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Regional Industry (Senior) Manager, MAS, Agribusiness & Forestry, East & Southern Africa
| Job #: | req36805 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | |
| Grade: | GH |
| Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Johannesburg,South Africa |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | French, Arabic |
| Closing Date: | 6/4/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
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 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.
Its goal is to create new investment opportunities by working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant World Bank policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level.
Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key strategic priorities and the department engages in a wide range of sectors including agribusiness & forestry, chemicals & fertilizers, construction materials, health & education, machinery, manufacturing, tourism, retail, and property. The Department also seeks to maintain IFC, as part of the World Bank Group, at the cutting-edge of helping clients find solutions to new and emerging MAS issues.
IFC is seeking a Regional Industry (Senior) Manager for its Agribusiness & Forestry operations in the East & Southern Africa Region.
The (Senior) Manager will be responsible for supporting business development and portfolio management in the region. She/he will work closely with the management and relevant colleagues across WBG. She/he will also coordinate on a continuous basis with the Country Managers, the Africa MAS Leadership team, as well as other relevant Departments/Divisions within IFC, such as Risk, Legal, Environment and Social, Treasury, etc. She/he will have direct supervisory responsibility over the investment staff and analysts, and other staff as determined. The (Senior) Manager will report to the Regional Industry Director, Agribusiness MAS Africa.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Lead and manage the Agribusiness and Forestry team in the region and ensure the team is high-performing, well-motivated and committed to the success of IFC;
• Lead business development efforts, collaborating with the regional/country teams and global teams;
• Manage portfolio of Agribusiness and Forestry in the region. Ensure a sound portfolio including generation of repeat business;
• Manage selected MAS client relationships and ensure high level of client satisfaction;
• Execute and manage a pipeline of investments in the Agribusiness and Forestry sector across the region to meet IFC’s impact and profitability targets and support origination of the pipeline;
• Assume transaction manager role and provide credit and investment guidance to teams as well as quality control and credit on teams’ output;
• Work closely to coordinate, leverage and support the Upstream and Advisory services in implementation of strategy for MAS;
• Work with Managers in the Financial Institution and Infrastructure Departments to explore areas of joint ventures to expand IFC’s business;
• Execute the strategy for IFC’s Agribusiness and Forestry in the region including Food Security, in partnership with the regional and industry management and relevant World Bank Group colleagues, including key business targets for the MAS sector’s regional investment program, with a focus on high impact projects. Drive AgriConnect agenda to create more and better jobs in the agri space as well as linking farmers to the market. Collaborate with colleagues across WBG for this goal. This shall unlock investment opportunities (e.g. motivate African banks to lend more to the farmers and IFC FIG/MAS to structure risk sharing facilities, packaged with farmer capacity building advisory).
• Mentor and develop MAS Agribusiness staff in the region. Create convulsive environment for the staff to work productively under phycological safety;
• Develop IFC’s brand in the region, building on IFC’s global brand and the overall communications strategy;
• Be part of and actively contribute to the MAS Africa Leadership Team.
Selection Criteria• MBA or equivalent professional qualification and a minimum of 12 relevant work experience (at least 2 of which must have been in a managerial or leading capacity);• Familiarity with several sectors related to agribusiness & forestry, chemicals & fertilizers, construction materials, health & education, machinery, manufacturing, tourism, retail, and property;• Experience sourcing and structuring complex investment transactions in the MAS sectors with a proven track record and proven success in developing client relationships and processing quality investments;• Awareness of environmental and social sustainability issues usually associated with projects in MAS;• Strong sense of service to clients and demonstrated business development aptitude. Proven success in developing client relationships and executing quality investments;• Ability to deliver high quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives;• Good “deal sense” based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment;• Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenges the status quo in order to build the business;• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback; new ideas and ability to guide staff to solutions to problems;• Strong written and verbal communications skills;• Ability to work in the matrix as an integral part of the Regional Industry Department;• Ability to collaborate closely with other parts of the World Bank Group, other DFIs and financing institutions and banks;• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong team work and communications in a highly diverse, virtual environment;• Ability to plan and manage staff to achieve high quality results and encourage innovation in an open team-based environment, inspiring trust and influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries;• Meet Bank Group-wide managerial selection criteria including courage of your convictions, leading the team for impact, influencing across boundaries, fostering openness to new ideas, building talent for the future.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
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Regional Industry Director (RID), Manufacturing and Services, MAS Africa
| Job #: | req36659 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | |
| Grade: | GI |
| Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Johannesburg,South Africa |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | French |
| Closing Date: | 5/29/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
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 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.
