Job Opportunities at International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Job #: req21445

Job Description

• We are seeking an Associate Investment Officer to join the Infrastructure Upstream team to be based ideally in Addis Ababa, but otherwise in Accra, Lagos or Douala.
• The selected candidate will focus on supporting the development of a high-quality Upstream pipeline in the Africa region under the supervision of a Regional Upstream Lead.
• S/he will also support the identification of possible regulatory or policy obstacles that may be considered for other interventions across the World Bank Group to prioritize various initiatives and to maximize the impact of Upstream efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of Upstream opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
• Contribute to the development of feasibility studies and implementation plans for Upstream projects that lead to IFC investments.
• Assist in designing and implementing scalable solutions and platforms similar to “Scaling Solar” that can be replicated across markets.
• Help spot 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 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.

Selection Criteria

•  Master's in Business Administration or Finance, or a Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field, in each case with a significant level of finance content.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience in project and/or program development, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions in emerging markets, ideally in the infrastructure space.
• Familiarity with the Africa region, including hands-on work across different countries in the region.
• 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.
• Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo and experience in new idea generation, business development, and creating projects/programs from scratch.
• Understanding of the relevant sector and ability to link policy reforms, advisory interventions, investment, and mobilization to deliver solutions at a country level via the Cascade approach.
• Ability to engage 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 projects / programs / initiatives.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English required; French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Amharic desirable.

Language:

• Required Language(s): English
• Preferred Language(s): Portuguese, French, Arabic, Amharic

Benefits

• The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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Job #: req21067

Description

• As part of our Global Internship Program (GIP), IFC is seeking five summer interns in the Environmental & Social Policy and Risk department (CEG), based in the following country offices: Cairo, Dakar, Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg, one intern in each location.
• The GIP offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector development institution in the world.
• The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC’s work while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment.
• Moreover, the GIP provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world. 
• 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.