EDFI: The Association of European Development Finance Institutions www.edfi.eu is seeking experienced development finance professionals to join its Secretariat team in Brussels. If selected, you will work with a young, ambitious, and dynamic team committed to shaping global development finance to drive sustainable impact. Position: EU Associate WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE DO Established in 1992, EDFI brings together 15 bilateral European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) managing a combined portfolio of 53 billion, including over 15 billion dedicated to climate finance. In partnership with institutions like USDFC and FinDev Canada, EDFI supports and promotes impactful investments in developing countries. Our mission is to enhance professional networks, inform policy, and drive innovation in industry standards. EDFI collaborates with key global partners, including Multilateral Development Banks, impact investors, EU institutions, and advocacy organizations. With more than 3,500 professionals working across member and partner organizations, EDFI represents a powerful community committed to leveraging finance for climate action and reducing inequality. Together, weve invested in over 15,000 projects in developing countries. Guided by the EDFI Strategy 20242027, we aim to: Enhance the collective development impact and operational efficiency of EDFI members. Strengthen European DFIs ability to mobilize institutional and private investors for impact driven investments. Intensify engagement with strategic partners, including the European Union. Foster a resilient and future ready EDFI membership network. With Whom Will You Be Working? The vacant positions are in the EDFI Secretariat, based in Brussels. The Secretariat team consists of a dynamic and diverse group of 10 professionals who operate in a cross functional environment. The team has a strong external outlook and is closely connected to employees and the operations of our member organizations. Working at the EDFI Association offers a unique opportunity to engage in high level policy and advocacy work while maintaining close connections to the investments and strategies of the European DFIs in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies. This collaborative setup provides a supportive and stimulating professional environment for growth and impact. Functieomschrijving As an EU Associate at EDFI, you will play a pivotal role in advancing EDFIs strategic engagement within EU Institutions and the broader European development finance framework. You will support high impact initiatives such as EU support for Ukraine and contribute to advancing the European Finance Architecture for Development (EFAD). In this role, you will ensure alignment with EDFIs broader goals under its 2024 2027 Strategic Plan. This is an excellent opportunity to influence European policy and regulations while collaborating with diverse international stakeholders to promote sustainable and impactful development finance. K