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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.
With climate change a strategic pillar of the IFC’s business, the Climate Business Department (CBD) is charged with helping IFC build its portfolio in climate business. CBD is a centrally positioned group responsible for supporting business development across IFC for climate projects, as well as positioning IFC externally (including with the Board and other MDBs) and coordinating with the World Bank Group.
The Climate Business Department is recruiting an Associate/Operations Officer to support the Senior Manager and industry specialists with industry research and analysis, product development, business development, marketing, and upstream project development and operational support.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The position will be based in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the Senior Manager and Climate Industry Specialists in developing and presenting research related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, energy storage and new technologies, eMobility, and other emerging new Climate areas
Conduct market and company research that contributes to the climate business development strategies
Gather, synthesize, and manage data required for climate reports and presentations
Develop presentations and pitchbooks, and marketing and communications materials as needed.
Support business development activities
Review and support regional, sector, and country strategies to ensure they reflect corporate priorities with respect to Climate Business in coordination with industry and regional IFC colleagues
Contribute to Department thought leadership through the creation of content for talking points, blogs, social media, and podcasts
Promote CBD as a top-tier resource on climate and investment both internally and externally by contributing to strategy development, participation in climate initiatives with partners, and supporting department events.
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in Business, Environmental Studies, International Relations, Development Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of work experience related to climate business (renewable energy, energy efficiency, eMobility, green buildings, climate finance, solid waste management, cleantech, agriculture). Familiarity with current developments and technologies in climate business sectors
Strong grasp of development finance and the role of the private sector in emerging market development. Understanding of IFC investment and advisory services, including measurement of development impact
Experience in research and market analysis
Excellent writing skills and verbal and visual communication skills (including mastery of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in utilizing them as communication channels
Ability to deliver at a consistently high level under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Team player with strong client focus and proven capacity to build and manage effective relationships with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, creative thinking, and a readiness to look for ways to add value
Fluent communication skills in both spoken and written English; additional languages skills (including, but not limited to, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian) are an advantage.
