Roles And Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


Support the Country and Regional Management team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program. S/he must maintain high degree of discretion and professionalism.
Help support pipeline development across all industry groups by... providing industry contextual data, company analysis, comparator analysis, industry research etc.
Serve as the ‘go-to’ person for data/research and all operational/resource support work for Nigeria as directed by the Country Head.
Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present the data in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency and update/maintain the information in database regularly
Conduct market and industry research and analysis.
Conduct investment or advisory transactions, including conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
Financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
Analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparable.


Selection Criteria


Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, Accounting or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus).
Up to 2 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects (experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus).
Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.
Ability to develop complex financial models.
Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.
Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others to identify client and stakeholder needs.
Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.
Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
Strong knowledge of financial markets.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Fluency in English required, proficiency in additional languages is preferred. more

IFC is seeking an Investment Officer for its Upstream Advisory with deep expertise in the Agri sectors (agriculture, agribusiness and forestry). The selected candidates will focus on developing high-quality Upstream and Advisory project pipeline in Africa with a particular focus on the West and Central Africa region under the supervision of the West Africa Agri Upstream Advisory Lead. S/he will... also support policy work and other interventions across the World Bank Group to prioritize various initiatives and to maximize the impact of Upstream efforts. Please visit our website for more information on IFC’s work in Agri.
Duties & Accountabilities
The role and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:

Identify and assess Upstream opportunities that will connect to investment in 6-24 months based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
Develop feasibility studies and implementation plans for Upstream projects that lead to IFC investments.
Spot game-changing trends, technologies and business models that can bring solutions to emerging markets.
Produce regular reports on the assigned Upstream Advisory portfolio including monitoring progress against project milestones and key performance indicators.
Conduct sector-specific data analysis and stress-testing of various operating models to help generate ideas for new projects, new products and platform businesses.
Work with the World Bank to identify and help implement sector and regulatory reforms that are needed to unlock opportunities for private investment.
Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships with staff across IFC and the World Bank Group, sponsors, clients and other external parties to enable delivery of Upstream Advisory projects.
Facilitate knowledge flow across IFC and the World Bank Group and promote adoption of new approaches and best practices.
Help build external recognition of IFC’s distinctive capabilities in working Upstream to catalyze greater flow of investment opportunities in the sector.
Mentor more junior staff working on Upstream Advisory activities.

Selection Criteria

Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field.
At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in investment, project development, producing feasibility studies, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions and deep understanding of investments in emerging markets.
Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.
Strong financial, credit and equity skills; demonstrated ability to structure debt and equity instruments.
Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners.
Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo and a proven track record in new idea generation, business development, and creating projects/programs from scratch.
Sound business judgment in identifying potential investment opportunities.
Strong understanding of the Agribusiness sector and ability to link policy reforms, advisory interventions, investment, and mobilization to deliver solutions at a country level via the Cascade approach.
Experience engaging with private sector clients, local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.
Experience in project/program management, including executing against implementation plans with defined business development milestones.
Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of investment and/or projects/programs/initiatives.
Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrated ability to synthetize complex information and make concrete strategic and tactical recommendations.
Excellent people skills, openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide and motivate others.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. French, Arabic or Portuguese will be a plus. more

CEG is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented mid-career professional with experience in assessing and managing gender and gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) risks of IFC direct investment projects across the Asia region and sectors (e.g., in the mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, agribusiness, health, education and tourism, retail and property sectors) and/or investments through... financial intermediaries (e.g., banks, private equity, and capital markets investors). This position will be located in the region to: (i) support global and regional client companies that are located in the assigned region; (ii) identify workforce and community-facing measures to reduce or prevent GBV in IFC-supported projects; (iii) work with E&S Specialists in support of clients’ work to address GBV throughout the project cycle and further strengthen E&S capacity to identify and help clients manage GBVH risk in projects. 
This Social Development Specialist, with high level of expertise in Gender and GBVH, will provide expert guidance to IFC E&S specialists on gender and GBVH risks in IFC projects in accordance with IFC Performance Standards (PSs). Additional tasks will include portfolio review, staff and consultant training, client training, good practice/lessons learned identification and dissemination, engagement with relevant international organizations, contextual analyses, and trend analysis at a sector level. The Social Development Specialist will report directly to CEG’s Asia Manager, with regular professional coordination with the global GBV Thematic Lead.
Duties and Accountabilities:
 

