Director Public - Invest International

Unique opportunity to lead and stabilise one of the core business units of a high-profile Dutch impact-driven financier, at a defining moment in its development.

• Invest International is a state-owned impact financier, funded by the Dutch government, operating at the crossroads of global challenges and Dutch innovation.
• The organisation enables sustainable growth in emerging markets through project development and financing, combining public purpose with private enterprise.
• The Public Sector unit drives this mission by developing and financing large-scale infrastructure projects in water, energy, climate resilience, healthcare, and agri-food.
• The unit collaborates closely with ministries, international financial institutions, embassies, and Dutch companies to deliver Dutch solutions for global challenges.
• The role offers the chance to set strategic direction, strengthen collaboration, and represent the Netherlands internationally in sustainable infrastructure and development finance.

Organisation

• Established in 2021 as a state-owned enterprise of the Dutch government
• Headquarters located in The Hague
• Approximately 175 employees representing over 20 nationalities
• Funded by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Portfolio focused on sustainable economic growth, decent work (SDG 8) and climate action (SDG 13)
• International scope, financing projects that connect Dutch knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship with global societal impact.

Position

• Provide clear strategic and operational leadership to a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Balance political ambition with executional reality, turning government priorities into feasible, high-impact projects.
• Strengthen ties with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international financial institutions, embassies, and Dutch private partners.
• Lead origination and structuring of concessional finance and public-private partnerships in emerging markets.
• Ensure effective portfolio and risk management, aligned with ESG and governance standards.
• Act as a visible ambassador for Invest International in international development and infrastructure finance.

Requirements

• At least fifteen years of relevant experience in infrastructure development and financing in emerging markets.
• Strong track record (10+ years) in managing complex, impact-driven programmes, preferably in concessional or blended finance settings.
• Proven ability to lead, grow, and develop teams in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of fostering collaboration, trust, and ownership.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure markets and public-private partnerships.
• Experience engaging with governments, DFIs, MDBs, and private-sector partners at senior level.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify, structure, and close strategic opportunities.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal); Dutch is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to developing and emerging economies.

Benefits

The remuneration for this position aligns with the public mandate of Invest International and follows the WNT-plus framework. The package is competitive within the public sector context and includes a fixed base salary complemented by a solid secondary benefits scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Quaestus and Invest International, we attach great value to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, genders, nationalities and age groups to apply. Research shows that female candidates often only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates tend to do so at around 60%. If you recognise yourself in this profile but do not meet every requirement, we warmly encourage you to apply. We value the perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to leadership and organisational success.