Senior Operations Officer - Country Advisory and Economics Eastern Africa

Responsibilities

• Deliver market-creating client solutions by leading analysis of key constraints and supporting reform implementation through public-private dialogue.
• Engage with senior government and private sector stakeholders to identify and articulate the case for improving the business environment.
• Provide technical oversight of Country Advisory and Economics (CAE) programs in South Africa and the broader region to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with IFC Industry teams to develop a pipeline of private investment opportunities and enhance the enabling environment for priority sectors.
• Design and operationalize advisory solutions, including the development of project documents, theories of change, and results frameworks.
• Create and share knowledge through conferences, knowledge transfer sessions, and the development of reform communication materials.
• Supervise assigned staff and consultants, providing mentoring, coaching, and technical capability development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
• 12-15 years of experience in private sector development, specifically working with governments to deliver advisory programs.
• Proven track record in supporting legal and regulatory reforms and addressing public policy issues to support private sector growth.
• Extensive experience engaging senior-level government officials in the design and delivery of advisory programs.
• Strong ability to design research and analytical projects to identify new market opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sector-specific engagements, particularly in infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
• Previous experience working with IFC or World Bank products and instruments.
• Proficiency in using IFC tools such as RfX or Iportal.
• Experience using project management systems.

About the Company

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 to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.