Provide thematic support to project lead E&S specialists and teams, in the region, on assessment of gender and GBVH related issues, including child safeguarding, and in particular high or substantial risks of GBVH of proposed investments and advisory projects against the requirements of the PSs;
Advise on structuring appropriate mitigation measures and contractual requirements to promote client action to address gender, GBVH and child risks and impacts in a timely manner;
Support global and regional client companies that are located in the region and work as social development specialist on projects with a high risk of gender, GBVH and child risks, supporting the Lead E&S Specialist;
Advise CEG regional team leads, E&S specialists and project teams on portfolio monitoring by reviewing client reporting, client’s E&S monitoring reports (and supporting documentation) and performing periodic analysis of IFC’s portfolio. Advise project teams on developing proposed corrective action plans and follow up on associated commitments as relevant;
As needed, participate in calls, conduct desk reviews of material provided by clients and/or IFC specialists (e.g., environmental and social impact assessments and management plans, gender assessments, child safeguarding, human resources policies and procedures, labor and community grievance mechanism, etc.), and undertake visits of projects and clients in the context of E&S due diligence and supervision of projects;
Review/contribute to internal E&S documentation relevant to management of gender, GBVH and child risks in projects to enable IFC’s decision making, attend internal meetings and coordinate with internal stakeholders as required;
Coordinate with and, as needed, seek guidance from the global Senior Social Development Specialist and Gender/GBV Lead to ensure consistency of approach and practice for the Asia region and across sectors;
Liaise and coordinate with other IFC Departments working on gender, diversity and inclusion related issues (investment support, advisory) on potential areas of collaboration;
Support CEG accountability lead and project teams in developing solutions and responses to CAO and non-CAO cases on gender, GBVH and child issues and risks, additional mitigation or corrective actions, advise on relevant communications with other external stakeholders, including civil society organizations and community complainants, follow up on commitments related to complaints response, and contribute to the mainstreaming of the grievance function for IFC on gender,  GBVH and child related issues;
In close coordination with the global Social Practice Group Lead and the global Gender/GBV Lead, support IFC’s efforts in projecting our thought leadership – by working with think tanks and other regional and global agencies on the nexus of gender and GBVH and other issues such as disability, climate change and inclusion and core themes such as climate financing, green infrastructure, etc.
In close coordination with the global Social Practice Group Lead and the global Gender/GBV Lead, support the identification, development and dissemination of knowledge, lessons learned, international good practices on trends, case studies and good practices and support other research needs in connection with pipeline and portfolio projects, on gender, GBVH and child issues arising under IFC’s Sustainability Framework and IFC’s E&S procedures; 
In close coordination with the global Social Practice Group Lead and the global Gender/GBV Lead, support in the preparation, update, review of policies and procedures, knowledge products and tools produced for both internal and external consumption, consistent with IFC’s Sustainability Framework;
In close coordination with the global Social Practice Group Lead and the global Gender/GBV Lead , support the development and implement training and capacity building programs for IFC’s staff and consultants for key themes, including gender and GBVH assessments, child safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, and intersectionality of gender with other PS topics such as community health and safety, occupational health and safety, resettlement, Indigenous People, and cultural heritage, and participate and contribute to the Social Practice Group and the GBV Community of Practice.

Selection Criteria

Graduate/advanced degree in social sciences or a related relevant discipline;
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working to address gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace and communities, derived in a private sector, multilaterals or CSO/NGO environment;
Good knowledge of global standards and ethical guidelines for prevention and response to GBV and of key standards and resources on GBV in in development settings;
Familiarity with child safeguarding, rights, emerging issues in diversity and inclusion as well as broader gender issues, including women’s employment good practice in private sector;
Work experience in emerging markets, ideally in fragile and conflict environments; 
Experience in community engagement, grievance mechanisms, or mediation/negotiation skills is a plus;
Experience with other IFC PS social issues and risks, such as resettlement, labor and working conditions, indigenous people would be an advantage; 
Track record conducting interviews and face-to-face engagements with potential GBVH survivors or communities, using survivor-centric approach is required;
High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet and respectful manner. Diplomatic approach and calm under pressure; 
Fluency in English is required with ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.  Other language skills, such as Spanish, French or Portuguese, or from the region, is a plus;
Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyse and synthesize diverse information sources, and draw conclusions from sometimes limited data;
Pragmatic, solution-oriented, problem solver with a high degree of responsiveness and proactivity, coupled with the ability to recognize when a solution is not available; and,
Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills and ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team. more

Job Description

The Africa Infrastructure team is seeking an Investment Analyst to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. The candidate is expected to perform the functions of an Investment Analyst.
IFC recruits investment analysts globally on two-year term contracts extendable to a maximum of four years. Upon completion of their contracts, investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate... degree or additional work experience.

