Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the unit and ensure the team is high-performing, well-motivated and committed to the advancement of IFC's strategic goals.
• Mentor and develop staff and promote opportunities for rotation and continued learning.
• Be part of, and actively contribute to Regional Management Team.
• Staff projects with the appropriate resources to deploy the most appropriate technical expertise and provide exceptional client service, while keeping in mind career and training development needs of staff.
• Manage, oversee, and optimize IFC's internal and external funding mix and budget to efficiently deliver operations in the region, including through engagement in budgetary discussions and processes with regional, global and partnership teams.
Selection Criteria
• PhD or Masters in economics or related field and at least 12 years of experience in economics, economic development, private sector development, or related fields.
• Strong grounding in economics from academic and/or practical experience.
• Deep familiarity/experience in IFC, IDA/IBRD, MIGA or other financial institutions focused on the private sector, especially in developing countries.
• Extensive hands-on experience of working with government clients and public sector stakeholders, including regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to influence the policy dialogue and lead the development agenda at the country or regional level.
• Familiarity with the WBG operational products and instruments; first-hand experience of having worked on joint projects with IBRD/IDA will be an advantage.
• Ability to engage and collaborate closely with IBRD/IDA and IMF on policy and economic issues pertaining to the countries in the regions.
• Strong analytical, strategy formulation, and conceptual abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop innovative solutions, challenge the status quo and make sound decisions to build IFC business.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, as well as cultivate an active network of relationships inside and outside the organization and to represent IFC publicly as needed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, proven ability to work effectively as a team leader, build high performing teams and manage and recruit talent.
• Ability to manage competing and sometimes unanticipated priorities, and tight deadlines.
• World Bank Group-wide managerial selection criteria including courage of your convictions, leading the team for impact, influencing across boundaries, fostering openness to new ideas, building talent for the future.
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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