IFC seeks to hire an Operations Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to lead business development and oversee the execution of the EDGE Green Building Program, as well as the BRI and APEX Green Cities Programs, in response to market demands. The successful candidate will report directly to the Green Buildings Lead for Africa. 
 The new team member’s core responsibilities will be to: (i) define... and implement a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for EDGE-BRI in Kenya and one or more other African markets; (ii) outreach to financial intermediaries on the creation of financial and non-financial products and services that support the growth of the green and resilient building sector and low carbon cities.
Lead and expand the EDGE Green Buildings Program in Kenya and additional African markets.
Conduct market research and data analysis to identify growth opportunities and innovative strategies for program expansion.
Advise certification providers on successful EDGE certification strategies, encompassing technical, operational, marketing, and financial aspects.
Develop a detailed workplan and country-specific strategies to meet ambitious EDGE targets.
Assess market readiness for BRI and APEX Programs and foster new and existing strategic partnerships.
Engage with key industry players to promote EDGE, enhance capacities, and ensure program adoption and client retention.
Generate and disseminate high-quality content to reinforce the business case for EDGE-BRI in local markets and support stakeholders in their business development efforts.
Advocate for resilient and decarbonized portfolios, including retrofitting and Zero Carbon initiatives.
Represent IFC programs at public events to increase awareness and support program integration.
Work with the global marketing lead to refine the program’s messaging for African markets and use various channels to highlight client success stories.
Prepare donor and supervision reports as needed.
Assist the regional lead with strategy, budgeting, and fundraising activities for the Africa region.

Selection Criteria

The candidate must have a significant network in the property and/or financial real estate sector and be able to work both independently and as a team player, be at ease in working with high-level clients, and have several years of experience in business development as related to the real estate sector.
Master's degree in business, economics, architecture, civil engineering, or related field.
At least 8 years' experience in the green building sector and 5 years in business development within property/financial sectors.
Business development expert with a robust network in property/financial real estate and a deep understanding of African markets.
Independent and team-oriented professional comfortable with high-level client engagement.
Proven track record in client conversion and relationship management with financial institutions and other key players.
Dynamic leader with exceptional energy, initiative, and the ability to drive multi-disciplinary team collaboration across borders.
Strong business judgment and project management skills are essential, with a track record of delivering results in high-pressure situations.
Experience with urban infrastructure and planning is desirable.
Candidates with GHG quantification expertise are preferred.
Exceptional presentation, verbal and written communication skills are required for liaising with internal and external parties.
Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in French is advantageous. more

Duties and Accountabilities:
The Analyst’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Supporting analysis to assist environmental and social specialists in appraising the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with IFC investments against the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standards (PSs) on Environmental and Social Sustainability. 
Assist in... defining steps required to ensure compliance with the PSs and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (www.ifc.org/ehsguidelines). 
Assist in supervising the environmental and social performance of client companies through the review of monitoring reports and site visits to supervise environmental and/or social aspects of clients’ operations. 
Assist in providing training on environmental and social issues to IFC clients, investment staff and other specialists. 
Support in development of sectoral and regional portfolio reviews, in particular in developing an understanding of systematic compliance issues in the portfolio. 
Collect and analyze data to assist specialists in preparation of reports, such as on specific E&S issues and on IFC’s portfolio. 

Selection Criteria

A degree in environmental management or sciences, social sciences, engineering, or other relevant discipline. 
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in environmental and/or social assessment related to private sector business activities. 
Track record in working with private sector firms across industry sectors (including manufacturing, agribusiness, services infrastructure and/or financial institutions) to identify environmental/social risks and issues and develop mitigation measures to ensure compliance with good international industry practice. 
Knowledge of IFC Sustainability Framework and supporting documents such as Guidance Notes, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, and other IFC publications on sustainability is a plus. 
Strong research and analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse related data and information. Attention to detail is a must. 
Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent and unexpected changes, and work within tight timeframes. 
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English is essential. Working knowledge of other, widely-spoken languages (e.g. French) is a plus.
Strong writing and oral presentation skills.  Good inter-personal and cross-cultural skills.
Willing and able to travel frequently, sometimes to remote field locations with limited amenities.
A good team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, work effectively in and influence a team, and network effectively across boundaries.
Familiarity with IFC/World Bank operations, procedures, and culture will be advantageous. more

Duties and accountabilities: -
The Team Assistant’s duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operational and administrative support.