Duties & Accountabilities:

Create and analyze financial models, review and analyze historical and projected financial statements including DCFs and market comparisons;
Participate and support in the structuring of new transactions by understanding its financial aspects, including conduct of market analysis and determining financial soundness of company or project opportunities;
Conduct industry, integrity (KYC), and market research (including pricing benchmarks) and assist in IFC's business development efforts;
Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients including the use of graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data;
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;
Participate and provide analytical support in investments negotiations;
Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements;
Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information;
Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs; and
Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, or Economics);
A minimum of 3 years work experience in a financial institution, investment banking, private equity fund, consulting firm, or other relevant sector experience with a proven track record doing financial analysis;
Experience in infrastructure-related projects (i.e. transport, power, telecom, water and sanitation) and/or project finance will be a plus;
Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modeling skills;
Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments;
Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
Strong knowledge of financial markets;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
Fluency in English required, proficiency in additional languages is preferred. more

IFC is looking to recruit an Associate Investment Officer for its Africa Infrastructure department. The hiring group is responsible for sourcing, executing, and supervising investment transactions in the energy, transport, telecoms, and municipal & environmental infrastructure sectors in Southern Africa and East Africa. IFC’s Investment Officers are responsible for the origination, negotiation,... structuring, and subsequent supervision of IFC’s investment projects. This position is expected to cover all infrastructure sectors and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The selected candidate will report to the New Business Manager Infrastructure, Southern Africa, and East Africa.  
Duties and Accountabilities

The Associate Investment Officer will identify new investment opportunities, execute transactions and actively manage portfolio projects predominantly in Southern African and East Africa.
Business Development: Source and assess opportunities, identify bankable projects anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge; synthesize information into internal reports for decision-making purposes.
Structuring and Negotiation: Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new debt and equity transactions, portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc. Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions.
Deal Execution and Transaction Management: Deliver all transactions and accountabilities of the role efficiently, on a timely and expeditious basis, and using best practice standards. Ensure that defined transactional requirements recorded in the documentation are executed accordingly. Monitor the portfolio and report development results internally and externally. Coordinate closely with social, environmental, legal, and technical assistance colleagues in structuring transactions, to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to project and sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
Strategy Development and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to drafting strategies for sectors, countries, or regions for business development; and develop and execute strategies for more complex client engagements with the objective of building a robust investment pipeline. Build IFC's knowledge base for best practices and participate in knowledge sharing and dissemination. Initiate collaboration and share expertise as a subject matter expert, providing advice, peer review, and contribution to knowledge products across WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions. Promoting the IFC brand and representing IFC at various conferences and workshops.
Coordination with WBG: Support World Bank and MIGA colleagues on sector reform and unblocking constraints to attracting private sector capital.
Mentoring and coaching: mentor and coach less-experienced colleagues to help build talent and grow the skill base of staff.

Selection Criteria

Master's degree in finance or similar relevant education.
6+ years of experience with a development finance institution, a commercial bank, an international financial institution, or a private equity firm with tasks related to private sector financing.
Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing private investment projects in infrastructure sectors, ideally including investments in Africa.
Strong business development and client relationship skills demonstrated by track record; sound business judgment in screening and identifying leads.
Deep industry and market knowledge of at least one infrastructure sector (energy, transport, telecoms, or municipal & environmental infrastructure); telecoms experience is a plus; understanding of infrastructure challenges faced by countries within the region.
Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials.
Project/corporate finance and/or equity investment experience is essential; strong credit skills backed by references and deal sheet; demonstrated ability to structure complex debt and equity transactions.
Track record of portfolio supervision of complex projects.
The position requires regional and international travel; hence the candidate should be willing and open to travel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; French or Portuguese is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. more

