Middle East and Africa Region,
Latin America & Caribbean, Europe & Central Asia Region
Based Washington, DC
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 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our six decades of experience to create opportunity where it’s needed most.
IFC is hiring two Regional Vice Presidents, one for the Middle East and Africa Region, and one for the Latin America & Caribbean, Europe & Central Asia Region. The Regional Vice Presidents will lead teams that deliver IFC’s investment and advisory services to clients in that region. They will be responsible for all business activities in each region starting with new regional and country strategies design/implementation, will lead business development efforts as well as the execution of investment/advisory projects. The Regional Vice Presidents will also oversee the deployment of the resources for the region in accordance with both IFC corporate strategy and the regional/country strategies.
Qualified candidates are likely to have 15 to 20 years of experience, significantly demonstrated leadership and management skills, as well as a PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in economics, finance or business. They also must have strong technical understanding of the investment and advisory businesses, including client relationship management, credit and equity skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, to translate broad strategies into specific objectives, action plans and delivery. Candidates will also have a commitment to development and alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
For the full job descriptions and details on how to apply on-line, please visit www.ifc.org/careers - vacancy numbers 171767 and 171766.
Closing date is Thursday, October 31, 2017.
IFC values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of IFC 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. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
