Director of Orange Movement

About the Orange Movement

Launched in 2022, the Orange Movement is a global initiative led by IIX to integrate gender equality and climate action into financial markets. At the core of the movement are Orange Bonds—the world's first gender-lens and climate-focused asset class—designed to:

• Mobilize US$10 billion in capital markets by 2030
• Positively impact 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities
• Position women and gender minorities as leaders in climate resilience and adaptation

The Orange Movement advances this vision through strategic partnerships, capital innovation, governance, and global advocacy. Supported by a three-year anchor grant from Australia's DFAT, it now seeks a leader who can scale the movement into a global financial force.

Role Summary

The Director of the Orange Movement will provide strategic vision and leadership to expand the Movement's reach, resources, and influence. The role will focus on:

• Partnerships: Building and strengthening high-level alliances with investors, DFIs, governments, corporates, and multilaterals
• Fundraising: Driving multi-year resource mobilization to sustain and expand the Orange Movement
• Advocacy: Positioning the Orange Movement as the global standard for gender-lens and climate-integrated finance
• Governance & Convenings: Strengthening governance structures and leading flagship global convenings such as the Orange Forum

This role is ideal for a strategic fundraiser, ecosystem connector, and visionary leader with deep networks in finance, philanthropy, and development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

• Develop and execute a global strategy to expand the Orange Investor Alliance and Partner Coalition
• Engage and onboard institutional investors, DFIs, corporates, and philanthropies into the Orange Movement
• Cultivate relationships with policymakers, regulators, and global institutions to embed Orange standards in financial markets

2. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

• Lead fundraising efforts to secure multi-year funding beyond the current DFAT grant
• Develop proposals, manage donor relationships, and mobilize both grants and catalytic capital
• Target at least US$2M+ annually in new funding to sustain and grow the Orange Movement

3. Orange Seal & Market Standards

• Promote the Orange Seal as the benchmark for gender-lens and climate integrity in capital markets
• Partner with issuers, rating agencies, and regulators to integrate Orange Seal into global financial frameworks
• Expand global training and certification for Orange Bond verifiers

4. Governance & Ecosystem Leadership

• Act as secretariat for the Steering Committee, Advisory Council, and Working Groups
• Ensure transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance processes
• Onboard new members aligned with DEI and movement principles

5. Advocacy, Convenings & Communications

• Lead the annual Orange Forum, the flagship convening on gender-lens capital markets
• Curate advocacy campaigns and position the Orange Movement in global dialogues
• Drive storytelling, publications, and thought leadership to amplify the Movement's influence

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Area

KPI

Partnerships & Alliances

Onboard 10+ new global partners annually

Fundraising

Mobilize US$2M+ annually and secure multi-year funding streams

Orange Seal Adoption

Secure 5+ strategic partnerships annually for Orange Seal

Ecosystem Engagement

Host/participate in 10+ global events/dialogues annually

Advocacy & Convenings

Deliver 3+ high-profile advocacy campaigns annually

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's required; MBA or Master's in Business, Finance, or International Development preferred
• Experience: 15+ years in strategic partnerships, fundraising, or senior leadership roles in finance, philanthropy, or development
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of gender equality, climate action, and impact finance
• Networks: Proven track record of engaging DFIs, investors, corporates, multilaterals, and donors
• Skills: Exceptional relationship-building, fundraising, and high-level negotiation skills
• Mindset: Visionary, strategic, and entrepreneurial with ability to mobilize systems-level change
• Location: Singapore-based, with global travel expected

Why Join IIX?

• Lead a global initiative reshaping capital markets for gender and climate
• Build a legacy platform that will impact 100 million lives by 2030
• Operate at the nexus of finance, development, and global advocacy
• Work with the world's leading institutions—from DFIs and governments to UN agencies and Fortune 500s

At IIX, we seek individuals who are:

• Passionate – Dedicated to gender equality and climate action
• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in frontier markets
• Equitable – Committed to measurable social and financial outcomes
• Maverick – Bold, innovative, and independent thinkers

Application Process

Submit your CV and cover letter
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality
IIX is an equal-opportunity employer