Job Specifications
As part of the Knowledge and Insights team, the Knowledge and Insights Manager will support Impact Europe's market intelligence engine and thought leadership by:
actively doing market analysis searching for news, reports, articles and blog posts, member's new practices, academic's practitioners-oriented works;
engaging with different internal and external stakeholders through expert groups, working groups and task forces, group meetings;
shaping clear and effective messages coming from the market analysis and the engagement of different stakeholders;
disseminating content through a variety of formats, including thought leadership articles, opinion pieces, blog posts, data-oriented articles, webinars and round tables
Roles and Responsibilities
The Knowledge and Insights Manager will contribute to the three work streams and Knowledge and Insight team leads, with the following split:
1. Market intelligence → e.g., scouting market trends, innovative best practices, what's new, what's to watch; drafting thought leadership pieces and producing insightful articles; disseminating the results during online gatherings and in-person sessions; coordinating the Knowledge and Insights Committee - the internal and external one to ensure alignment on key themes and priorities; collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team to explore new and innovative formats and ways to disseminate content through different formats (e.g. videos, podcasts, etc.)
2. Ensuring definitions harmonisation, measuring progress e.g., supporting the Knowledge and Insights team's work on defining impact investing and catalytic grand-making (see here for an example); on sizing the market in collaboration with National partners (see here for an example), including the drafting of data-related research outputs
3. Promoting transparency e.g., supporting the Knowledge and Insights team's work on impact label, engaging with external stakeholders and colleagues from the Market Development team and EU Policy and Advocacy team to shape a self-assessment for members based on the principles of investing for impact.
This is a full time role, and we are open to engaging candidates either through an employment contract or a consultancy agreement, depending on individual circumstances or preferences. The role reports to the Knowledge and Insights Director.
Skills & Qualities
Master's degree in fields such as economics, business administration, political science (other fields will still be considered)
At least 8 years of work experience in domains linked to knowledge development and research, and demonstrable analytical skills
A good knowledge of social investment/ impact investing is a minimum requirement for the job
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent Impact Europe at events, round-tables and partners' meetings
Digital and analytical savviness a must; as a minimum advanced Excel, Power Point and Office Suite skills
Spoken fluency in English is required, and other European language(s) are considered as a plus
Excellent writing skills in English, including drafting reports, short articles and summaries
Well organised and able to work on projects independently while managing different internal and external stakeholders
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing working schedules
Proactive attitude with attention to detail and accuracy
What we offer
A competitive salary package
Flexible working hours and telework policy
Additional holidays
Training and personal development budget
Group health and pension insurance
Travel insurance (both private and professional)
A friendly, open working environment
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we strongly encourage early applications. The application deadline is Friday 9th May 2025.
Impact Europe is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and practise diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees.
About the Company
Impact Europe is the investing for impact network.
We gather capital providers (impact funds, foundations, corporate social investors, banks, public funders) to increase prosperity and social progress for all, fix inequalities and injustices and preserve the planet. Together, we rally people, capital and knowledge to accelerate, scale and safeguard impact.
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