IFC Strategy 2030 sharpens our focus on mobilizing private capital at scale to create more and better jobs, with four building blocks: enhanced origination and mobilization, a differentiated approach to equity, revamped support for MSMEs, and new ways of working that deepen One WBG collaboration. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working “Upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level.
IFC is seeking a Manufacturing and Services Regional Industry Director (RID) based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The RID will be responsible for leading IFC’s engagement across the full manufacturing and services value chains, including value added manufacturing, chemicals (including fertilizer), health, education, tourism, retail, commercial property, housing and life sciences. This includes delivering on both investment (debt, equity, guarantees etc.) and advisory services through IFC’s global network. The role involves managing key client and government relationships in the manufacturing and services sectors, overseeing operations, and strengthening sector expertise to improve pipeline quality and scale development impact. The RID will drive the business toward achieving the IFC 2030 vision. Duties and Accountabilities
Business Responsibility
• Provide strategic leadership to develop and implement IFC’s manufacturing and services strategy and priorities in the region, in collaboration with Regional Industry Directors, Division Directors, Country Managers, the WBG Knowledge Bank Team, with a focus on jobs, business growth, strong development impact, additionality, and sustainable profitability.• Lead and grow the Manufacturing and Services portfolio in the region, ensuring financially sound, profitable, and developmental new business, and oversee the portfolio.• Strategically position the Manufacturing and Services business in Africa by working closely with the Regional Vice President, Regional Industry Directors, and Division Directors to develop country strategies.• Chair Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC Manufacturing and Services investments in the region.• Oversee Upstream and Advisory engagements in manufacturing & services across the region.• Contribute to the execution of the regional equity strategy for manufacturing & services.• Partner with IBRD/IDA and MIGA to develop and implement regional Manufacturing and Services sector strategies and one-WBG initiatives.• Work with Global Industry, Client Relationship Managers, and Treasury teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions.
Client and Stakeholder Responsibility
• Design and implement a business development strategy for manufacturing and services and ensure proactive client and portfolio management in the region, in coordination with regional leadership.• Represent IFC at the highest level to manufacturing and services stakeholders, building and maintaining long-term relationships with public institutions, MDBs, donors, and private investors.• Partner with other World Bank Group entities to identify Manufacturing and Services-focused joint ventures, resource mobilization opportunities, partnerships, and knowledge transfer initiatives that enhance client outcomes.
Resource Responsibility
• Supervise Manufacturing and Services Managers and Staff in the Africa region.• Recommend resource allocation for Manufacturing and Services department within the region.• In coordination with the Agribusiness and Forestry Regional Industry Director for Africa, coordinate closely on efficient use of joint resources, implement corporate initiatives to enhance client service.
Corporate Leadership
• The RID will report directly to the Regional Vice President, Africa, with a functional reporting line into the newly established Knowledge Bank.• The RID will be part of the Africa Core Leadership Team (ACLT) of the Africa VPU.
Selection Criteria• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, finance, engineering, or business, with minimum 12 years of relevant experience.• Commitment to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.• Proven track record of business delivery, investment experience, and superior business judgment, including policy dialogue and professional credibility in Manufacturing and Services sub-sectors.• Strong knowledge and experience in leading investment decision processes, including assessing and addressing credit, legal, and environmental/social (E&S) issues. Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage credit risk, encompassing both financial and non-financial dimensions to ensure sustainable business growth and portfolio resilience.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English. • Strategic thinking, prioritization, resource mobilization, and teamwork skills.• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively, represent the organization to external stakeholders, and build relationships across public and private sectors.• Proven ability to lead and manage large, dispersed teams in dynamic, multicultural environments, with excellent people management skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to guide staff toward solutions.• High standards of integrity, decisiveness, and accountability, with the ability to make decisions, manage ambiguity, and hold others accountable for results.• Capacity to deliver results under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.• Ability to drive organizational improvements, act as a change agent, and foster innovation.
* WBG-wide managerial selection criteria include – courage of your convictions, leading the team for impact, influencing across boundaries, fostering openness to new ideas, and building talent for the future.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
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