Investment Officer – MAS Africa Upstream & Advisory at World Bank Group

Duties & Accountabilities:

The roles and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:

• Support the identification and assessment of Upstream, Advisory and Investment opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
• Work closely with the IFC Investment Services team across countries in Eastern Africa to contribute to the development of early-stage project collaborations and co-developments; feasibility studies; and/or pilot projects that lead to investment opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective private sector client relationships including with local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development activities.
• Assist in designing and implementing scalable solutions and platforms that can be replicated across different African markets.
• Identify game-changing trends, technologies and business models; and develop innovative solutions to meet client and market needs.
• Proactively track and report on project milestones and KPIs jointly with the Investment Services team.
• Lead projects end to end, including supervision of other staff working on projects.
• Work with the World Bank to analyze sector and regulatory reforms that are needed to unlock opportunities for private investment.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Strong investment banking, private equity, fund management or other similar experience with direct involvement in transactions.
• At least 7-8 years of relevant experience in project and/or program development, producing feasibility studies, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions in emerging markets.
• Experience in project/program management, including executing against implementation plans with defined business development milestones.
• Strong quantitative skills; familiarity with company evaluation and valuation; and proven experience with designing and/or working with financial models.
• Ability to engage with private sector clients, local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.
• A genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
• Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects/programs/initiatives.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.