Operations Officer - Corporate Governance
IFC, a member of the
World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused
on the private sector in developing countries.
We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives.
We do so by providing
financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential
services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory
services to ensure sustainable development.
IFC’s Sustainable
Business Advisory Services (SBA), works with firms in manufacturing,
agribusiness, services and infrastructure, to contribute to the creation
of inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and efficient markets.
The Africa Corporate
Governance Program, part of SBA, has been set up to enhance the
transparency and efficiency of the business environment, and helps
companies build sustainable business through improved corporate
governance.
The Operations Officer
will lead the implementation of the program in East Africa, deliver
concepts of products and services, and manage their implementation in
client firms, as well as at the regulatory and macro levels.
S/he will oversee the
output of country project teams, liaise with IFC teams across the
Corporation, and advise participating stakeholders on corporate
governance issues.
Requirements:
- Post-graduate degree and a professional background in legal, finance or business.
- 7+ years’ experience related to corporate governance; this should include delivering corporate governance in private companies, and developing and managing technical assistance, advisory services or consultancy programs, preferably in Africa.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to keep motivation high when working on multiple and complex projects.
The position is based in Nairobi.
IFC offers rewarding careers in a global work environment.
For the full job description and to apply on-line, please visit IFC’s career website at: www.ifc.org/careers
Position number: 130698.
Deadline is April 14, 2013.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply