Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead

Plan International is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead (Asia Pacific). This role is responsible for driving innovative financing and private sector engagement across the region to diversify funding and unlock sustainable impact for children, particularly girls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a strong pipeline of innovative finance and private sector opportunities across APAC
• Design and structure financing solutions including blended finance, impact investment, and results-based mechanisms
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, investors, and financial institutions
• Mobilise resources from private sector actors aligned with Plan’s mission and priorities
• Support Country Offices to identify, develop, and deliver finance-ready opportunities
• Strengthen systems, tools, and internal capacity for innovative finance across the region
• Position Plan International as a credible and strategic partner in the private sector and ESG space

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in innovative finance, investment, corporate partnerships, or consulting
• Strong track record of structuring and delivering complex financing or partnership solutions
• Experience engaging corporates, investors, financial institutions, or ESG stakeholders
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience working across multiple countries or in regional/global roles
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Understanding of gender equality, rights-based programming, and ethical partnerships

Skills

• Innovative Financing
• Investment Structures
• Corporate Partnerships
• Consulting
• Financial Modelling
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• ESG Engagement
• Cross-Country Experience
• Regional Program Management
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Gender Equality Programming
• Rights-based Programming
• Ethical Partnerships
• Strategic Leadership
• Private Sector Engagement