Investment Officer - Transaction Advisory

Investment Officer - Transaction Advisory

Job #: req32210

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Portuguese

Closing Date: 4/16/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

IFC’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Transaction Advisory Services (CTAPP) provides sell-side financial advisory services and acts as Lead Transaction Advisor to governments to structure and implement PPP and privatization transactions, primarily for the provision of public services. Its aim is to increase access to basic infrastructure (electricity, water, transportation and telecommunications) and social services (health and education) as well as facilitate private investments. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 120 staff across the globe, CTAPP is managing over 100 active client engagements.

The CTAPP department is looking to recruit an experienced Investment Officer (IO) for the Southern Africa (SA) team who will support the regional team and management with the whole PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor covering 10 countries. The IO will work under the supervision of the SA Hub Lead, focusing on Southern Africa comprising 12 countries (Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zimbabwe) and beyond in the wider region, depending on needs.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to origination and marketing activities across the South Africa region (SA), managing marketing activity in assigned countries/strategic areas.
• Develop new client relationships and project leads in the SA region.
• Understand the legal and regulatory impediments for private sector participation and work closely with other parts of the WBG to overcome these.
• Undertake project scoping to assess feasibility of potential projects and lead the origination and marketing activities.
• Lead the day-to-day management of project preparation, including review of legal and technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.
• Prepare/review memos and documentation for internal approval and consultant procurement processes.
• Manage different types of consultants and review their outputs.
• Develop transaction structure options for PPP projects and present recommendations to management and clients.
• Participate/Lead meetings with government clients and investors.
• Organize and manage the tendering process of projects, including marketing of projects and final negotiation of project agreements.
• Develop, coach, motivate and manage junior members of the team.
• Support knowledge management by helping to disseminate PPP and CFS knowledge and experience.

Selection Criteria:

• MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics.
• Solid and relevant experience of at least 10-12 years in project finance, corporate finance, M&A, and privatizations.
• Business development and client relationship skills with a track record of focusing on clients’ needs.
• Strong existing relationships with government officials and investors in the infrastructure space in Africa are preferred.
• Ability to manage teams in multiple transactions and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling/structuring skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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