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Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record US$71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.orgThe Country Advisory and Economics team for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (CAEAE) supports the IFC regional team through provision of country economic analysis, country strategy, and private sector development priorities, in collaboration with economists throughout the World Bank Group. Specifically, the team has four principal functions:• Producing both regional and country-level economic assessments to support IFC's strategy and operations.• Collaborating with regional and industry colleagues to produce analytical products such as Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) and IFC Country Strategies.• Supporting the implementation of IFC's country strategy through Advisory projects that engage with governments, regulators, industry associations, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to reform markets and sectors to facilitate private sector investments and job creation. • Providing economic and strategic inputs to support IFC's investment operations. CAEAE is hiring a Senior Operations Officer to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa working closely with IFC country, industry, and upstream as well as World Bank teams, to support governments to address key policy and regulatory issues that constrain private sector investments. The Senior Operations Officer will report to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager for Eastern & Southern Africa. The position is based in South Africa but the roles and responsibilities are expected to include other countries in Southern Africa. Duties and Accountabilities:The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering market-creating client solutions by leveraging local and regional resources. In this respect, the focus will be to ensure that CAE programs are responsive to IFC's strategic priorities, and focused in countries and sectors to enable and create private investment opportunities. The Senior Operations Officer will be part of the sub-regional CAE leadership team and will work closely across all core functions of CAE.Client and Stakeholder Management:• Responsible for delivery of ongoing engagements as well as develop new business in line with country and market needs; lead analysis of key constraints and closely with all relevant stakeholders to support reform implementation through active public private dialogue and hands on technical advisory support. • Engage with senior levels of the Government and private sector; to identify and articulate the case for improvements to the business environment to unlock investment potential and promote, attract and sustain private investments – both domestic and foreign. • Provide technical oversight of the CAE programs in South Africa as well as other countries in the region for quality review and consistency of approach. • Work collaboratively with IFC's Investment/Advisory Anchors across Industry teams to develop a pipeline of private investment opportunities and work with government to enhance the enabling environment for these priority sectors. Design and Operationalize Solutions:• Review and contribute to the development and approval of relevant project documents and client deliverables to ensure standards and objectives are met in line with IFC Advisory Governance; • Participate in senior level client meetings to provide technical advice and monitor progress in implementing reforms to improve the business environment.• Improve the design and delivery of client solutions by incorporating global good practices and lessons from the past. Proactively partner with results teams in developing appropriate theories of change and results frameworks and indicators to strengthen the development impact and sustainability of client solutions and continuously learn from client projects/ engagements. • Ensure high quality of project supervision and completion documents and provide quality control over client deliverables and efficient use of financial resources. Support clients in implementing recommendations, communicate reform impact and help trouble shoot as required. Create and Share Knowledge:• Identify and participate in conferences to showcase IFC offerings and value proposition, which includes serving as panelist/ moderator for internal and external events.• Host knowledge transfer sessions across the region, • Lead on developing reform communication materials as well as tools and guidance to incorporate internal and external best practices, including documenting client testimonials. Build Capacity:• Design and deliver training and communication strategy for Investment and Advisory staff to better enable them to be advocates of CAE programs, and for external stakeholders to generate interest in investment climate reforms and understanding of why it is important for businesses, community and/or economy.• Drive strengthening the value proposition of Advisory products through forging new and innovative partnerships. • Build a bench of experts and consultants in the thematic areas of leadership across the region. Staff Supervision:• Oversee/ supervise assigned staff and consultants.• Develop technical capabilities of the assigned staff and members of the broader practice group team through mentoring, coaching, structured training program and by providing on-the-job learning opportunities.• Ensure quality control of work products and outputs• Determine resources needed to support projects and ensure efficient/ effective use of resources; oversee preparation of timely and high quality donor reports• Manage project budgets and align staffing needs. Selection Criteria• At least 12-15 years' experience in private sector development, working with governments at senior levels to deliver advisory programs. Experience in supporting legal/regulatory reforms, working on public policy issues that support private sector development. Extensive experience in engaging very senior levels of government in design and delivery of IFC advisory programs, especially with a focus on manufacturing and infrastructure sectors will be a huge advantage.• Strong skills and demonstrated track record in delivering impact through advisory engagements in the area of business enabling/regulatory streamlining/investment climate reform. Previous experience on sector specific engagements, especially in infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors, would be an added advantage. • For internal applicants, robust understanding of IFC and WBG products/ instruments and where there are opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration. Demonstrable experience working on IFC and WBG products will be an advantage, including experience of leading or supporting cross industry engagements.• Able to design, negotiate and lead efforts to develop client offerings that reflect in-depth knowledge of thematic area and understanding of business case for how thematic focus will help client to improve their business.• Able to identify how changes in markets, business climate, regulations or emergence of new/ successful innovators/ disruptors may create new opportunities for the private sector to invest in the Southern Africa markets.