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<div><p><b>(Senior) Counsel - Structured Finance</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34477</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>IFC</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Legal</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GG</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 3 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>International Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Washington, DC,United States</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>10/13/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div>
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</div></div><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div><div>
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.</div><div></div><div>
The 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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.</div><div>
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 The Legal Department of IFC (CLED), under the Vice President and General Counsel, Legal Institution and Risk Governance, is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its Management and client departments on operational, advisory and corporate matters. Specifically, CLED supports client departments in (i) the delivery of IFC&rsquo;s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets, advisory services, as well as early stage engagements and pre-investment project development work to identify opportunities for private sector investments and creating markets (&ldquo;Upstream&rdquo;); (ii) project portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation); (iii) the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-national lending, equity and quasi-equity and public-private partnerships, and investments in funds, as well as platform products; (iv) advising on corporate policy and operational matters; and (v) knowledge management and training. To support IFC&rsquo;s growing activities in Industries and, more specifically, Financial Institution Group space (FIG), CLED is recruiting a qualified Legal Counsel, to be based in Washington DC.</div><div><b>
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Duties and Accountabilities:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Assume primary lawyer responsibility for new and portfolio investments and advisory services as well as Upstream engagements, with a focus primarily on FIG and structured and trade finance.</li><li>Provide advice and support to FIG investment clients on debt products (including capital market transactions), as well as funded and unfunded structured finance and trade and commodity finance products and related programs.</li><li>Provide advice and support to FIG investment clients in the form of preparing, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation for FIG transactions, including loan agreements, risk participation/sharing agreements or other bespoke agreements, mandate letters, non-disclosure agreements, term sheets and other related documentation; develop and/or enhance related knowledge management (including specimens and written guidance); assist in responding to ad hoc questions arising in the context of structured finance and trade finance transactions and trade programs; and provide other legal support on related matters as needed.</li><li>Oversee legal analysts preparing documentation based on standardized terms and conditions.</li><li>Work with FIG client departments as they embark on identifying and assessing new opportunities and advise on the design, documentation and implementation of new projects, programs and initiatives in the financial institutions and trade sectors.</li><li>Work with CLED FIG, Structured Finance and Trade Finance Global leads to develop know-how solutions and trainings and support colleagues in the field as appropriate and share knowledge and experience gained in projects across regions.</li><li>Assist in designing and delivering trainings for FIG departments and CLED.</li><li>Advise internal fig clients on institutional and corporate matters.</li><li>Provide general legal advice and support with respect to all aspects of the aforementioned IFC business.</li><li>Advise on the selection of outside counsel for IFC projects, manage outside counsel and legal costs.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><ul><li>At least 8 years of relevant experience working on transactions in a law firm and/or international financial institution and/or development institution, with demonstrated work experience in cross-border emerging markets finance, corporate loans, structured finance and trade finance.</li><li>Hands-on experience with: a) structured finance products generally (such as risk sharing facilities, funded and unfunded risk participations, securitizations, guarantees and partial credit guarantees, covered bonds, etc.); and/or b) trade and commodity finance products and solutions (such as risk mitigation guarantees, portfolio risk sharing facilities, trade guarantees, structured commodity finance solutions and working capital facilities).
