Plan International Hiring Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead (Asia Pacific): Apply by 20 July 2026
The Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead (Asia Pacific) position at Plan International offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to drive innovative financing solutions and private sector partnerships that advance children’s rights and gender equality across the Asia-Pacific region.
About Plan International
Plan International is a global development and humanitarian organization that has been advancing children’s rights and equality for girls for more than 80 years. Operating in over 70 countries, the organization works to address poverty, discrimination, violence, and exclusion affecting children and young people worldwide.
Its mission focuses on:
- Advancing children’s rights and protection
- Promoting gender equality and girls’ empowerment
- Supporting communities during humanitarian crises
- Influencing policy and systemic change
- Building sustainable development solutions
Role Overview
The Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead serves as a regional strategic leader responsible for expanding innovative financing opportunities and private sector engagement across Asia Pacific.
The role focuses on:
- Diversifying funding sources
- Mobilizing private capital
- Building corporate and investor partnerships
- Developing innovative financing structures
- Supporting sustainable impact for children and girls
This position works across a complex regional network involving Country Offices, National Offices, and global teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Innovative Finance Strategy
The successful candidate will develop and manage a strong pipeline of innovative finance opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying financing opportunities across Asia Pacific
- Designing blended finance mechanisms
- Structuring impact investment initiatives
- Developing results-based financing models
- Creating scalable funding solutions
Build Private Sector Partnerships
A major component of the role involves engaging businesses, investors, and financial institutions.
Key activities include:
- Building strategic corporate partnerships
- Managing investor relationships
- Engaging ESG-focused stakeholders
- Securing funding commitments
- Creating long-term partnership frameworks
Resource Mobilization and Capital Attraction
The role supports Plan International’s efforts to attract new sources of capital.
This includes:
- Mobilizing private investment
- Identifying innovative funding mechanisms
- Expanding donor diversification strategies
- Supporting finance-ready project development
- Connecting funding opportunities with organizational priorities
Regional Capacity Building
The Lead will strengthen internal systems and capabilities across the region.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Country Offices
- Developing finance-related tools and frameworks
- Building internal knowledge and expertise
- Sharing best practices across teams
- Enhancing innovative finance readiness
Required Qualifications
Plan International seeks candidates with substantial experience in finance, partnerships, and investment-related fields.
Essential requirements include:
- 8+ years of experience in innovative finance, investment, consulting, or corporate partnerships
- Strong experience structuring complex financing solutions
- Experience working with investors and financial institutions
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
- Regional or international experience across multiple countries
- Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities
- Understanding of gender equality and rights-based development approaches
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- Strong business development skills
- Expertise in blended finance and impact investing
- Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Ability to bridge development objectives with private sector interests
- Commitment to ethical and inclusive partnerships
Location and Contract Information
Important details include:
- Asia Pacific regional role
- Flexible location: Bangkok or Hong Kong
- Local contract position
- No expatriate benefits provided
- Full-time leadership role
Early applications are encouraged as recruitment may close before the advertised deadline.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This role sits at the intersection of:
- Development finance
- Corporate sustainability
- ESG investing
- Gender equality
- Child rights advocacy
The successful candidate will help unlock new funding models capable of generating long-term impact for vulnerable children and girls across the Asia-Pacific region.
Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
Interested candidates should submit their applications through Plan International’s official careers portal before the closing date.
Conclusion
The Innovative Finance and Private Sector Lead position at Plan International is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance and partnership professionals seeking to apply their expertise to international development and humanitarian impact.
By combining innovative financing mechanisms, private sector engagement, and strategic resource mobilization, this role will play a critical part in advancing sustainable solutions that improve the lives of children and promote gender equality throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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