Consultant, Strategic Initiatives - Bangladesh

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Job Description Name of Employer Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Date: June 2026 Role Consultant – Strategic Initiatives Support Department Strategic Initiatives - CEO's Office Location Hybrid (Office few times a week – frequency basis location and project scope) Contract Type Project-Based Consulting Engagement About IIX Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through: • Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (7 listed bonds and growing). • Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. • Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution. Global Advocacy & Innovation – Driving gender equality and climate action in financial markets through initiatives like the Orange Movement™. Our Impact: • Mobilized nearly US$1.5 billion capital of which US$600 million is directly invested • Positively impacted over 185 million lives • Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon • Collected over 116,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has been recognized by accolades such as the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award. About the Role IIX is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to provide consulting support to the CEO's Office on high-priority Strategic Initiatives. This is a project-based engagement for an intellectually curious, execution-oriented consultant who can work independently to support strategic concept development, organizational planning, and cross-functional execution. Operating as an extension of the CEO and leadership team, the Consultant will drive strategic initiatives, enable high-quality decision-making through research and analysis, and amplify IIX's voice in the global impact investing space. This is not a traditional support role - it is designed for a self-directed professional who can navigate ambiguity, deliver polished work products with minimal oversight, and switch between diverse project streams. Key Deliverables CEO's Office & Strategic Support • Develop high-quality written outputs including briefing notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence for CEO's internal and external engagements • Prepare meeting briefs, participate in stakeholder engagements, and manage follow-ups on behalf of the CEO's Office • Contribute to IIX's research outputs, knowledge products, and thought leadership pieces linked to strategic priorities Organizational Strategy & Planning • Translate strategic directions into structured workstreams, trackers, and detailed action plans • Coordinate across internal teams to align inputs, monitor progress, and identify blockers on organization-wide priorities • Prepare strategy documents, organizational planning materials, and internal reporting on strategic initiatives New Concept & Initiative Development • Scope and develop early-stage concepts and initiatives emerging from the CEO's Office • Structure concepts into compelling proposals, frameworks, or workplans ready for internal review or external pitching • Conduct research and analysis to inform the development of new programs, products, or strategic directions across sectors Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, International Development, Public Policy, or related discipline • Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in financial institutions, consulting, development organizations, or impact-focused enterprises • Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record in areas such as proposal development, grant writing, research & analytical reports, or strategy documents • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality outputs under deadline pressure Preferred / Desired Qualifications • Demonstrated knowledge of gender and/or social inclusion, with an intersectional perspective • Experience across sectors such as climate, infrastructure, development finance, or impact/sustainable finance • Familiarity with inclusive finance or impact measurement frameworks • Prior experience in strategy or policy roles within impact-oriented organizations Engagement Details This is a project-based consulting engagement with an anticipated duration of 3 to 6 months based on project scope. The consultant will work remotely with flexibility to align with CEO's Office requirements. Compensation is project-based and will be determined through mutual discussion. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a CV, a brief cover note outlining relevant strategic or consulting experience, and two to three samples of strategic work products (e.g., strategy documents, briefing notes, proposals, or research reports they have authored or co-authored). Applications and inquiries may be directed to Breezy Link for any further clarification.