Program Manager, Peru

Program Manager, Peru Job #: req35488 Organization: IFC Sector: Grade: GH Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Lima,Peru Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Spanish Closing Date: 2/13/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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 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 www.ifc.org.

IFC is looking to recruit a Program Manager for Peru. This position will be based in Lima, Peru.  

The Program Manager will be critical in operationalizing IFC 2030 and enabling the Cascade at the country level.  She/he will be responsible, in close collaboration with WBG counterparts, for developing operational country strategies and action plans and driving their implementation. The Program Manager will oversee an outstanding portfolio of approximately US$1.1 billion. The prospects for continued growth in both investment and advisory activities are very good. The mandate of the Program Manager will be to significantly build the portfolio, develop new opportunities for IFC in Peru, and enhance our impact.

The Program Manager will be responsible for all IFC activities in Peru and will serve as a collaborative lead for a multidisciplinary team of investment, advisory services, support staff, and consultants. This will require close interactions with corporate clients, governments, counterparts at the World Bank, MIGA, and other multilateral/bilateral institutions and donors, as well as internal coordination within IFC with Regional Industry Directors and Managers, Advisory Services Managers, and constituent Executive Directors. The Program Manager will report to the Latin America Division Director for Andean Countries and the Caribbean.Duties and Accountabilities:
• In consultation with the LAC Regional Director, develop, design, and implement multi-year country strategies and implementation plans for integrated investment and advisory operations, including upstream engagements, sector priorities, and business targets;• Oversee all IFC investment and advisory activities in the cluster of countries;• Lead the coordination with World Bank institutions and oversee with the regional industry colleagues (and other colleagues in IBRD/IDA and MIGA) the design and implementation of the Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and other forms of proactive collaboration at the country level.  Fully contribute and drive on behalf of IFC the development of Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCDs), Country Climate Development Reports (CCDRs), Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs) and Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs);• Manage and develop relationships with key clients (governments and private companies) at the highest level of seniority and position IFC as the partner of choice to support high development impact projects in the cluster of countries.  Build up relationships with key stakeholders (including relevant regulators, businesses, NGOs, PE Funds, and investors);• Identify and implement measures to improve country results in terms of efficiency, productivity, profitability and impact and increase its contribution to the corporate scorecard; • Lead, manage, develop and mentor an integrated and diverse team consisting of regional and industry staff, ensuring that the team is high-performing, well-motivated, innovative, well-trained, has clear deliverables and is committed to the success of IFC in the country; • Identify areas where IFC can catalyze market development through upstream engagements and innovation based on a thorough understanding of local markets and best practice from IFC global experience;• Lead/coordinate the development of a client engagement strategy for existing and new clients; • Take accountability for early review and clearance of sponsors. For all investments and AS clients’ programs, review and validate IFC added-value, development impact and fit with IFC strategy in the cluster of countries;• Contribute guidance for complex investment structuring and portfolio management cases and carry out all Program Manager responsibilities under the prevailing accountability for decision making (ADM) matrix at IFC;• Strengthen IFC “brand”, building on IFC regional brand and the overall communications strategy including engaging with local media;• Represent and provide visibility for IFC in the target markets including through organizing/participating in high profile events.

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent professional qualification and a minimum of 12 relevant work experience (at least 2 of which must have been in a managerial or leading capacity);• As an ambassador representing IFC in the country, Program manager must be a role model for ethical behavior values of IFC;• Significant experience with proven success in developing client relationships, with an existing network of relevant top-level contacts in the country’ private and public sector and/or demonstrated ability to build such high-level client network;• Outstanding and proven track record of performance in investment and advisory activities;• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing people, especially leading diverse and high performing teams; • Ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, clients, donors, and other stakeholders;• Ability to think strategically and adjust the country strategies as needed so that it remains responsive to the needs of client countries, and in coordination with development partners;• Experience in transaction processing and portfolio supervision a strong plus;• Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean region and a strong interest in developing a thorough understanding of the  of country;• Ability to build successful relationships across the matrix structure in IFC and the World Bank Group;• Strong written and oral communications skills, English and Spanish are essential;• Recognized as a leader; • Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build IFC business and image in the market;• Meet Bank Group-wide managerial selection criteria including courage of your convictions, leading the team for impact, influencing across boundaries, fostering openness to new ideas, building talent for the future. 

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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