Overview
The Program Manager is responsible for operationalizing IFC 2030 and enabling the Cascade at the country level in Bangladesh and Nepal. This role involves developing operational country strategies, driving their implementation, and overseeing IFC portfolios in both countries.
Tasks Summary
- Develop, design, and implement multi-year country strategies and implementation plans for integrated investment and advisory operations.
- Oversee all IFC investment and advisory activities in Bangladesh and Nepal.
- Lead coordination with World Bank Group institutions and oversee the design and implementation of one-WBG approaches.
- Lead IFC’s engagement with government, private sector, and key stakeholders to identify and deliver private sector solutions.
- Coordinate with World Bank and MIGA in developing one-WBG approaches.
- Identify areas where IFC can catalyze market development through upstream engagements and innovation.
- Take accountability for early review and clearance of sponsors for all investments and AS clients’ programs.
- Oversee portfolio performance, addressing implementation issues to ensure high-quality results.
- Maintain oversight of fundraising efforts and plans.
- Manage and develop relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including bilateral and multilateral agencies.
- Lead/coordinate with industry teams the development of client engagement strategies.
- Conduct due diligence across sectors.
- Lead, manage, develop and mentor an integrated and diverse team.
- Identify and implement measures to improve country results.
- Manage IFC office operations, including budgeting, facilities, IT, security, and HR matters.
- Assume responsibility for IFC’s duty of care obligations towards staff.
- Strengthen IFC “brand” and represent IFC externally.
- Foster a culture of innovation and disseminate best practices.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 12 relevant work experience (at least 2 of which must have been in a managerial or leading capacity).
- Significant experience with proven success in developing client relationships.
- Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing network of relevant top-level contacts in the country’s private and public sector, and/or demonstrated ability to build such a 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.
- Experience in transaction processing and portfolio supervision a strong plus.
- Work experience in Asia Pacific and specifically South Asia and a strong interest in developing a thorough understanding of Bangladesh and Nepal.
Qualification Requirements
• MBA or equivalent professional qualification
