Impact & ESG Lead for SME & Startup Investments

Invest International; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Public transport card

In-house gym

Laptop & phone

Home office contribution

Job summary

Invest International in The Hague is seeking an Impact & ESG (IESG) Officer to join the Business & Corporate Solutions unit. You’ll advise on ESG risks, conduct due diligence, and support portfolio monitoring across sectors like agrifood, water, health, and energy, working with SMEs and startups in a fast-moving environment.

Fluency in English is required; Dutch is an advantage. A university degree and at least five years of experience with international ESG standards, travel willingness, and

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field such as environmental and social management, development studies, economics, sustainability, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of work experience in applying international ESG guidelines and standards such as IFC Performance Standards, OECD or equivalent.
• Experience with impact measurement and evaluation frameworks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage for working with SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of ESG materiality risk for Invest International’s 5 sectors (Agrifood, Water/Infrastructure, Health, Energy, and Sustainable Manufacturing).
• Contribute to sector strategies, plans and investment leads to ensure early-stage inclusion of IESG considerations.
• Independently appraise projects, conduct related Impact and ESG due diligence, and monitor impact and E&S.
• Prepare annual reviews for the projects in your portfolio.
• Work closely with investment manager and analyst in deal teams and with SME clients to enhance collaboration and IESG performance.
• Advise clients on ESG implementation to increase Impact; proportionality is key when dealing with SMEs and startups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in a relevant field (env & social management, development studies, economics, sustainability)

Tools

ESIA

ESMP

RAP

Job description

Invest International in The Hague is seeking an Impact & ESG (IESG) Officer to join the Business & Corporate Solutions unit. You’ll advise on ESG risks, conduct due diligence, and support portfolio monitoring across sectors like agrifood, water, health, and energy, working with SMEs and startups in a fast-moving environment.

Fluency in English is required; Dutch is an advantage. A university degree and at least five years of experience with international ESG standards, travel willingness, and