Job: Investment Officer

Location: Bogota, Colombia 
Deadline: Sunday, 20 October 2013 

Description

Background / General description

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC's C3P department is focused on assisting governments to develop private sector participation (PSP) projects involving the management, financing and operation of infrastructure to private companies, through private-public partnerships (PPPs). C3P has been supporting PPPs in the Colombian road sector in recent years and is now in the process of signing an agreement with Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN) to support the development and implementation of PPPs in several sectors at national and subnational levels (the IFC-FDN Program). C3P is now seeking to recruit an Investment Officer or Senior IO to join the team based in Bogota, Colombia, to identify business opportunities, execute transactions and actively manage portfolio projects. Investment Officers / Senior Investment Officers are often the project leaders of multidisciplinary teams and professionals who have expertise in the regions or sectors in which we do business. IOs are ultimately responsible for structuring (including Financial and Concession models) PPPs on behalf of, and in partnership with national and subnational governments. The IO will report to C3P's Bogota Team Leader and to C3P's LAC Manager.

Duties and Accountabilities

The IO's work will involve leading the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, including the preparation of reports, interactions with clients, financial modeling, drafting bidding Terms of Reference, and supervision of consultants. Main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: a) Business development:

• Assist the IFC-FDN Program with its marketing activities, taking a proactive approach to developing new client contacts and project leads;
• Take the lead or assist team leaders in the preparation of proposals or mandates for new projects;
• Take the lead in the preparation and negotiation of client proposals and overseeing internal approval processes;
• Develop a thorough understanding of Colombia, particularly its infrastructure sectors, provide market intelligence and knowledge of developments in the general business environment; b) Transaction execution:
• Lead or participate in several mandates simultaneously with different project teams;
• Oversee project teams, ensuring quality execution, good client service and development of staff;
• Design Terms of Reference - TORs for specialized consultant support to project teams, selection and management of consultants; request proposals and applications for funding for consultant costs;
• Lead technical, legal, regulatory, financial and commercial assessment of advisory transactions, as well as project structure design;
• Be able to directly develop complex financial models for PPP projects and oversee junior staff in the production of financial models;
• Manage the drafting and negotiation of contractual and bidding documents such as concession agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.
• Lead the marketing of the transaction to potential private sector investors;
• Manage the execution of competitive, transparent tender processes, and the resultant finalization of contractual agreements between investors and client governments; c) Other duties:
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and investment colleagues in order to add value to our clients' projects;
• Develop reports for Senior Management upon request;
• Perform other duties as requested by senior members of the team.

Selection Criteria

a) Educational Background

• Bachelor degree in Economics, Engineering or Business Administration with specialization in Finance required;
• MBA or equivalent degree required;
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, with a proven track-record of originating, structuring and closing investments;

b) Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in infrastructure sector and financial modeling required;
• Strong financial and credit skills;
• Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients needs effectively;

c) Required Skills

• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials;
• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish; fluency in other languages is a plus;
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work efficiently with teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives; Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has an initial duration of 3 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointee will be stationed in Bogota, Colombia Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

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