IFC Senior Investment Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Title: Senior Investment Officer

Job Stream: Investment

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Close Date: 31-Jan-2011

Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets.

IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools as well as advisory services to build the private sector in developing countries.

IFC s investments in Sub-Saharan Africa have never been stronger, helping to bring tangible benefits to millions of people across the region.

Building its strategy on the improvement of the investment climate, enhancing support to small and medium enterprises, and developing projects more actively, in particular in the poorest countries and in sectors such as infrastructure and agribusiness, we have been able to grow our commitments from $ 445 million in FY 05 to 2.4 billion in FY 10.

To strengthen our pipeline and maintain the momentum, IFC is seeking to recruit a Senior Investment Officer to lead investment teams and business development activities, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services sectors.

The overall goal for all Investment Officers, irrespective of level of seniority, is to maximize the impact of IFC s intervention and to contribute to the regional and/or sector/industry development in our client countries by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investmentsManage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etcDevelop new business and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactionsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities as well as to develop industry sectors with a high developmental impactSet standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactionsLead and manage projects teams; mentor and develop junior staffContribute to sector and regional strategies; support promotion and policy advisory activitiesCoordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges to achieve sustainable development impactMBA or equivalent qualification8+ years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments, possibly with a focus on projects in emerging markets and AfricaKnowledge of industry sector trends, and expertise in one or several of the following sectors :agribusiness, manufacturing and services, chemicals, health and educationSuccessful track record in leading project teams with highly qualified professionals, and in guiding and mentoring junior investment staffStrong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needsExcellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity)Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutionsSound business judgment to identify potential business partnersAbility to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officialsCapacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundariesExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages, in particular French, Portuguese, a plusGenuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable developmentWillingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility The job holder will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.ifc.org/careers.

Women and non-US citizens are encouraged to apply.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For Corporate information, please visit http://www.ifc.org/.

Please be aware that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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