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.
The Central Africa Sub-region includes Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, and Sao Tome & Principe. The Country office reports to the Regional Director, Western and Central Africa.
The IFC Douala Country Office is seeking to recruit an Investment Officer to be based in Douala working on the 5 countries under coverage. Reporting to the Country Manager, the Investment Officer will conduct a wide variety of corporate and Project Finance activities including projects generation and supervision. This involves the preparation of presentations and pitch books for IFC’s participation in workshops, conferences, and high-level meetings; intensive relationship management with government and business representatives; contribution to strategy formulation, as well as data management and knowledge dissemination.
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 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 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.