Investment 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. For more information, please visit www.ifc.org.
The Europe Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructures across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities. Our geographic focus includes Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.
We are seeking an Investment/Operations Officer in Kyiv to expand our business in Ukraine. The selected candidate will work across the IFC business cycle, with a particular focus on early stage / pre-investment and advisory engagements, as well as working with the country team in providing on-the-ground representation of IFC’s infrastructure business in Ukraine.

Duties and Accountabilities: 

 The role and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:

• Identify and assess pre-investment and advisory opportunities based on client/market needs, country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
• Lead pre-investment and advisory projects in the region, under guidance from senior team members. Take lead roles in the procurement and management of consultants and firms to support analytical and operational work. Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality and consistency with IFC standards.
• Work closely with senior team members to identify new business opportunities, with a particular focus on decarbonization, urban development, transport and logistics, e-mobility and digital sectors.
• Identify barriers for market creation opportunities by tapping into relevant internal expertise and synthesizing information on local regulatory and economic context, industry/ sector and landscape, and constraints clients are facing to grow their business.
• Work closely with senior investment colleagues and the country team to engage in a strategic dialogue with clients, prospective clients, government and donors on strategic topics in line with IFC’s Economic Resilience Action program for Ukraine.
• Take a lead role in helping provide infrastructure-related inputs to reform processes and regulatory changes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Engage with the World Bank to identify and contribute to sector and regulatory reforms that support opportunities for private investment.
• Represent IFC’s infrastructure franchise in the Kyiv office and work closely with the country team in developing relationships and IFC visibility with clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Disseminate and absorb knowledge and experience across the regional industry department and global teams to support adoption of new approaches and best practices

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification from a renowned university with a specialization in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or another relevant field.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in investment/corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure project development, regulatory reform and policy development, consulting and/or advisory functions in emerging markets in the infrastructure space.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure sectors such as power, transportation, utilities, natural resources, telecom and technology, industry drivers, latest trends and changes. Deep knowledge within one of the infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of economic and commercial trends, investment environment, and key private and public sector players in Ukraine. Good understanding of public-private partnership frameworks is a plus.
• Prior knowledge / understanding of IFC’s suite of pre-investment and advisory tools, including Collaborations and Co-developments, is desirable.
• Prior experience in IFC/World Bank operational countries in the region, preferably with direct prior experience in Ukraine.
• Strong analytical skills, sound business judgment and strong project management skills. Ability to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions. Financial analysis and financial screening skills strongly desired.
• Demonstrated client relationship skills including the ability to assist clients with project development and interact effectively with counterparts at all levels.
• Appreciation of legal, technical, environmental, social, and other considerations in infrastructure project development.
• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy and values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Skilled at project planning and analysis.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Ability to work well under time pressures with minimal instruction or supervision.
• Fluency in English and in Ukrainian is required.  

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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