Senior Program Assistant - Private Equity Funds (CSFPE) en World Bank Group

Senior Program Assistant - Private Equity Funds (CSFPE)

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 is the largest investor in emerging markets private equity and venture capital (PE & VC) funds, with over US$9 billion committed across a portfolio of 400+ funds which in turn have 5000+ underlying portfolio companies. The large majority of these funds are managed out of the Private Equity Funds division (CSFPE) within the Disruptive Technologies, Services, and Funds Department (CSF). CSFPE is seeking a Senior Portfolio Officer to expand its active portfolio and investment support team. This global team has a broad range of responsibilities related to ensuring the agile and responsive management and administration of the private equity funds portfolio. This team is the nexus between the external face of the PE funds team, and the back-end processes, IT systems, accounting booking, and financial reporting, that provide the internal foundation for portfolio management, and a major area of focus for the team is the introduction and enhancement of tools, technologies, and processes that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk for IFC’s funds portfolio.

IFC’s private equity (PE) funds strategy focuses on supporting: (i) growth equity funds; (ii) venture capital funds; (iii) small business funds focused on frontier, FCS, and IDA countries; and (iv) selectively, climate change, infrastructure, and sectors funds. The Department is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to work closely with the PE Funds team (CSFPE), which is responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of PE fund investment projects. The position will report to the team’s Senior Manager, Global Portfolio and will be based in Washington DC.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Provide all required operational and administrative support for the PE Funds team including:

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to HQ-based Senior Manager and CSFPE team.
• Share knowledge of IFC guidelines and procedures for project processing and serve as information resource.
• Ensure effective processing and quality of a variety of documents and correspondence, including appropriate clearances, distribution and filing in iDesk/iPortal.
• Organize travel arrangements and logistics as needed, working closely with Amex, Visa Office and, as necessary, liaising with country offices and external parties.
• Monitor the Time Recording and the Leave and Attendance Systems of the team.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of project-related activities, (i.e., logistical arrangements for regular meetings and client visits, teleconferences and videoconferences, guest passes, etc.)
• Support knowledge management activities including assisting with PowerPoint presentations, maintaining a knowledge sharing database; coordinating learning events.
• Maintain schedules, scheduling of meetings (including conference calls and video conferences) and providing relevant background materials for meetings.
• Support the logistics for seminars, workshops; and as appropriate work in collaboration with the KM /front office teams.
• Prioritize inquiries and requests received, and channel the same to appropriate team members to ensure timely attention to priority and urgent issues. Achieving effective communication and coordination with the department to ensure tasks are clearly defined; meetings and schedules are properly organized as well as being accessible and respond promptly.
• Show impeccable standards of integrity when handling confidential material.
• Establish good relationship with internal clients, identify and resolve diverse issues.
• Assist in editing and formatting Board Papers for submission.
• Provide basic research support.
• Place orders for office supplies through eService's and maintain its orderly upkeep.
• Organize staff and client meetings as needed. Duties include all logistical coordination, circulation of agendas, meeting notes, filing of materials and decisions, etc.
• Collect industry research reports and team presentations (Internally and externally) and save them on the internal drive.
• Maintain publication subscriptions used by the PE Funds team.
• Proactively handle Senior Manager’s electronic signatures as well as logistics for physical signatures of legal documents and correspondence for CSFPE portfolio in a timely manner and arrange their proper dissemination and filing.
• Support in the organization and coordination of unit/departmental events and learning programs (conferences, workshops, and training programs).
• Contribute to departmental tasks as defined from time to time.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of administrative experience.
• Able to demonstrate ownership and accountability results as well as innovation and creativity.
• Advanced knowledge of IFC's procedures and processes.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills and attentiveness.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to set priorities and to work with minimum supervision in a flexible manner to meet changing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of an effective team environment with a high degree of motivation, flexibility, and reliability.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff at all levels.
• Organizational, administrative, and time management skills with proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to think proactively and independently, analyze problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Ability to address multiple tasks in an effective manner. Attention to detail and diligence.
• Excellent team player with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels (inside and outside IFC) with demonstrated maturity, team spirit, and responsiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Language: English (Essential)

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

Only applicants who are nationals, legal residents, or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station independent of any employer, and who are authorized to work in the duty station, will be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful 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.

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