IFC Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure & Natural Resources, Africa – North, West and Central

World Bank Group - WBG | Staff |
Closing: 11 Feb 2026 19 days remaining
Location: Accra; Dakar; Cairo

Overview

Leads the development and execution of Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR) strategy and priorities in North, West, and Central Africa, focusing on business growth, portfolio management, and sustainable development impact.

Tasks Summary
  • Lead the development and execution of INR’s strategy and priorities in North, West, and Central Africa.
  • Lead and grow INR’s overall business and portfolio, adhering to IFC’s risk management and ESG practices.
  • Ensure the program is geographically balanced and paced throughout the year.
  • Collaborate across Industries and develop multisectoral responses.
  • Position strategically the INR business in North, West and Central Africa.
  • Lead, in coordination with the regional leadership team, the design and implementation of the strategy for business development.
  • Represents IFC to key clients and stakeholders in the Region.
  • Partners across the WBG and with industry players in the Region.
  • Act as Primary Supervisor for INR Managers and Reviewing Official for other INR staff dedicated to the Region.
  • Implements agreed corporate initiatives for enhancing efficiency and client service.
Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong track record of business delivery demonstrated investment experience, superior business judgment, policy dialogue and established professional credibility, covering different financial sector institutions and markets (banks, non-banks financial institutions, capital markets, fintech, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability and experience to think strategically, prioritize effectively, set direction, mobilize resources, and deploy them flexibly.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and manage a large and dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
  • Demonstrated highest standards of integrity and decisiveness.
Qualification Requirements

A PhD, master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in economics, finance or business.

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