Global Market Development Specialist

**Senior Operations Officer Job Description**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Officer to join our team. As a key member of the Country Advisory and Economics team for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region, you will play a critical role in supporting the region through provision of country economic diagnostics, strategy, and engagement products.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Business or a closely related field, with at least 12-15 years' experience in private sector development, focusing on delivering government-facing advisory programs and experience in legal/regulatory reforms in at least 2 regions and across various IDA and FCS markets.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the region by leveraging your expertise to design and implement reforms using existing or new projects and tools to support reform implementation. You will work closely with senior levels of government, private sector stakeholders, and World Bank Group staff to deliver high-quality results and build strong relationships.

The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering market-creating client solutions by leveraging local and regional resources, ensuring that CAE programs are responsive to IFC's strategic priorities and focused on countries and sectors to enable and create private investment opportunities.

In this role, you will lead key sector diagnostics with clients, work closely with country and sector economists and industry specialists, and shape innovative and impactful CAE advisory engagements aligned with IFC country priorities. You will also engage with senior levels of government and private sector stakeholders to identify and articulate the case for improvements to the business environment, unlocking investment potential and promoting, attracting, and sustaining private investments.

The Senior Operations Officer will be part of the sub-regional CAE leadership team and will work closely across all core functions of CAE. The position requires excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and aptitude to learn new systems, as well as proficiency in use of IFC tools such as Iportal.

To succeed in this role, you must have a robust understanding of IFC and WBG products/instruments and where there are opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration. Demonstrable experience working on IFC and WBG products will be an advantage, including experience of leading or supporting cross-industry engagements.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in the region. If you are a motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about private sector development and has a strong track record of delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead key sector diagnostics with clients and shape innovative and impactful CAE advisory engagements aligned with IFC country priorities.
• Engage with senior levels of government and private sector stakeholders to identify and articulate the case for improvements to the business environment.
• Work closely with country and sector economists and industry specialists to design and implement reforms using existing or new projects and tools.
• Deliver high-quality results and build strong relationships with senior levels of government, private sector stakeholders, and World Bank Group staff.

**Requirements:**

• Master's degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Business or a closely related field.
• At least 12-15 years' experience in private sector development, focusing on delivering government-facing advisory programs and experience in legal/regulatory reforms in at least 2 regions and across various IDA and FCS markets.
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and aptitude to learn new systems.
• Proficiency in use of IFC tools such as Iportal.
• Rapidly evolving global best practices in investment climate reform and deep understanding of how these can be applied in emerging markets.

**Benefits:**

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• A chance to make a significant impact in the region.

**Selection Criteria:**

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality results and building strong relationships.