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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global leader, investor and advisor committed to projects in its developing member countries that reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients...
Job description
The Energy & Water (E&W) unit is a part of IFC’s Cross-Industry Advisory Solutions Department, which supports clients in accessing reliable, cost-effective energy supply, addresses resource availability risk, and manages production more efficiently to minimize losses and costs. The team provides advisory service on issue ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution, to off-grid energy access, and resource efficiency (including energy, water, and raw materials).
Objective:
IFC is seeking an Energy and Water Associate/Operations Officer or to spearhead quality control, support the implementation of programs, including monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. The candidate will also support strategy developing, donor fundraising, sector level work, etc. The position will be based in one of the following locations; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya or Dakar, Senegal.
Duties and Accountabilities
Selection Criteria
The candidate should be a determined and persevering “go-getter”, with a positive attitude and should demonstrate dedication to excellence, patience for detail and the ability to translate detailed information into broad strategy and workplans and actions. The candidate should be able to work independently, multi-task in a high-pressure environment, deliver consistent results and take initiative, and be a strong team player. The candidate should be open-minded, able to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment and used to exploring links between fields, disciplines and people in order to deliver results.
More specifically, the selection criteria will be:
This position would report to the E&W Regional Lead for SSA based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For Corporate Information and to apply to the position, please visit www.ifc.org/careers, vacancy number req7. Deadline is January 26th, 2018.
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