</li><li>Familiarity with IFC structured finance products and programs and IFC trade and commodity finance programs such as the Global Trade Liquidity Program (GTLP), the Global Supply Chain Finance and the Global Warehouse Finance Program (GWFP) preferred.</li><li>Experience with knowledge management and specimens.</li><li>Ability to handle independently complex corporate and commercial transactions in secured lending, corporate and project finance, debt restructurings and equity investments and divestments.</li><li>Experience with knowledge management, either to support areas of transactional focus, or for legal work generally.</li><li>Experience working with bond instruments and blended/concessional facilities is a plus.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs with an ability to foresee, troubleshoot, escalate and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assess risk in a practical and responsible manner and make well-reasoned decisions as well as to think creatively e.g. on structuring matters and deal terms.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural environment, to build and maintain effective working relations with clients and colleagues across IFC, and to work effectively in teams.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround expectations.</li><li>Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice.</li><li>Professional integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential information.</li><li>Excellent communications skills and the capacity to present both written and oral ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively at senior levels.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
WBG Culture Attributes:</b></p><p>
1. Sense of Urgency &ndash; Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
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2. Thoughtful Risk Taking &ndash; Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.<br>
3. Empowerment and Accountability &ndash; Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.</p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

(Senior) Counsel - Structured Finance

<div><p><b>Upstream &amp; Advisory Manager, Infrastructure, Middle East and Central Asia</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34381</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>IFC</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Upstream</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GH</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 4 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>International Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / Amman, Jordan</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Language(s):</b></div> <div>Arabic or Russian would be a plus</div>
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<div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>10/8/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div><br>
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</div></div><p></p><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div>
IFC &mdash; a member of the World Bank Group &mdash; 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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.<br>
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IFC strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working &ldquo;upstream&rdquo; to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects (Upstream Activities). Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development, deal sourcing, and client support that relies on 1) a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities; 2) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment; 3) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and 4) a longer time horizon and a more patient, longer-term perspective.<br>
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To drive this approach, IFC is seeking an Upstream &amp; Advisory Manager for its Infrastructure and Natural Resources department (INR) of the Middle East and Central Asia (MCA) region. The Manager will be responsible for IFC&rsquo;s efforts to enable investment opportunities, enhance investment outcomes, and improve investment conditions &ndash; critical activities for the corporation to deliver on its ambitious strategy. The mix of these varied activities should be calibrated to meet the development needs of the market and contribute to IFC&rsquo;s growth and impact objectives.<br>
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The Manager will be based in Riyadh and is expected to frequently visit (travel permitting) other offices where their team and clients are based. They will report to the Regional Industry Head for INR in MCA and will be a member of the INR MCA Management Team. They will work in partnership with relevant Country/Regional Managers and Regional Industry Managers<br>
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<b>Duties and Accountabilities</b><br>
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The roles and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:<br>
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People and Resource Responsibility<br>
<ul><li>Lead and manage the Upstream &amp; Advisory unit and ensure the team is high-performing, well-motivated and committed to the advancement of IFC&rsquo;s strategic goals.</li><li>Mentor and develop staff and promote opportunities for rotation and continued learning.</li><li>Be part of, and actively contribute to Regional and Industry&rsquo;s Management Team.</li><li>Support the integration and cross-support between upstream, advisory and investment teams and work with regional leadership to ensure that exposure and contribution to varied operations are included in staff objectives at all levels across the department.</li><li>Staff upstream and advisory projects with the appropriate resources to deploy the most appropriate technical expertise and provide exceptional client service, while keeping in mind career and training development needs of staff.</li><li>Manage, oversee, and optimize IFC&rsquo;s internal and external funding mix and budget to efficiently deliver upstream and advisory operations in their region and industry, including through engagement in budgetary discussions and processes with region, global and partnership teams.</li></ul></div><div>
Strategic Responsibility<br>
<ul><li>Formulate the unit&rsquo;s strategy for Industry sectors across the region in coordination with the Regional Industry Director and with the support of the relevant country/regional and global colleagues, drawing on and contributing to strategy and diagnostic products as relevant.</li><li>Lead their unit to deliver key strategic priorities through the design and implementation of upstream and advisory projects, as well as through engagement with the WB.</li></ul></div><div>
Business Responsibility<br>
