Private Sector Finance Specialist - Call for Interest (Temporary Professional Officer)

The Private Sector Finance Specialist provides financial, analytical, coordination and strategic support to the AVP & CFO and the Financial Operations Department Front Office in advancing IFAD's Non-Sovereign Operations priorities. The role involves supporting transaction processes, coordinating with multiple divisions, and contributing to process improvements and innovative financing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the AVP and CFO in preparing high-quality written outputs, including briefing notes, analytical reports, presentations and internal communications related to NSO activities.
• Provide analytical and coordination support across FOD divisions, including TRE, FCD, PFM and DevFin, on financial and operational matters related to IFAD's NSO activities.
• Support the review and coordination of NSO transactions throughout the project cycle, including at the Project Eligibility Note (PEN), Project Concept Note (PCN) and Project Appraisal Report (PAR) stages.
• Lead coordination between the FOD Front Office and the Private Sector Division (PSD), the Office of Enterprise Risk Management (RMO), the Office of the General Counsell (LEG), the Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) and other relevant functions to facilitate the development and implementation of NSO transactions and departmental initiatives.
• Support the implementation of process improvements across FOD, including the Dahlberg recommendations and new tools and automation initiatives, to enhance the efficiency of NSO-related processes and workflows.
• Identify critical system gaps affecting NSO processes and workflows across FCD and TRE, and work with ICT and relevant teams to develop and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate with TRE on NSO transaction pricing, taking into account IFAD's available financing sources and applicable financial parameters.
• Review and provide analytical comments on Private Sector Advisory Committee (PSAC) documentation and related materials.
• Participate in Operational Strategy and Policy Guidance Committee (OSC) NSO meetings and represent FOD, as appropriate, providing relevant financial and operational input.
• Perform other duties as required to support FOD's NSO activities and broader private sector financing agenda.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree from an accredited institution in finance, economics, business administration, development finance, public policy or another relevant field.
• The degree must be awarded by an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in private sector finance, treasury, investment analysis, financial or policy advisory services, transaction support or project management.
• Experience in an international financial institution, multilateral development bank, development finance institution, investment bank or comparable financial-sector organization is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in private sector or non-sovereign transactions, including financial analysis, transaction structuring, blended finance, funding structures and pricing considerations.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders and supporting transaction or project processes from concept development through appraisal and implementation.
• Experience reviewing, testing and implementing new processes, digital tools or workflow automation initiatives.
• Required: English (4 - Excellent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

Skills

• Private Sector Finance
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Advisory
• Transaction Support
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Transaction Structuring
• Blended Finance Structuring
• Funding Structures
• Pricing Considerations
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Multi-disciplinary Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Digital Tools Integration
• Workflow Automation
• Financial Operations
• Strategic Support
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Languages

English