Job Description
E T Consultant
Job #:
req37435
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Investment
Grade:
EC2
Term Duration: 1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Baghdad,Iraq
Required Language(s):
English, Arabic
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
7/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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The Middle East Department “CME” is hiring an Associate Operations Officer to support the implementing and monitoring the performance of IFC's program in Iraq with a larger focus on supporting IFC’s engagement in the Levant countries. The goal is to build an environment conducive for private sector investment and that results in sustainable development impact. The Associate Operations Officer will work with the Country Management (Levant and Senior Country Officer for Iraq) and will have the primary responsibility to responsibility to support CME regional team as well as industry teams. S/he will be acting as a focal point for colleagues actively engaged in different projects and tasks related to the Iraq agenda.
Role & Responsibilities
• Overall, support Country Management in managing all aspects of IFC's program in Iraq including business development, portfolio support, stakeholder engagement and country operations
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and updating of IFC’s strategy for Iraq to achieve an appropriate balance of sustainable developmental impact and commercial return
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments that impact general IFC’s activities, and provide input on Iraqi economic and business trends to IFC investment decisions and strategies
• Conduct research; analyze industry related data; draft high-level presentations; and prepare summaries and reports covering Iraq
• Engage in business development efforts and liaise with IFC investment and advisory teams to conduct Integrity Due Diligence, monitor progress and performance of projects to solve potential problems.
• Support Country Management and designated industry teams in overseeing portfolio investment and advisory projects
• Work closely with IFC staff in the region in handling client relationships, identify, analyze and help address key country and sponsor reputation risks
• Build relationships with the private sector players, relevant ministries and government units to identify investment and advisory engagements opportunities for different IFC industry lines, where IFC can play a role as an advisor and/or investor.
• Lead the development and maintenance of contacts database covering governments and business community to facilitate IFC operations.
• Support Iraq office administration activities including prepare documents for internal and external purposes; work on budgets; help identify and hire appropriate resources; and prepare necessary documentation for contracting and payments.
• Support Country Management to ensure IFC representation/involvement at key private sector, public sector, donor and World Bank events and meetings as appropriate, and ensure dissemination of information to relevant staff within the World Bank Group
• Provide cross regional support to Levant teams in (i) the formulation and execution of country strategies (including Country Partnership Frameworks, Country Economic Notes) and diagnostics; (ii) preparation of briefing materials relating to senior management visits and Annual, Spring meetings, and (iii) developing partnerships with World Bank staff working in assigned countries in order to support World Bank Group objectives
• Support the development of an appropriate communications strategy and assist in developing presentations. Participate in targeted business events and conferences to develop business
• Perform other such duties as may be required from time to time to meet emerging, ad-hoc corporate requirements, and/or respond to internal or external requests
Selection Criteria
• A master’s degree in economics, business, development or related field
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in investment and/or advisory to help guide decision making
• Excellent client and interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of private sector development challenges facing Iraq, and across the Levant region
• Sound business judgment in identifying new business opportunities
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills; ability to deliver in tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrated teamwork skills, including the ability to build and lead teams and coach others to achieve results
• Ability to thrive and function effectively in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Able to share valid opinions and new observations relevant to project outcomes with project leaders in a manner that is concise, cohesive and focused
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic, including ability to communicate effectively with high-level counterparts and a variety of internal and external audiences
• Willingness to travel and geographic flexibility
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