Country Ambassador

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


IIX is a global organization dedicated to building a more inclusive world as the foundation for sustainable peace.
We do this by changing financial systems and innovating solutions for women empowerment, climate action, and
community resilience. Over the past decade, we have built the world\'s largest crowdfunding platform for impact
investing (Impact Partners), created innovative financial products such as the Women\'s Livelihood Bond, operated
award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs such as IIX ACTS, and established an Impact Institute for
training and education. To date, our work has spanned 40 countries, unlocked nearly $75 mil ion of private sector
capital to support 130+ enterprises, avoided over 850,000 tonnes of carbon and impacted over 23 mil ion lives. IIX
has received numerous awards for its work including the Oslo Business for Peace Award, the \'Nobel Prize for
Business.\'

For more information about IIX, please visit www.i xglobal.com.

Some of our clients include foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Bank of America-Merril 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.

About working with IIX:

We are looking for a mission driven, results oriented and resourceful independent grant proposal writer with a
background in International Development. 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. The
successful candidate should have experience in writing successful grant proposals for various international
organizations and/or other local and international development clients and organizations.

Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skil s (Microsoft Office Word, Access,
Powerpoint and Excel), and database management skil s. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability
to implement systems and follow-up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent
judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Previous experience wil demonstrate
a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the
ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.

Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible
professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private
grant opportunities in the IIX core sectors of work, namely energy, agriculture, water, health and education.

Example of a typical scope of work:

Research on national development goals and sustainable development agenda, to identify gaps and
opportunities
Identify sector and development experts, schedule and conduct interviews to validate gaps per sector and
more broadly for development
Identify entry points for social entrepreneurship to expedite social progress, with particular attention to
impoverished areas in need of accelerated economic growth
Synthesize data gathered and gap analysis to produce a well written report for wide distribution to
ecosystem players
Prepare materials (briefing, handouts, agenda etc.) and assist in coordination for a knowledge sharing
event for ecosystem players to be held upon completion of the report

Requirements:
At least 3+ years of relevant work experience, and a proven track record of grant writing and program
management.
Bachelor or Master\'s Degree in Communications, English or Writing or the equivalent.
Excel ent written and verbal skil s with a strong research background.
Demonstrated technical expertise and professional knowledge in one of IIX\'s five priority sectors: energy,
agriculture, water, health, and education is preferred.
Experience in fund-raising and winning advisory assignments
Field level development work experience, preferably in Asia and the Pacific.
Positive and self-motivated attitude.
Excel ent proficiency working in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

Closing date: Positions are open until fil ed.
Submission: Please submit a cover letter, a resume, remuneration expectations and writing samples to

Impact Investment Exchange

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  • Job Id
    JD1406114
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
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