Use desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, presentations, charts, figures, graphs, etc., according to World Bank format and distribution.
Collect and input data provided by Task Team Leaders (TTLs) into... the central database, including processing new project status reports.
Keep abreast of the Organization’s directives and ensure effective processing of all project documents.
Draft correspondence (standard letters, memos, faxes, etc.) conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and proofread materials;
Draft minutes of meetings and provide assistance in editing large documents.
Maintain up-to-date unit project files (both paper and electronic) and retrieve data from various sources and compile these for use by the Task Team Leaders (TTLs), Resident Representative and/or the Country Management Unit (CMU).

Information Management and Client interaction

Answer internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, take accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and route them to appropriate persons to handle.
Maintain current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distribute documents for the team.
Co-ordinate with service units, and liaise frequently with team members both in Washington and in the Country Office;
Track and report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities

Time management & Logistics planning

Co-ordinate time management and schedules, taking current and future priorities into account, anticipate and monitor changes, and communicate the information;
Track assigned tasks/project steps/ timetables using modern office management technologies, coordinate with relevant staff, provide assistance and/or information on project-related matters;
Solve non-routine problems creatively and resourcefully and assist in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, board presentation and signing, etc.

Other duties

Serve as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.
Occasionally perform Analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader.

Selection Criteria

Preferably a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Office Management or Business Administration .University Degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of Three (3) years relevant work experience in a large International or Service or Private Sector Organization;
Proficiency in using advanced functions on Bank standard computer applications (Windows applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
Knowledge of and ability to execute diverse work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities;
Applied knowledge of Bank’s organization, procedures and practices, including Bank records management and filing procedures;
Thorough knowledge of work procedures in assigned work unit;
Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps; and to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information;
Ability to pass relevant Bank tests (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.) as required;
Committed, dedicated and team player with ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and clients in a multi-cultural environment;
Proficient English skills (verbal and written), including ability to draft routine correspondence and edit materials using proper grammar, punctuation and style;
Effective time management and organizational skills;
Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
In addition to the above selection criteria, the following competencies are expected of the successful candidate:

Required Competencies
In addition to the above selection criteria, the following competencies are expected of the successful candidate:

Technology and systems knowledge - demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience working with office applications (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Teams) and WebEx. Has ability and willingness to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills as technology.
Project and task management - exhibits good organizational, problem-solving skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrates attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule.
Institutional policies, processes, and procedures - demonstrates knowledge of own department's programs and products, knows key players, understands own role. Displays understanding of WB policies and procedures relevant to the area of assigned responsibilities and is able to apply/ implement them.
Versatility and adaptability - demonstrates flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrates motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change.
Client Orientation - exhibits positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients' needs and complete them professionally.
Drive for Results - takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
Knowledge, Learning and Communication - has good knowledge of official unit's language(s). Able to write clearly, edit and proofread draft communications. Able to learn and share knowledge/information across the unit.
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Can search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and more

What you will do

 Transaction support services:  Assist Finance Analysts with disbursement transactions, including logging withdrawal applications and setting up loans' master data in the Bank's system. This includes updating data for various changes such as category overdraws, Designated Account ceilings, Loan Effectiveness Conditions, loan Closing Date extensions, and reallocations of... category amounts.
 Electronic banking support services: Guiding and providing technical support to borrowers for setting up e-Disbursement and Client Connection user accounts, as well as offering training on the Bank's electronic banking platform.
 Client relationship maintenance: Serve as a solution provider for both internal and external clients, offering advice on loan portfolios and transactions matters.
 Central Services: Handle transaction processing and review work, such as Refunds and Adjustments, Special Commitment, and Trust Funds, and supports the Central WFACS-Trust Funds team on Grants implementation.
 Helpdesk support services: Act as the first point of contact for routine queries, operating the Helpdesk, and collaborating with Department’s Country Teams (comprising of Finance Officers and Finance Analysts) to guide clients.
 Data analysis and knowledge management services: Provide analytical reports to assist in decision-making and maintaining a knowledge repository for FAQs.
 Systems and applications: Work with the system teams in planning and testing application enhancements and upgrades, preparing Business Requirement Documents, and conducting user acceptance testing.