• Able to design research and analytical projects of complex projects to credibly produce new understanding of a thematic issue and/or potential opportunities to unlock new markets or new streams of business. A strategic mindset that can develop innovative programs within a cross-industry narrative and proactively forge partnerships; both internal and external. • Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude to learn new systems is a must. Ability to use project management systems is a plus. Proficiency in use of IFC tools such as RfX, Iportal would be an added asset. • Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills plus fluency in English is must. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. 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Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.orgAre you passionate about having an impact on people's lives? Do you believe that the private sector can provide practical and efficient responses to Latin America's most pressing issues while generating growth and jobs? Then this opportunity might be for you.The World Bank Group is seeking a seasoned Principal Communications Officer to support communications and stakeholder engagement across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with a special focus on working with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and its operations, structured around 3 clusters (Central America and the Caribbeans; South America; Andean countries). IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries.This position will help strategically position the region's external and internal communications in support of development priorities, while providing expert advice and operational support on stakeholder engagement, reputational risk management, campaigns and advocacy, and strategic business marketing. The Principal Communications Officer will also serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and operational teams, and help amplify the voice of senior leaders with key stakeholders, media, and partners.Working closely with colleagues across the region and corporate units, the Principal Officer will help coordinate delivery of the WBG's LAC communications work program, ensure consistency of messaging, and integrate IFC-specific priorities. The role demands demonstrated experience in senior communications functions, sound political judgment, a campaign mindset and innovation in the use of communications tools and approaches.Candidates should bring a deep understanding of the LAC regionits political, social, and economic dynamicsas well as the WBG's mission, values, and operational processes. Collaboration across the WBG, including with country, vertical and industry teams, will be critical to ensure the region speaks with one voice and contributes effectively to the WBG's global communications and engagement agenda. Candidates should also be highly organized, able to lead and make decisions, be accountable and hold direct reports accountable as needed to drive an ambitious communications program forward; they will also be expected to travel as needed to effectively perform their role. The Principal Communications Officer for LAC will be based in Bogota, Colombia and will report to the Manager for IFC's Regional Communications based in Paris, France. On a day-to-to-today basis, the Principal Communications Officer will• Be part of the IFC Regional Communications Unit's Leadership Team, supporting WBG's private sector agenda in the region.• Be part of and work closely with the WBG's External Affairs team for the LAC region, led by a dedicated manager based in Washington, D.C., to design and deploy a unified communications approach on strategy, work program delivery, and results monitoring.• Collaborate with colleagues from other communication units, especially corporate communication, reputational risk, and practices groups/industry communications. Collaborative behavior will be critical in order to run joint initiatives and portray an integrated LAC story to all relevant WBG's external stakeholders. Duties and Accountabilities:1. Stakeholder Engagement• Build and sustain trusted relationships with key decision-makers and influencers and reach emerging audiences, including Gen Z, innovators, and private sector champions to feedback on products and solutions• Mobilize supportive coalitions across government, private sector, youth, academia, civil society, and other key networks• Strengthen an ecosystem of external validators who endorse WBG priorities and results, and can be activated as part of our campaign efforts• Integrate stakeholder insights into country strategies, operations, and reforms to enhance relevance, ownership, and results.2. Strategic Business Marketing• Position the integrated WBG offerlinking public policy reforms with private capital solutionsto accelerate impact at scale and reinforce WBG's standard setting leadership• Demonstrate impact through clear evidence and strong client testimonials to inform outreach to prospects (governments, companies) and partners• Promote replicability (scalable WBG tools and offerings widely adopted by clients)• Amplify success stories and flagship initiatives that illustrate WBG leadership in priority sectors and reforms3. Advocacy and Campaigns• Mobilize client and partner networks behind priority reforms and programs by showcasing impact and job-focused progress to reinforce public support• Ensure co-ownership with operations from strategy to impact• Target priority audiences with tailored narratives that increase demand for WBG solutions• Apply selective, innovative, and creative approaches with clear KPIs4. Risk and Issue Management• Provide political economy, social listening, business intelligence and stakeholder insights that help shape strategy and open opportunities• Strengthen early warning through systematic monitoring of political, social, and media trends• Guide proactive narrative development throughout the project and reform cycle, and develop proactive plans on most sensitive issues and projects• Coordinate quick, aligned action among country, regional, and corporate teams to address risks and issues. Prepare analyses and recommended responses for sensitive or high-risk situations.5. Strategic Communications SupportProgram delivery• Coordinate an agile team of communications professionals to ensure effective delivery of the WBG communications work program in the region.• Ensure effective quality control for the development of issue briefs, stakeholder engagement plans, talking points, Q&As, and reactive messaging/holding statements for both internal and external use, in alignment with WBG/IFC standards.• Ensure consistency and harmonization across communications in LAC, identifying opportunities for regional narratives and joint approaches.Advisory Role for Operational Teams• Provide strategic advice to internal clients on communications opportunities, identifying and drafting high-impact products (reports, multimedia, stories, blogs) for relevant audiences.• Enhance partnership with operations for efficient risk mitigation and serve as trusted advisors to leadership and operational teams on both risks and opportunities, with growing demand for our insight. • Serve as focal point for the IFC Regional Vice President's communications: draft/review and sign off on communications materials for the RVP, explore opportunities to leverage the RVP's voice to amplify IFC work and impact in the region, support high-level missions.Private sector-specific Communications• Drive regional industry communications efforts in the region - Design strategies to support the business priorities, with a sound understanding of key sectors of operations (incl: Agribusiness Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Financial Industries, Disruptive Tech), ensuring close collaboration with dedicated communications staff and regional teams.