Development Impact Officer at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)

Role Overview

• The Impact Officer for Co-investment Facilities will play a pivotal role in ensuring that InfraCredit's innovative co-investment facilities (including CFBF, RSBF, InfraTAF, CFWF, and DREEF LLC) achieve their intended developmental and climate impact objectives. This role is dedicated full-time to the strategic management, rigorous measurement, and compelling reporting of the impact generated by these catalytic facilities. The Impact Officer will be responsible for developing robust impact frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and translating complex impact metrics into clear narratives for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and investors.

Key Responsibilities

Impact Strategy & Framework Development:

• Design, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive impact measurement and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), and impact metrics tailored to the specific objectives and theory of change of each co-investment facility (CFBF, RSBF, InfraTAF, CFWF, DREEF LLC).
• Establish clear baselines and targets for each facility's impact objectives.
• Ensure alignment of impact frameworks with global best practices, relevant SDGs, climate finance principles, and InfraCredit's overall sustainability strategy.

Data Collection, Management & Analysis:

• Develop and implement efficient methodologies and tools for systematic collection of quantitative and qualitative impact data from projects supported by each facility.
• Oversee and ensure the quality, integrity, and accuracy of all impact data collected.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of impact data to assess performance against targets, identify trends, and generate insights into the socio-economic and environmental outcomes.
• Utilize data to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for optimizing impact across the portfolio.

Impact Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare high-quality, comprehensive, and compelling impact reports (e.g., quarterly, annual, ad-hoc) for a diverse range of stakeholders, including InfraCredit's Board, management, donors, investors, and public audiences.
• Develop case studies, success stories, and other communication materials that effectively articulate the impact narrative of the co-investment facilities.
• Contribute to InfraCredit's annual sustainability report and other public disclosures related to impact.

Facility-Specific Impact Management:

• CFBF: Monitor and report on the impact of de-risking and co-financing off-grid clean energy projects, focusing on energy access (households/SMEs connected), GHG emission reductions, job creation, and private capital mobilized for DRE solutions (solar mini-grids, SHS, clean cooking, etc.).
• RSBF: Track the contribution of the facility to enhancing the credit profile and mobilizing private debt capital for early-stage climate-aligned greenfield infrastructure projects, assessing the climate mitigation/adaptation benefits and catalytic effect on investment.
• InfraTAF: Evaluate the effectiveness of technical assistance in accelerating bankable infrastructure projects, lowering origination/transaction costs, enhancing investor appetite, and supporting enabling reforms, including the integration of sustainability and UN SDGs.
• CFBF: Focus on tracking new connections to clean energy (households, SMEs, communities), displaced fossil fuel consumption, GHG emission reductions (tCO2e), improvements in health/education, job creation (direct/indirect), and the catalytic effect on private investment in DRE.
• RSBF: Focus on the volume of private domestic debt mobilized for climate-aligned greenfield infrastructure, the type and scale of climate mitigation/adaptation benefits (e.g., renewable energy generation capacity, water resilience, sustainable transport infrastructure), and the enhanced bankability of early-stage projects.
• InfraTAF: Evaluate the number of bankable projects brought to market, reduction in project preparation costs for issuers, increased investor participation, policy/regulatory reforms supported, and the extent of SDG integration and capacity building achieved through technical assistance.
• CFWF: Monitor the accelerated financial close and construction timelines for eligible projects, the successful refinancing rate by domestic institutional investors, and the impact on project implementation efficiency and market liquidity.
• DREEF LLC: Measure the impact of operational and financial support in expediting access to long-term local currency capital for DRE projects, propelling RESCo maturity, and ensuring timely financial close through comprehensive project development activities (feasibility, technical/financial support, legal structuring, equity contributions).

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Origination, Risk Management, Legal, Treasury, and Operations, to ensure seamless integration of impact considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage with project sponsors, developers, and beneficiaries to facilitate data collection and validate impact outcomes.
• Liaise with donors, development partners, and other external stakeholders on impact-related matters, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and fostering strong partnerships.

Learning, Knowledge Management & Capacity Building:

• Facilitate internal learning sessions and workshops to embed an impact-oriented culture within InfraCredit.
• Identify lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches in impact measurement and management from the co-investment facilities to inform future strategies and product development.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to project sponsors on their own impact measurement and reporting efforts, where appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics, Development Studies, Sustainable Finance, or a related field from a reputable institution.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in impact measurement and evaluation (M&E), sustainable finance, development finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing M&E frameworks for complex programs or investment funds, preferably within infrastructure, renewable energy, or climate finance sectors.
• Demonstrated understanding of blended finance mechanisms, credit guarantees, and technical assistance facilities.
• Strong familiarity with international development frameworks (e.g., SDGs, Paris Agreement), impact investing principles, and ESG standards.
• Experience working in emerging markets, particularly in Nigeria or West Africa, is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, statistical software, or business intelligence tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong impact management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to link individual activities to broader organizational goals and facility objectives.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong capability to analyze complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Communication & Influence: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuade others.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring accuracy and completeness of data and reports.
• Passion for Impact: A deep commitment to driving positive developmental and climate outcomes.