<ul><li>Enable investment opportunities by 1) incubating high-impact projects and initiatives that require upstream project development to reach the point of investment and 2) getting potential clients ready for IFC investment through client preparation and development.</li><li>Enhance investment outcomes by 1) increasing the development impact of IFC investments and 2) improving the performance of IFC investment portfolio clients, through the provision of value-additive and risk-mitigation services.</li><li>Improve investment conditions by 1) Leading and/or collaborating with other teams across IFC and the WBG efforts to drive sector-wide change in priority areas and 2) Leading and/or collaborating with other teams across IFC and the WBG efforts to open up new markets for private sector participation.</li><li>Support business development efforts, together with investment, regional/country, and global Industry teams and ensure high level of client satisfaction.</li><li>Work closely with Regional Industry Managers to foster cross-departmental collaboration and ensure the efficient deployment of staffing, resources, products and solutions to meet client-specific requirements.</li><li>Work closely with global sector units in the designing/piloting of global products, knowledge sharing, and maintenance of pipeline/portfolio quality.</li><li>Ensure a high quality of the unit&rsquo;s operations through a focus on project design (development results, lessons learned) throughout an individual project cycle and across the unit&rsquo;s portfolio of operations, with a focus on achieving high development effectiveness.</li></ul></div><div>
Client and Stakeholder Responsibility<br>
<ul><li>Engage with and establish partnerships with thought leaders and decision makers across the World Bank Group and externally to foster innovative thinking about creating new markets and to identify and implement sector and regulatory reforms to unlock private investment opportunities, including leveraging the World Bank&rsquo;s lending program.</li><li>Active collaboration and engagement with the Partnerships department to proactively contribute to donor engagement strategy, relationship management, and reporting.</li><li>Proactively convene stakeholders, form partnerships, and connect expertise from upstream, advisory and investment staff, industry specialists, the World Bank Global Practices, sponsors, clients, and other external parties to enable delivery of upstream and advisory operations.</li></ul></div><div>
Knowledge Capture and Management<br>
<ul><li>Spot game-changing trends, technologies and business models that can increase development impact and present opportunities for high-value proprietary engagements.</li><li>Disseminate and absorb knowledge and experience across the regional industry department and global teams to support adoption of new approaches and best practices that have been developed in the region.</li><li>Within their market of focus, build external brand recognition and recognition of IFC&rsquo;s distinctive capabilities in working upstream to catalyze investment opportunities</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Selection Criteria</b></p><ul><li>Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, or related discipline, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Commitment to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.</li><li>Understanding of IFC&rsquo;s strategic priorities.</li><li>Deep understanding of the industry sectors and ability to link policy reforms, advisory interventions, investment, and mobilization to deliver solutions at a country level.</li><li>Good &ldquo;deal sense&rdquo; and understanding of bankability criteria, based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.</li><li>Track record of engaging with private sector clients, local and national governments, and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity for innovating and challenging the status quo to develop business opportunities.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity for collaborating across organizational boundaries to shift organizational behavior and generate buy-in.</li><li>Strong and proven track record of delivery on project implementation for Upstream, Advisory, and/or Investment operations.</li><li>Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide and incentivize staff, inspire trust, and achieve results.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Ability to mentor and coach junior staff.</li><li>Sensitivity for working in multicultural environment, commitment to diversity, and ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues/clients/partners across regions, sectors, and business lines.</li><li>Meet World Bank Group-wide managerial competencies - Courage of your Conviction, Leading the Team for Impact, Influencing Across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, Building Talent for the Future.</li></ul><p><br>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Upstream & Advisory Manager, Infrastructure, Middle East and Central Asia

<div><p><b>Senior Accounting Assistant</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34419</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>World Bank</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Finance &amp; Accounting</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GD</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 3 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>Local Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Chennai,India</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>10/7/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div>
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</div></div><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div>
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to join us to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank (WB) is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID) dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.</div><div>
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The WB Finance &amp; Accounting (WFA) Vice Presidency is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for IBRD and IDA, and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of the WB entities. It supports an appropriate fiduciary control framework and administering disbursements for Bank lending and leads the client service function for the WB&rsquo;s corporate expenses.</div><div>
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Organizationally, WFA is comprised of three departments: (1) Corporate Accounting and Reporting, (2) Trust Funds and Loans, and (3) Financial Controls. In WFA, our mandate supports both internal and external clients while we focus on delivery, optimization, impact, and people &amp; culture.</div><div>
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WFA&rsquo;s WFAPA- Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Tax division (WFAPT in HQ and WFAPA in Chennai), part of the Financial Controls Department, is responsible for ensuring that (i) accounts receivable are recorded, monitored, and collected in a timely and efficient manner, (ii) salary and benefit payments to the WBG staff are processed in a timely and efficient manner, and (iii) tax allowances to the WBG staff and retirees are processed in a timely and efficient manner. It also provides strategic leadership and guidance to business units across the WBG on developing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls over AR, payroll, and tax.</div><div>