• Ensure IFC's thematic priorities (SMEs, private capital mobilization) are reflected in regional communications.6. Performance management and Talent Support• Support talent management initiatives (skills mapping, learning, knowledge sharing).• Proactively manage performance through honest feedback to staff members, based on effective supervision and quality control. Actively seek corrective measures when issues arise. • Promote smooth collaboration and unified communications program in LAC7. Corporate and Cross-Institutional Coordination• Actively participate in the regional management committee bringing together all regional leads under the leadership of the Regional Communications Manager and join WBG LAC Communications meetings • Represent management, when delegated, in internal coordination meetings and task forces.• Develop communications strategies to support cross-regional initiatives for business development. Selection Criteria• Master's degree in communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business/Finance with 12-15 years of experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or another related field. • Strong verbal and written communications skills as a fluent speaker in Spanish and English. At least a working knowledge of Portuguese is expected to successfully perform in the role. • Creative thinking to test 'out of the box' approaches as new communications challenges arise. Ability to identify critical topics, trends, and issues to inform impactful messaging.• Previous communications experience as senior communications executive in the private sector in the LAC region, especially in the biggest markets. Demonstrated media relations experience and ability to quickly activate or develop own networks of contacts (including media, influencers, opinion leaders, corporate communications executives, etc.) if selected for the role. • Experience in sensitive communications and reputation management.• Strong team and project management skills; ability to create a common purpose to help team members deliver at their best, and to effectively manage performance.• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills to operate with tact and discretion when appropriate and successfully manage relations with senior management.• WBG Core competencies: client orientation; drive for results; teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; knowledge, learning, and communication; business judgement and analytical decision-making.Note: this requisition is advertised as an international recruitment with the usual international package; per standard WBG's rules and regulations, any selected applicant originating host country would be offered relevant local package. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.IFC's Human Resources (CHR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies and meet organizational goals, including attracting, developing and deploying diverse and skilled talent. To achieve this, CHR is structured into key functional areas that deliver specialized HR expertise and solutions: one Center of Expertise (COE) – Skills & Organizational Effectiveness – and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions. • Skills and Organizational Effectiveness drives a knowledge-sharing culture, cultivates a skills-based approach to talent management, manages IFC flagship leadership programs, oversees corporate board reports, and leads organizational design and workforce planning.• Client Services provides strategic HR partnership, program implementation, and tailored support to staff and management globally through its HR Business Partnership network.The Skills and Organizational Effectiveness unit (CHRSO) is looking to recruit an Analyst in Washington DC to support the organizational design and effectiveness team and will report to the unit Manager through the Team Lead for the above-mentioned work program. Duties and Accountabilities:• Directly support organizational design and effectiveness work to enable better design and delivery of work to support business outcomes. Provide coordination and capability-building support for IFC strategic priorities. • Understand and maintain all the data and underlying assumptions of the organizational effectiveness framework and conduct organizational assessments to identify and address anomalies related to span of control and influence. • Help with developing concepts and resource material for HR Client services to leverage organizational design and effectiveness approaches. • Ensure that the latest IFC Organizational structure and relevant details are updated and available for reference. Stay informed about the new organizational changes and provide guidance to design an optimal team structure.• Understand the workforce planning process, including key insights, grade mix, and ratios to leverage and complement broader organizational effectiveness work. • Develop a good understanding of the job architecture and skills framework and understand their linkages to the broader organizational effectiveness work. • Provide direct support to implement and maintain a job evaluation framework. Prepare organizational-level data f, including both financial and non-financial metrics.• Participate and effectively coordinate with the People Insights and the Workforce Planning team to ensure alignment with the overall deliverables and data initiatives.• Support all organizational restructuring and realignments and provide relevant data and insights to HR business partners to support and facilitate the timely completion of all deliverables. • Provide data and staffing analysis as requested to support the design and/or evaluate the effectiveness of any HR program or policy. • Collaborate with other support functions (Corporate Analytics, Budget) and other HR teams as needed to effectively analyze and communicate results and recommendations. Selection Criteria• Master's degree in business administration, Human Resources, Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a global company or organization; or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience• Experience in conducting deep organizational and HR analytics involving multiple angles to identify key insights and relationships with business outcomes• Demonstrated ability to understand organizational operating models and experience in the design and delivery of solutions leading to performance improvements in productivity, efficiency, and agility of how work is delivered. • Experience with connecting to various data sources, transforming data and proficiency in using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, or similar platforms.• Conduct research and analysis, data mining, report generation, good narrative grasp of 'the story behind the numbers', and ability to create meaningful visualizations, analyze data trends, and present actionable insights effectively.• Proficiency in HR Systems and Microsoft Windows applications, especially proficient use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including advanced spreadsheet design, manipulation, and analysis skills.• Knowledge of various AI agentic tools and the ability to create AI-based workflows are highly desirable.• Professional integrity, willingness, and flexibility to 'roll up your sleeves' to engage in all aspects of HR work from identification and design to implementation.• Strong oral and written communications and presentation skills in English, ability to translate complex data for a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing client-ready materials.• Strong quality control orientation and attention to detail.