Job Title: Consultant
Location: Cambodia
Contract type: Part-time basis
Duration: 2 months with the option to extend
Start date: Immediate
About Impact Investment Exchange (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 (6 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 – Such as the Orange Movement™, which integrates gender equality and climate action in financial markets.
Our Impact:
• Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital
• Positively impacted over 160 million lives
• Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon
• Collected over 90,000+ 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.
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About the Role
IIX is seeking an experienced consultant based in Cambodia. The National Consultant will support IIX in implementing the “Pipeline Development and Impact Capital Facilitation for Climate Ventures in Asia” initiative in Cambodia. The consultant will serve as an in-country focal point and be responsible for:
• Mapping and identifying climate-related growth stage enterprises (climate mitigation and/or adaptation)
• Assisting in enterprise sourcing, vetting, and engagement, with a focus on investment readiness.
• Supporting the logistical coordination and execution of in-country roadshows, SME outreach events, and investor networking events.
• Facilitating local stakeholder engagement, including with government agencies, ecosystem partners, incubators/accelerators, and impact investors.
• Providing on-the-ground insights and feedback to the IIX team regarding market dynamics, SME readiness, and sector-specific opportunities.
• Coordinating data collection, translation (where needed), and communication support during project implementation.
• Assisting in tracking and reporting key milestones and deliverables aligned with the project workplan and timeline.
Required Qualifications:
• Advanced degree MBA or Master’s in Economics, Finance, Environmental Sciences, Environment Management, Environmental Technology, Natural Sciences or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in program management, business advisory, transaction advisory, international development or sustainability consulting
• In-depth knowledge of the MSMEs and business ecosystem in Cambodia, especially climate-related growth stage enterprises, sustainability-led MSMEs, or environmental innovations.
• Strong connections and networks within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, including with government stakeholders, development partners, incubators, and investors.
• Previous experience supporting impact-driven projects, enterprise diagnostics, business advisory services, or ESG/impact assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (in English and local language), with the ability to represent IIX professionally and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and deliver timely results in a fast-paced, remote project environment.
• Prior exposure to investment readiness programs, impact investing, or blended finance facility will be considered a plus.
• Comfortable using digital tools such as Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams, and collaborative platforms; familiarity with IIX platforms (e.g., IIX Values, Impact Partners) is an asset.
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Why Join IIX?
• Join a mission-driven, high-impact organization with a track record of pioneering sustainable finance solutions.
Application Process
• Submit your cover letter & resume
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Your personal data will be used strictly for recruitment purposes.
IIX is an equal opportunity employer
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What We Do
Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) bridges the gap between finance and development. IIX is a core member of the International Capital Markets Association, a strategic member of IMP Impact Measurement and Management Practice, and a part of the BAPPENAS Advisory Committee on Blue Finance. We are also proud to be affiliated with the World Economic Forum Social Enterprise Alliance, UNICEF Child Bond Working Group, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN). As a pioneer of impact investing, we build pathways to connect the Wall Streets of the world with the backstreets of underserved communities by measuring and unlocking investment capital. We achieve sustainable development and equitable growth through working with investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners to raise capital, empowering stakeholders with rigorous advice/research for sound actions, and pushing the impact investing space from the margins to the mainstream. Our activities focus on three key pillars that we believe are crucial to creating a better world: promoting gender equality, driving climate action and building vibrant, resilient communities. With our work we aim to impact 100 million lives by 2025. IIX is based in Singapore and operates globally