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The WFAPA is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant for its Accounts Receivable team in Chennai. The Accounts Receivable Portfolio consists of External Receivables (ERS) such as Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS), Externally Financed Output (EFO) etc., Internal Receivables, and Staff Receivables (SRS). The team is also responsible for monitoring and managing accounting activities of the Admin Revenue area.</div><div>
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How your contributions will help us achieve our goals</div><div>
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The Senior Accounting Assistant will partake in multiple areas of responsibilities which include managing Accounts Receivable Portfolio and Trial Balance Reporting to enable the smooth flow of processes in close coordination with the HQ team. The Senior Accounting Assistant will assist the team to complete the defined tasks within the prescribed time frame and procedures. The Senior Accounting Assistant will also coordinate with HR/ BPS/Treasury/Country Offices/Information and Technology Solutions Group (ITS) based on the process requirements.</div><div>
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The Senior Accounting Assistant will report to the Accounting Officer.</div><div>
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What you will do:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Manage staff receivables and loans disbursed to all World Bank group staff members at Headquarters and Country Offices.</li><li>Provide technical guidance to accounting issues that relate to the PeopleSoft Staff Receivables System (PS-SRS), staff loan disbursements and prepayments transactions.</li><li>Assist and coordinate with ITS in researching, analyzing, and resolving accounting issues in various applications such as PS-SRS and SAP.</li><li>Generate, collate, compile, and submit reports related to staff loan and receivable accounts as may be required / requested from time to time.</li><li>Ensure timely release of transactions to the Payroll system and execute SRS accounting every fortnight; Review the key SRS and Payroll reports and take appropriate action before payroll close; Work closely with Payroll, HR, and Country Office staff to resolve collection issues.</li><li>Timely submission of the write-off request to HQ.</li><li>Ensure the correctness of accounting for External and Inter-Company Receivables and follow up with clients for collection.</li><li>Review open items in suspense accounts and aging schedules for both staff and external receivables and ensure that amounts due to the Bank are collected promptly. Analyze monthly external revenues and respond to queries.</li><li>Prepare &amp; Review monthly Trial Balance for Accounts Receivable and ensure timely submission.</li><li>Prepare &amp; Review monthly Admin Trial Balance for Accounts Receivable team and ensure timely submission.</li><li>Prepare &amp; review the various reports associated with the monthly Trial Balance reporting.</li><li>Identify and provide inputs to process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Prepare invoices for IMF Paris rent, and IFC Payroll before sending it to the clients.</li><li>Record the various revenue postings and ensure those are as per the contract agreements and established policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitor and record the revenue accruals in SAP on a periodical basis.</li><li>Prepare accrual and deferral requests during the year-end and coordinating with WFACR and various units for posting the entries.</li><li>Create process documentation and update desktop procedures in Accounts Receivable team.</li><li>Respond to tier-2 client inquiries effectively and resolve problems or provide alternative solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and counterparts to resolve day to day accounting and reporting issues.</li><li>Record transactions in SAP that are below the specified threshold.</li><li>Provide inputs for the quarterly KPI and Ops Risk Report.</li><li>Assist in handling special projects as and when required.</li><li>Perform high-end data analytics where required.</li><li>Provide monthly MIS reports to the Accounting Officer.</li><li>Handle additional tasks as and when assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><div>
&ldquo;Note: &ldquo;Only applicants who are nationals, legal residents, or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station independent of any employer, and who are authorized to work in the duty station, will be considered.&rdquo;</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What you will bring:</b></div><div>
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Education:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline (Finance or Accounting).</li><li>Professional accounting qualification (Ex. CA, CPA, ACCA) not mandatory but is a plus.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Experience:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in the functional area.</li><li>Preferable: Background in financial service industry and familiarity with banking transactions, Multinational organization experience would be advantageous.</li><li>Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.</li><li>Experience in PeopleSoft systems will be an added advantage.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Knowledge and Skills:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Deliver Results for clients &ndash; Exhibit a personality that enables the incumbent to be client-focused, flexible and an excellent team player. Ability to manage time and prioritize/execute own tasks.</li><li>Staff rules and procedures &ndash; Good knowledge of rules, policies and procedures that relate to area of work.</li><li>Communication &ndash; Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise and complete procedures.</li><li>Analytical thinking &ndash; Good analytical skills with ability to collate and interpret data, assess issues, develop sound conclusions, formulate remedial measures with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Make Smart Decisions - Excellent judgment, ability to carry out a multidimensional, multi-functional work program.</li><li>Collaboration - Ability to effectively work with various levels of staff within the department and across the institution</li><li>Project Management &ndash; Ability to manage time and prioritize/execute own tasks.</li><li>Lead and Innovate &ndash; Proven track record of problem-solving skills in an automated accounting environment.</li><li>Digital dexterity -</li></ul><div>
o Working knowledge of WBG core functional systems and processes</div><div>
o Good knowledge of data and analytical tools like MS-Excel, PowerBI, Tableau</div><div>
o Good knowledge of reporting tools such as MS PowerPoint, MS Word.</div><div>
