Country Officer

Assist in project structuring and implementation using local market intelligence.
Track the project pipeline and assist in moving transactions forward.
Help manage development partner relations to support the raising of funds for advisory and upstream projects.
Track and oversee the preparation of visiting missions/trips to the country.
Contribute to the preparation of board papers and other documents, as needed.
Develop a good understanding of the portfolio, assist with resolving issues, and maintain good relationships with existing clients.
Prepare/coordinate high-quality briefs for WBG senior management.
Represent IFC externally and provide visibility for IFC through organizing/participating in high profile events (high-level visits, press interviews, seminars, and conferences).
Ensure internal and external requests are addressed.
Selection Criteria

Post-graduate degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field.
10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as investment or commercial banking, public-private partnerships, management consulting, or operational experience in an investment and/or advisory role.
Experience and/or a strong interest in the Africa region is required, and experience in the country would be an advantage.
Ability to assess the viability of business opportunities and risks.
Ability to think creatively about potential investment opportunities, and to use business development skills to translate such opportunities into bankable projects.
Strong analytical, finance, financial modeling, credit, and transaction structuring skills is an advantage.
Good understanding of IFC’s investment and advisory business lines, their products, how they complement each other, and how they may be leveraged to match the long-term needs of clients and open new markets.
Track record in developing and maintaining strong high-level relationships in the private sector, government, and development institutions.
Ability to represent IFC externally with the private sector, government, development partners, media, and other stakeholders.
Team management experience including supervising, mentoring, and training staff.
Team player with strong leadership and influencing skills, and track record in working in a matrix structure.
Strong client service orientation with an ability to resolve challenging issues.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work with or supervise the use of data utilizing standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and,
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.
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