(Associate) Investment Officer - Transaction Advisory Africa

World Bank Group

Dakar

Both national and international

GF - Professional and Technical level

Speaks English, French, Portuguese

Application deadline: April 07, 2026 (14 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking an (Associate) Investment Officer for its Transaction Advisory Services team in West Africa. This role involves supporting the entire PPP transaction process, including business development, financial analysis, and managing project teams. The officer will work closely with government clients and investors to structure and implement PPP and privatization transactions, primarily in infrastructure sectors like energy and transport. The position is based in Dakar, Senegal, and requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics
At least 5 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, M&A, or privatizations
1-2 years of sell-side PPP advisory experience preferred
Knowledge of infrastructure transactions/PPPs in Africa
Strong business development and client relationship skills
Track record of contractual and financial closings
Existing relationships with government officials and investors in Africa
Experience managing teams in multiple transactions
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Excellent communication skills in English and French, Portuguese preferred
Willingness to travel frequently

(Associate) Investment Officer - Transaction Advisory Africa

Job #:	req36096
Organization:	IFC
Sector:	Investment
Grade:	GF
Term Duration:	3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:	Local Recruitment
Location:	Dakar,Senegal
Required Language(s):
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:	4/7/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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 www.ifc.org.

IFC’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Transaction Advisory Services (CTAPP) provides sell side financial advisory services and acts as Lead Transaction Advisor to governments to structure and implement PPP and privatization transactions, primarily for provision of public services. Its aim is to increase access to basic infrastructure (electricity, water, transportation and telecommunications) and social services (health and education) as well as facilitate private investments.

In addition to these activities, IFC Transaction Advisory Services also provides Corporate Finance Services, which includes M&A (buy-side / sell-side transactions), debt advisory and restructuring work, as well as advice on equity transactions (eg: pre-IPO advisory services), and capital raising services to address a financing gap that may exist post-IFC investment.

The CTAPP department is looking to recruit an (Associate) Investment Officer (AIO/IO) for its West Africa (WA) team who will support the regional team and management with the whole PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor. The AIO/IO will work under the supervision of the WA Hub Lead, with a focus on the WA sub-region and beyond depending on needs in the Africa region.

The team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions across all infrastructure sectors with a particular focus on energy and transport:

• Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT type concessions;

• Management and lease contracts; and

• Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises.

• Corporate Finance type activities (equity raising, M&A, pre-IPO support).

The position is based in Dakar, Senegal and reports to the Hub Lead West Africa for PPP Transaction Advisory Services, and the Regional Manager for PPP Transaction Advisory Services in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Role & Responsibilities:

• The AIO’s work will involve the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, including business development, interactions with clients, supervising consultant hiring, preparing and delivering presentations, overseeing financial modeling and due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting bidding documents and managing bidding processes, as well as interacting with investors. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Contribute to origination and marketing activities across the West Africa region (WA), managing marketing activity in assigned countries/strategic areas, including collaborating with other WBG teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential;

• Understand the legal and regulatory impediments for private sector participation in WA and work closely with the other parts of the WBG to overcome these;

• Perform financial analysis and modeling;

• Undertake project scoping to assess feasibility of potential projects, and lead the origination and marketing activities, e.g. supervision of proposal preparation, mandate negotiation with clients, etc.;

• Support the Transaction Leads (TLs) on the day to day management of project teams working on sell-side PPP mandates, including review of legal and technical outputs, documentation and financial models;

• Prepare/review memos and documentation for internal approval and consultant procurement processes, as well as managing project budget;

• Manage different types of consultants e.g. legal and technical and review their outputs, documentation and financial models;

• Develop transaction structure options for PPP projects, provide innovative solutions and present recommendations to management and clients;

• Participate in meetings with government clients and investors;

• Organize and manage the tendering process of projects, including marketing of projects, prequalification, requests for qualification, project award and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to commercial close;

• Develop, coach, motivate and manage junior members of the team;

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG;

• Potential support/intervention on Corporate Finance related mandates, both in terms of origination as well as execution;

• Coordinate with different WBG groups particularly on the Cascade agenda to assess opportunities for PPPs in the WBG operations, where possible and to provide bespoke solutions to our clients to achieve sustainable development impact; and,

• Assist in other project or strategy related activities as the need may arise

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics;

• Solid and relevant experience of at least 5 years gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure;

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience of sell-side PPP advisory is considered a plus;

• Knowledge of overall industry sector trends and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs preferably in Africa, with a proven track record;

• Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively;

• Strong track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions;

• Strong existing relationships with government officials, project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space in Africa are preferred;

• Experience in dealing with government clients, investors and multiple stakeholders of infrastructure projects;

• Ability to manage teams in multiple transactions, delivering high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives;

• Strong analytical and financial modeling/structuring skills

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently (written and oral);

• Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams;

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives;

• Ability to interact directly and independently with potential clients, financial and technical partners as well as with senior government officials;

• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and French is essential, and preference for Portuguese as well.

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.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

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Summary by Impactpool

Candidate Requirements:

MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics
At least 5 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, M&A, or privatizations
1-2 years of sell-side PPP advisory experience preferred
Knowledge of infrastructure transactions/PPPs in Africa
Strong business development and client relationship skills
Track record of contractual and financial closings
Existing relationships with government officials and investors in Africa
Experience managing teams in multiple transactions
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Excellent communication skills in English and French, Portuguese preferred
Willingness to travel frequently

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