IFC: Operations Officer – Corporate Governance, Nigeria

June 27, 2010 | Posted by admin | 222 views

Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve
people s lives. In addition to its investment work, IFC executes private sector advisory services through major donor-funded programs with the objective of promoting direct investment in the private sector, building local businesses and financial intermediaries, and helping to improve the business enabling environment. The objective of the Africa Corporate Governance Program is to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the business environment in sub-Saharan Africa and help build sustainable businesses through improved corporate governance practices. The program seeks to help financial institutions and companies in the region achieve key development impact evidenced by i) increased access to financing, ii) reduced cost of capital, and iii) greater operational and financial performance overall. The Program commenced in November 2007 with an anchor project in the Nigerian banking sector. Current initiatives include preliminary studies and programs to improve the business enabling environment in West and Southern Africa in co-operation with the IFC Global Corporate Governance Forum. The program requires a full-time Operations Officer to lead and co-ordinate all of IFC s corporate governance (CG) advisory services activities in the region till June 2012.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Operations Officer/Sector Lead will report to the Regional Business Line Leader Corporate Advice in Africa as well as Country Managers in project site locations, and will have the following responsibilities: Refine sector strategy as required and manage on-going roll-out of approved framework; Serve as Project Manager for the project in Nigeria and oversee country project teams in other country locations; Ensure efficient and effective project management including workplan deliverables, project economics (budget & schedule), status reporting, risk and issue identification/management, monitoring & evaluation, etc; Liaise closely with the investment services CG Officer for the region, the CG Unit and the Global CG Forum at IFC Headquarters to ensure seamless and coordinated client-centric market interventions on joint projects; Develop project materials, and identify and procure appropriate tools on corporate governance and related issues, as required; Lead project teams to provide consultations and advice to clients and other stakeholder organizations on corporate governance and related issues; Identify improvement opportunities and provide implementation assistance, where possible; Support PEP Africa donor relationship management activities.

Selection Criteria:

Post-graduate or equivalent professional degree in a related field, such as corporate law, accounting, finance, or business management, and at least 7 years of relevant experience; Legal or business background contributing to knowledge of corporate governance and financial management; Experience in developing and managing technical assistance, advisory services, or consultancy programs, preferably in African countries; Knowledge and experience in Nigeria business environment is desirable; Excellent written, oral and communication skills; Language fluency in English (mandatory) and French (desirable)
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