o Basic understanding of process improvement techniques and tools (Lean, Six sigma)</div><div>
o Basic understanding of automated solutions like RPA, AI/ML etc.</div><div>
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Abilities:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and express views/opinions clearly and confidently.</li><li>Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze business process requirements and translate them into design specifications for process changes and automated solutions.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
WBG Culture Attributes:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
1. Sense of Urgency &ndash; Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful Risk Taking &ndash; Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.3. Empowerment and Accountability &ndash; Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.</div><p></p><p><b>
WBG Culture Attributes:</b></p><p>
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.<br>
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
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3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.</p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Senior Accounting Assistant

<div><p><b>Investment Analyst - Global Industries</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34303</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>IFC</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Investment</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GE</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 3 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>Local Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Dubai,United Arab Emirates</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Language(s):</b></div> <div>Arabic</div>
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<div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>9/25/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div><br>
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</div></div><p></p><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div>
IFC &mdash; a member of the World Bank Group &mdash; 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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Vice President, Global Industries (CGIVP) is responsible for i) leading business development with global clients; ii) managing IFC's global sector communities of practice; iii) supporting operational process simplification; and iv) collaborating closely across the World Bank Group to align sector strategies, to contribute lessons from IFC operations, to support policy/sector reforms, and to implement the Cascade approach. CGIVP oversees the Operations Management and Corporate Portfolio Departments as well as all Global Industry Departments, which include Disruptive Technologies, Services, and Funds; Climate Business; Energy and Mining; Financial Institutions; Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Agribusiness; and Trade and Supply Chain Finance.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Investment Analyst will work closely with the global head of business development and client coverage in Dubai and industry teams to support business development and build and maintain strong relationships with global clients in the UAE to develop specific investment opportunities. S/he will work on the development of engagement plans for global clients, Institutional Investors and Sovereign Wealth Funds together with industries, credit, ESG, and other relevant groups, detailing IFC's coverage approach, as well as stay abreast of the latest market and industry trends and generate co-investment opportunities and support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Roles &amp; Responsibility</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
With the support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams, the investment analyst will assist the Global Head of Business Development and Client Coverage in conducting industry, market research, and client mapping</li><li>Assist in IFC&rsquo;s business development efforts</li><li>Monitor the pipeline for global clients and generate frequent reports and analysis and drafting power point presentations</li><li>Analyze historical and projected financials</li><li>Work closely with the Global Head for Business Development and Client Coverage and industry teams on strategy for investment in various business sector</li><li>Support the organization of events and workshops with global clients</li><li>Assist in preparing analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbooks</li><li>Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities</li><li>Gather and summarize project, sector, and country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy</li><li>Perform credit and integrity risk rating assessments, covenant compliance reviews (debt), and valuations (equity), and monitor changes to risk flags for determining performance assigned to a portfolio, with supervision</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Bachelors or MBA/Masters in a related field and at least of 2-3 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field</li><li>Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis</li><li>Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making</li><li>Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly</li><li>Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments</li><li>Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges in Emerging and Developing Countries</li><li>Fluency in English required and proficiency in Arabic is plus</li></ul><p></p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Investment Analyst - Global Industries

<div><p><b>Associate Investment Officer- Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34213</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>IFC</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Investment</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GF</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 3 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>Local Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Cairo,Egypt</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Language(s):</b></div> <div>English, Arabic and French</div>
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<div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>9/23/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div><br>
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</div></div><p></p><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><p>
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.</p><p>
The 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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.</p><p>
