(Associate) Investment Officer, Public Private Partnership, Caribbean Region – GF

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

IFC’s PPP Transaction Advisory (CTA) department is focused on assisting governments to develop private sector participation (PSP) projects involving the management, financing, and operation of infrastructure to private companies, through private-public partnerships (PPPs). IFC has established an advisory services program for the Caribbean, which is covered by a team fully dedicated to CTA in the Caribbean. The core objective is to promote private sector development and hence contribute to infrastructure development, better access to services and poverty reduction in the Caribbean.

In addition to these activities, IFC Transaction Advisory Services also provides Corporate Finance Services, which includes M&A (buy-side / sell-side transactions), debt advisory and restructuring work, as well as advice on equity transactions (eg: pre-IPO advisory services), and capital raising services to address a financing gap that may exist post-IFC investment.

To support its operations, IFC is seeking to hire an Associate Investment Officer / Investment Officer to join the Caribbean team. The selected candidate will contribute to business development, transaction execution, and portfolio management.

The position will initially be based in Kingston, Jamaica and it is expected to be transferred to either Barbados, Trinidad, or other location in the LAC region within 12-24 months. Candidates applying for the role must be willing to relocate from Kingston to the new office location once this is defined. It will be considered a plus if candidates have previous experience in projects and team coordination activities.

Duties and Accountabilities:

To fulfill the program’s objectives, the Associate Investment Officer / Investment Officer will participate in all phases of the transaction advisory work, including project origination, structuring and execution of projects in the Caribbean. Activities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Participate in several mandates simultaneously with different project teams.
• Assist in the design of Terms of Reference for specialized consultants to support project teams, and in the selection and management of consultants.
• Participate in technical, legal, regulatory, financial, and commercial due diligence of transactions.
• Participate in the structuring of transactions.
• Participate in the marketing of the transaction to potential investors.
• Contribute to the drafting of project documents including transaction structure reports, information memoranda and pre-qualification terms of reference, etc.
• Participate in the drafting and negotiation of contractual and bidding documents such as concession agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.
• Assist project teams in the tender processes, including the negotiation of contractual agreements between investors and client governments.
• Ensure that projects are completed within budget and chronogram; and
• Prepare reports to internal and external audiences.

Selection Criteria

• MBA, master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• For Associate Investment Officer: At least 5 years of experience in business consulting, project finance, PPP advisory, and/or infrastructure economics.
• For Investment Officer: At least 8 years of experience in similar fields, with increasing responsibility.
• Good understanding of PPP models, drivers of bankability, legal and regulatory requirements, and tendering strategies.
• Knowledge, understanding, and previous experience working in Emerging Markets countries. Experience in the Caribbean would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to undertake and/or supervise financial modelling.
• Strong problem-solving skills, identifying critical business issues and assisting in developing creative, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly.
• Ability to work through multidisciplinary teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives.
• Excellent language skills in English, both oral and written. French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development.

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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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