Portfolio Analyst-Financial Institutions Group at International Finance Corporation (IFC) World Bank Group
Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group
(WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest
development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge
for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global
institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and
promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120
offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners,
investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology
to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
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. We work in more than 100 countries, using
our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in
developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion
to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries,
leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a
world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit
www.ifc.org.
Private sector financial development is essential to the
promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income
countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure
that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job
creation and spurring economic growth. IFC’s goal is to prioritize investment
in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.
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 to IFC’s clients through IFC’s
global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) indirectly
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.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Provide
analytical support to the Portfolio Managers in the management of the
regional FIG portfolio.
- Provide
analytical support to portfolio investment staff in the monitoring and
servicing of portfolio companies.
- Conduct
industry, market, and company research to inform portfolio strategy and
other forward-looking actions.
- Analyze
patterns, risks, and performance of portfolio companies to inform new
business strategy.
- Prepare
regular (mostly quarterly) reports that provide analytical insight to
multiple dimensions of the portfolio, including impact, profitability,
risk, capital utilization, etc.
- Participate
in and take minutes of portfolio-related meetings
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s
degree, preferably with focus on finance, economics or mathematics.
- Strong
analytical skills in general; high level proficiency in Excel
specifically.
- Minimum
of 2 years of relevant work experience in a numerical/analytical role.
- Good
understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of
financial institutions.
- Demonstrated
ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
- Strong
verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of
French a significant plus.
- High
proficiency in preparing financially oriented PowerPoint presentations;
and
- Preferred
but not required: proficiency in programming for data analytics (SQL,
Python) and proficiency with advanced data analytics software (PowerBI)
Senior IT Assistant, Client Services – World Bank
Senior IT Assistant, Client Services – World Bank
(Nairobi)
- Job
#: req34494
- Organization: World
Bank
- Sector: Information
& Communication Technology
- Grade: GD
- Term
Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Recruitment
Type: Local Recruitment
- Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
- Required
Language(s): English
- Preferred
Language(s): –
- Closing
Date: 10/17/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Professional development courses
Description
WBG: Innovation and partnership bond the five
institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG): The International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development
Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International
Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA);
and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources
of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources
and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty,
increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries
can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge,
the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key
priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and
transparency in development, and improving access to development information
and data.
Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) enables
the WBG to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and promote shared
prosperity in a sustainable way by delivering transformative information and
technologies to its staff working in over 150 locations.
Our vision is to transform how the Bank Group accomplishes
its mission through information and technology. In this fast-paced,
ever-changing world, the formulation and implementation of the ITS strategy is
an ongoing, iterative process of learning and adaptation developed through
extensive consultations with business partners throughout the World Bank Group.
ITS shapes its strategy in response to changing business
priorities and leverages new technologies to achieve three high-level business
outcomes:
- Business
enablement, by providing World Bank Group units with innovative
digital tools and technologies to transform how they deliver value for
their end-users.
- Empowerment
& effectiveness, by ensuring that all World Bank Group staff are
connected, able to find information, and productive to accelerate the
delivery of development solutions globally.
- Resilience,
by equipping the World Bank Group to provide risk-based cybersecurity and
robust data protection for a global network and a growing cloud platform.
Implementation of the strategy is guided by three core
principles:
- Deliver
solutions for business partners that are customer-centric, innovative, and
transformative.
- Provide
the World Bank Group with value for money with selective and standard
technologies.
- Excel
at the basics by providing a high performing, robust, and resilient IT
environment for the organization.
ITSR1: The IT Regional Tech Solutions 1 (ITSR1)
is primarily tasked with ensuring cohesive delivery of regional IT programs and
IT Support initiatives in South Asia, East Asia, and Africa, as well as
aligning existing support channels with business needs.
In achieving its objectives and providing the best possible
IT customer experience, Technology Solutions Team directs and partners with
other ITS teams/ Service-Desks, Training and Outreach, as well as
cross-functional teams delivering products and solutions.
The Senior IT Assistant will provide
ongoing support for all Nairobi, Kenya World Bank Group Office staff as well as
visiting staff and missions from HQ or other Country Offices. S/he will manage
the full range of information technologies for the office, including desktop
support, conferencing support, remote access and network support, IT standards
implementation, knowledge sharing, asset inventory, vendor relations,
contracts/Service Level Agreements (SLA), and local office training.
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports to the
Regional IT Lead and Team Coach for Africa East.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Works
directly with customers to probe and ask effective questions to fully
diagnose both the root cause of a problem and the customer’s comfort level
with technology.
- Assesses
more complex, non-routine problems in his/ her area of specialization
including those escalated by others.
