The World Bank Ethiopia Country Office is hiring up to three (3) short-term consultants to support energy sector engagement in Ethiopia. The positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to Ethiopian nationals.
The World Bank on-going energy portfolio and pipeline of projects in Ethiopia include support for power sector reforms; investment projects on power transmission, distribution, and grid electrification; solar mini grids & standalone solar systems for households and communities; clean cooking and improved cook stoves; and interconnection with neighboring countries as part of the efforts to bring Ethiopia connected to the regional electricity network.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, or another relevant field.
• Over 8 years of relevant experience in project and/or program development, producing feasibility studies, hands-on advisory and/or consulting functions in emerging markets.
• Strong experience in investment banking, private equity, fund management or related areas with direct involvement in investment transactions.
• Strong quantitative skills; familiarity with company evaluation and valuation; and proven experience with designing and/or working with financial models.
• Experience in project/program management, including executing against implementation plans with defined business development milestones.
• Ability to engage with private sector clients, local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.
• Proven track record in nurturing client relationships, resolving challenging issues and ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under tight timetables; strong organizational, administrative, project and task management skills.
• A genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy and values.
• Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
Location: Kigali,Rwanda; Dar es Salaam,Tanzania; Lusaka, Zambia; Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Closing Date: 9/12/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Selection Criteria
• MBA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 6 years of experience in corporate and/or project finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments.
• Excellent financial, credit and equity skills; demonstrated ability to creatively structure a variety of complex debt and equity instruments.
• Expertise in working with the IFC’s Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) and/or Financial Institutions Groups (FIG) industries.
• Experience in Africa FCS countries.
• Strong passion for sustainable economic development. Knowledge of and a demonstrated track record of working in impact investing will be a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with regulatory and economic inclusion challenges for disadvantaged groups will be a plus.
• Proactiveness, strong business development and client relationship skills, and ability to focus on client needs effectively.
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners.
• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners and investment opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages (including Amharic, Somali and other languages of Ethiopia and Horn of Africa) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Team player. Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Strong passion in sustainable economic development.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong research and quantitative skills.
• Strong computer skills to develop user-friendly/punchy analyses/presentations (word, excel, and powerpoint).
Location: Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Closing Date: 9/19/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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