Background / General description: | The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging markets. The mission of IFC is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. IFC finances private sector investments in the developing world, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses. The development of infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa is a top strategic priority for IFC and for the international development community. IFC is seeking Investment Analysts to work closely with other investment staff to support the development, execution and monitoring of IFC investments in power, transport, and non-power utilities in the region through this initiative. IFC is today a leader in this area and seeks to substantially expand its activities in the region in these sectors. The position provides an opportunity to obtain company, project and sector experience in a specialized, growing and high impact area. Some travel in the region will be required. Positions are based in Washington, D.C., Dakar, or Nairobi. Please indicate in your CV your preferred duty station. | Duties and Accountabilities: | The responsibilities of the Investment Analyst include but are not limited to: -Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models -Conduct industry, market and company research -Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences -Participate in all aspects of IFC s project processing cycle from project development to disbursement; -Coordinate closely with environmental and social colleagues to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC s investment -Participate in investment negotiations -Supervise investments in portfolio companies -Work well with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues | Selection Criteria: | -Up to 4 years prior experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation required -Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills -Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds, -Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC s mission, strategy and values, -Excellent communication skills in English and French For Corporate information, please visit www.ifc.org. Please be aware that only selected candidates will be contacted. |
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