Associate Operations Officer

Kigali

Organization: World Bank Group
Location: Kigali
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
Closing Date:

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 $71.7 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.

The IFC East Africa Department is seeking an Associate Operations Officer to support IFC’s program in Rwanda. The selected candidate will report to and work closely with the Resident Representative for Rwanda (RR) on implementing the country program, driving business development efforts, ensuring day-to-day operations, and supporting the coordination of work across industries and regional teams. The position will be based in Kigali.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for spearheading client and stakeholder engagement, as well as day-to-day operational delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Drive client and stakeholder engagement, fostering strong relationships with key partners and ensuring effective collaboration across teams.

• Identify and evaluate potential investment partners and high-impact projects in Rwanda, utilizing market research, sector mapping, and financial analysis to assess viability and strategic fit.

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and market mapping in partnership with IFC investment, advisory, and upstream teams.

• Support the creation of strategic documents, including the Country Partnership Framework (CPF), and contribute to the development of briefs, presentations, company profiles, and case studies for internal and external audiences.

• Compile, analyze, and present data from diverse sources, delivering high-quality reports and presentations tailored for a range of stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress and consolidate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and results.

• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of missions, seminars, and conferences.

• Serve as the primary contact for data, research, and operational support requests, ensuring timely and professional responses.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IFC’s investment and advisory activities in Rwanda and support portfolio monitoring and reporting.

• Provide general coordination and administrative support for daily operations, upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

• Demonstrate discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

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