Senior Impact Finance Manager at Aqua for All

Main goal of the role

• Are you a results-driven finance professional with a passion for investing with impact and innovative finance? Aqua for All’s dynamic and growing team is looking for a Senior Impact Finance Manager! This position offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in scaling Aqua for All’s investment strategy and blended finance portfolio.
• We’re looking for a proactive and analytical collaborator to execute transactions and manage partnerships with fund managers that make a real difference.
• In this role, you will translate Aqua for All’s mission into concrete solutions. You’ll originate and structure fund investments, blended finance transactions and manage a diverse portfolio of partnerships to mobilise private capital in the water and sanitation sector. You’ll empower team members, by sharing your in-depth transaction expertise, particularly in analysing fund models and in negotiations with General Partners.
• You will be based in The Hague, working closely with our international teams in Kenya, Ethiopia and beyond. You will report to our Lead Impact Finance and Fund Investments.
• If you’re ready to contribute to transformative change in the water sector while making a lasting social and environmental impact, we’d like to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Structure and execute transactions using risk capital (concessional and equity) to achieve sustainable outcomes with private funds and financial institutions.
• Conduct strategic negotiations with international partners with the aim of acquiring mandates focused on fund investments and blended finance.
• Co-lead the evaluation and selection of fund managers that align with Aqua for All’s strategy, ensuring funds contribute to SDG 6 – water and sanitation for all.
• Conduct due diligence with sector experts, legal and investment advisors, and prepare memos for internal committees, detailing investment proposals and expected outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of catalytic investments, continuously assessing their financial and social performance and ensuring alignment with Aqua for All’s objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, fund managers, financial institutions and guarantee providers to attract capital for water and sanitation initiatives.
• Represent Aqua for All at key industry events, conferences and forums, raising the profile of the foundation and engaging with potential partners and funders.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure financial strategies align with programmatic goals, including proposal development, reporting and monitoring.
• Contribute to Aqua for All’s thought leadership by driving new proposals, enhancing the foundation’s impact finance proposition, and engaging with the wider impact investment community.

What we are looking for

• Significant professional experience of 5+ years in impact investing, sustainable finance, private equity or fund investing, with a focus on generating social and environmental impact.
• An academic background in finance, economics, or a related field, complemented by relevant professional qualifications.
• Proven experience in managing and structuring complex financial transactions in the impact or development finance space.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate and assess complex investment opportunities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial models and impact outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in or focusing on low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA or South Asia.
• Proficiency in financial instruments, transaction structuring, and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, eager to drive innovative financial solutions and contribute to the growth of Aqua for All’s impact.

Key competencies

• Analytical ability: Demonstrates strong analytical skills to critically assess complex problems, analyse data and make informed decisions, contributing to effective problem-solving and strategic planning.
• Creativity: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and fresh ideas within the organisation.
• Entrepreneurship: Proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities for impact development and growth. Willingness to take initiative and drive innovative solutions to address programme challenges.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, being accountable and understanding the impact on the organisation’s success.
• Communication skills: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey ideas, information and instructions clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.

Salary scale:

CAO Rijk, Scale 12 – (€ 4,700 – € 6,900 per month)