Senior Investment Director

About Us

At Pathfinder International, we are driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services.

Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

As Pathfinder International evolves into a diversified, country‑led platform, the Senior Investment Director will play a pivotal role in unlocking market‑based opportunities that drive sustainable impact. The Senior Investment Director will lead Pathfinder’s efforts to identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and growth objectives. This role will be pivotal in shaping innovative financing models, fostering cross‑sector collaborations, and positioning Pathfinder as a thought leader in sustainable development and social innovation.

As Senior Investment Director, you will serve as a strategic thought partner across the organization, shaping Pathfinder’s readiness for new capital models and forging partnerships that align with our mission and financial sustainability goals. Reporting directly to the VP, Strategic Engagement & Innovation, you will also support the financial design, viability assessment, and strategic positioning of new for‑profit and hybrid initiatives, ensuring they are grounded in equity, innovation, and long‑term resilience.

You will help architect a bold transformation building systems, partnerships, and models that enable women‑led solutions to thrive and scale globally.

• Lead the design and execution of Pathfinder’s strategy to unlock market opportunities, including the development and scaling of ventures, social enterprises, and innovative investment mechanisms such as blended finance and impact investing.
• Identify, evaluate and pursue strategic opportunities with donors, investors, private sector entities, and multilateral organizations.
• With the Global Innovation Advisor, lead solutions to market gaps that attract interest, external funding and investment.
• Monitor trends in global health, climate & health, gender equity, and digital transformation to inform strategic positioning.
• In close collaboration with the CFO lead strategic foresight and scenario planning to align investment strategies with Pathfinder’s mission, risk threshold and long‑term sustainability goals.
• Work closely with country teams, integrate external investments strategy with Pathfinder’s strategic plan ensuring coherence with programmatic and financial sustainability objectives.

• Represent Pathfinder in high‑level investment networks, key forums and investor round tables.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across sectors, including philanthropic foundations, high net worth individuals, development finance institutions, and corporate partners.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on external engagement and investment opportunities, including supporting the negotiation of investment agreements, strategic alliances or co‑financing agreements that advance mission aligned objectives.
• Identify opportunities for introducing new models for co‑investments and shared risked funding models with traditional donors.

• Collaborate with Pathfinder teams for due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance processes related to external investments and partnerships.
• Work closely with finance, legal, and program teams to structure and manage investment agreements.
• Track performance metrics and report on ROI, impact, and strategic alignment.
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