Deadline: 30 November 2015
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Regional Head of Operations in Washington DC, United States.
The Regional Head of Operations will support to the Regional Directors (RD) in general management of the region, with specific focus on identification of key strategic and cross-cutting regional issues; engagement with joint Global Practices.
IFC works with the private sector in Developing Countries to help create opportunity for all.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Regional Head of Operations will perform the following functions-
- Lead on strategic, cross cutting regional initiatives or programs, as required and defined (delegated on behalf of the RD).
- Design regional strategic partnerships with key donors.
- Serve as a key member in the WBG RCM process.
- Facilitate collaboration among the Bank, IFC and MIGA within the region to provide integrated solutions to clients.
- Standardize governance (through participation in CRM/IP and portfolio meetings) for IFC Advisory Services programs in the Industry, GP and Cross Cutting Solutions departments.
- Oversee the overall regional advisory program portfolio and aggregate deliverables / commitments for regional management team review.
- Provide a focal point for engagement with the joint Global Practices (particular focus on the joint T&C and F&M practices) including establishing clear deliverables for GPs in the region.
- Oversee IFC Program Leads in the region, on projects linked to agreed Joint Implementation Plan areas.
- As needed and as specifically authorized, act on behalf of RDs in reviewing and approving specific projects and initiatives in both advisory and investment operations, as determined by RDs.
- Lead and coordinate major cross cutting regional fundraising efforts.
- Review and sign-off on regional fundraising concepts/term-sheets to ensure consistency, resolve overlaps and avoid parallel fundraising efforts within and across regions.
- Ensure quality control over donor reporting for regional activities, including clearing of all reports going to donors for regional funds.
- Facilitate information flow from Country Managers, Resident Representatives and Office Heads to the Regional Directors to ensure consistent resolution of administrative issues.
- Assume membership in the BP&A Working Group to ensure that regional perspectives are adequately represented.
- Liaise closely with the Global Administrative Managers (and other VPU teams) on regional footprint planning to arrive at properly configured hubs and spokes.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- MBA, Master’s in Finance or similar degree.
- Proven track record of performance in investment and advisory activities, including success in developing client relationships.
- Ability to represent IFC externally, and to develop relationships with governments, media, clients, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Outstanding financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity).
- Ability to think strategically with robust analytical and problem solving skills; to identify issues and propose proactive and creative solutions that meet the needs of client countries.
- Ability to represent IFC’s investment and advisory activities and IFC at the highest level of government and partner organizations in the region.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the IFC and the WBG, as well as with outside partners and government authorities.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders on complex or sensitive projects.
- Proven commitment to sustainable and inclusive development.
- High level of motivation to seek out new business and try out innovative ideas.
- Strong team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in multicultural, matrix and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
- Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients’ needs.
- Sound business judgment as well as strong interpersonal and negotiation skills demonstrated in complex business and people management situations; ability to manage and resolve conflict.
- Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IFC.
