Career Centre

Discover opportunities to grow your career in impact investing. This space features member-shared job postings, inspiring professional development stories, and details on our Mentorship Program. Members are encouraged to post openings and leverage CAFIID to advance their careers and connect with the broader impact investing community.

Building Impact Leaders

Intern Edition

November 2025

Cynthia Kutir
Climate Finance Community of Practice
Environment and Climate Change Manager, MEDA GROW2 Project (Ghana)

This experience deepened my understanding of how climate finance and strategic partnerships can drive inclusive and sustainable development. It broadened my knowledge of available climate finance opportunities and practical pathways for accessing these funds. More importantly, I learned that climate finance can serve as a powerful catalyst for equitable growth when designed to address local realities, close gender gaps, and respond to the unique needs of smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities.
Looking Ahead:
I plan to leverage this experience to strengthen climate finance mobilization and private-sector engagement in Ghana. My goal is to bridge global financing strategies with local action ensuring that climate funds translate into real opportunities for women- and youth-led enterprises. I am committed to promoting inclusive, climate-smart solutions that empower smallholder farmers, drive economic resilience, and build a more sustainable future.

Mariapaz Pajares
Membership Engagement Committee / State of Sector Report
Co-Founder & Director of Operations at the Sustainability Academic Network; Co-Founder & CFO at UMA Peru

Working on the State of the Sector Report opened my eyes to how dynamic and full of potential the impact investing field truly is. I learned that while the sector has grown significantly, there is still so much space for innovation, collaboration, and new models to emerge. This realization gave me a lot of hope and motivation—it encouraged me to keep exploring where I can best support innovative and impactful work in the field.
Looking ahead
This internship gave me the chance to dive deeply into the impact investing ecosystem and understand how different organizations, investors, and networks work together to drive change. As I explore new opportunities, I’ll carry forward the knowledge and inspiration I gained through CAFIID. This experience has given me a strong foundation to keep learning, identify where I can make the most impact, and think creatively about how to contribute to the sector’s continued growth.