IFC is seeking an Industry Specialist as the Value Creation Specialist for the CDF team, with a primary focus on the SME Ventures Program to be based at IFC’s Nairobi, Kenya office. The successful candidate will work across all geographies where CDF invests. The role assists IFC investees to strengthen GP and portfolio company capabilities, ultimately resulting in sustainable, commercial returns... for the funds and growth of their portfolio companies. The role includes implementing the SME Ventures advisory strategy and the value creation initiatives for SME funds, supporting the development of nascent private capital markets, developing relevant IFC corporate initiatives, partnerships, and engagements to enhance IFC’s strategic position in the SME financing space in IDA-PSW countries, and working closely with the broader CDF and relevant IFC teams. 
S/he will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Lead of the SME Ventures Program.  
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a dynamic role that requires a high-level of interest in private equity, international business, operations, emerging markets, and development impact. Responsibilities of a Value Creation Specialist include, but are not limited to:

Apply operational expertise in evaluating projects (i.e., investments or advisory engagements), providing advice to teams as required (including some in challenging frontier markets) and producing clear and comprehensive assessments of how to support fund managers and companies;
Work with select IFC invested fund managers and companies to design, structure, and execute value addition plans that lead to increased profitability of funds’ portfolio companies and ability for fund managers to successfully exit these companies; 
Guide select IFC invested fund managers and companies on how to identify, assess and prioritize operational improvement activities;
Create and run relevant programming for IFC invested fund managers and companies to teach them how to become better at identifying and driving value creation; 
Identify and incorporate global operating best practices into engagements with local SMEs; 
Coordinate a platform of sector and function expert networks to enable rapid solution sharing and performance recommendations for fund managers’ portfolio companies; 
Oversee the implementation of technical assistance with SME Ventures fund managers;
Lead the assessment and reporting of performance improvements and development impact resulting from the value addition activities driven by technical assistance including monitoring progress against KPIs and preparing regular reports at the fund and investee level;
Proactively convene stakeholders, form partnerships, and connect expertise from investment and advisory staff, industry specialists, and other external parties to enable delivery of value addition activities;
Actively monitor market trends in operational support to private equity investees and SMEs at large, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to lead discussions and provide recommendations on fund managers’ needs and operational strategies;
Analyze macroeconomic data, corporate financial data, and other industry information to identify and monitor issues that may affect IFC’s investments and recommend actions where necessary;
Support the identification of market creation and deepening initiatives to foster private capital markets and SME investing in relevant frontier markets in alignment with country, sector, and IDA-PSW strategies; and
Represent IFC at select external industry events and build global relationships with external experts.

Selection Criteria

Master's degree or MBA in operations management or similar relevant focus, from leading international institutions preferred;
8-12 years’ work experience of which at least 5-8 years is in an operations role at a company, at a management consulting firm, or in a value creation/operational role at a private equity fund;
Proven track record of unlocking company value through implementing viable commercial growth strategies, instituting operational controls, implementing impact strategies, and maximizing business efficiency;
Ability to quickly understand the primary drivers of a variety of businesses, diagnose problems, and think through solutions, in a context of private equity investing;
Extensive experience and familiarity working with/in SMEs in frontier markets to drive operational improvements and value creation;
Proven knowledge of the private equity landscape in emerging markets;
Strong communication skills, including the soft skills needed to influence and garner trust from CEOs;
Experience in private equity portfolio management, including facilitation of exits, with prior experience as an investee company board director a plus;
Ability to listen to and interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;
Experience working with both public and private sectors, with extensive experience in emerging markets strongly preferred;
Experience implementing advisory work, including managing budgets of advisory services, developing and tracking metrics to assess the effectiveness of advisory services, and overseeing reporting and audit requirements for advisory projects;
Proven track record of publishing insightful analysis and reports in operational and process improvements;
Strong organizational skills with an ability to work under time pressure, deal with conflicting priorities, and respond to ad-hoc shifts in client priorities, unstructured situations and unexpected events while maintaining order and delivery;
Ability to work successfully in a matrix organizational structure and lead and motivate a multicultural team across geographies; 
Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions; 
Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas;
Fluency in English required and fluency in other languages a plus;
Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy and values; and
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work across time zones. more

The IFC Nairobi, Kenya Country Office is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Program Assistant to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the assigned departmental team and operational staff. This role will contribute to the effective operation and administrative coordination of the team in the assigned department and should be ready to step up to undertake new responsibilities... and challenges with enthusiasm.



