Current Vacancies at World Bank Group

Description

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 US$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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The position of Senior Office Administrator will oversee the property management for IFC’s offices in Johannesburg and will have oversight responsibility for the maintenance standards in the IFC offices. The position will report to the CAF Country Manager with a dotted reporting line to the IFC Regional Real Estate (RREC) Coordinator/Facilities Officer.

The selected candidate will manage IFC-specific and shared administrative functions at the IFC Johannesburg office and manage a team of about five staff and several contractors and contracted services. The position entails closely interacting with the WB, and a wide range of internal WBG departments, viz, IFC Finance, Global Corporate Solution (GCS), including Facilities Management and Corporate Security, Health and Safety Directorate (HSD), ITS, Administration & Client Support (ACS), Human Resources (HR), and IFC operational staff, as well as government, private sector, vendors, the business community and other organizations, including the United Nations Office in South Africa.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and agility in contributing to a forward-thinking work environment and proactivity in resolving challenges in a productive and timely way and promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration across diverse groups.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Office Building Management:  Develop and oversee multiple outsourced Building Management services for the office space occupied by IFC in Johannesburg, to include housekeeping services, coffee/tea service, office landscaping, moving, office supplies, and equipment maintenance.  Oversee the timely delivery of goods/services requested through external sources, and notify vendors of non-compliance with agreed upon terms, where necessary. Contract Management:  Manage the relationships with outsourced facilities related contractors, vendors, and service providers in Johannesburg; following accepted WBG procurement procedures, develop terms and conditions and service level agreements for new contracts.  Oversee, from a financial and quality control point of view, all administrative services dedicated specifically to IFC staff in Johannesburg (i.e. meeting room bookings, conference services, food/coffee services, janitorial services, etc.).  
• Asset Management:  Manage, track, monitor, acquire and dispose of the physical assets of the Johannesburg Country Office (office equipment, vehicles, furniture, etc.).  Manage the process of disposing, maintaining, and procuring of office vehicles in accordance with the corporate procurement guidelines.
• Capital Budget:   Working closely with RREC/Facilities officer, collect cost estimates for leasehold improvements and major repairs for the IFC property (owned and leased) in Johannesburg, and provide such input to the Regional Budget/Finance Officer and CBAFM in a timely manner to feed into the yearly capital budget request.
• Leases: Working closely with RREC/Facilities officer to manage the lease relationship with the landlord of 4 Fricker Road.   
• Environmental Program:  Implement and oversee an effective environmentally friendly footprint program in Johannesburg to minimize waste and user impact on the environment. Ensure office staff are sensitized to and informed about footprint initiatives and encourage the development of footprint programs in the offices.
• Art Program:  Oversee an art program in Johannesburg that includes purchases or exhibition of local art selected by a committee within the office.  To the extent possible, sponsor rotating exhibits for local emerging talent.
• Security Support/Liaison:  Assist the CAF Security Advisors to ensure the IFC office security recommendations are adequately budgeted for and implemented.
• Field Office Construction Project Manager Support/Liaison:  Support the RREC/Facilities Officer on small to medium projects in Johannesburg.   

Space Planning & Space Data Management: For the Johannesburg office, 

• Gather, organize, analyze, and understand departmental space requirements.
• Explain IFC space policies to user group representatives.
• Interact with IFC staff to address sensitive “space” related people issues.
• Work with building occupant groups to achieve space solutions that meet departmental requirements within IFC space policy constraints.
• Plan space allocation 
• Prepare space plan drawings
• Update and maintain office occupancy space plans
• Update and maintain IFC office occupancy space data base.

Office Move Planning & Coordination: for the Johannesburg office,

• Plan and schedule office move logistics
• Assist departments with move preparation activities
• Coordinate office moves
• Coordinate post occupancy tasks
• Physical Improvements:  For minor moves and renovations under $25,000 in Johannesburg:  Work with design professionals in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents, observing established Procurement competition thresholds.  For any improvements over $25,000, consult with relevant staff who will provide guidance and manage the process as necessary.  Specifically,
• Gather and understand user requirements
• Design minor reconfigurations to office space
• Coordinate with user groups to ensure proposed changes meet requirements
• Support the team that prepares construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and contract documents, coordinating inputs from relevant service providers and outside vendors on all aspects of a project through final completion.

