Associate Operations Officer

4 weeks ago

Cairo, Egypt Talent Pal Full time

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 fiscal year 2023 IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.

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The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS).

This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working upstream to create deepen and expand markets and design and develop potential

investment projects.

Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development deal sourcing and client support that relies on

  • a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities;
  • a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment;
  • a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and
  • a longer time horizon and a more patient longerterm perspective.

To support this approach IFCs Manufacturing Agribusiness & Services (MAS) department is seeking to hire an Associate Operations Officer to support the growth development of its Manufacturing and Services Upstream and Advisory Services in North Africa.

This position will be based in Cairo Egypt.

Duties And Accountabilities

  • Project development :
  • Ensure quality delivering of allocated Manufacturing and Services Upstream & Advisory projects :
  • Lead project implementation(s)
  • Conduct regular client visits and hold meetings with clients as necessary to ensure smooth implementation of activities
  • Ensure timely delivery of project progress reports : biannual supervision reports donor reports as necessary completion reports
  • Provide project updates for country manager unit and MAS management as necessary.
  • Contribute to Business Development :
  • Participate in project scoping missions identify appropriate upstream and advisory services that IFC may be proposed to the client.
  • Lead the development of project documents : Proposals Early Looks Concept Notes Implementation Plans Budgets Legal documents.
  • Monitor Staff
  • Supervise consultants and component leads supporting the implementation of projects.
  • Knowledge management :
  • Contribute to events organized or products developed by IFC
  • Create regular engagement plans with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare briefings for MAS Management Country Managers and Regional Directors.

Selection Criteria

The position requires energy and enthusiasm the ability to multitask effectively and deliver under minimal supervision flexibly adapt to changing priorities sound judgment and capacity for hard work.

Furthermore the successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing development projects in the real sector (and especially in services).

The Candidate should meet the following criteria :

Technical Skills

  • Masters degree in business development finance economics or a related topic
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Africa in Manufacturing and Services preferably with a focus on Health Care.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating project implementation activities including scoping activities client management technical consultant supervision and monitoring and evaluation in at least three different contexts.
  • Strong knowledge of the IFC project management and governance policies procedures and systems
  • Strong knowledge of the IFC Health Quality and Pharma advisory

Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including with senior management.
  • Demonstrated project management coordination and operational experience and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and the ability to learn new topics.
  • Ability to travel at short notice and work under pressure in difficult and remote locations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook and Power Point).
  • Knowledge of the IFC project management tools : iPortal eprocurement Ibis etc.
  • Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both English and Arabic languages.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories


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