Roles & Responsibilities:



Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Provides quality control of internal and external documents; reviews documents for accuracy and adherence with IFC and World Bank guidelines and procedures;
Assists staff for the drafting, editing, formatting, and production of documents and correspondence;
Coordinates schedules taking priority into account, monitors changes, and communicates the information to staff inside and outside the immediate work unit, including officials outside the bank;
Solves non-routine problems (e.g. responds to requests requiring research to address query at hand, etc);
Assists in preparation of conferences, seminars, workshops, analyze budgetary scope, build a database of participants and draft event reports, etc.;
Maintains current distribution lists, phone/addresses list of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for relevant task teams to the main data;
Maintains up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic);
Corresponds with vendors to solicit price quotes for supplies and make hotel reservations in accordance with World Bank Group policy;
Manages logistics requests for the visiting missions of the units;
Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output Fully involves others in the work of the team;
Handles bookings for business travels; obtains tickets from the travel agency, requests visas for staff;
Provide primary assistance to the Finance officer including specialized support accounting and SAP related operations;
Assist with any other administrative matters in the Eastern Africa sub-region or corporate initiatives;
Back-up other ACS in the office and in the region when needed;
Undertake ad hoc duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor, or the designated Task Team Lead.

Selection Criteria

Minimum of Bachelors’ degree and/ college diploma with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in similar role, preferably in a large international organization;
Excellent organizational, administrative and effective time management skills;
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, plan and coordinate work and other activities internally and externally;
Strong attention to detail and to maintaining high quality standards;
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure;
Proven ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, to perform effectively in a constantly changing environment with competing activities and demands, and to effectively serve as a team member in various groups;
Demonstrated ability to organize and implement projects and tasks, set priorities, coordinate and monitor assignments to maximize efficiency and quality;
Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations which require good judgment, tact and diplomacy;
Effective analytical, research and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and make judgments and decisions with minimal supervision;
Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written), including ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondences and ensure quality of written outputs;
Demonstrated ability to respond and deal effectively with diverse situations which require good judgment, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
Good computer skills; proficiency with various software technologies such as MS Office, Outlook, One Drive and other standard office productivity software. Ability to learn quickly new software applications.
High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and reliability.

Work will involve frequent interaction with the following:

Internal contacts: other VP units, World Bank as well as staff in all locations, locally and internationally.
External contacts: Government Officials, Consultants, External Organizations, and other Service providers more

Objectives/Purpose of Assignment :



IFC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented professional with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to provide support to IFC’s team of environmental and social specialists who are responsible for IFC investments in financial intermediaries in Africa.



Roles and Responsibilities :



The work to be undertaken... is described below and will include:

Undertake Environmental and Social (E&S) due diligence of IFC’s proposed investments in financial intermediaries:
gathering and analyzing available information to identify gaps against specific Performance Standards for assigned projects;
identification and proposition of appropriate mitigation measures for risks and impacts;
production of high-quality work products that clearly and logically frame risk mitigation; and
identification of opportunities for value-add in the project structure, including providing IFC clients with guidance in establishing E&S Management Systems to ensure compliance with IFC E&S requirements;
Supervise environmental and social performance of financial intermediary clients;
Contribute to the design and delivery of learning programs on sustainability and environmental risk management for IFC clients and investment staff, as well as working on the development of tools, checklists, and guidelines to improve efficiencies of project processing and enable improved client management of environmental and social issues;
Assist IFC staff with business development to ensure the environmental issues are addressed early in the process.
Assist with regional ESG Advisory tasks targeting financial intermediary clients.

Selection Criteria

Must have a master’s degree or graduate/advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental, social sciences, science, engineering);
Have a minimum of seven years of working experience, preferably in the assessment and management of environmental and/or social impacts for financial intermediaries;
Good working knowledge of the IFC Performance Standards;
Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse E&S related data and information;
Work experience in one or more African countries and ability to travel extensively in the region;
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken; ability to communicate in French will be an advantage; and
Ability to operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team; more

The Legal Department of IFC (CLED), under the Vice President and General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its Management and client departments on operational, advisory and corporate matters. Specifically, CLED supports client departments in (i) the delivery of IFC’s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets; (ii) project... portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation); (iii) the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-sovereign lending, equity and quasi-equity, public-private partnerships, and carbon finance transactions; (iv) advising on corporate policy and operational matters such as operating policies and procedures and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Funding of Terrorism; and (v) knowledge management and training.  To support IFC’s growing activities in Africa, CLED is recruiting a qualified Legal Assistant, to be based in either of these locations Johannesburg, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya or Dakar, Senegal.
Duties And Responsibilities:

Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external matters, e.g. powers of attorney, proxies, signature designations, counsel retainer faxes and Article III notices (notifying governments of an IFC investment); 
Assist IFC in-house counsel in preparing and reviewing legal documentation; prepare routine amendments, consents and waivers;
Liaise with IFC external counsel, where required;
Attend to the signing of transaction documents and completion of conditions to disbursement; 
Attend to the filing of transaction documents in accordance with IFC guidelines and practices;
Perform other routine portfolio administration of IFC’s debt and equity investments;
Handle and review transaction documents for IFC’s advisory program under appropriate supervision by IFC in-house counsel and follow up on the completion of any such agreements with IFC staff; 
Assist IFC in-house counsel with general tasks relating to advisory matters;
Identify and analyze legal and policy issues associated with investment or advisory projects; 
Contribute to and support CLED’s Knowledge Management objectives.

Selection Criteria

Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong oral and written communication skills in French (preferred)
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Ability to provide effective legal assistance to IFC in-house counsel by performing multiple, concurrent and progressively more difficult assignments.
Ability to handle a diverse range of issues within tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
Word processing experience and proficient computer skills, particularly in using information databases, internet/intranet services and library sources.
An undergraduate (college) degree and ideally some combination of undergraduate legal courses, training offered by a professional institution or law firm and /or several years of relevant experience in assisting lawyers with the preparation and handling of legal documentation. more

The Internship period will be between May 2023– September 2023.
Duties and Accountabilities:  

Support in E&S appraisals and supervision  Compile and analyze data  Develop E&S training materials 

Selection Criteria

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a relevant Master’ s degree level program with an expected graduation date after December 1st, 2023 in order to be eligible. Field of... study in Environmental Engineering or Science, preferably. At least 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of previous work experience in E&S, preferred. more

The Internship period will be between May 2023– June 2023.
Duties and Accountabilities:  

Support the development of early-stage upstream projects in the housing sector in Africa 
Support secondary projects in the agricultural sector. 

Selection Criteria
 

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters’ degree level program with expected graduation date after December 1st, 2023 in... order to be eligible. 
Fields of study: Business Administration, Finance and Economics 
At least 3 years of previous work experience including in financial analysis, financial modelling, industry research, building PowerPoint decks 
Strong oral presentation and writing skills required 
Fluency in French or Portuguese is preferred. more

The department is looking to recruit an Associate Investment Officer (AIO) for its Africa region, who will support the CTAPP team and management with the whole PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor to public sector clients willing to implement PPP transactions. 
The team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions across all infrastructure... sectors: 

Public-Private Partnerships and Concessions;
Management and lease contracts; and
Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports to the Regional Manager for PPP Transaction Advisory Services in Africa. 
Role & Responsibilities:

The AIO’s work will involve supporting the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, including business development, interactions with clients, developing terms of reference, procurement and supervision of consultants, preparation of presentations and reports, financial modeling and due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting bidding documents and managing bidding processes, interacting with investors. 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, dialogue with donors, consultant procurement processes, as well as managing project budget;
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 preparation of information memorandums, pre-qualification and tender documentation;
Assist in marketing to potential investors, conducting international competitive tenders and commercial/financial closure;
Assist in coordinating closely with other parts of IFC including environmental and social, legal, other advisory and investment departments as well as World Bank colleagues in order to provide comprehensive and bespoke solutions to clients that will achieve sustainable development impact;
Execute projects from mandate signature, through due diligence, prequalification, tendering and award, to the finalization and execution of all project agreements leading to financial close;
Develop, coach, motivate and manage junior members of the team;
Participate in meetings with government clients and investors; and
Assist in other project, strategy related, portfolio and corporate activities as the need may arise (research, reporting, etc.).

Selection Criteria

MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics;
Solid and relevant experience of at least 6 years gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or  private equity funds in infrastructure;
Knowledge of overall infrastructure sector trends 
Relevant experience in infrastructure transactions and PPPs, preferably in Africa, with a proven track record of executing transactions (sell or buy side);
Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively;
Strong track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions;
Experience in dealing with government clients, investors and multiple stakeholders of infrastructure projects;
Ability to manage teams in multiple transactions, delivering high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives;
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 , French or Portuguese added advantage. more

Duties and Accountabilities

Develop a standardized process to manage the logistics and event requirements.
Build relationships with vendors including venues and other industry contacts while managing logistical aspects of events.
Coordinate with internal and external clients and vendors to establish the requirements for events throughout the planning process.
Visit sites and lead pre-event... meetings to help staff make decisions about event designs.
Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.
Manage all aspects of event planning, coordination and budgeting while meeting strict deadlines.
Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event review, managing on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown while ensuring consistent, high-level service throughout all event phases.
Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
Troubleshoot any issues that arise during events.

