Regional PPP Manager, Africa (North, West and Central Africa)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group and is recognized as the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Established to promote economic development by encouraging private sector investment, IFC operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization leverages its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, aiming to mobilize private capital and create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The IFC Strategy 2030 emphasizes mobilizing private capital at scale to create more and better jobs, focusing on enhanced origination and mobilization, a differentiated approach to equity, revamped support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and new collaborative working methods across the World Bank Group. This strategy aims to generate unique opportunities by proactively working to create, deepen, and expand markets, addressing regulatory and sector bottlenecks that hinder private capital flow into productive investments in member countries through policy reforms and programmatic interventions.

Job Overview:
The Regional Manager for Transaction Advisory – PPP will lead the PPP advisory business across North, West, and Central Africa. The selected candidate will be based in one of the key locations: Cairo, Dakar, Abidjan, or Rabat. Reporting to the relevant Division Directors, the Manager will oversee a regionally dispersed team, drive business growth, and manage relationships with governments, clients, and key stakeholders. The role encompasses oversight support for IFC's Corporate Finance Services (CFS) business in the region. The advisory work includes two main streams: PPP Advisory, which assists governments in designing and bringing to market commercially viable infrastructure and social services projects, and CFS, which provides M&A structuring, buy/sell-side services, and capital mobilization support to private sector clients. The position requires a strategic mindset to develop and implement regional PPP transaction advisory strategies, focusing on fragile countries and high-impact projects, while ensuring alignment with the World Bank Group's private capital mobilization agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Regional PPP Manager include:

• Strategy and Business Development: Develop and implement regional PPP transaction advisory strategies in collaboration with Division Directors and Country Managers, focusing on fragile countries and high-impact projects. Originate, execute, and manage a pipeline of PPP mandates across infrastructure and public services, ensuring geographic and strategic balance. Achieve Gross Mobilization targets and regional KPIs while establishing impact-focused business and development goals. Build IFC's market presence and brand in the PPP sector.
• Team Leadership and Organizational Capacity: Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing, multicultural regional PPP team. Enhance organizational capacity through process, system, and skills improvements. Actively contribute to Regional Management Teams and collaborate with other CTA Managers on knowledge sharing.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with World Bank Group counterparts, governments, sponsors, investors, regulators, donors, and NGOs. Represent IFC externally and manage diverse stakeholder relationships across the region.
• Risk and Quality Management: Provide quality assurance on key transaction outputs, including due diligence reports, bidding terms of reference, and transaction contracts. Manage financial and operational risks across the regional PPP portfolio.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, law, public policy, or consulting. A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience is required, combining finance, advisory, and public sector engagement. The candidate should have significant infrastructure and PPP transaction advisory experience in Africa, with a proven track record of deal execution in complex environments. Additionally, experience in structuring innovative solutions to mobilize private capital in emerging markets is essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as finance, business, law, public policy, or consulting. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of the role and the environment in which the IFC operates.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should encompass a combination of finance, advisory, and public sector engagement, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and PPP transaction advisory in Africa. A proven track record of successfully executing deals in complex environments is essential, as is experience in structuring innovative solutions to mobilize private capital in emerging markets.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for this position, as these are the primary languages used in the region and within the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of an international recruitment effort and is expected to last for a term duration of 4 years. The role is full-time and involves significant responsibilities, including leading a diverse team and managing complex stakeholder relationships. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.