Associate Investment Officer, Manufacturing and Services Africa

Job #: req38252 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Cairo,Egypt Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Arabic Closing Date: 9/10/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

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. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 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: https://www.ifc.org

The Manufacturing and Services (M&S) Africa is recruiting an Associate Investment Officer to join the Manufacturing team, which is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the manufacturing sectors.

The Associate Investment Officer will be based in Cairo, Egypt, and will report to the Manufacturing Manager for North, West, Central and the Horn of Africa.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The AIO will work closely with colleagues in the region and in Washington, DC, on business development, transaction execution, portfolio supervision, and client relationship management. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the manufacturing and services sectors and support team in developing strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors, as well as development partners.

• Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.

• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC’s management.

• Execute loan, equity, and mezzanine financings, including processing mandates, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms and documentation, arranging syndications, and processing internal approvals.

• Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies (including country strategies, SCDs, CPSDs, etc.).

• Work closely with IFC’s specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects and champion IFC’s sustainability offerings to clients.

• Monitor clients’ compliance with the terms of investment agreements, prepare timely supervision reports, identify early warning signs, and, when necessary, formulate/implement strategies for work-outs, restructurings or rescheduling.

• Provide high-quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision.

Selection Criteria

• MBA, Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent;

• At least 4-5 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or a private equity firm;

• Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments;

• Knowledge of and experience in emerging markets a plus (particularly in North Africa);

• Strong business judgment in identifying potential business partners;

• Strong financial and credit skills; sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity);

• Client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively;

• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials;

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results;

• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills;

• Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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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