The DIV Fund

Investment Manager

Maryland

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$165kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The DIV Fund aims to maximize impact on people's lives, and identifying the innovations with the highest potential for the greatest expected social returns is central to our mission.
Investment Managers are the engine of our deal pipeline.
You will have real creative ownership over how we find and evaluate innovations, and your judgment will directly shape the portfolio.

Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, funders, implementing organizations, and other ecosystem partners to identify and cultivate a strong pipeline of high-potential funding opportunities
Lead technical, financial, evidentiary, and operational diligence on promising proposals, including modeling the expected returns of high-potential proposals.
Engage directly with applicants throughout the diligence process to develop a deep understanding of their innovation, evidence, operating model, and potential
Contribute to the design and ongoing development of our application and grant management portal
Identify, build, and implement tools, automations and workflows, including those enabled by AI, that can be used across the investment team to meaningfully improve the quality or efficiency of sourcing, screening, and diligence
Provide ongoing support to current grantees and portfolio organizations
The DIV Fund is an evidence-driven open innovation fund for global development that identifies and supports cost-effective solutions with the potential to improve millions of lives.
The DIV Fund serves as a discovery engine for global development, building a pipeline of evidence-driven innovation to meaningfully improve outcomes around the world.

7+ years of relevant professional experience, which may include an advanced degree, in global development or adjacent fields
ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for multiple audiences.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret rigorous research and connect evidence to the practicalities of implementation.
Genuine working familiarity and enthusiasm with AI tools, including experience integrating AI into research, writing, analysis, or operational workflows.
Experience structuring or evaluating deals for both financial and social returns
Experience fostering teamwork by driving engagement, collaboration, and a shared mindset.

sourcing high-quality applicants, running due diligence, and preparing investment recommendations.

The Fund runs an open competition for innovations across sectors and geographies that aim to improve the health and welfare of people living in poverty.

We are a newly launched organization with a big mandate and a small and ambitious team.
We are small, fast-moving, and deeply ambitious about the impact a well-run global development fund can unlock.

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