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in event management, public relations or related discipline.
Experience in marketing or public relations.
6 plus years of event planning and coordination experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships.
Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly.
Proficiency with the Microsoft packages and Outlook. more

IFC is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially, and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides... technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department is recruiting a Consultant to be based in Johannesburg (South Africa) or Nairobi (Kenya). The Consultant will focus on the Agribusiness & Forestry sector and will report to the Agribusiness Manager for Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Consultant will be integrated into the team that develops new business, structures transactions, and supervises a portfolio of investments in the Agribusiness & Forestry sector in Africa. The Consultant will assist Investment Officers who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the investment projects.
The candidate is required to know and effectively use fundamental business concepts and practices and to provide analytical, research and other professional support to Investment Officers. The work program is varied and may be somewhat complex requiring evaluation, original thinking, and various written outputs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participate in all aspects of IFC’s investment processing cycle from project development to disbursement;
Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies, and geographies;
Conduct industry and market research and analysis to assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
Analyze historical and projected financial statements;
Develop financial models, or work with existing ones, as needed, to generate projected financial statements for forward-looking analysis;
Perform financial and operational analyses of companies in various sectors across agribusiness;
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, including investment proposals, modifications to existing IFC investments, and periodic portfolio reports and credit ratings;
Undertake portfolio supervision work including periodic reviews of projects.

Selection Criteria

A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification/ experience.
Prior professional experience (at least 2 years) in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting;
Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations;
Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling;
Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Fluency in other languages (e.g., French, Arabic) is a plus;
Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC;
Ability to multi-task and work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines;
Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success;
Experience in emerging markets is preferred (experience in Africa will be a plus);
Passion in economic development; 
Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting. more

IFC is seeking a Senior Investment Officer with strong market and industry experience to help execute our business strategy in the Continental Africa region, which consists Sub-Sahara Africa and North Africa.  The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Global Manager, CFS.  The Senior Investment Officer will be the CFS senior staff in the Continental Africa region.  S/he... will coordinate with IFC’s Continental Africa regional teams for the purpose of new business development and execution of transactions.
Duties and Responsibilities :-

Origination and execution of strategic pre-IPO advisory mandates. Execution will include advising clients on listing process, appropriateness, timing, regulations, and relevant key issues; reviewing and advising on current corporate structure, balance sheet structure, valuation, and business planning; preparing detailed timetables for listing, broker selection, and prospectus review; preparing management and the board for listing; and corporate governance group advisory services.
Origination and execution of buy-side and sell-side advisory; restructuring advisory; and EMP services mandates across Continental Africa.
Maintaining strong relationships with internal regional and industry counterparts in Continental Africa, with the objective of identifying collaboration opportunities that enhance business development and delivery that is aligned with IFC corporate objectives.
Working closely with clients and with relevant internal resources to help clients to develop a transaction strategy, and to undertake bankability assesment, funding feasibility, financial modelling, business planning/restructuring.
Drafting key transaction reports and project documentation (Marketing documents for each transaction, Information memoranda, due-diligence, and transaction structuring reports, and transaction contracts and agreements, etc.).
Making effective pitch presentation to companies. 
Mentoring junior colleagues and helping them to achieve business targets
Contributing to the development and execution of CFS’s strategy for Continental Africa in partnership with regional teams, and where applicable, the World Bank, with a focus on CFS’s strategic priorities, FCS and high impact projects.
Supporting IFC’s “brand” in the CFS space, building on IFC’s regional brand and overall communications strategy. 
Supporting knowledge management by helping to disseminate CFS’s knowledge and experience in Continental Africa to the CFS team globally.

