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Job Title:    Country Officer

Organization: The
International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank Group 

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Resident
Representative

About World Bank:

The World Bank is a
vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries
around the world. The World Bank provides low-interest loans, zero to
low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries. These support a wide
array of investments in such areas as education, health, public administration,
infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental
and natural resource management. Some of our projects are co-financed with
governments, other multilateral institutions, commercial banks, export credit
agencies, and private sector investors.

Do you want to build
a career that is truly worthwhile? The International Finance Corporation (IFC),
a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution
focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000
businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create
markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world.

Job Summary:  IFC is recruiting a Country Officer who will
promote and coordinate IFC’s investment and advisory activities in Uganda,
ensuring the integrated delivery of IFC products and services and maintaining
necessary relationships to further those activities. The role requires close
interaction with Government officials, corporate clients, the private sector,
counterparts in the World Bank Group, international organizations, and key
internal stakeholders to develop strategy, new business, share information, and
support the structuring and negotiation of deals. He/She will also handle
administrative matters related to the day to day management of the IFC Uganda
office business, as delegated by the Country Manager and Resident
Representative.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement, in consultation with the IFC Country Manager,
  an integrated investment and advisory strategy for IFC activities,
  including country priorities and business targets for key industry groups,
  and key engagements for IFC with a particular focus on high impact
  investment and advisory services projects in sectors such as
  infrastructure, agribusiness, SME development, manufacturing and services,
  as well as investment climate issues.
• Work with investment and advisory teams to develop the pipeline of
  projects and provide guidance for investment structuring and portfolio
  management cases.
• Provide input on project development and management to the Country
  Manager, program managers and technical team as needed.
• Assist the different project teams in coordinating missions,
  including managing relationships with key clients and stakeholders and to
  liaise for meetings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen solutions offered to clients by
  involving other parts of WBG based on a good understanding of the products
  and project requirements of WBG. Participate in specific activities that
  may necessary to develop and implement IFC 3.0 in country.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and
  regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and
  government officials to develop investment opportunities in sectors with a
  high developmental impact.
• In consultation with the program managers, conduct engagements with
  clients, stakeholders, and donors
• Liaise with client and donor partners, and coordination of technical
  inputs in project design and implementation.
• Provide guidance and on-ground support in monitoring the progress
  and impact of projects through regular project monitoring and evaluation
  of performance.
• Accountability for preparation of missions in the country.
• Accountability for preparation/coordination of any briefing material
  for the country.
• Represent and provide visibility for IFC through
  organizing/participating in high profile events (senior level visits,
  interviews, seminars and conferences).
• Develop market knowledge to ensure that IFC is working with the
  right sponsors.
• Take accountability for client selection, ensure the integrity of
  potential and develop and maintain relationships with these companies and
  identify business opportunities considering IFC’s strategy, priorities and
  products.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the World Bank Group Country Officer job placement
  must hold a post-graduate degree in economics/ finance/ business
  management is preferred.
• Seven to eight years of relevant experience in investment/commercial
  banking, public-private partnerships, and/or management/business
  consulting.
• Experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Ability to assess the viability of business opportunities and
  potential risks based on strong analytical, finance, financial modeling,
  credit, and transaction structuring skills.
• Good understanding of IFC’s two business lines – Investment and
  Advisory– their range of products and instruments, how they complement
  each other, and how they may be leveraged to match the long-term needs of
  clients and open new markets.
• Proven track record in nurturing client relationships, business
  development, and resolving challenging issues.
• Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage
  relationships with government, media, donors, and other stakeholders.
• A successful track record in identifying, structuring and working
  externally with sponsors and internally with sector staff to create
  bankable investment potential with advisory components.
• A team player with outstanding people management skills, strong
  influencing skills and ability to work with colleagues from different
  teams not reporting directly to this position, to achieve objectives while
  maintaining strong client service orientation.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, working with data using
  standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

NB: The World Bank
Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are
nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender,
gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or
disability.  Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and
female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:  

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the World Bank in the
aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their applications Online by
reviewing details at the web link below and clicking Apply Now on getting a
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Deadline: 7^th October 2019

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