• High level of integrity, tact, and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting work priorities and demands.• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities.• Ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across the HR team, corporate functions, and business units. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.orgThe Asia & Pacific MAS Climate Anchor is a role within IFC's Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Regional Industry group. The ideal candidate will have significant investment experience in climate-related finance in MAS and in the Asia & Pacific region. The candidate will play a key role in (i) business development to identify climate business investment opportunities in MAS sectors, (ii) structuring climate investments, and (iii) designing and promoting new products and financing structures that can drive climate business. The Asia & Pacific Climate Anchor will report to the MAS Regional Upstream Advisory Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the MAS Regional Industry Director and will be based in Singapore. Duties & Responsibilities:The Asia & Pacific MAS Climate Anchor will coordinate closely with industry-focused staff across the region, as well as with Global Industry Departments and Climate Business Department, to undertake the following: • Identify new climate investment opportunities in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services sectors in the region, and selectively process some climate transactions.• Play a key role to both develop and promote climate products, tools, and services (e.g. sustainability-linked, green, and blue loans and bonds, and green buildings, as well decarbonization strategies), including climate finance structures, including to support IFC's own Paris Alignment efforts, as well as clients' strategies for decarbonization.• Work with regional investment teams to ensure that each prospective investment is viewed through a climate lens by identifying elements that enhance climate impact. • Work with IFC investment, upstream-advisory teams in the region to ensure close coordination on climate efforts. • Serve as a bridge between the regional industry group and CBD, including disseminating knowledge, coordinating and delivering climate-related events and training, and contributing to knowledge management by identifying and sharing regional insights and lessons learned. Selection Criteria• A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in investment banking, a private sector corporate or multilateral development bank focused on climate finance, ideally with emerging markets experience. • Strong track record in structuring debt and/or equity investments with a focus on climate finance instruments and mechanisms. • Deep understanding of climate business opportunities, gained through working in the private sector in areas relevant to climate business (e.g., renewable energy, transport and logistics, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, decarbonization strategies and climate tech).• Excellent knowledge of the climate business space and on the latest trends, new developments and opportunities with a view to convert them into investment opportunities. • Master's degree in finance, business and/or economics or equivalent, with a strong grasp of core business, economic and financial concepts and understanding of development issues and impact.• Good network amongst climate professionals within the region.• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and "connect the dots" and to operate in a matrixed structure.• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement.• Strong communications skills, including the ability to present complex climate issues to varying audiences.• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and to meet tight deadlines.• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work in teams across organizational boundaries within a multi-cultural environment.• Fluency in spoken and written English. • Willingness to travel on a regular basis to developing countries. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC's Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group's aim of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. The team is responsible for originating and managing IFC's investment activities in the following sectors: Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission, Mining, Transport & logistics, Telecommunications, Water, Waste, Privatized Public Services and other Subnational/Cities financing. IFC's focus in the sector is on: (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity and debt investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public-Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong global and regional players.The Latin America and the Caribbean Infrastructure Unit, an open and dynamic unit involved in the origination, structuring, and supervision of IFC's infrastructure investments in the region, is seeking an Investment Analyst to join our team. The appointee will be stationed in Panama City, Panama, reporting to IFC's Regional Lead for the Infrastructure team in Colombia & Central America and to the LAC1 Infrastructure Regional Industry Manager. Duties and AccountabilitiesSpecific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Business Development• Support in the sourcing and assessment of new opportunities; identifying bankable projects, anticipating market trends, and employing sector/country knowledge; synthesizing information into internal reports for decision-making purposes.• Create and analyze financial models; demonstrated project finance modeling experience will be a plus.• Participate in and support the structuring of new transactions.• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements.• Conduct industry, integrity (KYC), and market research (including pricing benchmarks) and assist in IFC's business development efforts.• Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients.• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.• Participating in and providing analytical support in investment negotiations.• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements.• Monitor a portfolio of existing assets and prepare high quality reports identifying any potential risks, issues and mitigants. Selection CriteriaThe following are requirements (candidates will not be considered if they do not meet any of those):• Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, or Economics).• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial institution, investment bank, private equity fund, consulting firm, or other relevant sector, with a proven track record in financial analysis.• Experience in infrastructure-related projects (i.e. transport, power, telecom, water and sanitation) and project finance will be a plus.• Knowledge of the macroeconomic, regulatory, and market conditions of the region (Central America and Colombia) will be a plus.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.• Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling, and ability to analyze and form conclusions on a company's and a project's financial information.• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis, and modeling skills.• Demonstrated teamwork skills.• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.• Willingness and ability to travel as required.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.The following are highly desirable:• Experience in infrastructure transactions across Latin America.