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Job Title:   Associate/Investment Officer

Organisation: International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is 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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 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.

Job Summary:   The Associate/Investment Officer will work closely with colleagues in the region and in Washington, DC, on business development, transaction execution, portfolio supervision, and client relationship management in manufacturing and services.  The Investment Officer will be based in Uganda (Kampala)/ DRC (Kinshasa) and will report to the Regional Industry Manager for Manufacturing for Eastern and Southern Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Manufacturing and Services sectors and support team in developing strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sector as well as development partners.
• Function as one of the primary contacts for Manufacturing and Services companies and clients in the country of location, as well as for other neighboring countries nearby
• Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC’s management.
• Execute loan, equity, and mezzanine financings including processing mandates, conduct due diligence, structuring deals, negotiate terms and documentation, arrange syndications, and process internal approvals.
• Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies (including country strategies, SCDs, CPSDs, etc).
• Work closely with IFC’s specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects and champion IFC’s sustainability offerings to clients.
• As part of active portfolio management, monitor clients’ compliance with the terms of investment agreements, prepare timely supervision reports, identify early warning signs, and, when necessary, formulate/implement strategies for work-outs, restructurings or rescheduling.
• Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Associate/Investment Officer job must hold an MBA, Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent.
• At least five years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or a private equity firm.
• Experience in investment transaction, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments.
• Knowledge of and experience in emerging markets a plus (particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa).
• Strong business judgment in identifying potential business partners
• Strong financial and credit skills; sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity).
• Client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively.
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A working level proficiency in verbal and written in French; fluency in other languages is a plus

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the World Bank Group in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 29^th July 2024

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