Convergence Blended Finance · 4 weeks ago
Director, Market Insights & Capacity Building
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expConvergence Blended Finance is a global network focused on increasing private sector investment in developing countries through blended finance. They are seeking a Director of Market Insights and Capacity Building to enhance their knowledge offerings and capacity building programming, guiding various workstreams and collaborating across the organization to ensure effective content production and dissemination.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInnovation Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Shape and refine the strategic direction for Convergence’s overall market-building knowledge agenda, with the goal of delivering content that influences and advocates for more effective and efficient use of blended finance in emerging markets; set clear strategic priorities for the Market Insights and Capacity Building teams to implement over the next 12–24 months that charts a path for Convergence to remain at the forefront of the blended finance market in an evolving development finance landscape
Proactively lead the development and delivery of new content and capacity building offerings that complement and build off existing offerings (e.g., case studies, data insights, reports, learning sessions, roundtables), ensuring they maximize reach and impact
Strengthen alignment between Market Insights and Capacity Building offerings by ensuring research, data analysis, and learning offerings reinforce one another and present a consistent, high-quality narrative to the market
Independently author compelling thought leadership and key messaging that amplifies Convergence’s positioning on blended finance; collaborate with the Head of Communications to craft strategic narratives and represent Convergence externally by fielding media requests and interviews
Strengthen existing and identify new partnerships with research organizations, data providers, and think tanks to reach high-priority stakeholders while leveraging Convergence’s core strengths
Enhance Convergence’s Market Data and Market Data Explorer by identifying new opportunities to extract value and pursuing and strengthening data partnerships to improve coverage and analysis capabilities, including bolstering the availability of hard-to-find data (e.g., returns, concessionally terms)
Provide strategic guidance, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture; support staff by removing bottlenecks, building capacity, and establishing internal processes for efficient, high-quality project delivery
Represent Convergence externally at key industry events, high-level forums, and partner convenings, articulating evidence-based messages that influence market practice and strengthen Convergence’s visibility
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience including 3-5 years as a thought leader and change agent with demonstrable experience working to influence individuals and institutions in the blended finance ecosystem
Ability to travel periodically to Toronto, where the team is based
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of knowledge gaps with respect to blended finance and private sector mobilization
Demonstrated experience developing or leading complex research agendas in blended finance, impact investing, climate finance, or adjacent areas
Comfort working with data-driven insights, including shaping analytical approaches, guiding data teams, or developing data partnerships
Experience designing or delivering executive education, practitioner learning, or capacity building programs for development or finance audiences
A network of contacts in the private, public, and philanthropic spheres that can be activated to build strategic partnerships and mobilize resources
Experience leading and mentoring direct reports in person and/or remotely
Academic background and a degree in finance, law, public policy or international development and/or relations and experience of familiarity with data analysis software such as Tableau
Convergence does not support visas and candidates should be eligible to work in one of the posted locations
Preferred
Although not required, direct experience in grant making, structuring, or managing investments in emerging markets is a plus
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Team building
Flexible schedules
Generous time-off policies
Company
Convergence Blended Finance
CONVERGENCE is the global network for blended finance.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joan M. Larrea
CEO
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