Investment Officer - GG
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Date of last update:2025-01-08(Expiry date:2025-01-21 )IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.We utilize and leverage our products and services as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group to provide development solutions customized to meet clients' needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.To support this approach, IFC is seeking an Upstream Investment Officer to join the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) department in the IFC Office in Karachi, Pakistan. The Upstream Investment Officer will be responsible for sourcing and executing projects in the MAS sectors, enhancing investment outcomes, and improving investment conditions in the MAS sectors across MCT.Roles and Responsibilities:Design, develop, and convene suitable teams/functions across the WBG to implement high-quality Upstream initiatives and interventions, engaging suitable external stakeholders to convert Upstream efforts into new investment opportunities.Manage human and financial resources efficiently across initiatives for optimal impact.Analyze client, sector, and market data to design potential solutions to create and unlock markets or improve sector and firm performance and develop a pipeline of bankable projects.Conduct sector-specific data analysis and stress testing of various operating models to help generate ideas for new projects, new products, and platform businesses.Design analytical approaches to generate and test new ideas for market or project opportunity creation and feasibility, as well as new products and platform approaches.Develop feasibility studies and implementation plans for Upstream projects that lead to IFC investments.Manage project budget preparation, approval processes, and financial management.Oversee analysis of timelines, milestones, resource use (time/budget), and progress for efficient oversight and project management of Upstream projects.Generate ideas about new investment opportunities, new products, and platform businesses by leveraging sector-specific data analysis.Lead client meetings, share industry best practices, and engage with client management to troubleshoot project issues.Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships with staff across IFC and the World Bank Group, as well as sponsors, clients, and other external parties.Spot game-changing trends, technologies, and business models that can bring solutions to emerging markets.Selection Criteria:Master's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.Good understanding of MAS sectors, industry drivers, latest trends and changes, and standard market transaction arrangements; especially in MCT.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to guide, advise, mentor, and coach junior staff and peers.Fluency in English is required; Urdu is preferred and fluency in another MCT language would be an added advantage.Willingness to travel extensively.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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