• Experience in equity and/or mezzanine investments on top of debt investments.• Genuine interest and knowledge of relevant infrastructure and regional sector trends.• "Can-do" attitude and demonstrated ability to think outside the box and push the envelope. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and independently with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.• Proactive and highly motivated.• Genuine commitment to sustainable development. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.IFC is looking to recruit a Program Manager responsible for Georgia. This position is based in Tbilisi, Georgia. The Program Manager will support IFC's Vision 2030 by translating IFC's strategic goals into impactful country-level actions. This includes mobilizing private capital, leading government and private sector engagement, driving market creation and policy reform, ensuring strong operational delivery, and fostering innovation and collaborationall to scale development impact and sustainability in emerging markets. He/she will be responsible, in close collaboration with the WBG counterparts, for developing operational country strategies and action plans and for driving their implementation. The mandate of the Program Manager will be to significantly increase IFC operations in the country, by building the portfolio, developing new opportunities and enhancing our impact.The Program Manager will be responsible for all IFC's operations and activities in Georgia while overseeing a multidisciplinary team of investment, advisory services, and support staff in the Tbilisi office. This will require close interactions with corporate clients, governments, counterparts at the World Bank, MIGA and other multilateral/bilateral institutions, as well as internal coordination within IFC with Industry Department Directors and Managers, Advisory Services Managers, and constituent Executive Directors. The Program Manager will report to the Director, Western Balkans and South Caucasus. Duties and AccountabilitiesBusiness Management• Develops, updates, and implements the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and other strategic documents in close coordination with teams across WBG.• Develop and implement IFC's country strategy for Georgia under the guidance of the Director, Western Balkans and South Caucasus, aligned with the CPF, and oversee all investment, advisory, and upstream activities to support private sector development.• Based on the country strategy, lead and coordinate policy dialogue with the government, in close consultation with the World Bank and other Multilateral Institutions.• Coordinate systematically with World Bank and MIGA to enable private sector solutions and scale up private capital mobilization. • Lead IFC's engagement with government, private sector, and key stakeholders to identify and deliver optimal private sector solutions, while driving business development and maintaining a robust pipeline of impactful, bankable projects.• Promote upstream market creation and policy reforms to improve the enabling environment for private investment and provide strategic guidance on implementing IFC operations aligned with global thematic platforms.• Identify areas where IFC can catalyze market development through innovation based on a thorough understanding of local markets and best practices from IFC's global experience.• Oversee portfolio performance, addressing implementation issues to ensure high-quality results.• Take accountability for early review and clearance of sponsors. For all programs with investments and advisory clients, review and validate IFC's added-value, development impact and fit with IFC strategy in Georgia.• Carry out all responsibilities under the prevailing accountability for decision making (ADM) matrix at IFC.• Maintain oversight of fundraising efforts and plans in coordination with the WBG partnerships team and in alignment with the country strategy. Relationship Management• Develop and manage relationships with key clients (governments and private companies) at the highest level of seniority and position IFC as the partner of choice to support high development impact projects in Georgia.• Coordinate with bilateral and multilateral agencies to support country-led development processes and promote inclusive consultation with academia, local governments, and NGOs.• Lead/coordinate the development of a client engagement strategy for existing and new clients.• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the WBG including IFC Industry Departments to originate, process and manage a pipeline of investments, and support proactive and strategic portfolio management, to meet IFC's objectives.Communications and Cross-Institutional Knowledge• Develop IFC's "brand", building on IFC's regional brand and the overall communications strategy; engage with local media.• Represent and provide visibility for IFC including through organizing/participating in high profile events (senior level visits, interviews, seminars and conferences);• Foster a culture of innovation and disseminate best practices, manage knowledge flows across IFC and WBG platforms, and ensure transparent communication of results internally and externally in coordination with communications teams.Country Team and Resource Management• Lead, manage, develop and mentor an integrated and diverse team consisting of country, regional and industry staff, ensuring that the team is high-performing, well-motivated, innovative, well-trained; has clear deliverables; and is committed to the success of IFC in the country. • Manage office operations, including budgeting, facilities, IT, security, and HR matters such as performance reviews and staff development.• Identify and implement measures to improve results in terms of efficiency, productivity, profitability and impact and increase its contribution to the corporate scorecard.• Responsible for IFC's duty of care obligations towards staff. Implement safety and security programs for staff and assets, and represent IFC in the UN Security Management System at the country level. Selection Criteria• Minimum Masters or equivalent degree with a minimum of 12 to 15 years of professional experience in strategy, finance, or advisory, e.g., commercial or investment banking, project finance, private equity, and management consulting.• As an ambassador representing IFC in the country, the Program Manager must be a role model for ethical behavior and values of IFC.• Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing network of relevant top-level contacts in the country's private and public sector, and/or demonstrated ability to build such a high-level client network.• Outstanding and proven track record of performance in investment and advisory activities.• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing people, especially leading diverse and high-performing teams.• Significant experience with proven success in developing client relationships.• Ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, clients, donors, and other stakeholders.• Ability to think strategically and adjust the country strategies as needed so that they remain responsive to the needs of client countries, and in coordination with development partners.• Experience in transaction processing and portfolio supervision is a strong plus.• A strong interest in developing a thorough understanding of Georgia and the region.• Ability to build successful relationships across the matrix.• Strong written and oral communications skills.• Recognized for leadership excellence.• Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build IFC's business and image in the market.Meet World Bank Group Core Competencies and managerial selection criteria, including Courage of your Conviction, Leading the Team for Impact, Influencing Across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, and Building Talent for the Future. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.The Europe Infrastructure and Energy unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructures across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities. Our geographic focus includes Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Our team members are located in Vienna (main hub), Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv, London, Paris, Tbilisi, Warsaw and Zagreb.We are seeking an Investment Officer to join our team in Paris, France, to work closely with the Europe Infrastructure and Equity lead and other equity-focused colleagues to help continue to grow and manage IFC's equity and mezzanine business.The ideal candidate will bring strong equity experience, investment skills in investment analysis and project management to evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct rigorous financial and investment analysis, and contribute to the structuring and execution of transactions, and to portfolio management. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, oversee project milestones and contribute to sustainable private sector investment that help alleviate poverty and improve people's lives in emerging markets.The selected candidate will work across all of IFC's mandate countries in emerging Europe. Duties and Accountabilities:• Develop a thorough understanding of the aforementioned infrastructure and energy sectors in emerging Europe and support the team in building strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors.• Identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, track record, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.• Participate in equity business development activities in the region in line with infrastructure and energy investment themes.• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on investment merit and development impact and make recommendations to IFC management.• Execute equity and mezzanine financings, including conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, building financial models, and portfolio management across the various infrastructure sub-sectors.• Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies.• Work closely with IFC's specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects.• Support client adherence to investment terms, generate supervision reports, detect early risks, and strategize for resolutions or restructurings as needed.• Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision.• Prepare high quality portfolio reports, providing industry, sector, and country perspectives into project upside potential, risks, and issues.• Engage with client counterparts to understand their business directions and support the design of client engagement plans and follow-up to resolve problems as needed. Selection Criteria• At least a Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field.• At least 5 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with a significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution, a sovereign wealth fund or an infrastructure or a private equity fund manager.• Experience in sourcing, structuring and executing equity transactions, and managing complex transactions is a requirement. Track record in doing so across infrastructure and energy sub-sectors is strongly desired.• Understanding of industry drivers, business/market cycles, performance metrics, and evolving industry dynamics within a country/region.• Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modelling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects.• Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts.• Strong client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively.• Ability to identify and independently monitor the milestones and deliverables of the work program.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in other languages spoken in emerging Europe is a plus.• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.• Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.orgIFC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Environmental & Social Specialist to provide support to infrastructure, manufacturing, services and agribusiness-related transactions with special emphasis in occupational health and safety in the Africa region. This professional will be a senior member of the regional team providing guidance to clients, investment and advisory teams on E&S risk management vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards and Sustainability Policy with the aim of promoting compliance with IFC's performance standards and enhanced impact and additionality of IFC-supported investments and advisory mandates. This position will report to the ESG Regional Manager for West – Central and Southern Africa region. Duties and Accountabilities: i) Early Screening, Due Diligence, Portfolio supervision• Lead or contribute to assessment of E&S issues/risks in new investments and select advisory engagements.• Lead or contribute to identification and development of risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in addressing identified issues; advise on structuring, appropriate mitigation measures and contractual alignment of interest to address risks and impacts. Provide clear and responsive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing in light of E&S risk issues, including clear communication to teams and management throughout the investment cycle.• When leading E&S assessments, ensure effective and efficient use of staff, consultants, and resources, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables. Provide guidance and support to team members.• Discuss and support formulation of E&S legal conditions for projects legal agreements.• Proactively monitor portfolio clients and engage with clients and investment departments to achieve compliance. Clearly document and communicate any outstanding or emerging gaps between client performance and IFC requirements, and related risks to IFC.• Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO - https://www.cao-ombudsman.org/) and The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests, leading discussion with CAO and IEG officers.• In coordination with industry and E&S advisory teams, build capacity with clients on issues related to E&S issues, including clients' monitoring and evaluation of E&S activities and outcomes.• Contribute to portfolio analysis to identify systemic issues and assess trends; or of policy nature and propose policy adjustments as needed.• Contribute to regional supervision program reviews and quarterly reports. ii) Upstream and Advisory Services• On basis of portfolio analysis, help identify systemic bottlenecks existing in the market that prevent adequate E&S risk management in key markets. In collaboration with Upstream officers and advisory teams, help develop upstream activities by using technical experience and expertise.• Work proactively to identify opportunities for advisory engagements that result in greater development impact and value for the client; provide expert input into new IFC advisory offering.• Participate in strategic decision making (as needed) regarding IFC role in advisory support to enhance E&S risk management. Where relevant support the development of appropriate solutions.