Associate Vice President/Vice President, Research, Program & Business Development, Indonesia
IIX Global
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Job summary
Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) seeks an AVP/VP to collaborate with the Indonesia Program Director for the flagship IIRI program. You will drive research, sustainability content, and program execution while building partnerships and supporting fundraising efforts in Indonesia.
The role requires strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and a passion for inclusive finance and climate action, with strong English and Bahasa Indonesia skills to engage stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Sustainability, Economics, Public Policy, or related field.
- 8–12 years (AVP) / 12–15 years (VP) of relevant experience in program management, sustainability, ESG, research, and business development.
- Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, ESG frameworks, and sustainability practices in Indonesia.
- Experience in fundraising, partnership building, and donor engagement.
- Strong program management—planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Excellent written and verbal English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead research and content development for IIRI reports and regulatory analyses.
- Oversee program management, budgeting, implementation, and reporting.
- Develop and manage partnerships with corporates, SMEs, government, and ecosystem players.
- Support fundraising, proposal development, and donor engagement.
- Publish reports, case studies, and knowledge products; represent IIX externally.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through:
- Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing).
- Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
- Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution.
- Global Advocacy & Innovation – Driving gender equality and climate action in financial markets through initiatives like the Orange Movement™.
- Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital
- Positively impacted over 160 million lives
- Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon
- Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs
In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has earned recognition from the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award.
www.iixglobal.com
IIX is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Vice President (AVP)/Vice President (VP) to collaborate closely with the Indonesia Program Director for our flagship program in Indonesia, Impact Investment Readiness for Indonesia or IIRI. The successful candidate will combine expertise in research, sustainability, ESG, SME development, and regulatory analysis with strong program management and business development skills.
The AVP/VP will be responsible for driving research and content development, managing program execution, building partnerships, supporting fundraising, and expanding IIX’s impact in Indonesia. This role requires strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and a strong passion for inclusive finance and sustainability.
- Conduct in-depth studies on Indonesia’s SME/MSME landscape, sustainability practices, and ESG adoption for IIRI reports for donor consultations.
- Analyze relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks to identify opportunities and challenges.
- Perform market gap analyses to inform IIX’s program design and policy engagement.
- Lead planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting for IIRI in Indonesia.
- Ensure timely delivery of milestones, deliverables, and outcomes within scope and budget.
- Establish and oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
- Prepare high-quality donor reports, board briefs, and program updates.
- Research and design training content on ESG, impact measurement, and sustainability.
- Localize IIX’s global methodologies and Orange principles for Indonesian SMEs and stakeholders.
- Support and faciliti`capacity-building workshops and trainings across Indonesia.
- Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, SMEs, government, and ecosystem players.
- Contribute to fundraising and membership growth, including proposal development and donor engagement.
- Position IIX as a thought leader through collaborative programs, training, and knowledge dissemination.
- Represent IIX in conferences, forums, and external events in Indonesia and the region.
- Develop and publish research reports, case studies, and knowledge products.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration with IIX’s global offices.
- Program Delivery: Successful execution of program milestones, delivered on time and within budget.
- Research Outputs: High-quality market studies, regulatory analyses, and knowledge products produced and disseminated.
- Training & Capacity Building: Number and quality of workshops/trainings conducted, with measurable participant impact.
- Business Development: Growth in partnerships, membership, and funding opportunities in Indonesia.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Increased visibility of IIX in Indonesia through forums, publications, and partnerships.
- Master’s degree (preferred) in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Economics, Business, Public Policy, or related field.
- 8–12 years (AVP) / 12–15 years (VP) of relevant experience in program management, sustainability, ESG, research, and business development.
- Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, ESG frameworks, and sustainability practices in Indonesia.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, partnership building, and donor engagement.
- Strong program management track record: planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency is required.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and partnership-building skills.
- Passionate about sustainability, inclusive finance, and impact-driven innovation.
- Hands-on exposure to impact investing and sustainable finance
- Opportunity to drive global change in gender equality and climate action
- Fast-track professional growth with training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
- Work with leading institutions – from UN agencies to top financial institutions
- Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance
- Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets
- Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact
- Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach
IIX is an equal-opportunity employer.
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