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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.
IFC is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially, and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) Department is recruiting a Consultant to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Luanda, Angola, Lusaka, Zambia, Nairobi Kenya or Johannesburg, South Africa. The Consultant will focus across the MAS sectors (Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Tourism, Retail, Property, Health and Education).
Duties and accountabilities The Consultant will be integrated into the team that collaborates with investors on project development and provides technical advisory to enable and enhance IFC's investment pipeline in the MAS sectors in Africa. The Consultant will assist investment and operations staff who are responsible for the origination, design, negotiation, structuring, and implementation of the project development, investment, and technical advisory projects.
The candidate is required to know and effectively use fundamental business concepts and practices and to provide analytical, research and other professional support to investment and operations staff. The work program is varied and may be somewhat complex requiring evaluation, original thinking, and various written outputs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Participate in all aspects of IFC's investment/project development cycle from origination, including origination, project development, and investment processing;Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes, including project development/investment proposals, and regular reporting;Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies, and geographies;Conduct industry and market research and analysis to assist in IFC's business development efforts.Analyze historical and projected financial statements;Develop financial models, or work with existing ones, as needed, to generate projected financial statements for forward-looking analysis;Perform financial and operational analyses of companies in various sectors across MAS sectors;Review, screen and prepare relevant business documents, presentations, and reports.Selection criteria Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field. MBA or Masters degree preferred.Prior professional experience (at least 2 years) in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting;Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations;Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling;Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas;Exceptional attention to detail;Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Fluency in other languages (e.g., French) is a plus;Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC;Ability to multi-task and work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines;Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success;Experience in emerging markets is preferred (experience in Africa will be a plus);Passion in economic development;Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.The position will be attached to one of IFC's offices in Africa and is offered on local terms.
IFC offers rewarding careers in a challenging environment that allows for professional and personal growth.
Application: Please submit your application by sending your updated CV via e-mail to JJosephine Wangechi Kiura - ******. Deadline to apply is May 10, 2024.
IFC's Recruitment and Employment Policies reflect its strong values for cultural, racial and gender diversity: IFC encourages women to apply
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