Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to: • Participate in business origination activities, build client networks and maintain client relationships; • Appraise and assess the technical and commercial feasibility of potential projects and companies that are seeking an investment from IFC (including analysis of key areas such as business model, market, management, and operations); • Participate in portfolio management of existing projects while providing value-addition to our clients by providing expert advice to clients on key aspects of their operations and performance; • Support the investment officers in developing comprehensive financial projections for all investment cases; • Support the development and implementation of IFC's Retail sector strategy both globally and regionally; • Contribute to the development and internal and external dissemination of information, knowledge and benchmarking relevant to the retail sector; • Engage and work with colleagues from across the World Bank Group. • Extract lessons learned from IFC investment projects and develop best practices to apply on future projects; • Develop and support knowledge management and thought leadership; • Keep updated on and share as relevant with the team sectoral and industry news, trends and related developments; • Hire and supervise consultants where needed to support IFC's work in the retail sector. Selection Criteria • University degree, preferably a graduate level education in a relevant area; • 20+ years' total experience, including experience managing a country operation for an international retailer, or a large regional player. Preference will be given to candidates that have managed at the COO or CEO level. In-depth knowledge of the retail food sector is a prerequisite, non-food retail knowledge is a plus. • Good understanding of the e-commerce aspects of the business. Deep understanding of e-commerce trends and competitive landscapes. Ability to benchmark business models, evaluate scalability, and assess risks specific to digital retail platforms. • Experience in and knowledge of emerging trends in the sector and new business models such as omnichannel retail, digitally native brands or other online models, with an understanding of digital marketing, customer acquisition will be a plus. • Ability to work across different geographies, cultures and organizations and on multiple projects simultaneously is required; Significant international exposure, including experience of working in developing countries, will be a key advantage. • Flexible to meet the demanding global travel requirements of the job; • Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of another major business language is an advantage; • A strong sense of curiosity and the ability to work both in teams and independently would be strong attributes; • Position requires sound business judgment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of retail projects and make recommendations to guide investment decisions; • Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in detailed written reports (for example when assessing and appraising potential investment projects)

WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

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