Upstream & Advisory Manager, Infrastructure - GH

Overview

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. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

IFC strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working "upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects (Upstream Activities). Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development, deal sourcing, and client support that relies on 1) a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities; 2) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment; 3) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and 4) a longer time horizon and a more patient, longer-term perspective.

To drive this approach, IFC is seeking an Upstream & Advisory Manager for its Infrastructure and Natural Resources department (INR) of the Middle East and Central Asia (MCA) region. The Manager will be responsible for IFC's efforts to enable investment opportunities, enhance investment outcomes, and improve investment conditions – critical activities for the corporation to deliver on its ambitious strategy. The mix of these varied activities should be calibrated to meet the development needs of the market and contribute to IFC's growth and impact objectives.

The Manager will be based in Riyadh and is expected to frequently visit (travel permitting) other offices where their team and clients are based. They will report to the Regional Industry Head for INR in MCA and will be a member of the INR MCA Management Team. They will work in partnership with relevant Country / Regional Managers and Regional Industry Managers.

Duties and Accountabilities

People and Resource Responsibility

• Lead and manage the Upstream & Advisory unit and ensure the team is high-performing, well-motivated and committed to the advancement of IFC's strategic goals.
• Mentor and develop staff and promote opportunities for rotation and continued learning.
• Be part of, and actively contribute to Regional and Industry's Management Team.
• Support the integration and cross-support between upstream, advisory and investment teams and work with regional leadership to ensure that exposure and contribution to varied operations are included in staff objectives at all levels across the department.
• Staff upstream and advisory projects with the appropriate resources to deploy the most appropriate technical expertise and provide exceptional client service, while keeping in mind career and training development needs of staff.
• Manage, oversee, and optimize IFC's internal and external funding mix and budget to efficiently deliver upstream and advisory operations in their region and industry, including through engagement in budgetary discussions and processes with region, global and partnership teams.

Strategic Responsibility

Business Responsibility

Client and Stakeholder Responsibility

Knowledge Capture and Management

Selection Criteria

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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