Investment Officer/Sr.Investment Officer–Infrastructure&Natural Resour
Cairo, Egypt
171871
Arabic [Essential]; English [Essential]
Y
10/30/2017
Local Hire
Investment
No
16-Oct-2017
30-Oct-2017
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In FY17, we delivered a record $19.3 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to help end poverty and boost shared prosperity.
For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC is looking to recruit a Senior Investment/Investment Officer for its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Infrastructure group. This group is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the power, utilities, logistics and transportation sectors in the MENA region. IFC’s Investment Officers are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects.
This position is expected to cover all sectors of the group, and is based in Cairo, Egypt. The Senior Investment Officer’s/Investment Officer’s responsibilities will also include origination and support of new transactions, as well as supervision of an assigned portfolio of projects in the MENA region. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.
Background / General description
Exercise and/or develop a thorough understanding of power, water, transportation and logistics sectors and in-depth relationships with key regional and local sector players;
- Developing investment marketing strategies within the region, including targeting potential clients/investors and promoting IFC’s products and services;
- Evaluating the attractiveness of specific transactions and making recommendation for IFC’s investments;
- Develop a strong pipeline of infrastructure investment opportunities;
- Leading and/or participating on teams executing IFC’s investments with a strong focus on credit and asset quality. This would include processing mandates, conducting due diligence, coordinating with IFC specialists and lenders’ external advisors, structuring deals and negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications and internal approvals;
- Managing IFC’s relationship with various stakeholders, and assigned portfolio companies;
- Monitoring and ensuring the companies’ compliance with the terms of investment agreements, and preparing timely internal supervision reports;
- Identifying early warning signals in assigned projects and, where necessary, formulating/implementing strategies for work-outs, restructurings or rescheduling;
- Tracking and taking the lead in managing sensitive environmental and social issues that may arise in assigned projects, and championing IFC’s technical assistance and sustainability offerings to clients;
- Tracking and recording the development impacts of assigned projects;
- Developing and implementing equity sales strategies for assigned projects; and
- Coach and develop junior investment staff.
Duties and Accountabilities
- MBA or equivalent qualification;
- Minimum ten years relevant work experience; preferably including work experience in a financial institution with a focus on relevant infrastructure investments;
- Well-developed network among financial and strategic investors and financiers in Egypt. Strong business development and client relationship skills to identify potential partners and originate new business opportunities;
- Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: power, transport, logistics and water;
- Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work with large multicultural teams spread across geographies.
- English and Arabic language skills essential.
- Proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing debt and equity/mezzanine transactions;
- Strong analytical and financial structuring skills, and sound business judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently. 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.
Selection Criteria
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More Information
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