The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering market-creating client solutions by leveraging local and regional resources. The (Associate) Operations Officer will support the team to ensure that CSAAE programs are responsive to IFC’s strategic priorities and mobilize private investment.
Responsibilities:
Putting IFC’s country strategy and diagnostic recommendations into practice through advisory projects that engage governments, regulators, civil society, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to reform markets and sectors and address key bottlenecks to private sector development.
Providing operational support to IFC country management and investment teams.
Working collaboratively with IFC country management, plus investment and advisory teams, to build a pipeline of private investment opportunities and provide solutions to key clients.
Leading and contributing to WBG country engagement products, including as Country Partnership Framework (CPF), Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR), and Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs), and in support of IBRD/IDA lending operations.
Producing regional and country-level economic assessments to support IFC’s strategy and operations.
Support the development of new impactful CSAAE advisory engagements that are aligned with IFC country priorities.
Engage and communicate at senior levels of the Government and private sector. To identify and articulate the case for improvements to the business environment, job creation and private investment flows.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in economics, law, finance, business, or a closely related field.
At least 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in private sector development.
A proven track record with the design and management of advisory projects and programs with government and regulators.
Experience engaging senior government officials.
Robust understanding of IFC and WBG products/ instruments and experience with cross-organizational collaboration.
A strategic mindset that can develop innovative programs and proactively forge partnerships, both internal and external.
Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude to learn new IT systems is a must.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills plus fluency in English is must.
