La Banque Mondiale recherche un responsable associé d’investissement, Maputo, Mozambique

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 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 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 the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life.

IFC is recruiting an Associate Investment Officer (AIO) to be based in Maputo, Mozambique. The AIO will identify business opportunities and work on strategic initiatives that support IFC’s mandate and strategy in Mozambique, Angola, Botswana and Zambia (the Angola Cluster) As part of this job, he/she will: (i) conduct early screening of prospective investment and advisory projects, and preliminary assessments in close collaboration with IFC industries teams; (ii) be involved in transaction execution as required; (iii) contribute in the formulation of the country strategy, including notably the Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCDs) and the Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs) in collaboration with WBG teams; (iv) follow-up on various engagements with development and business partners to further enhance IFC’s financial and development impact; and (v) contribute to the management of portfolio projects and the structuring of new projects to ensure alignment with the strategic objectives of the WBG in the Angola Cluster and IFC’s new global corporate strategy (IFC 3.0).

The Associate Investment Officer will report to the IFC Country Manager (Angola Cluster), based in Luanda.

The position may involve travels.

Role & Responsibilities :

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Proactively develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment, advisory, and upstream opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge ;
• Work alongside the Investment, Advisory, and Upstream teams and support the processing of investment/financing transactions, advisory projects, and upstream initiatives, with special attention to ensure fit with the country strategy ;
• Lead projects considered strategic for the Angola Cluster, coordinating the engagement of different teams and workstreams and leveraging the broad IFC toolkit (PSW, FCS, Climate, Gender, etc) ;
• Develop market knowledge to ensure that IFC is working with the right sponsors ;
• Take accountability for client selection and conduct the integrity due diligence of potential sponsors ;
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and partners to identify and materialize business opportunities, while considering IFC’s strategy, priorities and products ;
• Demonstrate or quickly acquire a thorough understanding of the country, provide market intelligence and analysis, and develop strong business networks ;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with portfolio clients, global and regional private businesses (in financial and real sectors), multilateral partners, and government officials to further develop investment, advisory, and upstream opportunities in economic sectors with high developmental impact ;
• Assist with strategy formulation and maintain collaborative working relationships across the WBG ;
• Assist in monitoring portfolio projects in collaboration with Industries teams ;
• Develop a strong understanding, and actively market and utilize IFC’s Advisory Services’ offering (AS) ;
• Prepare relevant strategy papers, briefs, summaries, working papers, reports and promotional materials for internal and external users, in coordination with the Communications Team ;
• Assists in the preparation of conferences, seminars, workshops, corporate events; support office administration as needed ;
• Provide in-country support, and subsequent follow-up to IFC visiting missions as needed ;
• Perform other such duties as may be required from time to time to meet emerging, ad-hoc corporate requirements, and/or respond to internal or external requests.

Selection Criteria :

• A Master’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics/ finance/ business management ;
• 5+ years of relevant field and investment experience ;
• Relevant private sector experience and good understanding of development challenges in emerging markets; experience working with both the public and private sectors is a plus ;
• In-depth knowledge of Investment and Advisory instruments, experience in work programming, budgeting, task management. Work experience in Africa is a plus ;
• Proven track record in nurturing client relationships and business development ;
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively, notably in a fragile business environment ;
• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners ;
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to conduct the necessary preliminary financial assessment of investment opportunities ;
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials ;
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and Portuguese, with ability to communicate effectively in both languages with a variety of audiences ;
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, working with data, and using standard Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ;
• Strong inter-personal skills, and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds ;
• Ability to work in teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives ;
• Highly motivated and committed to the highest ethical standards ;
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development ;
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility ;
• Ability to handle multiple demands under pressure ;
• Ability to work across different units of the WBG.

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. 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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