• Work proactively to identify opportunities for advisory engagements that result in greater development impact and value for the client; provide expert input into new IFC advisory offering. iii) Knowledge Management• As needed, participate in cross-regional and global teams responsible for the preparation of policy interpretation notes on E&S topics and contribute to the corporate knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned from project work.• As needed, participate in forums or conferences to showcase IFC experience, approach and value proposition (which includes serving as a panelist or moderator for internal and external events).• Prepare management briefs of relevant E&S matters.• Provide guidance/mentor more junior staff and Short-Term Consultants working on E&S risk management and supervise the timeliness and quality of their work, in coordination with Regional Team Lead. Selection Criteria• Master's degree or equivalent in environment management, occupational health and safety management, engineering, economics or/and finance, climate change, social, or other relevant disciplines.• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience working on E&S due diligence in the international context, with strong preference for experience in the private sector working in the agribusiness sector.• Experience working E&S Policies and Standards. Experience with IFI and/or World Bank Group Standards preferred.• In-depth, practical experience in addressing E&S issues on sectors listed. Consultancy, contracting and/or operational experience in developing countries would be advantageous.• Experience in assessing and managing occupational health and safety risks would be an advantage.• Working experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict environments.• Willingness to travel regularly in Africa.• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse information sources, and draw conclusions from sometimes limited data.• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail.• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex environmental and social issues in spoken and written form, in a manner that can be understood by non-experts. Proficiency in English is essential.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to relate well with a wide range of internal and external parties (including senior staff, management, IFC's accountability mechanism and clients) and develop solutions in potentially tense or conflicting situations. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.orgThe Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays a key role in supporting IFC's strategic priorities, covering investments in the global manufacturing and services, agribusiness, health, and education sectors. MAS' sectors play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers, addressing core needs, creating jobs, contributing to government revenues, and stimulating growth. In IFC's client countries, these sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity and can account for up to 90% of employment activity, particularly in the poorest countries.MAS is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Officer to be based in Singapore to complement its team to cover Agribusiness and Forestry Services (Tourism, Retail, Property, Health and Education) sectors for its East Asia and Pacific operations. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Asia Pacific MAS team and will work closely with IFC offices in the region as well as global team to develop new business opportunities, execute transactions as well as manage portfolio investments. The Senior Investment Officer will have 12-15 years of investment experience, preferably in managing clients in the agribusiness and Forestry Services sectors. Strong deal structuring, client negotiation, and legal documentation coordination experience is required. Knowledge of specific business, social, environmental, and developmental issues related to these sectors as well as experience in capital markets transactions (both debt and equity) and working with funds/ platforms is preferred. The candidate will play an active lead role in full life cycle of the project, from business development to exit. Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop long-term relationships with key clients and other stakeholders (e.g., government officials, regulators) at the working level to identify and act on opportunities for repeat business and engage effectively with other syndicate lenders at the working level.• Collaborate with clients, including in FCS countries, to identify how IFC can add more value to their company and improve the quality of IFC's investment.• Engage in discussions with investment officers to gather insights for lessons learned on important topics and to identify additional areas where lessons learned could improve business development and transaction structuring.• Supervise the gathering of lessons learned on important topics across the portfolio, connect trends from different areas of the portfolio, and make recommendations on how these could improve business development and transaction structuring.• Gather market intelligence to stay informed of emerging trends in sector and country that could have broad impact on a country or subsector portfolio.• Lead quarterly assessments of ratings, loan loss reserves, or valuations for country, region, or sector portfolio; and conduct quality control over work performed by analysts and more junior investment officers.• Analyze strategically important portfolio trends to identify where they are most concentrated and the contributing factors. Take a leadership role in discussing findings and their implications at review meetings.• Negotiate straightforward waivers, amendments, and rescheduling; and prepare official restructuring memos for approval.• Perform complex, credit risk rating assessments, covenant compliance reviews, and development impact assessment. Review the quality of portfolio review work performed by more junior staff.• Oversee the portfolio management work of analysts and investment officers for assigned portfolio to identify gaps and create a macro view of the financial, compliance, and risk status of the portfolio, anticipating emerging risks. Selection Criteria• Master's degree in a related field and at least 12–15 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field.• Capacity to understand, enable, and participate in market creation opportunities for multiple countries by demonstrating long-term perspective, open-mindedness, persistence, innovation, and ability to leverage all available tools (including de-risking tools); good understanding of the roles and value-add of IFC and WBG in new markets.• Understanding of relevant country strategies and obstacles for achieving them.• Must have a reputation for listening carefully to clients and stakeholders and asking targeted questions to understand their needs and determine the viability of a business opportunity.• Ability to build long-term engagement with clients and credibility by demonstrating knowledge of their business, sector, and culture; maintain an ongoing dialogue on their business needs, operations, and strategies as well as opportunities for strategically aligned business deals.• Ability to maintain client engagement during portfolio stage to identify growth opportunities, address emerging problems, and focus on actions that promote sustainability and ensure that overall development impact objectives are met.• Build and maintain extensive networks in sectors, country, and region to bring new engagements, and business opportunities.