Operations Officer - Country Office Brazzaville

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.org

The IFC Country Office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, is seeking a qualified Operations Officer to join its team in Brazzaville. Reporting to the World Bank Group Country Manager, the Operations Officer will conduct a wide variety of corporate and project finance activities, including project generation and supervision. This involves preparing presentations and pitch books for IFC's participation in workshops, conferences, and high-level meetings; intensive relationship management with government and business representatives; contributing to strategy formulation; and managing data and disseminating knowledge.

Role Responsibilities:

• Proactively develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through origination and business development anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge.
• Develop market knowledge to ensure that IFC is working with the development partners and sponsors.
• Take accountability for client selection and conduct the integrity due diligence of potential sponsors. Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and identify business opportunities, while considering IFC's strategy, priorities, and products.
• Demonstrate or quickly acquire a thorough understanding of the countries, provide market intelligence and analysis, and develop strong business networks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with portfolio clients, global and regional private businesses (in financial and real sectors), multilateral partners, and government officials to further develop investment opportunities in economic sectors with high developmental impact.
• Strategy formulation in collaboration with the WBG Country Manager and maintain collaborative working relationships across the WBG.
• Monitoring portfolio projects in collaboration with Industries teams.
• Develop a strong understanding, and actively market and utilize IFC's Advisory Services' offering (AS).
• Prepare relevant strategy papers, briefs, summaries, working papers, reports, and promotional materials for internal and external users, in coordination with the Communications Team.
• Facilitate information flow from Managers, Country Officers to the WBG Country Manager ensure consistent resolution of administrative issues.
• Support office administration as needed.
• Provide in-country support, and subsequent follow-up to IFC visiting missions as needed.
• Perform other such duties as may be required from time to time to meet emerging, ad-hoc corporate requirements, and/or respond to internal or external requests.

Selection Criteria

• MBA or Master's degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Business, Economics, Finance, or Business Management.
• At least 6 - 8 years of professional experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility that include significant experience in finance, investment banking, structured finance, or corporate finance, with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments. Experience working with both the public and private sectors is a plus.
• Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and closing quality investments.
• Knowledge of and experience in financial markets.
• Knowledge and experience of Central African markets is a plus.
• Strong business judgment in identifying potential business partners.
• Strong financial and credit skills; sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity).
• Client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on client needs effectively.
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners, as well as senior government officials.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries, and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.