Operations Officer

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Description

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• Support the identification of Advisory opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential in MCT FCS.
• Design and implement Advisory Services projects and manage the relevant project cycle. 
• Contribute to the development of feasibility studies in support of investment / upstream work in FCS environments.
• Assess the policy and regulatory environment in prominent sectors and prepare proposals for possible reforms to create more opportunities for investments by IFC or the private sector.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the competitive landscape in FCS country contexts. 
• Work with the World Bank to analyze sector and regulatory reforms that are needed to unlock opportunities for private investment.
• Participate, as requested, in advisory, investment, upstream meetings and coordinate the preparation of presentations and follow-ups and minutes.
• Help build a dialogue with strategic stakeholders, including other DFIs, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, Think Tanks, governments, and public agencies at both senior and technical levels.
• Help capture and share lessons from doing business in FCS feeding into IFC’s strategy, regional and corporate FCS reporting. 
• Develop and maintain a sound understanding of WBG’s and especially IFC’s products, services, and priorities.
• Foster a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration.

• Master’s degree in a related field including business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. 
• Must have at least 6-8 years of experience in business development, consulting, project finance and investment banking, with good knowledge, networks, and credibility within the business and governmental communities.
• Private sector development experience including designing and implementing development programs.
• Knowledge and experience of working in FCS, forced displacement contexts and/or in challenging business environments.
• Proven knowledge of the investment process in IFC or in a Development Finance Institution (DFI) / Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), through working with investment or upstream teams. 
• Experience in dealing with government clients, investors, and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Middle East region an advantage.
• Strong research, organizational and analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse related data and information. Attention to detail a must. 
• Sound business judgment, ability to find creative solutions, drive for innovation and designing new interventions, a proven capacity to tailor interventions to specific contexts and issues.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team with proven ability to work with colleagues from different teams and achieve outstanding results while meeting tight deadline and maintaining strong client service orientation for challenging environments.
• Strong computing and presentation skills (proficiency required in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic (an advantage) 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, develop and manage relationships.
• Highly motivated; dynamic, committed, and accountable 
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

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