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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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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 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit
The Regional Country Office in Brazil (CASSP), as part of IFC's Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Department, plays a central role in the functioning of IFC's matrix organization to bring regional information and perspective to IFC decision making. CLAPA is responsible for: (a) leading the formulation of IFC's regional strategy; (b) monitoring and communicating IFC's project pipeline, portfolio performance and strategy implementation in the country; (c) monitoring political, macro-economic, sectoral and financial market developments, and keeping senior management informed of these developments and potential impact on IFC's activities and strategies; (d) maintaining dialogue with the government, locally based stakeholders, and other parts of the World Bank group, and (e) coordinating IS/AS program in collaboration with Regional Industry Departments. To fulfill this role, CASSP is seeking for an Associate Operations Officer to be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and who will report directly to IFC Brazil Country Manager. The successful candidate will have prior experience in Brazil and one or more countries in the Regio in consulting, investment banking or related fields. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative to cover a range of tasks, able to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial team/environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the Regional Director, Country Manager and the Country Officer in the in the development of a comprehensive IFC strategy for Brazil; monitor and support the strategy's implementation.
• Support the Brazilian team in activities such as overseeing IFC's program, advising industry teams on country context, strategic fit and integrity issues, and monitoring progress against targets.
• Collaborate with relevant IFC departments to support the development of World Bank Group strategic products for Brazil; provide substantive input to Systematic Country Diagnostics and other WBG strategy documents.
• Under the guidance of the Regional Director and Country Manager and in coordination with Industry and regional colleagues, prepare strategic analysis, business research and client