Do you want to be part of a dedicated team delivering public infrastructure finance, and part of a development finance institution striving to be a best-in-class impact investor?
Impact Fund Denmark is Denmark’s Development Finance Institution. We aim to be a best-in-class impact investor by making investments that support the green transition, as well as building just and inclusive societies in developing countries and emerging markets. Impact Fund Denmark has a strong focus on creating sustainable and responsible businesses, which generate measurable social, economic and climate impacts as well as solid financial returns. Impact Fund Denmark's head office is located in Copenhagen, and have regional offices in India, Ukraine, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Brazil.
Prioritized sectors are Green Energy & Infrastructure, Financial Services, Healthcare, Sustainable Food Systems and Public Infrastructure Finance. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.6 billion. Annually Impact Fund Denmark makes around 25 -30 investments and has on average an active portfolio of 200 investments
Public Infrastructure Finance (former DSIF) offers finance for sustainable infrastructure projects in developing countries to provide better access to public services for the underserved and improve living conditions. Through the deployment of concessional capital and technical expertise, Public Infrastructure Finance supports the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs as well as Denmark’s strategy for development cooperation.
Public Infrastructure Finance supports infrastructure delivery through the entire project lifecycle – from initial project definition, through construction, to final takeover of assets and commencement of operations. A strong emphasis on development impact objectives is maintained throughout implementation, and results are monitored until five years after handover.
We are looking for a senior investment professional, who is well-versed within infrastructure finance as well as motivated by developing and driving large and complex sustainable infrastructure projects having significant impact.
The role is located in Copenhagen, with travel activities to developing countries.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, screen and appraise project proposals to ensure that projects selected for financing are in line with the investment strategy and overall strategies and policies for Danish development policy and partner country priorities.
- Drive projects through the relevant decision process stages, including due diligence, design & tender, and financial close including legal, ESG and other aspects with support from in-house and external experts.
- Overview and follow-up on project development and implementation.
- Contracting external technical assistance, incl. terms of reference.
- Ensure a timely and accurate updating of information systems (archiving and project database) in respect of project documents, financial and sustainability reporting.
- Develop and maintain close dialogue and collaboration with a variety of national and international public sector organizations, other development finance institutions and technical consultants.
- Maintain close dialogue with Embassies as well as relevant part of Danish business community in terms of, among others, project relevance and interest.
The team
You will become part of the Public Infrastructure Finance (former DSIF) team that consists of ten highly qualified and motivated investment professionals.
Your qualifications & experience
Demonstrated experience with project finance, preferaly in a developing country context within e.g. water and sanitation, waste, energy or other,
In addition, you:
- Can successfully drive project- and stakeholder management in an often complex and political environment, including financial and socio-economic analysis, assessment of development, climate, and environmental impact, and social and governance issues.
- Understand the possibilities and trends with development finance e.g., from multilateral development organizations, EU or other institutions or companies working with developing countries and partners.
- Demonstrated management of portfolio through project development, feasability, design and tendering.
- Experience of sourcing, networking and collaboration with a variety of national and international public sector organisations and technical consultant.
- Can demonstrate patience, drive, pro-activity, and great structure and capacity to work independently, lead processes and project teams on your own and be a resource for others/mentor others through challenging decision-making processes.
Working and learning at Impact Fund Denmark
Learning is an important element of working in Impact Fund Denmark, and we will support your personal development through training, sparring and by ensuring that you get exciting and challenging tasks and new opportunities for growth. When joining, you will take part in our extensive onboarding program to get the best possible start in your new role.Impact Fund Denmark offers a hybrid workplace, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. We have a diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 160 talented individuals from 30+ different nationalities. We work seamless together with colleagues around the corner, cross the organization and between offices in Asia, Africa, LATAM and Europe.
We hope to hear from you
Please send your application before 3 August, and we expect to be in touch with you in week 33.
About Impact Fund Denmark
Impact Fund Denmark (IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries) is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact Fund Denmark provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.4 billion. Capital under management will be growing from EUR 2.1 billion to EUR 5.0 billion over the next few years. Read more at Impact Fund Denmark