E T Consultant

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E T Consultant

Description

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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC's goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-party resources.

IFC is seeking a highly motivated professional to manage the FIG Advisory Services’ portfolio in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean. He/ she will be responsible for business development, as well as the design and implementation of client advisory projects aimed at the above product areas. This will be done in coordination with the relevant FIG Investment (IS) team, jointly identifying FIG client opportunities and client engagement strategies. The design and implementation of advisory projects (AS) will be done as part of a team that includes the relevant Product Specialist(s), other FIG Operations Officers and the FIG AS Manager.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in business development and project management, sound knowledge of the financial sector in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean, with prior experience working in Haiti or Santo Domingo and other developing countries. He/ she will be a natural team player and excel at building client and stakeholder relationships.

Roles and Responsibilities: The extended term consulting (ETC) will lead business development and the implementation of projects in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Actively participate in identifying FIG market opportunities to help formulate both investment and advisory strategies to pursue these opportunities, in coordination with the IS and country teams. • Contribute to top quality client investment appraisal reports and provide inputs to investment negotiations with clients wherever needed. • Lead the business development and design of FIG AS projects, leveraging IFC’s Regional and Global Technical Experts and focusing on creating value for clients. • Define project scope, budget, targets, work plan details, and negotiate advisory agreements with clients. • Lead the implementation of FIG AS projects, taking on both project management as well as technical roles to provide the best possible high-quality service and value to IFC clients in an effective and timely manner. • Lead the design of high impact client project proposals and presentations, donor reports and internal project documentation such as Implementation Plans, Project Supervision and Completion Reports. • Identify appropriate consultants for advisory assignments, from drafting terms of reference to taking part in the evaluation and selection of proposals. • Work closely with the Results Measurement team to develop indicators and tools that collect the necessary data for evaluating the impact of the projects. • Monitor the progress and impact of projects through regular reporting and evaluation of consultants and project performance. • Liaise with donors and the private sector to identify and mobilize additional sources of funding for FIG AS activities. • Ensure close and effective collaboration with FIG IS, AS Global Technical Teams, Regional and Country Managers, and other relevant IFC divisions. • Ensure knowledge sharing; prepare presentations and communication materials to disseminate results and accomplishments. Represent IFC in selected regional conferences, workshops and training seminars.

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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC's goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-party resources.

IFC is seeking a highly motivated professional to manage the FIG Advisory Services’ portfolio in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean. He/ she will be responsible for business development, as well as the design and implementation of client advisory projects aimed at the above product areas. This will be done in coordination with the relevant FIG Investment (IS) team, jointly identifying FIG client opportunities and client engagement strategies. The design and implementation of advisory projects (AS) will be done as part of a team that includes the relevant Product Specialist(s), other FIG Operations Officers and the FIG AS Manager.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in business development and project management, sound knowledge of the financial sector in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean, with prior experience working in Haiti or Santo Domingo and other developing countries. He/ she will be a natural team player and excel at building client and stakeholder relationships.

Roles and Responsibilities: The extended term consulting (ETC) will lead business development and the implementation of projects in Haiti or Santo Domingo and the English-speaking Caribbean. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Actively participate in identifying FIG market opportunities to help formulate both investment and advisory strategies to pursue these opportunities, in coordination with the IS and country teams. • Contribute to top quality client investment appraisal reports and provide inputs to investment negotiations with clients wherever needed. • Lead the business development and design of FIG AS projects, leveraging IFC’s Regional and Global Technical Experts and focusing on creating value for clients. • Define project scope, budget, targets, work plan details, and negotiate advisory agreements with clients. • Lead the implementation of FIG AS projects, taking on both project management as well as technical roles to provide the best possible high-quality service and value to IFC clients in an effective and timely manner. • Lead the design of high impact client project proposals and presentations, donor reports and internal project documentation such as Implementation Plans, Project Supervision and Completion Reports. • Identify appropriate consultants for advisory assignments, from drafting terms of reference to taking part in the evaluation and selection of proposals. • Work closely with the Results Measurement team to develop indicators and tools that collect the necessary data for evaluating the impact of the projects. • Monitor the progress and impact of projects through regular reporting and evaluation of consultants and project performance. • Liaise with donors and the private sector to identify and mobilize additional sources of funding for FIG AS activities. • Ensure close and effective collaboration with FIG IS, AS Global Technical Teams, Regional and Country Managers, and other relevant IFC divisions. • Ensure knowledge sharing; prepare presentations and communication materials to disseminate results and accomplishments. Represent IFC in selected regional conferences, workshops and training seminars.

Selection Criteria

• Masters’ Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields. • Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in banking and/or in management consulting to financial institutions in emerging markets. • Strong knowledge of development and access to finance issues and of relevant World Bank (and similar) approaches for private sector development. • Demonstrated track record in advising on development finance issues such as SME Finance, Microfinance, Sustainable Energy and Climate Finance, Digital Financial Services or Risk Management; good knowledge in Risk Management a plus. • Deep knowledge of the financial sector in Haiti, with prior experience working in Haiti; knowledge of the English-speaking Caribbean. • Demonstrated track record in project design, project management and sales skills; ability to manage multi-cultural teams of experts with different backgrounds. • Excellent client relationship management, including the ability to present and discuss sensitive issues with clients’ senior management and Board and senior government officials, and to develop and maintain mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships. • Ability to work with the clients’ operational level on the implementation of recommended solutions; demonstrated track record in capacity building, through training and on the job coaching. • Strong organizational skills with an ability to work under time pressure and in unstructured situations; in case of unexpected events, agility to manage change and respond to shifts in client priorities while ensuring continued delivery. • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output within agreed timeframe, as well as to collaborate effectively and efficiently with other project team members. • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and credibly represent IFC with clients and stakeholders, including at the senior executive level. • Knowledge of collaborative working tools (Miro, Mural, Trello, etc) and proven track record of working in a hybrid model, effectively combining remote and in-person interactions. • Sound business judgment and problem solving, negotiation and commercial skills. • Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients and of financial and technical partners. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English. • Willingness to travel as needed, in particular to Haiti and the English-speaking Caribbean. • Good attitude, dynamic, committed and accountable. • Genuine commitment to sustainable development.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their second-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.