Selection Criteria

What you will bring
Experience & Education

 Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Ex. Finance, Accounting)
 Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification) is a plus.

Language:
The ideal candidate should have advanced fluency in both English and Portuguese, with the ability to clearly communicate in both written and spoken forms and to conduct meetings in these two languages. Proficiency level in these two languages will be tested during the recruitment process.
Knowledge and Skills

 Relevant knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls and financial management. 
 Ability to exercise professional judgment and appropriately interpret and apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements and loan portfolio management.
 Strong quantitative skills with superior attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
 Strong analytical and conceptual skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data, assess issues, develop sound conclusions and formulate remedial measures.
 Ability to manage routine tasks, deal with rapidly shifting priorities, provide professional support to senior staff and deliver against ambitious deadlines.
 Capacity to work simultaneously, effectively and efficiently on a variety of diverse issues and tasks, independently adjusting priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.
 Strong client focus including good interpersonal, diplomatic and team building skills required for building and maintaining collaborative relationships and engaging courteously with clients and team members.
 Willingness to travel on mission and short-term assignments.

Abilities

 Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and express views/opinions clearly and confidently.
 Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
 Willingness to work in different time zones – Given that the division is co-located in multiple cities in different time zones and borrowers are in different countries, candidates must be willing to work in different time zones especially the US EST time zone on an ‘as-needed’ basis. more

The hiring unit, SAWE4, covers Western and Central Africa; and manage operations in a variety of areas such as natural resources management, coastal zone management, forestry, pollution management, climate change, landscape, and terrestrial and marine natural resources, in three country management units (CMU) including Nigeria. In addition, the unit, like other ENB GP units provides environmental... safeguards and ESF services across all sectors and operations. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

SAWE4 is seeking a highly qualified Environmental Specialist who will work on ESF/Safeguards, providing environmental risk management support to World Bank projects and identify new business opportunities on ENB in the Nigeria CMU. The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank office in Abuja, Nigeria and will have reporting relationship to the SAWE4 Practice Manager based in Washington DC.
The specialist would provide environmental impact/risk management project support in the following areas: 
Overall, ensure the effective integration of environmental due diligence as defined by the WBG ESF, Safeguard Policies, as well as the international good practice standards (Equator Principles) into the design, appraisal, and implementation of WBG financed projects.
During project preparation, assess the project’s potential environmental footprint and determine which of the Bank’s safeguards policies and/or ESS will be triggered; guide the borrower/project implementation agency in process of preparing the necessary safeguard instruments and review them for quality; provide well-written summaries of key safeguards instruments for inclusion in project documentation; and assist with the Environmental and Social Risk Classifications (ESRCs) and the preparation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plans (ESCPs). 
Provide expert guidance and support for the screening of Bank projects for environmental risks, impacts, and vulnerabilities and identify risk management opportunities including labor influx, occupational health and safety and climate change mitigation and adaptation in Bank projects
In accordance with the Bank’s ESF, determine and manage E&S risk, use the ESSs related guidance and good practice notes, as well as internationally accepted good industry practice for informed decision making.
Ensure compliance of all project financed activities, including those relating to associated facilities with the WB’s Safeguards policies and the ESSs and the Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, as well as Good International Industry Practice (GIIP).
During both preparation and implementation: seek opportunities to improve the environmental outcomes of the project including its design. Work closely with the project task team and especially the Social Safeguards Specialist assigned to each operation and provide back up support as required. 
Using the ESCP as a key tool, provide expert advice to borrowers/recipients on the assessment of environmental risks, evaluate all relevant information, recommend solutions and ensure detailed, targeted management and action plans are developed and steps taken for projects to comply with the Bank’s ESF.
Work with the Regional ESF/Safeguards Coordinator, as well as with other dedicated environmental safeguards specialists and STCs; and foster cross-sectoral collaboration with the Social Team.
Identify and develop new business in ENB in the CMU using pollution abatement, environmental management, Forestry, and Biodiversity as entry points, and contribute as required to the broader work of ENB GP on improving environmental sustainability.
Participate in review meetings and represent SAWE4 in relevant Bank-wide initiatives; represent the Bank in donor meetings on the environment; and contribute to knowledge generation and dissemination within the region and beyond.
Regularly update and complete all project related reporting requirements in Bank system and provide project related synopsis to management as and when required.

