(Associate) Investment Officer

(Associate) Investment Officer

Job #: req36973 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Johannesburg,South Africa; Luanda,Angola Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Portuguese Closing Date: 6/18/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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 www.ifc.org.

IFC’s Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA) consists of two business lines:

• PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offers transaction advisory services to governments/public entities to assist them in partnering with the private sector in sustainable long-term infrastructure projects through designing and structuring PPP transactions able to provide solutions to the countries’ economic and social constraints through delivering high-quality, affordable, and efficient public and social services. Projects are typically in electricity, water and sanitation, solid waste, transportation, telecommunications, social housing, health, and education sectors.

• Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has three key product offerings: (1) M&A Advisory: advising on buy-side/sell-side transactions; (2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third-party equity mobilization alongside IFC investment; (3) Asset monetization involving listed or listing public entities.

CTA mobilized $6B of private investment in FY25, translating into almost 25% of IFC’s total core mobilization. Drawing on over 30 years of experience and over 120 staff across the globe, CTA currently manages over 100 active client engagements.

Africa has 25 to 30 staff distributed in five regional hubs in Cairo, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Abidjan, and Abuja. The CTA department is expected to continue playing a leading role in mobilizing private capital on behalf of the IFC.

The CTA team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions across all infrastructure sectors:

• Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT-type concessions.

• Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises

• Corporate Finance type activities (equity raising, M&A, pre-IPO support).

PPP Transaction Advisory is seeking an (Associate) Investment Officer with relevant experience to support the Southern Africa (SA) CTA hub, which includes 12 countries, including South Africa, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

The (Associate) Investment Officer (“IO”) will support primarily the C3P team in business development and execution of mandates, and the CFS team based on business needs. He/she will report directly to the SA Hub leader and the Regional Manager for CTA in Africa.

Role and Responsibilities

· The IO’s work will involve the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, and main tasks include support to business development, interactions with clients, hiring of consultants, preparing and potentially delivering presentations, elaboration of financial modeling, and overseeing technical due diligence. The IO will participate in the structuring of the transactions and in management of the bidding processes. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Contribute to origination and marketing activities across the Southern Africa (SA) hub, supporting marketing activities in assigned countries/sectors that may include the preparation of pitch books, and the collaboration with IFC regional management and WBG teams in identifying

opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential.

• Support the development of client relationships, undertaking project scoping, as needed, to assess the feasibility of potential projects, and prepare commercial presentations, engage in mandate negotiation, etc., towards securing a strong portfolio.

• Prepare/review memos and documentation for the project’s internal approval and consultant procurement processes and manage the project budget.

• Develop an understanding of the project-specific legal, regulatory, and/or financial impediments for private sector participation and, as appropriate, work closely with other parts of the WBG able to support regulatory framework development or enabling financing mechanisms.

• Lead the day-to-day management of the project’s teams working on sell-side PPP mandates, including review of technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.

• Develop transaction structure options for specific project(s), providing innovative solutions, and present the recommendations to IFC management and government clients.

• Participate in meetings with government clients and investors supporting the project lead.

• Support and manage the project(s) tendering process, including marketing activities, prequalification process, issuance of requests for proposals, selection, project award, and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to commercial closing.

• Develop, coach, motivate, and manage junior members of the team.

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen, and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG;

• If required, support the SA Hub Lead on developing the sub-regional strategy, origination activities, etc.

• If required, support the Corporate Finance mandates, both in terms of origination and execution.

• Assist in other projects or strategy-related activities as the need may arise.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Requirements for AIO: Requirements MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in business, finance or economics and a minimum of 5 years of experience gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure. Experience specifically with PPP highly desirable.

• Minimum Requirements for IO: Requirements MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in business, finance or economics and a minimum of 9 years of experience gained in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure. Experience specifically with PPP highly desirable.

The candidate’s experience will be assessed regarding the level to which the candidate applies and will include:

• Knowledge and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs advisory or project financing, preferably in Africa.

• Experience in business development, particularly in the preparation of background research, commercial proposals and concept notes to seek project mandate approval.

• Demonstrate client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.

• Track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions ais preferred.

• Demonstration of understanding of aspirations, needs and constraints of government officials, project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space in Africa is preferred.

• Ability to manage teams, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

• Strong analytical and financial modeling in project finance, as well as structuring skills.

• Demonstrated ability to:

- Multitask and operate under pressure;

- Independently develop financial models and sound financial analysis of the same.

- Structure or restructure transactions to look for prudent and sustainable risk sharing among all parties.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, both in written and oral form.

• Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.

• Ability to interact with consultants, government officials, and investors.

• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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