Overview
This role focuses on identifying opportunities, structuring innovative solutions, and fostering partnerships in Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Consumer Services (MAS) sectors to drive impactful private sector investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and government counterparts to identify and develop a robust pipeline of impactful upstream/investment opportunities in MAS sectors.
- Conduct integrity due diligence, lead the preparation of high-quality investment proposals, including financial models, risk assessments, and project documentation, for presentation to internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialists, to ensure compliance with IFC’s performance standards and sustainability goals.
- Structure and negotiate investment terms, including debt, equity, and blended finance instruments, to ensure commercially viable and sustainable outcomes for IFC and its clients.
- Design Terms of Reference (TORs) for external specialized consultants, liaise with the finance and procurement teams during the procurement process, and supervise consultants supporting the implementation of projects.
- Produce regular internal and external reports on the assigned projects and their progress against project milestones and key performance indicators.
- Monitor and manage the performance of portfolio investments, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to enhance financial and developmental outcomes.
- Represent IFC in external forums, conferences, and client meetings, effectively communicating IFC’s value proposition and commitment to sustainable private sector development.
- Prepare briefings for Country Manager and Division Director, and support with Country Office-related tasks as needed.
Required Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate or project finance in Africa. Preferred experience across MAS sub-sectors (agribusiness, manufacturing, health, education, hospitality, retail, property), with a proven track record of closing investment transactions.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