Miscellaneous Facilities Management – Related Projects: on a periodic basis, needs may arise to address various facility issues related to the built environment in Johannesburg.  A variety of tasks may be required to include but not limited to:

• Furniture inventory analysis
• Furniture selection research
• Signage modifications, design, and development
• Analyze lighting, electrical, and mechanical issues, propose and undertake solutions
• Special finishes selection research
• Propose and help implement ADA related modifications

Work requires frequent interaction with the following:

• Internal and external service-related clients and relevant IFC and Bank staff in supporting groups such as Insurance, General Services Department (GSD), Procurement, etc 
• Attorneys/Real Estate Brokers/Landlords, Architecture and Engineering firms, furniture/equipment manufacturers, construction companies, project management firms
• Service providers and vendors
• United Nations and other NGOs
• IFC office administrators in the CAF Region
• Regional Budget/Finance Officer
• Africa Regional Security Managers

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience, in lead roles with front office / corporate services / administrative functions.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience.  
• Experience in a multinational company (public or private) is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience with administrative functions including office space, facilities, security, IT equipment, contract management, vendor procurement, etc.
• Advanced skills across the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Online.
• Supervisory or management experience, including building and leading a small team of direct reports including coaching others and giving feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Change management skills, to help embrace change and accelerate adoption.
• Project and Process Management skills, to organize and lead major initiatives and bring rigor to ongoing activities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills, both personal and helping team members to organize and prioritize.
• Experience working with senior management, especially knowing how to cut through complexity and facilitate needed outcomes such as decisions and guidance.
• Ability to positively influence and persuade.
• Commitment to teamwork, both within the sub team as well as across the Country Department.
• Persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge creation and knowledge sharing, ensuring learning from our experiences.
• Familiarity with IFC policies relating to physical office standards is a plus
• Ability to operate in an international arena
• Knowledge of corporate, country, and residential policies and statutes

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Description

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 US$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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department is seeking an Investment Officer for its services and manufacturing operations in Africa to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She/he will report to the Manager –Services for Africa. 

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities in the Manufacturing & Services sectors through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge. Main geographical focus is the region covered by the Johannesburg office but the IO might also support elsewhere in Africa.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional clients, businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities. 
• Conduct upstream work to enhance business enabling environment of selected sector/country collaborating with World Bank, IFC Upstream and Advisory and other development partners, to create medium/long-term investment opportunities for IFC.
• As team leader and sector investment specialist, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary.
• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions;
• Lead term sheet negotiation/legal documentation process; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses in straightforward and complex transactions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Assist in the formulation, monitoring and updating of IFC’s strategy in the services and manufacturing in Africa region, working with IFC’s industry and regional departments and in close coordination with the World Bank.
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, governance, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent qualification. 
• At least 11-14 years of experience in corporate and/or project finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments. 
• Excellent financial, credit and equity skills; demonstrated ability to creatively structure a variety of complex debt and equity instruments.
• Expertise in the general services (i.e. tourism, retail, properties, health, education) and manufacturing industries. Experience in Africa will be a plus.
• Proactiveness, strong business development and client relationship skills, and ability to focus on client needs effectively. 
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners, as well as senior government officials.
• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners and investment opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Team player. Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Willing to travel to various regions in Africa (as long as safety standards are met based on the World Bank Group standards).
• Strong passion in sustainable economic development.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong research and quantitative skills.
• Strong Computer skills to develop user-friendly analyses/presentations (word, excel, and PowerPoint).

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Description

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 US$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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new strategy to stimulate more investment activity by Creating Markets, including in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict Situations (FCS). This new strategy requires a shift in our approach to proactively create, deepen and expand markets and projects rather than waiting for clients to propose projects for IFC to finance. This strategy also relies on upstream work with Governments and World Bank colleagues to enable private sector solutions and financing. We call this approach the “Cascade.” Working with clients, we will first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges, where such solutions are advisable and can be effective, and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC’s key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through IFC’s global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion; 2) servicing the real economy; and 3) mobilizing third-party resources. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC’s developmental impact.

FIG is recruiting Investment Analysts to join the Investment and Portfolio Team, which originates, manages and monitors IFC’s financial sector investments in Africa.

This position will be based in the Johannesburg office.
IFC recruit’s investment analysts globally on three-year term contracts extendable to a maximum of five years. Upon completion of their contracts, investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate degree or additional work experience.

Duties & Accountabilities:

• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
• Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparable.
• Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.
• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
• Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs.
• Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
• Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.
• Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
• Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree; 
• Up to 3 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects;
• Ability to develop complex financial models; 
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments; 
• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
• Strong knowledge of financial markets;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including corporate/project finance;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• French or Portuguese proficiency desirable