Operations Officer - IFC

International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), is the biggest multilateral source of financing for private enterprise in developing countries. IFC provides a sole combination of investment and advisory services to erect the private sector in developing countries.

IFC’s advisory work (AS) is prearranged into five business lines: Access to Finance, Investment Climate, Environmental and Social Sustainability, Infrastructure Advisory and Corporate Advice. Through its Bank Advisory Services program, IFC helps commercial banks and financial institutions strengthen effective and profitable SME banking operations.

IFC seeks to recruit: Operations Officer – Bank Advisory Services Program MENA region

Responsibilities:

o He/she will contribute to IFC’s global SME lending and risk management products development, to knowledge sharing events and activities, as well as training for targeted institutions.

o To develop and implement regional Bank Advisory projects, identify requirements and conudct diagnostic studies of commercial banks and other financial institutions,

o Check budgets and guarantee timely reporting.

The position requires:

•Experience in designing and implementing advisory programs

•Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

•An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Economics or Finance and 10+ years experience in banking, preferably in retail or SME banking

•Excellent knowledge of bank risk management practices

•A high degree of initiative and independence

•Sound business judgment and the ability to think strategically

For full job description and to submit an application, please visit our website and submit an application with Job # 101642

Deadline is August 23, 2010.

IFC’s vision is that people should have the opportunity to flee poverty and improve their lives.