Selection Criteria

A Master’s degree or above in environmental/civil engineering, environmental or natural resource management science, environmental policy, or similar relevant disciplines.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the environmental sector, including proven experience in environment, health, and safety (EHS); environment impact assessment; risk assessment; occupational, health and safety (OHS); due diligence, environmental site assessment, stakeholder engagement and compliance audits.
Good knowledge of the EIA process, procedures, and legislation as well as their compliance and implementation in Nigeria.  Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory and institutional arrangements in other African countries will be an advantage.
Experience with the application of the World Bank’s environmental safeguards policies; and solid knowledge of the ESF.
Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and codes of practices in the environment sector including WBG Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). ESF accredited is certainly an advantage. 
Having work experience in an FCV locations is a plus.
Excellent workflow management and task organization skills; able to coordinate all aspects of the workflow of assigned responsibilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft concise reports and correspondence, and ability to defend orally and in writing difficult issues and positions to a variety of stakeholders. 
Good team player who can work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, motivate and lead group efforts and network effectively across boundaries.
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and translate technical knowledge and ideas into fluent and understandable English. 
High motivation, flexibility, reliability, and a proactive approach to working with all staff in a team-driven environment, and initiative and ability to work on his/her own. 
Experience in engaging with government and private sector counterparts and facilitating deliberations among various stakeholders. 
Experience in working with clients to achieve compliance and leads discussions on environmental matters.
Willingness to travel extensively nationally, regionally, and internationally is required, also to remote areas and to countries/areas with FCV. 
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Technical Competencies:

Environmental implications on Policy, Institutions, and Operations -Solid understanding of the implications of environment on policy, institutions, and operations.
Analytical Tools for Environmental and Social Sustainability - Extensive experience conducting environmental analysis, deriving results that resonate with the client; ability to coach others in the application of the tools.
Participation and Consultation - Extensive experience conducting environmental and social development consultative and participatory approaches, deriving results that resonate with the client; ability to coach others in the application of the interventions.
Environmental Safeguards - Experience successfully applying the social safeguard policies.
ESF – Knowledge of 10 Standards and the mechanics of ESCP and ESRC
Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-practice areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-practice work in lending and non-lending operations.
Knowledge and Experience in Development Context - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.
Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners. more

The Senior Operations Officer working closely with the Regional Director and Principal Country Officer, will promote and coordinate IFC advisory investment, upstream and advisory activities in Kenya. The role requires close interaction at a high level with the private sector, government, and international development organizations, as well as key counterparts in the World Bank Group (WBG) to... develop new business and support the structuring and negotiation of deals.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Principal Country Officer.

Duties And Accountabilities

In consultation with the Principal Country Officer, develop and implement IFC’s country strategy and business plan for integrated upstream, investment and advisory operations, including sector priorities and business targets.
Participate in the preparation of WBG strategy documents such as Country Private Sector Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, and Country Climate and Development reports, etc.
Develop and manage relationships with key clients (Government, Private Sector, Civil Society organizations etc.) and position IFC as the partner of choice to support high development impact projects in Kenya.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Kenya including its politics, history, social dynamics, culture, economics, local markets and regulatory framework.
Possess an extensive internal and external network in Kenya.
Work with investment, advisory and upstream and relevant WBG teams to continue to roll out the IFC 3.0 strategy and develop the project pipeline.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Industry Departments to originate, process and manage a pipeline of investments, and support proactive and strategic portfolio management, to meet IFC’s objectives.
Develop market knowledge to ensure that IFC is working with the right sponsors. Take accountability for client selection, ensure the integrity of potential clients, and develop and maintain relationships with these companies to identify business opportunities considering IFC’s strategy, priorities, and products.
Support the development of client engagement strategies for existing and new clients.
Assist in project structuring and implementation using local market intelligence.
Track the project pipeline and assist in moving transactions forward.
In coordination with the Regional Director and Principal Country Officer, develop IFC’s “brand” in Kenya, building on IFC’s regional brand and the overall communications strategy, engaging with local media.
Represent and provide visibility for IFC in the country including through organizing/participating in high profile events (Senior level visits, interviews, seminars, and conferences).
Help manage development partner relations to support the raising of funds for advisory projects.
Track and oversee the preparation of visiting missions/trips to the country.
Prepare/coordinate high-quality briefs for WBG senior management. Integrate a broad range of complex issues, challenges, perspectives, and recommendations into a cohesive narrative.
Support the Principal Country Officer in the day to day running of IFC’s Nairobi office (Budget, Security and Logistics).

Selection Criteria

Master’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field;
12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as investment or commercial banking, public-private partnerships, management consulting, or operational experience in an investment and/or advisory role;
Experience and/or a strong interest in Africa is required, and experience in Kenya is an advantage;
Ability to assess the viability of business opportunities and risks;
Ability to think creatively about potential investment opportunities, and to use business development skills to translate such opportunities into bankable projects;
Strong analytical, finance, financial modeling, credit, and transaction structuring skills is an advantage;
Good understanding of IFC’s investment and advisory business lines, their products, how they complement each other, and how they may be leveraged to match the long-term needs of clients and open new markets;
Track record in developing and maintaining strong high-level relationships in the private sector, government, and development institutions;
Ability to represent IFC externally with the private sector, government, development partners, media, and other stakeholders;
Team management experience including supervising, mentoring and training staff;
Team player with strong leadership and influencing skills, and track record in working in a matrix structure;
Strong client service orientation;
Ability to resolve challenging issues;
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work with or supervise the use of data utilizing standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and,
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. more

Duties and Responsibilities
Payments, Asset and Fund management:

 Process timely payments runs for non-Chennai vendors and follow up any queries.
 Process staff loans, travel advance, rental advance requests.
 Periodic oversight on Country Office P-Card, and Travel Cards to ensure correct use and compliance with policy.
 Process payroll adjustments in SAP.
 Ensure the booking of accruals... and prepayments entries.
 Review E-payable transactions via the workflow and ensure compliance of the requests, and correctness of the entries.
 Monitor admin portal purchase order and STC transactions. 
 Monitor and ensure replenishment of funds in the Country Office bank account.
 Perform journal adjustment entries.
 Ensure signatories and certificate of designations are up to date.
 Ensure the segregation of duty in the petty cash management and petty cash counts are done.
 Conduct annual physical asset inventory count and update SAP asset records.
 Ensure the compliance of the fixed asset entry and disposal process as per the policies.
 Ensure the correct and timely posting of MOU charges by IBRD RM team.

Monitoring & Reporting: 

 Prepare and submit Monthly Statement Report in the COAP portal while ensuring the accuracy of the Business Area Master and Business Area Contact.
 Perform monthly bank reconciliation as well as open items and outstanding items follow up.
 Prepare the country office budget reports with variance analysis. Monitor and analyze expenses.
 Prepare quarterly centralized overheads forecast template.
 Follow up for timely submission of SOE and monitor rental contracts.
 Provide ad-hoc reports at the request of the management (travel, SAP profiles, unreconciled PCARD statement etc.).
 Ensure closure of purchase orders with balances after completion of transactions. 

Other Responsibilities:

 Provide Advisory to the Head of the Country Office and staff on WBG financial and administrative policies and procedures as well as assistance on benefits policies and related issues.
 Perform knowledge sharing sessions with staff on policies and procedures and ensure these are communicated and implemented.
 Onboard new staff members on finance related matters, systems, travel, policies and perform interim support for colleagues when necessary.
 Enhancing controls and advise other finance staff in the region on best practices.
 Providing guidance to vendors as well as other staff on tools (myTravel, admin portal, vendor kiosk portal etc).
 Respond to scorecard / quality assurance / IRI / audit queries as needed and implement the action plan.
 Conduct an annual IRI / ORM self-assessment on the Country Office.
 Ensure proper filing of all documents as per the record retention policy. 
 Liaison with Chennai: Imprest / Payroll / SRS / Travel audit / accounts payable / RM etc.
 Liaison with IBRD colleagues on various topics (cost sharing etc)
 Liaison with banks in connection with IFC Corporate account.
 Follow up of staff termination process with HR team (financial aid balance reimbursement, return of UNLP, cancellation of PCard etc).

