E T Consultant - Country Officer

E T Consultant - Country Officer Job #: req34716 Organization: IFC Sector: Operations Grade: EC2 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 11/11/2025 (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 www.ifc.org.

The Tanzania Management Unit (CAETZ) team is part of the East Africa Department at IFC. Our unit is responsible for business development, client relationship management, operational oversight, team coordination, and strategic engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion.

The IFC is hiring a Country Officer in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The County Officer plays a pivotal and highly versatile role in IFC's country operations. Tasks span business development, client relationship management, operational oversight, team coordination, and strategic engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. 

Role Responsibilities:• Lead the development and implementation of IFC’s country strategy for CAETZ, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic priorities and the World Bank Group’s country partnership framework.• Identify and develop investment and advisory opportunities that promote private sector development, economic growth, and job creation in the region.• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners, and civil society to foster collaboration and advance IFC’s mission.• Conduct market analysis and sector assessments to identify barriers to private sector investment and propose actionable solutions to address them.• Oversee the origination, structuring, and execution of investment projects, ensuring compliance with IFC’s standards and policies, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.• Monitor and evaluate the performance of IFC’s portfolio in the region, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize development impact and financial returns.• Represent IFC in high-level discussions, conferences, and events to advocate for private sector-led development and promote IFC’s role in the region.• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that drives results.• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in IFC’s operations.• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives to strengthen local institutions and enhance private sector capabilities in CAETZ.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration, international development, or a related field.• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in development finance, investment banking, private equity, or related fields, with a proven track record of structuring and executing complex financial transactions.• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing financial statements, conducting due diligence, and assessing investment risks in emerging markets.• Strong knowledge of private sector development, including familiarity with IFC’s strategic priorities, products, and services.• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners.• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams and build relationships across organizational boundaries.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable recommendations.• Demonstrated commitment to promoting sustainable development and addressing challenges in emerging markets.• High level of adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Fluency in English, with proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region considered an asset.

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

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.