Impact & ESG Officer Government & Country Solutions

Invest International’s legal mandate is to support companies with foreign activities and international projects that contribute to the Dutch economy by improving competitiveness and earning capacity and to support projects that offer solutions to global challenges.

We believe in a world where businesses and governments work together to solve global challenges. Our mission is to connect Dutch solutions to global challenges strengthening worldwide resilience and safeguarding Dutch earning capacity.

Organization

Invest International opened its doors in October 2021, in The Hague. We are a state-owned company set up by the Dutch government. A private company funded with public capital. Our people, network and knowledge allow us to maximize impact for our stakeholders.

Government & Country Solution

The Government & Country Solution (GCS) business unit of Invest International is responsible for developing, coordinating, financing and overseeing the implementation of large infrastructural public projects in developing countries, working closely together with the private infrastructure sector with a strong focus on climate resilience, water-infra, sustainable manufacturing, healthcare and agri-food. The present portfolio consists of about 100 projects with a total value of around 870 million euros committed in grants and subsidies. The yearly budget of the infrastructure programs for new projects is aimed to grow to about 200 million euros per year.  

The role

Impact & ESG (IESG) professionals, within GCS, support Invest International in achieving its business and impact ambitions by bringing Impact and ESG expertise close to opportunity development and execution. They work alongside colleagues across sectors, solutions and countries, contributing from early opportunity shaping through to due diligence, execution and monitoring.

As part of multidisciplinary teams, IESG professionals advise on impact ambitions and ESG risks and help ensure that projects are developed and implemented in line with Invest International’s IESG standards and international good practices. Impact and ESG risk management are embedded in the business, with IESG providing specialist expertise, challenge and guidance throughout the process.

IESG professionals within GCS are part of Invest International’s broader IESG community and work closely with the IESG Center of Excellence within Business Enablement, which safeguards consistent methodology, standards and quality across the organisation.

Core responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of ESG materiality risk for Invest International’s five sectors (Agrifood, Water/ Infrastructure, Health, Energy, and Sustainable Manufacturing).

• Contribute to (sector) strategies and plans to ensure early-stage inclusion of IESG consideration.

• Conduct ESG and Impact due diligence, and monitoring of public infrastructure projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in line with Invest International IESG policies.

• Support the development of impactful projects by procuring, managing and assessing i.e. feasibility studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action and Livelihood Restoration Plans and impact evaluations.

• Contribute to enhancing project impacts aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and internationally recognized frameworks and methodologies such as IRIS+, Joint Impact Model (JIM), OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and GHG Protocol.

• Coordinate and interface with recipient governments, companies (consultants and contractors), communities, and internal stakeholders to improve project design and implementation.

• Advise investment teams on impact measurement, Theory of Change, baseline design, project KPI selection, and monitoring/evaluation plans in line with Invest International Strategy and reporting requirements.

• Support portfolio reporting, dashboards, integrated reporting, and internal learning agendas.

• Contribute to IESG policy development, position statements, tools, and guidance for the GCS unit as well as support the efforts of IESG Center of Excellence.

• 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 or equivalent.

• Experience with ESG management tools, among others, ESIA, ESMP, RAP.

• Experience with impact measurement, evaluation frameworks, and portfolio-level reporting, including tools and standards such as JIM, PCAF, and the GHG Protocol. Experience with science-based target setting, including SBTi, is an advantage.

• Experience working with different stakeholders i.e. communities and NGOs, host governments and the private sector in developing countries.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ESG and impact topics to diverse audiences and bridge perspectives between investment professionals, clients, and public-sector stakeholders.

• Demonstrated understanding of systems change and transformation approaches, including theory of change and innovation/prototyping methodologies, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and strategic complexity.

• Good command of the English and French language (both verbally and written). Command of Portuguese is advantageous.

• Experience supporting place-based transitions such as greening of infrastructure and building with nature within one of the organization's priority sectors is considered an advantage

• Willing and able to travel to developing countries, within the wide geographical portfolio coverage of Invest International.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• A team player with an open mindset to new opportunities.

You have the necessary documentation (e.g., passport, residence permit, and work permit, where applicable) to live and work in the Netherlands.

What we offer

• The applicable salary scale will be either Level 16 (with a gross monthly salary ranging from €5,443 to €6,463) excluding holiday allowance and the 13th-month payment, based on a 40-hour workweek. 

• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. 

• Contribution free pension plan.

• Public transport business card (1st class), laptop and phone, and a contribution towards a home office. 

• Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home). 

• In-house gym (for a reduced contribution). 

• An innovative, dynamic working environment.

Apply for the job 

Please share your CV and cover letter noting that the application process closes on 13 October 2026.