Senior) Investment Manager Public Sector

(Senior) Investment Manager Public Sector

• On-site, Hybrid
• Den Haag , Zuid-Holland , Netherlands
• Public Sector

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.

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.

The (Senior) Investment Manager is part of the Public Programs business unit of Invest International. This business unit is responsible for developing, coordinating, financing and overseeing the implementation of large infrastructural 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 position involves the management and monitoring of existing public infrastructure projects; the development, coordination and follow-up of leads for new projects in developing countries; and the structuring and appraisal of new opportunities toward an engagement and investment decision.

Together with the team, the Investment Manager is responsible for:

Growing the public infrastructure portfolio in volume and impact and extending the programs in collaboration with other parties to establish the platform role of Invest International.

Originating, identifying and assessing new project opportunities in focus sectors and countries and preparing the decision-making for engagement in said opportunities.

Developing and structuring new projects – in close collaboration with the counterpart government, companies, other stakeholders and experts within and outside Invest International – towards an investment decision, financial close, implementation phase and beyond.

Overseeing the proper implementation of infrastructure projects including guiding procurement processes and actively monitoring contingent liabilities arising from interventions at the country and regional contexts

Providing guidance on complex financial, procurement, client relationship, and reputational risk issues in challenging project environments in developing countries.

Coaching colleagues on the job through active knowledge sharing and promoting ongoing collaboration.

You also work with other teams in the organization including Capital, Risk, ESG, Finance, etc. You have direct contact with clients on projects in the portfolio and, from time to time, might need to travel outside the Netherlands to identify & develop new opportunities and monitor the implementation of ongoing projects on site.

The ideal candidate has a curious, proactive, and commercially minded attitude towards infrastructure development, with a strong focus on delivering impactful projects. The candidate combines a results-oriented approach with the ability to identify and develop opportunities in complex environments.

Furthermore, the candidate brings the following skills and competencies:

At least 6 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure project development, advisory, or programme management, preferably in sectors such as climate resilience, water infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, healthcare, or agri-food.

Experience working in emerging markets with a relevant network in the public and…