Division Director - Africa West 1

World Bank Group - WBG | Staff |
Closing: 12 Feb 2026 2 days remaining
Location: Dakar

Overview

IFC seeks to recruit a Division Director to lead the Division of Africa West 1. The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal and will report to the Regional Vice President for Africa.

Tasks Summary
  • Oversee development of WBG Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) in the region.
  • Lead and coordinate relevant departments to deliver on IFC investment and advisory program targets in the region.
  • Lead business development, including relationships with private sector clients, governments, investors, and relevant regional development banks.
  • Oversee IFC’s investment and advisory portfolios in the region.
  • Collaborate with Credit Review Committees, the Independent Evaluation Group, and oversee the Compliance.
  • Represent IFC in the WBG Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) meetings.
  • Develop and strengthen IFC’s brand in the region.
  • Serve as an active member of the IFC’s Regional Management Team.
  • Provide visionary leadership and effective people management to the divisional team.
  • Manage the divisional budget.
Experience Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Economics).

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English

Languages Preferred: French language would be a plus

Contract Duration: 4 years 0 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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