- Serves
as first/ second point of contact called upon to resolve customer
problems. Identifies and engages the resources necessary to fully evaluate
and address the situation, following up to ensure effective resolution.
- Conducts
complete diagnostics of most business technology problems, including those
involving multiple systems, WBG staff, platforms, and technologies.
- Analyzes
information related to business partnership, identifying, and reporting on
trends, anomalies, etc. Identify opportunities for improvements and
escalate to management.
- Supports
and maintains the end-user environment including configuring new hardware,
addressing virus alerts, installing, and troubleshooting software
including patches, performing tests, and monitoring the environment.
- Participates
in facilities work and vendor management, as part of CO administrative
teams. Participate in security and business continuity activities.
Supports installation, maintenance, upgrades to local networks and
communications infrastructure.
- Disseminates
information on common problems and issues to WBG staff.
- Tracks
trending of issues and proactively escalates to Supervisor/ Service
Providers.
- Recommends
topics and provides necessary IT training sessions to WBG staff.
- Evaluates
and pilot tests new products and services, both hardware and software.
- Administers
WBG information security standards; enforces WBG technology standards.
- Demonstrates
strong customer service, client orientation, and teamwork skills.
- Supports
technology adoption and provides desk-side coaching.
- Works
with Agile teams using Scrum/Scale agile framework and updates product
backlog in Azure Dev Ops & Service Now.
- Configures
teams, boards, analytics and queries in Azure DevOps; creates dashboards
in Power BI and designs workflow using PowerApps/PowerAutomate.
Selection Criteria
- Education: Bachelor’s
degree with no experience required or equivalent combination of education
and relevant experience.
- Preferred
Certifications: ITIL Foundation, Scrum, Azure DevOps, Power
BI/Power App/Power Automate.
- Technical
Knowledge:
- Windows
Platform, Microsoft Office, MFD, Servers, Smartphones.
- Microsoft
Active Directory, DNS service, networking methods/technologies.
- IT
Service Management, ITIL best practices.
- Agile,
Scrum, Azure DevOps, Power BI.
- M365
applications including Co-Pilot/AI.
- WAN/LAN
communication technologies, IP Telephony troubleshooting.
- Videoconference
facilities setup and support.
- Remote
access and remote troubleshooting.
- Skills:
- Strong
user support and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
communication, both spoken and written (English).
- Ability
to work under pressure with professionalism.
- Knowledge
of the World Bank Group’s mission and business requirements.
- Ability
to work independently and in teams.
Note: Only applicants who are nationals of the
duty station or legal residents with authorization to work in the duty station
will be considered.
WBG Culture Attributes
- Sense
of urgency – Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of
internal and external stakeholders.
- Thoughtful
risk-taking – Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to
achieve greater impact.
- Empowerment
and accountability – Empower yourself and others to act and hold
each other accountable for results.
Investment Officer -Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory at World Bank Group
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. We work in more than 100 countries, using
our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in
developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion
to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries,
leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a
world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit
www.ifc.org.
IFC’s Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA) is
housed in the IFC Africa Vice Presidency and consists of two business lines:
PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offers transaction advisory
services to governments/public entities to assist them in partnering with the
private sector in sustainable long-term infrastructure projects through
designing and structuring PPP transactions able to provide solutions to the
countries’ economic and social constraints, delivering high-quality,
affordable, and efficient public and social services. Projects are typically in
electricity, water and sanitation, solid waste, transportation, telecommunications,
social housing, health, and education sectors.
Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has three key product
offerings: (1) M&A Advisory: advising on buy-side / sell-side transactions;
(2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third-party equity
mobilization alongside IFC investment; (3) Asset monetization involving listed
or listing public entities.
CTA mobilized $6.2 billion of private investment in FY25,
translating into about 25% of IFC’s total core mobilization. Drawing on over 30
years of experience and over 120 staff across the globe, CTA currently manages
over 100 active client engagements. Africa has 25 to 30 staff distributed in
five regional hubs located in Cairo, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Abidjan, and Abuja.
The CTA department is expected to continue playing a leading role in mobilizing
private capital on behalf of the IFC.
The CTA team focuses on advising on the following types of
transactions across all infrastructure sectors:
- Public-Private
Partnerships e.g. BOT-type concessions.
- Restructuring
and privatization of state-owned enterprises.
- Corporate
Finance type activities (equity raising, M&A, pre-IPO support).
