Senior Investment Officer - Packaging, Container and Circularity (PCC) - GG
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. 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 has embarked on an ambitious strategy to stimulate more investment activity, especially in Low Income and Fragile and Conflict affected Countries. This strategy aims at creating our own opportunities for private investments in riskier markets by proactively working in these countries to create, deepen, and expand the markets themselves.The approach requires taking a systematic approach that draws on internal expertise, country strategies, diagnostic tools, sector analysis, and other tools at IFC's disposal. This strategy also calls for a closer WBG collaboration to identify and prioritize operations at the country and sector level based on the new WBG approach to Maximize Finance for Development by prioritizing Private Sector financing and solutions (the "Cascade").
IFC's Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry (MAF) department manages a large part of IFC's overall business in terms of investment volume and capital at risk. MAF engages in a wide range of real sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, forestry, and other areas, with investment, advisory services and Upstream activities delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network.Within MAF, the Global Manufacturing unit works across many Manufacturing sectors and value chains including (but not limited to) Chemicals, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, Glass, Automotive, White Goods, Electronics, Textiles and Footwear.
The Global Manufacturing team is seeking an experienced and respected Senior Investment Officer to fill the role of a Global Sector Lead (GSL) based in Washington, D.C. This GSL will work alongside other Global Sector Leads, Industry Specialists, Investment, Advisory and Upstream staff covering the above sectors to help deliver on IFC's ambitious program and development objectives in emerging markets in the manufacturing sector.
This position will be focused on the Packaging, Container and Circularity (PCC) sectors and furthering IFC's (i) business development efforts, (ii) new project generation, (iii) market creation and (iv) thematic approach(es) including circularity therein.
Duties & Accountabilities
The role and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to the following:
Business Responsibilities- Contribute to the formulation, development, dissemination, and promotion of IFC's Manufacturing Strategy in coordination with the Global Sector Manager, to identify, assess, and prioritize new opportunities in the PCC sectors
- Identify and proactively support origination in close coordination with regional industry teams based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential (mapping, client coverage, pitch books preparation, joint or industry specialists' visits as appropriate, etc.)
- Develop client management plans, lead identification of strategic clients globally, take on relationship management for a few strategic clients, proactively support regional industry teams on strategic client work.
- Ensure proper input to investment projects at all stages incorporating up-to-date sector trends, portfolio performance and lessons learned, and provide support for PCC sector related issues during project structuring, produce relevant materials for decision making, and to the extent needed, develop in consultation with Credit, key deal acceptance criteria.
- Support Investment Officers in structuring, processing, documenting, and managing Upstream engagements. Coordinate and harmonize conditions across PCC projects globally and advise Investment and Operation Officers and regional management on early-stage project development in their region.
- Prepare and lead regular PCC sector reviews and share findings with relevant decision makers within and outside the department. Work with portfolio managers to ensure consistent sector input to portfolio management and a solid feedback loop for lessons from portfolio.
- Spot game-changing trends, technologies and business models that can bring solutions to emerging markets.
- Conduct data analysis, portfolio review, diagnostics, and stress-testing of various operating models to help generate ideas for new projects, new products, and platform businesses.
- As applicable, work with the World Bank to identify and help implement sector and regulatory reforms that are needed to unlock opportunities for private investment.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships with staff across IFC and the WBG, sponsors, clients, and other external parties to enable project delivery.
- Anticipate interests of Board members and senior management to determine how best to stay informed and ready to respond to requests and questions from these stakeholders, including country/region's Manufacturing business programs (commitment, portfolio, and pipeline), as well as barriers to growth.
- Conduct in-depth systematic diagnostics / analytics on value chains that improve complexity and sustainability for IFC work with potential and existing clients
- Facilitate knowledge flow across IFC and promote adoption of new approaches and best practices for Manufacturing and PCC, including activities covering mainstream investment, upstream and advisory services.
- Support development of guidance notes and conceptual framework for MAF approach to new sectors such as Circularity, Decarbonization, Energy Transition, Supply Chains and others to define MAS' vision and strategic objectives.
- Help build external recognition of IFC's distinctive capabilities in manufacturing to catalyze greater flow of investment opportunities in the sector.
- Oversee fact-based analysis to spot Manufacturing industry shifts and to understand IFC's sources of competitive advantage. Lead the IFC Manufacturing Speaker series in relevant areas such as advance manufacturing, circularity, sustainability, Industry 4.0, etc. Lead the development and implementation of proactive communications and approach strategies for Manufacturing showcasing business results and raising the profile of IFC's leadership in private sector development.
- Support the Sector Management in staff recruitment, mentoring and skills development as needed.
- Support the creation of incentives to motivate and reward activities necessary to support IFC 3.0, including mainstream, upstream and advisory activities.
- Support in managing and ensuring productive use of admin, upstream and advisory budgets.
- Master's degree in business, Finance, Economics, International, Engineering, or another relevant field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a development finance institution (DFI), a commercial bank, investment bank or a private equity firm with tasks related to private sector financing.
- Strong understanding of the manufacturing sector and ability to link advisory, upstream and investment to deliver solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, identify issues and present concrete and strategic recommendations.
- Understanding of IFC's strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.
- Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
- Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo and a proven track record in new idea generation, and business development.
- Excellent people skills, openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide, and motivate others.
- Sensitivity for working in multicultural environment, commitment to diversity, and ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues / clients / partners across regions.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)