Deadline: 07 January, 2021
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Country Manager.
The bank, with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, works with public and private sector partners, invests in groundbreaking projects and uses data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The WBG consists of five specialised institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Responsibilities
- In consultation with the regional director, Southern Africa and Nigeria, develop and implement the country strategy and business plan for integrated investment and advisory operations, including sector priorities and business targets
- Support the implementation of the upstream strategy
- Oversee all IFC’s investment and advisory activities in the country
- Lead the coordination with World Bank Group institutions and oversee the regional industry managers (and other colleagues in IDA and MIGA), the design and implementation of the Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and other forms of proactive collaboration to enable the cascade at the country level
- Fully contribute and drive, on behalf of IFC, the development of systematic country diagnostics (SCDs), country private sector diagnostics (CPSDs) and country partnership frameworks (CPFs)
- Manage and develop relationships with key clients (governments and private companies) at the highest level of seniority, and position IFC as the partner of choice to support high development impact projects in Nigeria
- Build up relationships with key stakeholders (including relevant regulators, businesses, NGOs, PE Funds, and investors)
- Identify and implement measures to improve country results in terms of efficiency, productivity, profitability and impact and increase its contribution to the corporate scorecard
- Lead, manage, develop and mentor an integrated and diverse team consisting of regional and industry staff, ensuring the team is high-performing, well-motivated, innovative, well-trained, has clear deliverables and is committed to the success of IFC in the country
- Identify areas where IFC can catalyse market development through innovation based on a thorough understanding of local markets and best practice from IFC’s global experience
- Lead/coordinate the development of a client engagement strategy for existing and new clients
- Master’s degree with 12 years, minimum, of professional experience in strategy, finance, or advisory, e.g., commercial or investment banking, project finance, private equity and management consulting
- As an ambassador representing IFC in the country, country manager must be a role model for ethical behaviour values of IFC
- Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing network of relevant top-level contacts in the country’s private and public sector and/or demonstrated ability to build such high-level client network
- Outstanding and proven track record of performance in investment and advisory activities
- Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing people, especially leading diverse and high performing teams
- Significant experience with proven success in developing client relationships
- Ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, clients, donors, and other stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and adjust the country strategy, as needed, to remain responsive to the client needs, and in coordination with development partners
- Experience in transaction processing and portfolio supervision (strong plus)
- Work experience in the African region and a strong interest in developing a thorough understanding of Nigeria
- Ability to build successful relationships across the matrix
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build IFC’s business and image in the market
To apply and for more information, click here.
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