IFC has officially announced a job opening for the position of (Associate) Investment Officer and they have set the application deadline for this  opportunity as October 10,2023.

Investment Officer – 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 this context, IFC is seeking an (Associate) Investment Officer for the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region with familiarity with the design and implementation of climate-related solutions and/ or socially impactful projects across the real sector (such as agribusiness, manufacturing, health, education, tourism, retail, and/or property). Under the supervision of the Upstream and Advisory Manager, the selected candidate would focus on supporting the development of a pipeline of high-quality projects leading to investment opportunities. The selected candidate will be expected to support senior staff in the implementation of existing projects and in the origination of new ones which are essential to build the pipeline of future IFC investments. S/he would work across IFC business lines and support policy work and other interventions across the World Bank to prioritize various initiatives and to maximize the impact of IFC’s efforts.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Investment Officer – IFC

• Help spot new trends and business models that further the goals of the World Bank and can address development challenges in emerging markets.
• The chosen candidate will analyze data and stress-test operating models across sectors, generating ideas for new projects, products, and platforms, with a focus on scalability for regional growth.
• Support solutions and business models that can enhance the delivery of quality affordable services and products at scale, through digital transformation, vertical integration, partnerships or other expansions models.
• Assess and be ready to lead the execution of early-stage opportunities and substantiate their investment thesis considering their potential for scalability and replicability.
• Contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies, impact assessments, technical reports, market assessments and implementation plans for new and existing investment opportunities.
• Support World Bank and IFC colleagues to analyze sector and regulatory reforms needed to unlock opportunities for private investment.
• Manage and process activities and projects, collaborating closely with investment teams and other relevant internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

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Selection Criteria for Investment Officer – IFC

•  Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, or another related field.
•  4 – 8 years of relevant work experience
•  Familiarity with decarbonization and resource efficiency in the real sectors is preferred.
•  Familiarity with digital transformation processes and/or international expansion efforts in the real sectors would be a plus.
•  Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on several assignments simultaneously is required.
•  Outstanding and demonstrated history of analytical, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills is required.
•  Strong written and verbal communications skills in English are required. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred.
•  Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0

A Brief look into the Programme:

Job  : req24363

Organization: IFC

Sector :Investment

Grade   :GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location : Sao Paulo, Brazil

: Bogota, Colombia

: Lima, Peru

Required Language(s): English and Spanish or Portuguese

Closing Date:  10/10/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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