Job #: | 111357 |
Title: | Senior/Principal Investment Officer/Inclusive PPP |
Job Stream: | Other |
Location: | To Be Determined |
Close Date: | 28-Aug-2011 |
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 IFC is launching a special initiative to strengthen its ability to contribute to development of infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative involves building specialized capacity in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), to work closely with Governments, the World Bank, and private investors to expand the flow of bankable infrastructure projects in the region. IFC is therefore seeking to recruit a small number of highly qualified specialists in this area to support greater PPP development. An area of particular interest in PPP development is the expansion of basic services delivery to lower-income populations who have no or limited access to such services. IFC is therefore seeking to recruit a specialist in the area of rural electrification and/or water delivery, or extension of basic services to underserved urban areas. The position will be located either in Dakar, Senegal or Nairobi, Kenya. | |
Duties and Accountabilities: | |
The responsibilities of the PPP Specialist include but are not limited to: -Work closely with the World Bank and member governments to identify potential areas for using PPPs to expand availability and quality of basic infrastructure services in SSA, such as electricity and water, especially to underserved rural and urban areas -Develop, in conjunction with the World Bank and member governments, PPPs opportunities into bankable transactions -Integrate commercial, public policy, and environmental and social considerations into prospective investments -Work across IFC to process investments in PPPs, including with leading investment teams -Work with partners in organizations which provide public funding for PPPs to blend commercial and public financing into PPP structures -Share knowledge on PPPs and infrastructure development in SSA with IFC colleagues on a global basis | |
Selection Criteria: | |
-Advanced university degree -At least 12 years of investment and industry experience, and a proven track record in originating, structuring and closing complex transactions. -Deep knowledge of basic service delivery in infrastructure, including main private providers of such services, particularly in Sub Saharan Africa, -Specific experience in public-private partnerships -Clear understanding of both motivations and requirements of commercial investors, and of public policy considerations involved in the private delivery of infrastructure services -Ability to lead large teams and complex initiatives -Robust organizational skills -Commitment to the World Bank Group and IFC s mission, strategy and values, -Motivation to support development in Sub-Saharan Africa, -Excellent relationship management skills, -Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds, -Ability to interact directly and independently with senior government officials -Results oriented and strong client focus. -Comfortable working in an environment with a high degree of complexity, -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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