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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Vice Presidency for Corporate Support (COSVP) integrates Budget and Business Administration, HR, Communication, Partnerships, and Information & Technology functions under one umbrella to enable execution of IFC’s management and operational needs in the best way. IFC’s Budget & Administration Department (CBA) is part of the Corporate Strategy and Resources Vice Presidency and plays a significant role in achieving IFC’s mission. Department responsibilities include business strategy formulation, budgeting, investment support, reporting & analytics, administration, procurement, facilities management, and global security among others. CBA has the mandate to connect the dots across the organization and bring insight and consistency to IFC’s resource management.

The Finance Unit (CBAAF) for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region (CAF) is responsible for work program planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and resource management for all the offices in the CAF Region. Overall, CBAAF maintains cost efficiency and effective controls over all financial transactions and provides support for effective management of resources. Within the CBAAF unit, CBA is recruiting an Extended Term Temporary who will be responsible for country office accounting, financial controls, monthly reporting, imprest accounts, payroll, and related activities for the Kenya country office. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Extended Term Temporary has a double reporting line to 1) the Finance Officer responsible for accounting and controls in Africa, based in Dakar, and 2) the Finance Officer responsible for resource management in Africa, based in Nairobi. S/he will work closely with the Head of the Country Office, Investment Officers, Program Managers for Advisory Services programs (advisory services), as well as with the ACS and colleagues from the finance function across the Sub-Saharan (CAF) region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Payments, Asset and Fund management:

Monitoring & Reporting:

Selection Criteria

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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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.