IFC&rsquo;s Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA) is housed in the IFC Africa Vice Presidency and consists of two business lines:</p><ul><li> PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offers transaction advisory services to governments/public entities to assist them in partnering with the private sector in sustainable long-term infrastructure projects through designing and structuring PPP transactions able to provide solutions to the countries&rsquo; economic and social constraints through delivering high-quality, affordable, and efficient public and social services. Projects are typically in electricity, water and sanitation, solid waste, transportation, telecommunications, social housing, health, and education sectors.</li><li> Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has three key product offerings: (1) M&amp;A Advisory: advising on buy-side / sell-side transactions; (2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third-party equity mobilization alongside IFC investment; (3) Asset monetization involving listed or listing public entities.</li></ul><p>
CTA mobilized $6.2 billion of private investment in FY25, about 25% of IFC&rsquo;s total core mobilization. Drawing on over 30 years of experience and over 120 staff across the globe, CTA currently manages over 100 active client engagements. Africa has 25 to 30 staff distributed in five regional hubs in Cairo, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Abidjan, and Abuja. The CTA department is expected to continue playing a leading role in mobilizing private capital on behalf of the IFC.</p><p>
The CTA team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions across all infrastructure sectors:</p><ul><li> Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT type concessions.</li><li> Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises.</li><li>Corporate Finance type activities (equity raising, M&amp;A, pre-IPO support).</li></ul><p>
PPP Transaction Advisory is seeking an Associate Investment Officer with relevant experience to support the Northern Africa and Horn of Africa (NAHA) PPP hub in Cairo, which includes 9 countries: Egypt, Eritrea, South Sudan, Somalia, Algeria, Djibouti, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.</p><p>
The Associate Investment Officer will support the PPP team in business development and execution of mandates. He/she will report directly to the NAHA Hub leader and the Regional Manager for CTA in Africa.</p><p><b>
Role &amp; Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
The Associate Investment Officer&rsquo;s work will involve the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, and main tasks include support to business development, interactions with clients, hiring of consultants, preparing and potentially delivering presentations, elaboration of financial modeling and overseeing technical due diligence. The Associate Investment Officer will participate in the transaction structuring and management of the bidding processes. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
</p><ul><li> Contribute to origination and marketing activities across Northern Africa and Horn of Africa (NAHA), supporting marketing activity in assigned countries/sectors, and that may include the preparation of pitch books, and collaboration with IFC regional management and WBG teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential.</li><li> Support the development of client relationships, undertaking project scoping, as needed, to assess the feasibility of potential projects, and prepare commercial presentations, engage in mandate negotiation, etc., towards securing a strong portfolio.
</li><li> Prepare/review memos and documentation for the project&rsquo;s internal approval and consultant procurement processes, and manage the project budget;</li><li> Develop an understanding of the project-specific legal, regulatory, and/or financial impediments for private sector participation and, as appropriate, work closely with other parts of the WBG able to support regulatory framework development or enabling financing mechanisms.</li><li> Lead the day-to-day management of the project&rsquo;s teams working on sell-side PPP mandates, including review of technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.
</li><li> Develop transaction structure options for the specific project(s), providing innovative solutions, and presenting the recommendations to IFC management and government clients.</li><li> Participate in meetings with government clients and investors supporting the project lead.</li><li> Support and manage the project(s) tendering process, including marketing activities, prequalification process, issuance of requests for proposals, selection, project award, and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to commercial closing.</li><li> Develop, coach, motivate, and manage junior members of the team.</li><li> Actively participate in the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen, and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG;</li><li> If required, support the NAHA Hub Lead on developing the sub-regional strategy, origination activities, etc.</li><li> If required, support the Corporate Finance mandates, both in terms of origination and execution.</li><li> Assist in other projects or strategy-related activities as the need may arise.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li> Minimum Requirements: MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in business, finance or economics and solid 5 years of experience gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&amp;A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure.</li></ul><p>
The candidate&rsquo;s experience will be assessed regarding the level to which the candidate applies and will include:</p><ul><li> Knowledge and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs advisory or financing, preferably in Northern Africa, Africa, or Middle East</li><li> Experience in business development, particularly in the preparation of commercial proposals and documentation to seek project mandate approval
</li><li> Demonstrate client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients&rsquo; needs effectively;</li><li> Track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions;</li><li> Demonstration of relationships with government officials, project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space in Africa is preferred.</li><li> Ability to manage teams, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.</li><li> Strong analytical and financial modeling in project finance, as well as structuring skills.</li></ul><p>
Demonstrated ability to:</p><ul><li> Lead a variety of transaction advisory projects;</li><li> Independently develop financial models and sound financial analysis of the same.</li><li> Structure or restructure transactions to ensure prudent and sustainable risk sharing among all parties.</li><li> Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, both in written and oral form.</li><li> Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.</li><li> Ability to interact directly and independently with consultants, government officials and investors;</li><li> Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and</li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic. French is desirable.</li></ul></div><p></p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Associate Investment Officer- Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory