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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

We utilize and leverage our products and servicesas well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Groupto provide development solutions customized to meet clients' needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.

Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment.

IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources.

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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

IFC is seeking an (Associate) Operations Officer for its Europe Department. Within this department, the Western Europe team is responsible for our relationship with European governments and the European Union, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) in 27 European countries. Working closely with IFC industry departments, the IFC Western Europe team also supports business development and relationship management with European corporates and financial institutions.

The (Associate) Operations Officer will support the Europe team by strengthening our engagement with specific governments and stakeholders. He will also assist coordination within the Western Europe team.
He/she will be assigned specific countries and stakeholders to cover. The (Associate) Operations Officer will be based in Paris, France or London, UK.

Roles and Responsabilities:

The (Associate) Operations Officer will lead on a variety of tasks related to country management, business development, relationship management with key clients and partners, and coordination of relationships with IFC stakeholders, including shareholders, development partner agencies, MDBs/DFIs, and private sector players.
On a selected basis, he/she will also be responsible of managing specific relationships, developing network and new business for IFC. He/She will be also involved in providing inputs to the country strategy, on-boarding on the analysts, and managing interns. This role requires interaction with various external parties in Western Europe as well as with other departments at IFC's headquarters in Washington DC and across the globe. It offers exposure to the interplay of public and private sector parties in the global development finance arena.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Assist the Country Manager(s) in (a) developing/updating, implementing, and reporting on country strategies; (b) monitoring of and delivering on KPIs; (c) relationship management with governments, MDBs/DFIs, corporate clients, and other stakeholders and organizations; and (iv) IFC's business development efforts in the sub-region.
• Monitor and report on political and economic developments that are relevant for business development and relationship management with key stakeholders.
• Conduct industry and market research by extracting information from internal databases and external sources.
• In coordination with Industries team, support the Business Development for the countries under coverage, lead and participate in BD missions/events. Support Maintain a pipeline of projects with sponsors and prepare