Senior Business Developer Agrifood

Invest International

We Finance | We Coordinate | We Develop

Invest International’s legal mandate is to support companies with foreign activities and international projects that contribute to the Dutch economy by improving competitiveness and earning capacity and to support projects that offer solutions to global challenges.

We believe in a world where businesses and governments work together to solve global challenges. Our mission is to connect Dutch solutions to global challenges strengthening worldwide resilience and safeguarding Dutch earning capacity.

Organization

Invest International opened its doors in October 2021, in The Hague. We are a state-owned company set up by the Dutch government. A private company funded with public capital. Our people, network and knowledge allow us to maximize impact for our stakeholders.

Website: https://investinternational.nl 

The Development Capital Team 

The Development Capital team is a small, diverse and energetic team, with 8 members bringing different sector backgrounds, expertise and ways of thinking. What connects us is a shared drive to create impact and to help turn promising ideas into financeable projects in complex international markets. We look for people who are entrepreneurial, curious, collaborative and pragmatic; people who take ownership, enjoy building relationships and are comfortable working in an environment that is still evolving. We do not work in isolation: our work is closely connected to the other teams within Invest International. 

The Development Capital team provides co-financing and project convening solutions for early-stage projects with the objective to make them financeable and/or to develop scalable innovative business models. The team supports Dutch companies with their international expansion by co-financing feasibility studies and pilots. The core sectors we operate in are Agri-Food, Climate and Energy, Healthcare, Sustainable Manufacturing, Water & Infra. 

For the team, we are looking for a proactive, acquisition-oriented Senior Business Developer who is energised by independently sourcing new deals, developing them into high-quality transactions and by actively monitoring them once contracted.

Responsibilities 

• Build an active pipeline of projects in focus countries in the Agrifood sector.

• Identify quality transactions through selecting early-stage projects, engagement with companies or consortia of companies and advice on appropriate financial and transactional structures.

Take ownership and develop transactions through: 

• effective scoping of feasibility studies and Environmental and Social Impact assessments.

• result driven interaction with your deal teams, including Impact and ESG officers

• proper risk assessment of projects including financial and ESG risks.

• contracting projects with a development capital solution.

• Working closely with the Structured Finance and SME teams at Invest International to ensure the financing of such projects in the next phase and is actively involved in the structuring thereof. 

• Maintaining and further building a local/regional network with players in the market and governments facilitating linkages and forging strategic partnerships. 

• Engaging with key players in project development, such as collaboration with local government agencies, respective Embassies, multilaterals, donors, financiers etc.

• Taking an active role in the Agri-Food sector team, contributing to sector strategy, pipeline development and knowledge sharing across Invest International.

• Strong affinity with the mission and vision of Invest International.

• At least 8-10 years of experience in international business- and project development supported in the Agrifood sector 

• Solid investment and (project) financing expertise. 

• Business acumen, combined with relevant (technical) expertise in the Agrifood sector. 

• A background in complex impact driven, private public (infrastructure) project development and subsidy programs in developing and upcoming markets is a plus.   

• You are client-oriented and you speak “the language of the entrepreneur”. You have the experience and ability to engage with clients at CFO/CEO and/or treasurer level.

• Ability to understand new environments swiftly and tailor the project development approach and processes aimed at ‘getting things done’. 

• Master’s degree in relevant area.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and verbal.

• Positive mindset and high energy level. Flexibility dealing with ambiguity and resilient with adversity.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. You have a curious and proactive attitude.

What we offer

• Salary scale 17: this indicates a monthly gross salary range between €6,415 and €7.618, excluding holiday allowance and 13th month based on a 40-hour workweek. 

• A 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

• Contribution free pension plan

• Public transport business card (1st class), work laptop and phone, and a contribution towards a home office.

• Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home).

• In-house gym (for a reduced contribution).

• An innovative, dynamic working environment.

Apply for the job 

Would you like to join Invest International as Senior Business Developer Agrifood? Please share your CV and cover letter noting that the application process closes on 29 July 2026. 

If you have questions about the position, please contact Tim Zijderveld, [email protected]