expertise in gender, health, or education in developing contexts, is a strong advantage. 2.Director of Governance, Strategy and Learning Salary You are a strategic thinker with a strong command of governance systems, organisational strategy, and performance management. You bring deep experience in MEL, strategic planning, or institutional reform, and you excel at turning complex mandates into clear frameworks, actionable insights, and measurable results. You are confident engaging senior political and institutional stakeholders, skilled at navigating multicultural environments, and adept at building trust with Member States. You combine analytical strength with excellent communication, diplomacy, and leadership with the ability to influence, advise, and inspire across the organisation. 3. General Counsel - Legal Affairs You are a seasoned legal leader with deep expertise in public international law, international administrative law, and the legal dimensions of operating within an intergovernmental organisation. You bring at least 15 years of post‑qualification experience, including significant senior‑level leadership, and a proven ability to advise confidently on complex, sensitive, and cross‑cutting legal matters. You combine sharp analytical judgement with strong diplomacy, communication, and negotiation skills. You are comfortable navigating multicultural environments, managing diverse teams, and engaging senior stakeholders with authority and clarity. Experience with HR‑related legal issues, complex agreements, and international organisational law will set you apart. 4. Adviser and Head – Energy and Natural Resources Section (ENR) You are an experienced economist, lawyer, or policy specialist with deep expertise in the energy and extractive sectors. You bring at least 10 years of senior‑level experience and a proven record of leading technical assistance programmes, shaping policy and regulatory frameworks, and advising governments on complex ENR issues. You excel at managing multidisciplinary teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and navigating international development environments. You combine strategic insight with strong project management, communication, and partnership‑building skills. Experience in energy sector reform, resource taxation, or green financing will strengthen your profile, as will experience working with small states or developing countries 5. Head Private Sector Fundraising You are a strategic connector with a strong understanding of the development financing ecosystem and a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships. You bring experience in resource mobilisation, private sector engagement, or development partnerships—ideally within an international or intergovernmental setting. You excel at crafting persuasive proposals, analysing funding trends, and navigating complex donor environments. You combine strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and represent the organisation with confidence. You are proactive, analytical, and collaborative—comfortable working across teams and engaging senior officials, ministries, and agencies at country level. Experience in innovative financing or development partnerships will strengthen your profile.