Senior Adviser to the IFC MD

Senior Adviser to the IFC MD

Job #:

req19528

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Other

Grade:

GH

Term Duration:

2 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

11/1/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The Office of the IFC Managing Director (Front Office) offers a unique opportunity to see the institution from a strategic and high-level perspective. The Front Office consists of professionals that support the Managing Director (MD) in every aspect of his work. This involves managing interactions with the Vice-Presidential Units (VPUs), with the Board, across the WBG's entities, and with external partners and clients.

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated individual to become part of our team in supporting the MD. This challenging assignment is for a period of two years and will report to the MD's Chief of Staff. The position is based in Washington DC. The selected candidate will be expected to join as soon as selected.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to play a significant role in supporting the MD and in delivering the Front Office' overall work program. S/he will have the primary responsibility for handling day-to-day operational portfolio, i.e., Regional (MCT) and Industry (FIG & CDF) Operations, Tier 3 Project Committee (T3PC) and other relevant committees and will be expected to perform a wide range of liaison and follow-up duties. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, s/he will be working closely with all other Advisers and the rest of the Front Office team.

The position requires energy and enthusiasm, ability to multitask, adapt flexibly to ever changing needs and evolving priorities, sound judgment and capacity for hard work. Qualified candidates are likely to have a minimum of 12 years of successful professional experience in IFC. They will have a passion for private sector development and a strong track record of performance and corporate contribution. Superior strategic thinking and analytical capabilities paired with strong organizational abilities, as well as excellent communication and people skills are key success factors for this challenging and exciting position. Finally, the ability to productively engage with people at all levels and handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion is essential. Background in IFC investment operations is required for this role.

The Senior Adviser will handle a designated portfolio of sectors/regions/themes/ initiatives and will:• Review MD's briefing materials, correspondence, and other incoming communications and provide input, analysis, and recommendations as appropriate, ensuring that the MD is adequately briefed and apprised of important issues as they arise, problem solve, and conduct necessary organizational coordination.• Review investment, advisory and upstream project documents presented to the T3PC and/or brought to the MD's attention, identify key issues, and advise the MD accordingly. • Working closely with the Chief of Staff, other Advisers and staff in the Front Office, and the Advisers to the Vice Presidents, ensure that all relevant views are integrated in notes, briefing materials and advice provided to the MD.• Assist with the preparation and writing of major documents for the MD. • Prepare and attend meetings with the MD; ensure appropriate follow through on actions, decisions, and commitments made by the MD by working with the parties responsible for implementation.• Organize and manage special events and visits of high-profile clients and partners. • Initiate and sustain effective professional relationships with key internal and external constituencies on priority issues for the MD. • Working closely with the appropriate units, plan, organize and coordinate the MD's visits outside of Washington, DC. Travel with the MD as needed.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum of master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or other relevant disciplines, and a minimum of 12 years relevant work experience.• Strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity. • Hands-on experience in IFC Operations with a focus on investment activities, including deal structuring, and thorough understanding of IFC's financial instruments, policies and guidelines, operational procedures, and other day to day processes. • Good knowledge of the operational and functional characteristics of the World Bank Group. • Recognized and respected widely through her/his experience in the Corporation, ability to get things done, and track record as a problem-solver and team player. • High degree of responsiveness and ability to effectively prioritize work among multiple competing demands in a high-stakes environment.• Ability and willingness to think fast and take decisions on the basis of incomplete information under pressure; effective multitasking is essential.• Excellent analytical skills and ability to conduct quick research on a wide variety of topics and to rapidly analyze and synthesize information from varied sources into concise conclusions and recommendations. • Demonstrated willingness to provide support, to lead or follow as the situation demands. • Strong organizational and coordination skills with keen attention to detail and ability to follow up systematically on a broad set of issues and meet deadlines. • Superior interpersonal skills, including an ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and build trust and effective working relations with clients and colleagues.• High degree of tact and discretion in dealing with internal and external clients, staff, and managers at all levels, and in handling confidential and sensitive information.• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to synthesize complex issues and substantial documentation into effective oral and written briefs. • Self-starter who consistently demonstrates superior performance with minimal supervision. • Excellent computer skills; ability to use standard IFC technology packages, e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, online databases etc. • Capacity and flexibility to work long hours and to travel as needed. • Ability to meet deadlines, make revisions to work products with a short turnaround time, and pay close attention to detail during the fact checking and proofreading processes.

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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.

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