TF COP: the TF COP (Trade Finance Conference of Parties) is the widest and most representative coalition ever created by the trade and export finance + transactional banking industries. It was created with the purpose of eliminating the trade finance gap by the year 2040. Its endeavours are fully aligned with the Seville Declaration (Finance for Development), which labelled financing gaps as a sustainability/ESG issue.
TF COP Task Force: created on the 3 rd July 2025, the TF COP Task Force aggregates 5 trade bodies, 15 public sector members (mostly multilateral development institutions) and 17 private sector members, which have the executive mandate to deliver the TF COP goals. A significant component of the work undertaken happens through the “Solutions Incubator”, where members create sandboxes to implement projects aimed at solving the trade finance gap.
The Role: you'll support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects related to the running of the TF COP Task Force - making sure operations in general, as well as specific projects run smoothly, and that the TF COP Task Force members have a platform to operate that meets their expectations and enables them to achieve their goals. The role reports to the TF COP Task Force Chair.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and execution of TF COP events, such as the Annual TF COP and TF COP Task Force Meetings
- Become the main contact point and operational support for projects originated from, and developed by TF COP
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and budgets
- Monitor project progress, flag risks, and help problem solving
- Liaise with TF COP Task Force Members, external and internal stakeholders to support project communication and alignment
- Create and maintain clear project documentation as required
- Attend meetings related to the different operational and project streams
- Coordinate interaction of the TF COP Task Force in all its dimensions with media, legal and academic partners
- Produce internal and external documentation as directed, including necessary preparatory research
- Prepare and present regular operations and project updates to the TF COP Task Force Chair and to the TF COP Task Force Members.
- Prepare and deliver presentations
Candidate Profile / Qualifications
Required:
Proven ability to manage multiple high-profile workstreams and teams concurrently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and comfort operating in evolving environments.
Experience working with or alongside development finance institutions, policy bodies, or trade associations.
Strong understanding of trade finance, development finance, or transaction banking, including the practical challenges faced by financial institutions, especially in emerging markets
Fluency in French or Spanish (in addition to English).
Familiarity with global development frameworks (e.g., SDGs, ESG policy, development finance mandates).
Duration: 12 months
Commitment: 2.5 days a week / 17.5 hours a week
Bi-weekly work/progress reports to be submitted unless agreed otherwise
Remuneration: EUR 20,000 in total gross payment (the contractor is responsible for settlement of all relevant taxes and imposts)
90% remote work (10% presential work managing events and meetings)
Candidate to be and remain an independent contractor.
Some foreign travel may be involved at employer’s cost (all travel economy class)
Contract to be signed between The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) and the Contractor. ITFA is the industry body where TF COP is housed for administrative and financial management.
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Contact Details:
TF COP - Trade Finance Conference of Parties Recruitment Team
