Managing Director, MicroBuild Impact & Innovation Hub

About the role

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader as Managing Director of its MicroBuild Impact and Innovation Hub. The role advances the strategic growth, innovation and operational excellence of the MicroBuild Initiative, which expands access to affordable housing finance for underserved communities worldwide. It provides executive oversight of product development, program management and innovation, and sets the strategy, priorities and governance. The position may be based in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Nairobi, or London, on a hybrid basis with up to 40% international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of Hub commitments and support services, tracking delivery against commitments, funding arrangements and stakeholder expectations.
• Relationship management with Symbiotics: day-to-day counterpart on Hub activities, leading planning, coordination and annual pipeline planning, and coordinating with TCIS Housing Finance Systems and Housing Finance Solutions.
• Lead management of the Hub LLC: annual operating plans, budgets, Board materials, compliance, staffing and risk management.
• Lead the Hub's operational platform and shared services, working with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Procurement, Compliance, Risk Management and Communications.
• Oversee the annual report, periodic reporting to the MicroBuild Fund, and frameworks for measuring technical assistance quality, effectiveness and impact.
• Coordinate with Symbiotics on the Risk Mitigation Facility, monitoring utilization and portfolio outcomes.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in impact investing, blended finance, affordable housing finance or international development finance, including leadership of complex global programs.
• Proven people management experience leading teams in a global, geographically dispersed environment.
• Experience building partnerships that deliver both social impact and financial sustainability.

Required skills

• Understanding of investment management, technical assistance delivery, financial institution strengthening, portfolio performance monitoring and risk management.
• Ability to turn market opportunities into scalable products, programs and investment solutions.
• Strong communication skills for leading teams and building coalitions.