Short-Term Temporary (STT) - Entry Level

Job Description:

IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our 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, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC's Public-Private Partnership Transaction Advisory Services advises governments in developing countries on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enhance and expand basic infrastructure and public services. These projects encompass various sectors such as transportation, energy, roads, telecommunications, health, education, sustainable energy, and others, spanning all regions. Due to the significant growth in the department's activities, IFC is seeking Short-Term Temporary (STT) staff with financial and/or technical expertise to support project teams as short-term consultants.

These ENTRY-LEVEL positions are available in Dakar / Abidjan (one of these two locations, not both), Cairo, Nairobi, Abuja, and Johannesburg. Candidates should indicate their first and second choice of location in their application (cover letter and CV). STTs will collaborate closely with IFC PPP teams in their respective locations. They will be assigned to one or more project teams, working on assignments for IFC clients and participating in specific departmental projects related to training, knowledge management, and other specialized topics.

Client assignments may involve various stages, including prospecting new transactions, preliminary review of strategic options for clients, developing specific transactions, marketing opportunities to potential private operators, and implementing offer processes. Based on the duration of the STT assignment and project needs, STTs may contribute to projects at different execution stages, across various sectors and geographical areas. The STTs work will be supervised by the relevant transaction leads.

Qualifications
* Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related technical field (Master's students seeking internships to fulfill program requirements are eligible to apply).
* Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
* Project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under time pressure.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in English for all positions. For Dakar and Abidjan, fluent French is required, while for Cairo, fluent Arabic is required.

The specific tasks assigned to STTs will depend on the stage of progress of individual projects and the current requirements of the project team. These tasks may include:
* Providing analytical support and conducting research for specific PPP projects/teams.
* Assisting in developing project elements, such as preliminary reports on strategic options, tender documents, financial models, etc.
* Preparing and analyzing periodic reports for project managers, management, and/or donors in an agreed format.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of activities related to knowledge management, training, and promotion.

Application & Contract
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter to Alexandre Leigh (aleigh@ifc.org) by October 2, 2025. The subject line of your email must be "STT - Full Name." The selected candidate will be awarded a contract (start date as soon as possible) for the number of days, depending on business needs, and is expected to support the project for a period of six months.

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