Ontwikkelingsmanager vacatures in Utrecht

Aqua Spark

Contact

For all inquiries, please use one of these points of contact:

+31 (0)30 8200369

www.aqua-spark.nl

Visit us at:

Nieuwegracht 32

3512 LS Utrecht

The Netherlands

Post adress:

Achter Sint Pieter 5

3512HP Utrecht

Fulltime - Utrecht, The Netherlands

We have a unique job opening for a Development Officer Africa at Aqua-Spark! Do you want to join us on our mission to radically change the aquaculture value chain to healthier more sustainable and more accessible production while generating financial returns for our investors.

The role

The Development Officer Africa at Aqua-Spark is a responsible, strategic and proactive person. This role is all about actively growing our investor base by identifying, approaching, and converting new leads into long-term partnerships. In this role you will focus on our Africa fund. You are someone who thrives on initiating contact, crafting tailored outreach, and building genuine connections with investors who share our mission. The Development Officer drives force in mobilizing new capital for Aqua-Spark Africa's growing portfolio, and a trusted relationship-builder for both new and existing investors. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines commercial instinct with purpose, and who brings the energy and discipline to generate momentum in a complex, relationship-driven environment.

About Aqua-Spark

Aqua-Spark's mission is to move the global aquaculture industry towards more healthy and sustainable production of blue foods and aquatic materials. Aquaculture is the most efficient and healthiest food system available to mankind, if you do it right. At Aqua-Spark we are investing in companies along the value chain that demonstrate a shared vision of a sustainable future. We are building a holistic ecosystem that demonstrates that healthy and sustainable production brings better financial returns with less risk for all aquaculture stakeholders. Collaborating with value chain participants to motivate industry adoption, causing system change on a global scale. Aqua-Spar Africa's mission is to accelerate the development of a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable aquaculture industry across Africa. We believe aquaculture can play a critical role in addressing food security, nutrition, and economic development on the continent, when done right. Aqua-Spark Africa invests in African aquaculture businesses across the value chain that share our commitment to sustainability, strong governance, and long-term impact.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively identify, generate, and convert new investor leads, with a focus on DFI's, private wealth and with a focus on Africa .
• Lead investor conversations from first contact through to onboarding and relationship management
• Represent Aqua-Spark at investor meetings, events, and conferences, and open new channels for outreach
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with both new and existing investors
• Collaborate with leadership to shape capital raising strategies and investor messaging
• Contribute to the development of investor materials, updates, and communications
• Maintain accurate investor records and pipelines in CRM systems
• Stay informed on trends in sustainable finance, aquaculture, and impact investing

Profile, qualifications and skills

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, investor relations, or business development in the investment and/or impact space
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Proven track record in bringing in and retaining significant investment relationships
• Solid experience working in and across emerging markets, with strong cultural and contextual awareness
• Native-level English speaker with excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Solid understanding of fund structures, financial metrics, and the dynamics of capital raising
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Venturelytics) and digital communications
• Comfortable speaking to senior stakeholders, both one-on-one and in group settings
• Willingness to travel internationally

What you bring

• Positive mindset
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment
• Integrity
• Curiosity
• Getting-things-done mentality
• A confident, engaging presence: you connect easily with people and naturally earn trust
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Deep interest in sustainability, impact investing, and Aqua-Spark's mission
• A genuine care for the planet and ocean

What we offer:

• Participation profit sharing
• 38 days of paid leave
• A purpose-driven, international work environment
• A collaborative, values-based team
• Beautiful office in the center of office of Utrecht
• The opportunity to live and work in the Netherlands and experience the amazing Dutch life
Development Officer Africa

Interested? Please send your resume and motivation to Bente Jonker (HR) at .

Visit us

Nieuwegracht 32

3512 LS Utrecht

The Netherlands

Post address

Achter Sint Pieter 5

3512HP Utrecht

Contact

+31 (0)30 8200369

For Entrepreneurs:

www.aqua-spark.nl

Kv-NummerK: 60314036