E T Consultant

Contract

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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.

IFC’s Egypt Country office is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Extended Term Consultant to support IFC’s operations and strategy implementation in the country. The consultant will assist in the planning and execution of IFC Cairo high level engagements with the government and private sector. The consultant will also support the Country Manager to provide strategic oversight of IFC Advisory and Investment programs in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Government officials and the private sector, and close relationships with key IFC partners and WBG counterparts in the country office to further IFC’s activities

• In collaboration with regional teams and strategists, (i) support the formulation and execution of country strategies and diagnostics; (ii) support preparation of briefing materials relating to senior management visits and Annual, Spring meetings, and (iii) develop partnerships with WB staff working in assigned country in order to support World Bank Group objectives, especially in the context on implementing the cascade.

• Lead process and content development for Government initiatives involving IFC.

• Identify opportunities for IFC to support increased private sector participation in Egypt and implement initiatives.

• Lead preparation of high-level visits to Egypt.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Development or related field;

• Eight to ten years of professional experience in international development, relationship management in public and/or private sector and/or technical advisory and consulting services particularly related to private sector development and/or business environment;

• Demonstrated understanding of the assigned country including politics, history, social dynamics, culture, economics, local markets, and regulatory framework;

• Deep understanding of sector drivers, business/market development cycles within a country, as well as implications of environmental and social sustainability issues, and how sector dynamics may evolve;

• Strong eye for business in identifying potential business partners; capacity to identify gaps and barriers for market creation opportunities in assigned country by tapping into relevant internal expertise and synthesizing information on local regulatory and economic context, industry/sector structure, and constraints clients are facing to grow their business;

• Proven client relationship skills. Track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively. Good at interacting directly and independently with the key counterparts (clients as well as financial, and technical partners);

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries, to build networks across IFC, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results;

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills in English;

• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills; ability to deliver in tight deadlines.

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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.