Selection Criteria

 Bachelor`s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics with at least 3 years of working experience as finance assistant or experience in country office accounting. 
 Recognized professional certification on basic level (CPA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
 Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, concepts and principles, financial accounting reporting, budgeting, and cost allocations.
 Ability to analyze and synthesize information, interpret data, retrieve information, and clearly and concisely communicate result. Good data mining skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Package.
 Prior experience in ERP applications (SAP) is a significant advantage.
 Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written or oral form. 
 Excellent interpersonal skills and team player, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
 Fluency in English is essential. 
 Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks with tight deadlines.
 Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment. more

Duties and Accountabilities: 
Responsibilities will be primarily involving accountability for portfolio administration, reporting and compliance activities in support of CDFPE portfolio operations.  To include the following as assigned by and in coordination with the Portfolio Manager:

 Coordination with internal IFC stakeholders, including: Environment, Social & Governance; Impact Assessment;... Portfolio Management, Operations Management (among others) – to optimize portfolio performance, ensure compliance with IFC standards and determine actions to resolve portfolio issues;
 Initiate and track disbursement workflows and other ongoing portfolio related activities for assigned projects.
 Prepare portfolio review materials and presentations, and make recommendations to the Portfolio Manager on improving processes while supporting investment teams on investment portfolio issues;
 Become trusted resource on portfolio procedures, systems and processes; support reconciliation of investment balances and mitigation of operational risks.
 Prepare portfolio supervision reports, including relevant performance analysis and valuation follow-ups;
 Track and monitor compliance matters for fund investments, and propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance;
 Support project management efforts and processes for specific special assignments in CDFPE portfolio operations;
 Provide analytics, review, analyze and respond to queries to ensure quality content and adequate delivery of reports in a timely manner. 
 Contribute to CDFPE’s thought leadership on portfolio issues through analytical and reporting work, including: (i)  supporting deep dives on select countries and sectors; (ii)  supporting preparation of thematic portfolio reviews and stress tests, and (iii) compiling lessons learned. 
 Provide input for guidance, knowledge materials and training for business teams as needed. 
 Understand Portfolio Operating Procedures as applied to PE Funds to ensure simplified and efficient processes.

Selection Criteria
 

 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field;
 High professional integrity, sound business judgment and discretion;
 Ability to think independently, analyze problems, identify solutions, and work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure;
 High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability and willingness to learn;
 Highly motivated and energetic, outstanding interpersonal skills, with a collegial and sharing work style; 
 Comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure; ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; ability to work with people at all levels and demonstrate responsiveness and excellent teamwork;
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with skill to adapt communication style and content appropriately for the audience.  
 Attention to detail, accountable for consistent high-quality delivery;
 Excellent and demonstrated knowledge of relevant portfolio databases and systems, and ability to gather and organize information and resources;
 Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint;
 Excellent knowledge of IFC’s portfolio procedures and processes;
 High level of accuracy and attention to detail with sound analytical skills;
 High level of discretion and confidentiality; more

Duties & Accountabilities:

Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
Ability to... conduct market and industry research and analysis.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparable.
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.
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.
Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.
Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
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;
Up to 3 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects;
Ability to develop complex financial models;
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 conceptual skills including corporate/project finance;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
Fluency in English required, fluency in French is a plus, proficiency in additional languages are preferred. more

Duties & Accountabilities:
The roles and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:

Support the identification and assessment of Upstream, Advisory and Investment opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
Work closely with the IFC Investment Services team across countries in Eastern Africa to contribute to the development of... early-stage project collaborations and co-developments; feasibility studies; and/or pilot projects that lead to investment opportunities.
Establish and maintain effective private sector client relationships including with local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development activities.
Assist in designing and implementing scalable solutions and platforms that can be replicated across different African markets.
Identify game-changing trends, technologies and business models; and develop innovative solutions to meet client and market needs.
Proactively track and report on project milestones and KPIs jointly with the Investment Services team.
Lead projects end to end, including supervision of other staff working on projects.
Work 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, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field.
Strong investment banking, private equity, fund management or other similar experience with direct involvement in transactions.
At least 7-8 years of relevant experience in project and/or program development, producing feasibility studies, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions in emerging markets.
Experience in project/program management, including executing against implementation plans with defined business development milestones.
Strong quantitative skills; familiarity with company evaluation and valuation; and proven experience with designing and/or working with financial models.
Ability to engage with private sector clients, local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.
A 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.
Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects/programs/initiatives.
Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communications skills. more