Associate Operations Officer – 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 is recruiting an Associate Operations Officer to work with the Egypt Country Management Unit (CMU) to work on several activities including support to the Country Management in developing strategic analysis and proposals, aggregation of sub-regional briefs and data as well as overall support to the requirements of the CMU to ensure that IFC fulfills its mandate. The position will be based in Cairo.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the CMU for Egypt in managing all aspects of IFC’s business in the region focusing on Egypt business development, portfolio support, stakeholder engagement and country operations.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments that impact general IFC’s activities, provide input on local economic and business trends to IFC investment decisions and strategies, and conduct research; analyze industry related data; draft high-level presentations; and prepare summaries and reports covering the region and support the implementation of IFC regional strategy.
• Research untapped markets to identify current constraints to private sector investment as input to upstream market creation decisions.
• Support in developing and maintaining contacts database covering governments and business community to facilitate IFC operations.
• In collaboration with regional teams and strategists, (i) support the formulation and execution of country strategies (including Country Partnership Frameworks, Country Economic Notes) and diagnostics; (ii) support preparation of briefing materials relating to senior management visits and Annual, Spring meetings, and (iii) develop partnerships with World Bank staff working in assigned countries in order to support World Bank Group objectives, especially in the context on implementing the Cascade.
• Support business development efforts and liaise with IFC investment and advisory teams to conduct Integrity Due Diligence, monitor progress and performance of projects to solve potential problems.
• Work closely with IFC staff in the region in handling client relationships, identify, analyze and help address key country and sponsor reputation risks.
• In coordination with designated advisory services teams, support the Principal Country Officer and the CMU function on overseeing advisory projects including developing recommendations on approval/no-objection for selection memos, cooperation agreements, MOUs, Advisory Service Agreements, Integrity Due Diligence of IFC Advisory projects to deliver outcomes.
• Support the CMU to ensure IFC representation/involvement at key private sector, public sector, donor and World Bank events and meetings as appropriate, and ensure dissemination of information to relevant staff within the World Bank Group.
• Support the development of appropriate communications strategies and assist in developing presentations. Participate in targeted business events and conferences to develop business.
• Perform other such duties as may be required from time to time to meet emerging, ad-hoc corporate requirements, and/or respond to internal or external requests.

Selection Criteria

• A master’s degree in economics, business, development or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in investment, advisory, or research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic, including ability to communicate effectively with high-level counterparts and a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Excellent client and interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of private sector development challenges facing the North Africa and Horn of Africa subregion.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills; ability to deliver in tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrated teamwork skills, including the ability to build and lead teams and coach others to achieve results.
• Ability to thrive and function effectively in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple tasks and projects.
• Able to share valid opinions and new observations relevant to project outcomes with project leaders in a manner that is concise, cohesive and focused.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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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