• IFC/WBG: Ability to interact effectively with working level WBG staff and participate in collaborative interventions or /projects that enable private sector investment by exercising sensitivity to differences in corporate cultures, priorities, and operating practices and /requirements.• Public Sector: Ability to participate and constructively contribute to meetings with mid-level government officials on constraints to private sector investment in their countries.• Ability to develop a client engagement plan and implement it by maintaining ongoing relationships with senior-level clients, developing a deep knowledge of their business and priorities, anticipating their unexpressed needs, and helping them look beyond markets where they are currently active.• IFC/WBG: Ability to learn from and exercise influence in working level relationships across WBG to: (i) develop a deeper understanding of how they work and their priorities and interests; (ii) advocate for IFC's priorities; and (iii) identify opportunities to work together to open new markets for private sector investment.• Public Sector: Ability to understand the political context and mindset of government officials to connect their interests with what it would take to create a business climate and incentives for private sector investment in their countries.• Networks: Possesses an extensive internal and external network with key players in the sector, country, region, or specialization (e.g., legal, credit industry specialists), and an ability to leverage those networks to maintain expertise, identify and capitalize on business opportunities, bring deals to closure, and obtain approvals.• Ability to supervise staff in business development, processing, portfolio management, or specialty area by providing technical guidance and delegating work to build and effectively use talents of staff and balance workloads.• Ability to guide, advise, mentor, and coach junior staff and peers to develop and broaden their scope of skills, including providing on-the-job learning opportunities. Critical for FCS and other challenging markets.• Must be able to tap into and leverage resources through expertise in an industry, region, or sector, including leveraging on market dynamics, navigating regulatory structures, and mitigating risks.• Ability to read and anticipate shifts in market trends and the implications for IFC's current and future business.• Ability to review the financial analytical work performed by team members for moderately complex transactions based on in-depth analytical and financial modeling skills and experience to know what to look for in efficiently ensuring quality control and directing the appropriate analysis to understand risk factors in a project.• Ability to direct and review complex financial information and financial analytical work performed by team members and quickly assess what it means as well as identify where there are gaps, inaccuracies, or inappropriate applications.• Ability to balance details of individual assets with a big-picture portfolio view to lead the supervision of individual assets and play a key role in formulating and implementing portfolio strategies.• Ability to discern patterns and identify issues with portfolio projects and assets early on and to act proactively in ensuring the quality of the assets. WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. 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Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.IFC's Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA) is housed in the IFC Regional Vice Presidency and consists of two business lines:• PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offers transaction advisory services to governments/public entities to assist them in partnering with the private sector in sustainable long-term infrastructure projects through designing and structuring PPP transactions able to provide solutions to the countries' economic and social constraints through delivering high-quality, affordable, and efficient public and social services. Projects are typically in electricity, water and sanitation, solid waste, transportation, telecommunications, social housing, health, and education sectors.• Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has three key product offerings: (1) M&A Advisory: advising on buy-side/sell-side transactions; (2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third-party equity mobilization alongside IFC investment; (3) Asset monetization involving listed or listing public entities.• CTA mobilized over $5B of private investment in FY25, translating into almost 25% of IFC's total core mobilization. Drawing on over 30 years of experience and over 120 staff across the globe, CTA currently manages over 100 active client engagements. Africa has 25 to 30 staff distributed in five regional hubs in Cairo, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Abidjan, and Abuja.The CTA team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions across all infrastructure sectors:• Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT type concessions.• Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises.• Corporate Finance type activities (equity raising, M&A, pre-IPO support).PPP Transaction Advisory is seeking an Investment Analyst with relevant experience to support the Southern Africa SA PPP hub in Johannesburg, which includes 12 countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zimbabwe.The Investment Analyst will support the CTA team in business development and execution of mandates. He/she will report directly to the SA Hub leader and the Regional Manager for CTA in Africa. Role & Responsibilities:The Investment Analyst will work closely with team leaders as part of the project team to assist in the origination, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and bidding of infrastructure projects.Duties will include, but will not be limited to:• Contribute to origination and marketing activities, including preparation of pitch books and proposals.• Prepare memos and documentation for internal approval and consultant procurement processes.• Perform financial analysis and modeling.• Assist in due diligence management, preparation of due diligence and transaction structuring reports, and review of legal, commercial, and technical outputs and documentation.• Assist in the preparation of information memoranda, pre-qualification, and tender documentation.• Assist in marketing to potential investors, conducting international competitive tenders, and assisting in commercial/financial closure.• When needed, coordinate closely with other parts of IFC including environmental and social, legal, other advisory and investment departments and World Bank colleagues to provide comprehensive and bespoke solutions to clients that will achieve sustainable development impact.• Participate in meetings with government clients and investors; and• Assist in other projects or strategy-related activities as the need may arise (research, reporting, etc.). Selection Criteria• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Finance or Accounting or a related specialty from a reputed university;• Relevant experience of a minimum of two years gained in the IFC, or another leading financial institution in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure;• Strong financial modeling skills;• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently• Good presentation skills, both written and oral;• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Portuguese and/or French is desirable WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."