Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. 

IFC is deeply committed to advancing gender equality and economic inclusion as laid out in IFC’s 2030 Roadmap for Gender and Inclusion to deliver game-changing private sector partnerships and programs to accelerate gender equality and inclusion in emerging markets. Aligned with the new World Bank Group (WBG) Gender Strategy (2024-30): Accelerate Gender Equality to End Poverty on a Livable Planet, IFC’s Roadmap is built on five priorities offering high potential for impact in and through the private sector. These areas aim to (1) Allocate Capital that Drives Inclusion, (2) Make Supply Chains Inclusive, and (3) Remove Barriers to Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Leadership (including addressing gender-based violence). Equally important are two cross-cutting themes that are foundational to achieving sustainable results across the priority areas and require action: (4) Bridging the Digital Divide; (5) Accelerating Inclusive and Gender-Smart Climate Action.

As part of its mandate, IFC’s Cross-Cutting Vice Presidency includes a dedicated team, the Gender, and Economic Inclusion (GEI) Department (GEID), that works with IFC’s investment and advisory teams to support private and public sector clients in providing all genders and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. GEID leads strategy development and implementation for the organization, provides tailored operational solutions and client advice, innovates, and incubates novel approaches, serves a thought leader and disseminator of knowledge on GEI issues, supports mobilization through impact investing and sustainable financing; and forges public and private sector partnerships with the aim of creating economic opportunities and development for all.

GEID is establishing a new operating model built around Global Operations in four Regional Gender Hubs and two new units focused on Thought Leadership and Innovation.

The Regional Gender Hubs will serve as comprehensive “one-stop shops” providing dedicated knowledge, expertise, and resources on gender and economic inclusion to IFC regional operations. The Hubs are designed to enhance closer collaboration with regional industry leadership and investment officers and expanding the presence of gender experts closer to the clients. Each Gender Hub will also host a Center of Excellence focused on the most pressing gender and inclusion issues / opportunities of the region and provide leadership on that theme globally. The Center of Excellence in the Middle East, Central Asia and Türkiye (MCT) and North Africa focuses on Employment and Leadership. Businesses can create pathways for women’s employment and career advancement. Advancing women’s leadership as decision-makers is crucial, as it strengthens companies’ resilience, and makes economies and businesses more competitive.

The MCT and North Africa Gender Hub will be led by a Regional Gender Hub Lead, who reports to the GEID Manager for Global Operations and who oversees a sub-regional Program Officer for the North Africa subregion. The North Africa Sub-Regional Program Officer will report to the MCT and North Africa Regional Gender Hub Lead and will supervise gender and inclusion projects and teams at the sub-regional North Africa level.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Regional portfolio delivery and business development

Sub-Regional strategy, communications, and partnerships

Selection Criteria

The candidate should be a seasoned candidate with in-depth experience working with the private sector and across institutional structures to deliver impactful solutions. S/he routinely leads staff, initiatives, programs, projects, and integrates the work of others (often multi-disciplinary). S/he confidently delivers quality output and can work and inspire others with a sense of urgency. S/he can proficiently interact with companies’ senior management, development partners and communicate with senior government counterparts and other organizations with confidence on the topic at hand.

 • Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or other relevant discipline required.

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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