Job Vacancies International Finance Corporation (IFC), June 2012

Job Vacancies International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Position: Senior/Principal Investment Officer
Location: United States of America ( The ), Washington
Closing Date: Saturday, 30 June 2012

Background / General description
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities– all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $ 19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC’s Oil & Gas team supports the World Bank Group’s aim of improving access to efficient, reliable and affordable energy for the poor in emerging markets. The team is responsible for managing IFC’s investment activities in the areas of upstream exploration and production, midstream (pipelines, LNG, LPG), downstream gas distribution, and oilfield services. The Oil & Gas team has a solid track record of developmental success, as measured by the economic impacts of our projects, and by our international standard-setting in the areas of transparency, community development and environment & social performance. Our strategy includes targeting upside opportunities with junior companies in the E&P and services sectors, while also supporting transformational energy projects of national or regional importance. The team works with a wide range of investment products, from project finance and reserve-based lending on the debt side, to equity and quasi-equity in private and listed companies. To support the growth of this business, IFC is seeking 1-2 senior/principal investment officers, to be based in Washington DC.

Duties and Accountabilities
Help develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge;
Build and maintain strong relationships with global clients, businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities;
As team leader and sector specialist, help evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary, and mentor and develop junior staff in the process;
Provide support to regional industry and portfolio teams in processing and supervising regionally managed transactions;
Assist in the formulation, monitoring and updating of IFC’s strategy in the oil & gas sector, working with IFC’s regional industry and regional departments and in close coordination with the extractive industry groups at the World Bank;
Assist in the development of the global oil & gas team’s knowledge management strategy, and assist in execution of this strategy;
Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients’ businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.

Selection Criteria
MBA or equivalent qualification;
At least 8-12 years experience in finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments;
Strong business development and client relationship skills, and ability to focus on clients needs effectively;
Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials;
Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners and investment opportunities;
Strong financial, credit and equity skills; demonstrated ability to creatively structure a variety of complex debt and equity instruments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish) a plus;
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues Applications must be submitted online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check the status of their applications by visiting www.ifc.org/careers.

International Finance Corporation (IFC)
2121 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20433-0005
(202) 473-7711




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