Job Description

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions. For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing (Impact Partnersxe2x84xa2), operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs, creating innovative financial products such as the Women's Livelihood Bondxe2x84xa2 Series, (6 listed bonds and growing) and establishing an Impact Institute and Research & Advisory. While we are very deep with our work in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our work spans 60 countries globally where we have mobilized close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million direct and household lives, avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon, and have collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The base of IIX's work is IIX Valuesxe2x84xa2, an impact verification tech solution measuring investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved. In 2022, we, along with global partners, launched the Orange Movementxe2x84xa2 and, within that, created a new asset class, Orange Bonds, to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities and making them a key player in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, IIX Intelligencexe2x84xa2, which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering unparalleled insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management. IIX Intelligence demonstrates with data the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development. Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts. Our team's 'PREM' valuesxe2x80x94passion, resilience, equity, and mavericksxe2x80x94propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.About a career with IIX:You will join a highly effective team that provides unparalleled hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space. You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and unprecedented programs that address and solve the world's most pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy. You aim to become a global development leader who has a passion for international development and to get involved in work that makes a difference.When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career where we are heavily invested in your professional development, as we will build on your strengths and help you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement, and guiding you in the right direction. It is a valuable addition to advance your career, providing you invaluable exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space.You WANT to drive and inspire meaningful change:Thus, as a successful team member, you should be a PREM:

• Passionate: Commitment to social finance and impact investing as a path to unlock society's potential to effect social change is essential for a happy and successful tenure at IIX.

• Resilient: Similar to our enterprises working in emerging markets, our IIX team members have strong mental and emotional fortitude and can recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. We look for people with an adaptable and positive attitude and a strong sense of self-worth, which enables them to move forward and continue to strive for their goals even in the face of adversity.

• Equitable: At IIX, we manage toward impact maximization and produce measurable and transparent returns xe2x80x93 both social and financial. These results strengthen the ecosystem and transform existing realities by helping impact enterprises magnify their impact and scale. We are fair and impartial in our actions and ensure that we make objective and unbiased decisions based on facts and impact.

• Maverick: While IIX is a seasoned stakeholder in the impact enterprise and impact investing space in Asia, we pride ourselves on creating new opportunities. We look for people with an independent and unorthodox approach to thinking and behaving. If you are someone who is non-conformist, innovative, and independent, often going against the grain, does not like following the crowd, and is not afraid to express your own opinions, we want you.

Our clients and partners span the spectrum of public and private sector including foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Foundation, corporations such as Standard Chartered Bank and KKR, international non-profits such as Oxfam and World Vision, multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNDP, and government agencies such as USAID and SIDA.Role Overview:As the Events Associate, you will be integral in supporting the execution and coordination of key events and initiatives. Reporting to Veronica Lu, Associate Vice President for Marketing & Communications, you will focus on delivering high-quality event experiences and ensuring seamless coordination across all event components.Key Deliverables:Events Coordination and Logisticsxe2x97x8f Assist in planning and organizing events, ensuring the effective management of all logistics, including venue setup, catering, and materials preparation.xe2x97x8f Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and event partners to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.xe2x97x8f Support the preparation of event schedules, checklists, and on-site execution plans.xe2x97x8f Manage event registration processes, attendee communications, and RSVP tracking.Marketing and Communication Supportxe2x97x8f Collaborate across teams to align event communications with broader marketing strategies.xe2x97x8f Assist in drafting event-related content, including invitations, social media posts, and press releases.xe2x97x8f Ensure all event materials (banners, brochures, presentations) are prepared and available.xe2x97x8f Gather feedback and testimonials from participants post-event for reporting and improvement.Stakeholder and Team Coordinationxe2x97x8f Act as the primary point of contact for event-related inquiries, addressing issues proactively.xe2x97x8f Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all deliverables are met on time.xe2x97x8f Support internal team members in managing ad hoc tasks related to event execution.Reporting and Evaluationxe2x97x8f Compile post-event reports, including key metrics, attendee feedback, and lessons learned.xe2x97x8f Analyze event success and provide recommendations for future improvements.Requirements:xe2x97x8f Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.xe2x97x8f Excellent written and verbal communication skills.xe2x97x8f Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.xe2x97x8f Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving capabilities.xe2x97x8f Prior experience in event planning or project coordination is a requirement.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIX Talent Acquisition team. Your personal data maybe collected but it will be used for recruitment purposes only.IIX is an equal opportunity employer

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