PPP Transaction Advisory is seeking an Investment Officer
with relevant experience to support the Eastern Africa (EA) hub in Nairobi,
which includes 9 countries: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
The IO will be strongly engaged in business development and
execution of mandates in the sub-region. Both origination activities and the
preparation work of complex PPP transactions may require close collaboration
within the World Bank Group to ensure consistency with the country’s strategy,
grant access to expertise in institutional and sector reforms, development of
legal and regulatory frameworks (tariff structures, and others), as may be
necessary, and often the necessary credit enablers. The work of the IO will be
carried out under the supervision of and in close collaboration with the EA Hub
Leader. Further to the activities developed in the EA region, the IO could also
be required to work across the broader Africa region, depending on business
needs.
He/she will report directly to the EA Hub leader and the
Regional Manager for CTA in Africa.
Role & Responsibilities:
- The
IO’s work will involve business development and the implementation of
advisory mandates of a variety of PPP types. These activities require,
among others, strong interactions with government clients aimed at signing
new mandates and during the execution of the same towards financial
closing. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Develop
client relationships and project leads in the EA region and carry
marketing activities in assigned countries/strategic infrastructure
sectors.
- In
developing marketing activities, the IO will collaborate with other WB/IFC
teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market
creation potential. In doing so, foster strong relationships with the
World Bank Group counterparts to identify collaboration opportunities and
enhance business delivery at the country level. Close collaboration with
the WBG is key to overcoming political, legal, and regulatory impediments
for private sector participation.
- Lead
in the negotiation of the mandates with clients and ensure supervision of
the preparation of commercial proposals, etc.
- When
appropriate, undertake project scoping to assess the feasibility of
potential projects
- Prepare/review
memos and documentation for the Project’s internal approval.
- Prepare/review/supervise
the elaboration of Tors for the Specialized Consultants and oversee their
procurement process and selection.
- Manage
each project’s budget and ensure deliverables are submitted per the
contractual timetable.
- Lead
the day-to-day management of project preparation, managing teams working
on sell-side PPP mandates, both the IFC Team and the Specialized legal,
technical, environmental, and other consultants; review the outputs,
reports, analysis, financial models, etc. of the different teams.
- Develop
transaction structure options for the PPP project(s) under development
providing innovative and practical solutions to address the client’s
objectives and concerns, while ensuring the Project’ bankability and
long-term sustainability. Present and negotiate the proposed project
structure with the Client after obtaining IFC approval.
- Assist
in the organization and management of the tendering process of the
project(s), including marketing, participation in road shows, and
preparation of the Request for Prequalification (RfQ) and the Request for
Proposals (RfP) documents.
- Direct
the preparation of the legal documentation, ensuring the proper
representation of the approved Project structure and the bankability of
the documents
- Coordinate
with IFC teams—including environmental, social, legal, investment, and
World Bank colleagues—to deliver tailored solutions that help Projects
meet their sustainable development goals.
- Participate/lead
the pre-bidding meetings with government clients and investors.
- Assist
in the final negotiation of the project agreements leading to Commercial
Closing. Strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome
impasses in transactions is paramount.
- Develop,
coach, motivate, and manage junior members of the team.
- As
appropriate, participate in the development and implementation of upstream
activities in line with IFC 2030 to create, deepen, and expand markets
with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG.
- As
appropriate, contribute to the elaboration of the sub-regional strategy.
- Support
Corporate Finance mandates, both in terms of origination and execution
that may include the preparation and delivery of pitch presentations to
companies, reviewing and advising on corporate structure, balance sheet
structure, valuation, prospectus review, corporate governance, etc.
- As
requested, participate in the preparation of the regional strategy for the
PPP advisory business, with a focus on strategic priorities, mobilization
of private investment, and development of climate-friendly and high-impact
projects.
- Support
knowledge management by helping to disseminate PPP and CFS knowledge and
experience and,
- Assist
in other PPP projects across the larger region or strategy-related
activities, as the need may arise.
Selection Criteria
- MBA or
equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance, or economics.
- Minimum
of 13 years of relevant experience in PPP transaction advisory on buy
and/or sell side, investment banking, project finance or corporate finance
with a leading institution. PPP transaction advisory work experience in
the region is desirable.
- Minimum
3-4 years of experience of sell//buy-side M&A advisory is a plus.
- Knowledge
of overall infrastructure sector trends and experience in infrastructure
transactions/PPPs, with a strong preference for Eastern Africa.
- Business
development and client relationship skills and ability to effectively
focus on clients’ needs.
- Proven
track-record in originating, advising, structuring, and executing
infrastructure transactions
- Strong
grasp of legal documentation including risk allocation related to PPP
projects, including concessions and privatizations, ensuring prudent and
sustainable risk sharing among all parties.
- Sound
business judgment in identifying potential business and development
partners and other key stakeholders; ability to interact directly and
independently with senior government officials and potential investors.
Strong existing relationships with government officials and investors in
the infrastructure space in EA is a plus.