Selection Criteria

An MBA or Master’s degree in finance, business, law, consulting or related discipline.
A minimum of 12-15 year of experience in finance, business, law, consulting or relevant background.
Seasoned in equity capital markets transactions, as a principal investor, advisor, or underwriter, particularly in taking companies public on major international stock exchanges such as the New York stock exchange, London Stock exchange etc, preferably in the disruptive technology space. 
Significant transaction advisory experience in buy side mandates, sell side mandates, restructuring mandates, preferably in the disruptive technology space.
Strong track record of delivering targeted results on M&A, Restructuring and Strategic Pre-IPO advisory mandates under stressful timetables and environment.
Proven success in developing strong client relationships and executing mandates across-borders and in difficult environments.
Experience working with PE firms, Funds, VCs is a plus.
Strong track record of business delivery, demonstrated investment experience, superior business judgment and established professional credibility.
Excellent team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with superior facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, media, donors, and other stakeholders.
Commitment to development and alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values. more

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department is recruiting an Associate Investment Officer to be based in Nairobi, Dakar, or Rabat.  The Associate Investment Officer will focus on Agribusiness & Forestry sector and will report to the Agribusiness Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work across industries and regions with colleagues on all levels to... help identify and execute agribusiness investment transactions in the Sub-Saharan Africa region;
Participate in all aspects of IFC’s investment processing cycle from business development/deal origination, deal execution (due diligence, investment committee presentation preparation, term sheet and legal agreement negotiation, etc.), disbursement and portfolio monitoring;
Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies and geographies;
Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models;
Prepare project-related documents for internal (e.g. investment review meeting presentation) and external audiences;
Prepare notes/reports on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news;
Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities and support portfolio supervision process including quarterly reviews;
Undertake portfolio supervision work.

Selection Criteria

A Master’s Degree;
Prior professional experience (at least 4 years) in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting;
Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations;
Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling; 
Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English.;
Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC;
Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines;
Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success;
Experience in emerging market is preferred (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa will be a plus);
Willing to travel to various regions in Africa (as long as safety standards are met based on the World Bank Group standards);
Passion in economic development; and
Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting more

IFC is seeking to hire an Associate Investment Officer to support Upstream work with expertise in one or more of the following sectors: Banking, Microfinance, Housing Finance, Insurance, Transport, Telecommunications, Media, Technology, Water and Wastewater, Urban Development and Municipal Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Health, Education, Tourism, Retail and Property. The selected... candidate will focus on supporting the development of high-quality Upstream pipeline in the Africa region under the supervision of the Regional Industry Upstream Lead. S/he will also support policy work and other interventions across the World Bank Group to prioritize various initiatives and to maximize the impact of Upstream efforts.
Role & Responsibilities:

Support and participate in the identification of Upstream opportunities/business development initiatives based on country and sector strategies 
Contribute to the development of feasibility studies and implementation plans for Upstream projects that lead to IFC investments
Establish and maintain effective private sector client relationships with mid-level clients and stakeholders, including local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development
Assist in designing and implementing scalable solutions and platforms that can be replicated across different African markets
Help identify game-changing trends, technologies and business models that can bring solutions to emerging markets
Produce regular reports on the assigned Upstream portfolio including monitoring progress against project milestones and regional sector KPIs
Contribute to sector-specific data analysis and stress-testing of various operating models to help generate ideas for new projects, new products and platform businesses
Support the team in working with the World Bank to analyze sector and regulatory reforms that are needed to unlock opportunities for private investment

Selection Criteria

Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Science, Engineering, or another relevant field; accreditation as a CFA or CPA is considered a plus
At least 5+ years of relevant work experience with significant emerging markets presence; relevant sector experience is a plus
Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values
Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0
Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills
Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo and experience in new idea generation, business development, and creating projects/programs from scratch
Develop a thorough understanding of the relevant sector (Health & Education, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Tourism, Retail and Property) and develop strong relationships with key counterparts in the private sector
Support the team in identifying investment opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit
Assess the attractiveness of specific upstream opportunities with a strong focus on fit to strategy and development impact and make recommendations to IFC’s management
Lead structuring of some Upstream engagements including structuring deals, negotiating terms of agreements, and processing internal approvals
Work closely with IFC’s specialists to manage technical, legal, insurance, environmental, social, corporate governance, and other risks in projects and champion IFC’s sustainability offerings to clients
Monitor clients’ compliance with the terms of Upstream agreements to track progress of Upstream engagement against milestones
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects
Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries
Emotionally adept and ability to develop rapport within internal stakeholders and to engage across cultures 
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
French language skills preferred (written and spoken) more