Agriculture Investment Director

The Agriculture Director is accountable for large-impact fund projects and independently accountable for an ongoing set of results that require project management and ownership.

• Lead the generation of a pipeline of potential investments for the impact fund.

• Participate in fundraising activities of the impact fund.

• Investment Leader to identify opportunities, assess and manage risk, and close investments for the impact fund. Post investment, to work closely with the investee company and impact fund partners, as well as implement the Vision Driven Investing framework as a pathway to generating investment returns and impact targets of the fund.

• Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of managing investments in the agriculture/forestry sector via his/her work with non-profit, government funds, private equity, and strategy consulting firms.

• Track Record: Proven expertise in successfully leading from ideation to successful implementation of projects in the agriculture and forestry sector in the Lower Mekong Region, including a deep understanding of trade flows and supply value chains, existing regulatory framework, ownership structures, cooperatives of smallholder farmers and the risks and risk management of investments in this sector.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills; clear and direct communication, proactively addressing issues, and speaking up promptly when needed. A skilled listener who understands diverse perspectives communicates insights clearly and instills confidence in stakeholders, including potential Investors and Partners, showcasing expertise and value in investments.

• Management Skills: Strong stakeholder and project management skills. Directly engage with teams and stakeholders to drive results.

• Leadership: Demonstrated high influence and leadership capability, empowering teams to excel and find fulfillment in their work.

• Mindset: Results-oriented with a natural curiosity.
• Open for Expat & willing to relocate to Vietnam