Proposal writers/Researchers (contract) - Indonesia at IIX Global

About the role:

We are looking for a communicator, a thinker and a doer who naturally builds relationships that lead to results. You will lead project management and stakeholder relationships and work closely with IIX’s core R&A team in managing the project. We want someone who, first and foremost, has a positive attitude and is passionate about growing the space through IIX’s work. In addition, she/he is creative, a problem solver, who knows how to push the envelope, and is an incredibly fast learner.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Advisory (R&A) Services

• Project management
• 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
• Manage key R&A project-level relationships for IIX with key stakeholders
• Manage IIX’s research writers/field consultants, review their output, and provide inputs on project deliverables
• 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
  • • Research new and emerging thematic and impact investment trends
      
    • Envision and suggest areas of strategic collaboration with ecosystem partners
      
    • Develop outreach materials such as policy paper, concept notes and pitch decks

• Pursuit of strategic, organization-wide business development initiatives
• Source, prepare and submit requests for proposal (RFPs) and expressions of interest (EOIs) from global and regional tendering organizations.
• Prepare external marketing and strategic business development materials

• Collaborate to effectively execute client engagements
• Collaborate with colleagues from other teams on inter-department ongoing project management and strategic pursuits

Required Qualifications:

• 4-9 years of progressive experience in project management, research, management consulting and/or similar experience, with a focus on Indonesia & Southeast Asia
• Familiarity with the financing/ investment and SME landscape in Indonesia preferred
• Experience in conducting training, market research and writing / management of research reports
• 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 engaging with multiple stakeholders in Indonesia across public and private sectors preferred
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills, with strong leadership ability
• Outstanding presentation and verbal/written communication
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
• High comfort level working in a relatively flat, non-hierarchical and fast-paced environment

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)
• Experience of living or extensive travel in developing countries; field experience in Indonesia and Southeast Asia 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

Location: Full-time remote in Indonesia

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