Operations Officer
Operations Officer
IFC Job in Kenya: Apply for the World Bank Group Operations Officer Role in Nairobi — a career-changing opportunity for professionals in development, finance, and public-private sector engagement. Based in Nairobi, this high-level role at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) supports strategic private sector development across Eastern Africa. The application deadline is 6 December 2025.
Operations Officer
Background & Job Description
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the world’s largest development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in emerging markets. Operating in over 100 countries, the IFC’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity through sustainable private sector-led growth.
In line with the IFC 3.0 strategy, which prioritizes investment creation in low-income and fragile states, the Eastern and Southern Africa Region’s Country Advisory and Economics (CAEAE) team is looking to hire an Operations Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position plays a critical role in diagnosing market challenges, facilitating country-level strategic engagements, and supporting reforms that unlock private sector growth.
The Operations Officer will report directly to the Country Advisory & Economics Manager for Eastern & Southern Africa, collaborating closely with industry teams, upstream teams, government stakeholders, and the wider World Bank Group (WBG).
Tasks
The selected candidate will:
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Support project development aligned with market needs and IFC’s investment strategy.
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Facilitate implementation of reforms through high-level client engagement, focusing on enabling private sector growth.
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Attend senior-level policy dialogues and advisory meetings, offering technical guidance.
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Oversee project deliverables, ensuring quality supervision, progress tracking, and policy reform monitoring.
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Coordinate with Upstream teams and World Bank counterparts to create enabling conditions for investment.
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Assist in managing IFC’s advisory portfolio in Kenya and possibly other countries in Eastern Africa.
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Help strengthen IFC’s visibility by engaging government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners.
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Contribute to diagnostics and knowledge products such as CPSDs, SCDs, and CCDRs.
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Support internal knowledge sharing sessions and policy-focused research initiatives.
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Aid in resource planning and project implementation oversight.
Qualifications
Education and Certification
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Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Business, or a related field.
Experience
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Strong experience (typically 8+ years) in economic development, private sector reform, investment promotion, or advisory services.
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Proven ability to engage with senior government officials, private sector executives, and development institutions.
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Strong familiarity with IFC’s strategy and World Bank Group products, including Country Diagnostics and Advisory frameworks.
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Experience working in multi-country portfolios across Eastern or Sub-Saharan Africa is highly desirable.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information
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Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with possible assignments in other countries within Eastern Africa).
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Grade: 2359
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Application Deadline: 6 December 2025
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Organization: International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
This is a unique opportunity to directly influence development outcomes in one of the most dynamic and challenging regions in the world. The IFC is committed to creating inclusive and sustainable markets — and this role is central to that mission.
Please visit the official IFC Careers Website to confirm details and submit your application before the deadline.
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