VP, Research and Advisory

Key Responsibilities:
Research & Advisory (R&A) Services
Project management
o Lead on-the-ground implementation and management of research projects across multiple countries (including ensuring project deliverables are on track) in close coordination with the R&A team
o Manage key R&A project-level relationships for IIX with key stakeholders
o Manage IIXs research writers/field consultants, review their output, and provide inputs on project deliverables
o Lead organization of events/workshops and support in engaging with impact investing ecosystem players, donors, and partners
Conduct market ecosystem research to further gender-lens investing
o Research new and emerging thematic and impact investment trends
o Envision and suggest areas of strategic collaboration with ecosystem partners
o Develop outreach materials such as policy paper, concept notes and pitch decks
Pursuit of strategic, organization-wide business development initiatives
o Source, prepare and submit requests for proposal (RFPs) and expressions of interest (EOIs) from global and regional tendering organizations.
o Prepare external marketing and strategic business development materials
Collaborate to effectively execute client engagements
o Collaborate with colleagues from other teams on inter-department ongoing project management and strategic pursuits

Required Qualifications:
Minimum ten years of combined experience in project management, research, management consulting and/or similar experience
Familiarity with the financing/ investment and SME landscape preferred
Excellent research and technical writing skills (applicants will be required to submit past writing outputs and may be asked to undergo additional writing tests)
Experience in conducting training, market research and writing / management of research reports
Excellent team player and interpersonal skills, with strong leadership ability
Outstanding presentation and verbal/written communication and fluency in English
High comfort level working in a relatively flat, non-hierarchical and fast-paced environment environment
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel)
Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and verbal
Banking and private sector consulting experience

Additional Desired Qualifications:
Academic or professional experience with IIX sector specializations (including climate, impact investing, SME, gender, inclusive finance, technology access, healthcare, education, water and waste management)
Fluency or proficiency in one or more regional languages, in addition to English
Experience of living or extensive travel in developing countries; field experience in the region working with impact enterprises, startups, or INGOs will be an advantage
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with a diverse group of stakeholders, from public bodies and policy makers to social entrepreneurs to large, international private corporations