Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org .

The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development, deal sourcing, and client support that relies on 1) a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities; 2) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment; 3) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and 4) a longer time horizon and a more patient, longer-term perspective.

Duties and Accountabilities

IFC is seeking a junior professional at the Business Analyst level to support the Upstream and Advisory team in implementing its regional program. The selected candidate will mainly focus on the implementation of client engagements under the MAS MCA Financial Management Advisory and Resource Enhancement for Investment projects which aim to facilitate IFC investments in LICs and FCS countries. The projects target prospective and portfolio investment clients to enhance their bankability, incubate an impactful multi-year pipeline of market opportunities and bankable projects, and facilitate transaction processing in hard-to-reach markets in the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan (MEPA) sub-region. This position will report to the Regional Manager for Upstream and Advisory.

Overall Program activities – Business Responsibility

• Support the project team in conducting internal program management activities

• Coordinate with country office representatives and MAS sector investment counterparts

• Contribute to piloting new initiatives that can improve target clients’ bankability and/or increase the efficiency of IFC’s internal processes

• Contribute to business development activities aimed at building a pipeline of bankable clients that align with IFC’s priorities in the region

• Support staff across IFC in developing proposals and supporting materials for advisory engagements across other regions

Client specific work

• Contribute to scoping activities and prepare advisory service proposals that meet client needs in collaboration with IFC respective investment teams

• Conduct integrity due diligence for prospective clients and prepare relevant documents in accordance with IFC’s requirements

• Prepare and/or review detailed assessments of clients’ financial management structures and practices and draft relevant reports

• Prepare and/or review tailored solutions to enhance clients’ finance department organizational structures, operating procedures, working capital management and financial reporting

• Contract and manage external project vendors

• Develop training documents & presentation – if needed

• Provide as needed support to project outreach events, including online events such as webinars

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development activities for MAS Upstream & Advisory, which include identifying clients and their needs, preparing pitches, conducting negotiations, and concluding deals.

• Provide other support as required at the country, regional or industry level.

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, modeling, and valuation of investment opportunities in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) sectors across the Middle East, if required by the regional industry team

• Support the execution of investment transactions by preparing high-quality investment proposals, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, if required by the regional industry team.

Selection Criteria

• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration with 2 years of working experience in a multicultural environment in management consulting, accounting, audit or in another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment

• Experience working in emerging markets would be a plus

• Strong attention to detail and quality. High level of accuracy and responsiveness

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and experience building partnerships with stakeholders from industry and public sector

• Fluency in both English with strong writing skills. Proficiency in Arabic is preferred

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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