(Senior) Investment Officer / (Senior) Operations Officer - Inclusive Capital Lead

Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

(Senior) Investment Officer / (Senior) Operations Officer - Inclusive Capital LeadJob #: req32176Organization: IFCSector: OperationsGrade: GGTerm Duration: 3 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type: International RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC; Bogota, Colombia; Nairobi, KenyaRequired Language(s): EnglishClosing Date: 3/27/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionIFC - 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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.IFC is deeply committed to advancing gender equality and economic inclusion as laid out in IFC's 2030 Roadmap for Gender and Inclusion. This includes initiatives such as (1) Allocate Capital that Drives Inclusion, (2) Make Supply Chains Inclusive, and (3) Remove Barriers to Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Leadership.The Inclusive Capital Lead will spearhead a dynamic function, influencing both the design and strategy of the first Innovation Unit for IFC's Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEID). This role will focus on enabling IFC to allocate capital directly and indirectly with clients in ways that drive inclusion.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Innovative Transactions and Products:

• Identify and support the development of innovative gender and inclusion transactions and products.
• Design and implement scalable solutions and platforms like "Banking on Women".
• Experiment with and test new investment structures aimed at promoting gender and economic inclusion.
• Crowdsourcing and Co-Creation:
  • Inform and lead select crowdsourcing and co-creation processes.
  • Conduct sector-specific data analysis to generate ideas for new projects.
  • Innovation Process and Solution Lifecycle Management:
    • Oversee the development and management of innovation processes.
    • Ensure successful implementation of flagship programs.
    • Strategic Development of Innovation Center:
      • Work closely with the Principal Innovation Officer to develop strategic initiatives.
      • Collaborate closely with the thought leadership unit.
      • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
        • Foster a culture of collaboration with internal and external partners.
        • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
        • Knowledge Sharing and Upskilling:
          • Facilitate knowledge flow across GEID, IFC and the World Bank Group.
          • Mentor and support junior team members.
          • Resource Mobilization:
            • Contribute to fundraising efforts for innovation projects.
            • Monitoring and Evaluating Performance:
              • Establish robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
              • Report on progress and impact.Selection Criteria
                • Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or other relevant discipline required.
                • At least eight years of professional experience in private sector development in emerging markets.
                • Strong experience in investment structuring with strong financial analysis skills.Skills and Abilities:
                  • Innovative strategic thinker with a proven track record.
                  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
                  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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