- Ability
to manage teams in multiple transactions.
- Strong
analytical and financial modeling and structuring skills and demonstrated
ability to lead a variety of transaction advisory, including debt, and
equity transactions.
- Proactively
address and resolve client challenges with a solution-focused approach,
effectively engaging decision-makers when necessary
- Strong
analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly
and confidently (written and oral).
- Ability
to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed
teams.
- Proven
experience building productive relationships and fostering open
communication across diverse teams and organizations to share knowledge
and resources.
- Strong
interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of accomplishment in
leading, motivating and managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Strong
commitment to project success, delivering innovative and sustainable
solutions, while overcoming obstacles.
- Building
organizational capacity through system and process improvements
- Ability
to work under pressure, travel on short notice and frequently, and deliver
high-quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives.
- Highly
motivated, committed to the highest ethical standards, and aligned with
the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values, and
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
Lead Agriculture Specialist/Economist at World Bank
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Job #: |
req34042 |
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Organization: |
World Bank |
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Sector: |
Agriculture |
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Grade: |
GH |
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Term Duration: |
4 years 0 months |
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Recruitment Type: |
International Recruitment |
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Location: |
Nairobi,Kenya |
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Required Language(s): |
English |
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Preferred Language(s): |
French, Portuguese |
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Closing Date: |
8/29/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Duties and Responsibilities
- The
Lead Agriculture Specialist/Economist will be a key member of the
Agriculture and Food Leadership Team in AFE, reporting to the Practice
Manager (SAEA2). Specifically, s/he will lead a team to deliver impactful
projects and strategic advisory and analytical tasks in Kenya, Rwanda,
Somalia and Uganda, while working closely with the Practice Manager,
Regional Program Director, Division Director and Country Managers. The
specific responsibilities will include:
- Provide
technical and thought leadership with clear vision, coherent strategy, and
current knowledge to position the agriculture food systems in country
programs, including designing innovative solutions to create jobs in
agriculture value chains in close collaboration with IFC and MIGA.
- Lead
the design, preparation and supervision of complex operation projects as
Task Team Leader (TTL), ensuring high-quality outputs, and leveraging
instruments such as DPLs, IPFs, P4Rs, and trust funds.
- Lead
strategic and high-priority policy reforms dialogue with clients, manage
strategic knowledge products, and position key sector reforms in
development policy lending programs.
- Assume
an active role in the CMU to ensure adequate and appropriate integration
of relevant aspects of the agriculture and rural development agenda in
core Bank products, including country partnership frameworks, strategic
country diagnostics, country economic memoranda, and CCDRs.
- Serve
as an active member of the AFE Planet team and contribute to the
integration of Planet solutions into coherent programs, including on
water, sustainable land management, and emission reductions, while working
closely with the Planet leadership team, CMUs, and the clients.
- Actively
engage with stakeholders and development partners and represent the
Agriculture and Food team at relevant events and speaking engagements to
identify opportunities for partnerships to improve program delivery.
- Serve
as focal point for Agriculture and Food in Kenya CMU countries through
close client engagement, liaison with the CMU, and provide quality
assurance of the portfolio,
- Provide
mentoring, advice and support to Agriculture and Food staff in the Kenya
CMU, including TTLs of demanding operations.
Selection Criteria
Candidates must demonstrate proven professional excellence,
outstanding oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal
skills, and the ability to convert strategic thinking into practical
solutions. The following specific criteria will also apply:
- A
master’s degree in agricultural and resource economics, agribusiness,
agriculture or closely related discipline.
- At
least 12 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture,
agribusiness, and other disciplines related to food systems, including
experience in two regions, or one region and corporate assignment.
- Recognized
by peers and/or managers for cutting edge knowledge, the ability to
identify problems and translate knowledge into innovative and concrete
solutions, while maintaining strong client focus.
- Demonstrated
intellectual leadership in the sector, based on strong technical
capabilities and analytical credentials, and the capacity to lead
discussions on policy reforms at high levels.
- In-depth
knowledge of the issues faced by smallholders in agricultural value chains
and the potential of agriculture value chains to address core development
objectives in the AFE region, including jobs.
- Ability
to take principled and balanced positions on complex issues and to
communicate and defend them orally and in writing to senior Bank
management and senior government officials.
- Effective
verbal, analytical and written communication skills in English, and a
demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documents and analytical
reports.
- Excellent
interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with ability to think
innovatively and strategically to find balanced, pragmatic and
implementable solutions.
- High
degree of ethics, tact, diplomacy, political judgement, negotiating skills
and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Self-motivated
with ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions while
retaining perspective and poise, and willingness to travel extensively.