Summary
Date Posted: 2nd April 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: KES , Value: 67000 , Minimum: 47000 , Maximum: 202000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In fiscal year 2018, we delivered more than $23 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visitwww.ifc.org
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department is recruiting an Investment Analyst to be based in Dakar, Johannesburg or Nairobi. . The Investment Analyst will focus on Agribusiness & Forestry sector and will report to the Agribusiness Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa..

Duties and Accountabilities:
• Work across industries and regions with colleagues on all levels to help identify and execute agribusiness investment transactions in the Sub-Saharan Africa region;
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s investment processing cycle from project development to disbursement;
• Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies and geographies;
• Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models;
• Prepare project-related documents (e.g. investment committee presentation) for internal and external audiences;
• Prepare notes/reports on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news;
• Analyze development impact and ensure IFC could deliver their mission;
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and proactive new business development;
• Undertake portfolio supervision work including periodic reviews of projects..

Selection Criteria
• A bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualification/ experience;
• Prior professional experience (at least 2 years) in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting;
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations;
• Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling;
• Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Fluency in other languages (e.g. French, Arabic) is a plus;
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC;
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines;
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success;
• Experience in emerging market is preferred (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa will be a plus);
• Passion in economic development; and
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.

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