Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion Solutions

Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion Solutions

Job #:

req20370

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Other

Grade:

GI

Term Duration:

4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

1/2/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largestglobal development institution focused on the private sector in emergingmarkets. We work with more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise,and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. Infiscal year 2022, we invested $31.5 billion in private companies and financialinstitutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the privatesector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. Gender is a cross-cutting corporate priorityfor IFC, as highlighted in the WorldBank Group's Gender Strategy. IFC is deeply committed to advancing genderequality and inclusion as laid out in IFC's3.0 strategy that also underpin the Capital Increase.

IFC is seeking to recruit a Director for a newly establishedGender and Economic Inclusion Solutions Department (GEIS), based in WashingtonD.C. The position reports to the Vice President of Cross-Cutting Solutions.

GEIS will drive IFC's work on gender and economic inclusionand offer a wide range of expertise to help private and select public sectorclients move the needle on gender equality and inclusion. The Department willhave almost 70 staff and consultants based in more than twenty countries.She/he will be a leader who can inspire and deliver results for IFC in closecollaboration with the rest of the World Bank Group.

The Director will work closely with the Gender and EconomicInclusion Group manager. Together the team will work with IFC's investment andadvisory colleagues across the regions and industries to support private and selectpublic sector clients in providing all genders and underserved communities withequal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers,and community members. In addition, GEIS will develop research on the businesscase and solutions for reducing gender and inclusion gaps; lead strategydevelopment and implementation for the organization, provide client advice,support mobilization through impact investing and sustainable financing; andforge public and private sector partnerships. The Director will have a majorresponsibility in promoting and maintaining IFC's leadership position in genderequality and inclusion.

To better inform clients and staff in furthering the genderequality agenda, the Director will, in conjunction with the Economics Vice Presidency,develop a body of knowledge consisting of research, analytical pieces andgender- disaggregated data. In implementing the knowledge agenda, the Directorwill work together with the global academic community and relevant think tanks.The Director will be the IFC interface with the World Bank, supporting a World BankGroup perspective on gender issues with a private sector lens.

The Director of the GEIS will work as part of IFC leadershipteam to ensure solutions on gender and economic inclusion are implementedeffectively across the organization as well as support all aspects of IFC'sbusiness strategy. This role will ensureIFC can bring gender and economic inclusion products and services to currentand potential IFC clients.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Provide inspiration and leadership to Gender and Economic Inclusion Department staff in fulfilling cross-cutting corporate priority for IFC laid out in IFC's 3.0 strategy and the World Bank Group's Gender Strategy - ensuring the effective delivery of IFC's gender smart investments and advice and offering a wide range of expertise to help private and public sector clients move the needle on gender equality and inclusion.• Conduct knowledge/research work that enhances understanding of how market conditions and private investment affect gender outcomes; develop a work program liaising with academia and think tanks.• Lead the IFC efforts to update the World Bank Group's Gender Strategy and execution across various products and solutions. Cooperate closely with leadership of WB and MIGA gender and economic inclusion teams.• Provide leadership and work together across IFC regional and industry departments to ensure efficient delivery of IFC's annual investment and advisory program KPIs. • Provide clear guidance and advice to staff in policy formulation, support investment transactions, coordinate and implement a comprehensive gender advisory services program. • Maintain relevant and high-quality expertise amongst staff so that department is recognized as a center of excellence providing value to clients. • Help maintain and promote IFC's position as a leader in gender equality and inclusion. • Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the strategy and available solutions are understood and implemented. • Be a key spokesperson for IFC and the World Bank Group on gender equality and inclusion issues, both at the client level and more broadly in other forums, such as conferences, institutional events, etc.

Selection Criteria

• A Master's degree or equivalent in economics, business or social-development related discipline or related fields and at least 20 years of work experience in a similar organization. • Direct senior leadership experience in Gender and/or Economic Inclusion field, particularly in a private sector context, is strongly preferred• Be committed to development and have a proven track record showing alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.• Demonstrated ability to produce research/analytical pieces on important gender issues through a business perspective. Strong analytical skills are essential to the role.• Demonstrated track record of sustained high quality service delivery and risk management in a growing business.• Demonstrated track record of cross selling products from multiple departments in a decentralized environment. Experience with engaging donors to support gender initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build IFC's business. Demonstrated ability and willingness to make sound business decisions. • Must be a role model with unquestionable integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to diversity and IFC's mission and values. • Have the ability to represent IFC to key external clients, government authorities, other stakeholders, and critics.• Be willing to travel as and where necessary.• Meet World Bank Group-wide managerial competencies - Courage of your Convictions, Leading the Team for Impact, Influencing Across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, Building Talent for the Future.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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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