JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Advisory Services in Corporate Transaction Advisory (CTA), including Public Private Partnerships (PPP) is primarily focused on assisting governments to develop and bring to market public-private partnerships (PPPs) mainly in infrastructure and social sectors. CTA is seeking to recruit an Extended – Term Consultant (ETC), to be based São Paulo, who will report to the head of the CTA Program in Brazil. The overall goal of the job holder is to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and to contribute to sector/industry development by executing innovative, developmental and financially sustainable PPP advisory mandates with Brazilian public sector clients.

The appointee will be able to demonstrate: • MBA or master degree in business, law, finance or economics; • At least 7 years experience in business consulting, project finance, investment banking and/or infrastructure economics, with good knowledge, networks and credibility within the business and governmental communities, especially in Brazil; • Deep understanding of the infrastructure business and experience in working with different infrastructure sub-sectors; • Understanding of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and different structures for engaging the private participation in the delivery of infrastructure services; • Strong track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions; • Experience in dealing with government clients, investors and multiple stakeholders of infrastructure projects; • Experience in successfully managing diverse project teams in multiple transactions; • Strong analytical skills; sound business judgment; ability to find creative solutions to accommodate different interests. Experience in reviewing legal documents and/or technical studies will be a plus; • Proficiency in English and Portuguese. Spanish would be a plus; • Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly; • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and develop relationships; • Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills; • Willingness to travel extensively; • Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: World Bank Group