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 Bondsthe world&aposs first gender-lens and climate-focused asset classdesigned 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&aposs 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&aposs 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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&aposs 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&aposs required; MBA or Master&aposs 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&aposs leading institutionsfrom 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
