GSG Impact
Policy Officer - Impact Investing
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GSG Impact Overview
GSG Impact is a global network of National Partners working to build impact economies that mobilise capital for measurable social and environmental impact. Through its network of National Partners across more than 48 countries, GSG Impact works with governments, investors, regulators, development finance institutions, and ecosystem actors to strengthen the enabling conditions for impact investment and domestic capital mobilisation.
Knowledge and Impact Practice Team
Within GSG Impact, the Knowledge and Impact Practice team develops the evidence base, practical tools, and peer-learning opportunities that underpin the organisation’s work. The team strengthens GSG Impact’s global thought leadership, while supporting National Partners to turn local insights and experience into shared global knowledge and to translate international evidence and good practices into locally relevant impact policy advocacy, regulatory reform, and implementation.
Position Summary
GSG Impact is seeking a junior-to-mid-level professional to join the Knowledge and Impact Practice team, supporting the delivery of its policy activities at both national and international levels. The role will combine applied policy research and knowledge-product development with technical support to National Partners, stakeholder engagement, and international advocacy.
The Policy Officer will contribute to advancing GSG Impact’s policy workstream. The position will focus on assisting National Partners to influence policy reform in their local markets, supporting the development of practical knowledge products and tools for policymakers and regulators; and contributing to GSG Impact’s international policy advocacy activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Policy Research and Support for Knowledge-Product Development
- Support the end-to-end development of policy and knowledge products, including research reports, policy briefs, toolkits, case studies, and training materials for policymakers and practitioners.
- Contribute to research approaches and workplans by gathering evidence, conducting literature/regulatory reviews, international benchmarking, and stakeholder mapping.
- Help translate technical research findings into clear, concise, and actionable policy insights tailored to different audiences.
- Monitor emerging policy, regulatory, and market developments relevant to impact investing and sustainable finance.
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Technical Support to GSG Impact’s National Partners
- Assist in providing technical support and guidance to National Partners looking to advance policy and regulatory reforms in their domestic markets.
- Help National Partners adapt and apply GSG Impact’s policy frameworks, tools, and case studies to their local contexts.
- Facilitate peer-learning opportunities across the network to capture and share lessons on policy engagement and advocacy approaches.
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Stakeholder Engagement, Convening, and Capacity-Building
- Assist in organizing, coordinating, and facilitating webinars, workshops, policy dialogues, and peer-learning sessions.
- Support the development and delivery of training materials and resources for ecosystem actors and partners.
- Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders across different regions and cultural contexts.
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- Policy Advocacy
- Gather research, evidence, and input to support GSG Impact’s advocacy work in international fora and consultation processes.
- Draft policy briefings, presentation decks, speaking notes, and talking points for senior leadership and external engagements.
- Represent GSG Impact in relevant working groups, project meetings, and global events as required, supporting the presentation of research findings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in public policy, preferably within the fields of international development, sustainable finance, impact investing, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience drafting research outputs, policy briefs, or project reports for policy or practitioner audiences.
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills, with an eagerness to learn and the ability to handle multiple tasks under supervision.
- Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken).
Contract Details
- Type of Contract: Consultant (fixed-term)
- Duration: 1 year (renewable)
- Dedication: Full-time equivalent (FTE)
- Compensation: $40,000 USD for the full duration of the contract
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