E T Consultant

E T Consultant - CEASG

**E T Consultant - CEASG**
Job #: req29823 Organization: IFC Sector: Other Grade: EC2 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Singapore,Singapore Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 10/23/2024 (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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet

**Duties and Accountabilities**:

- Working with the Country Team and various industry colleagues and specialists to support the IFC Singapore Hub activities, including implementation of Singapore hub thematic initiatives / flagship events, e.g. IFC Client Receptions, World Cities Summit, Asia Infrastructure Forum, Temasek Ecosperity Week / Singapore Sustainable Investing and Finance Conference, Singapore Summit / Philanthropic Asia Summit., and IFC business development / networking events (including activities in Brunei), and lead the preparation and execution process for events and public engagements.
- Work with the Country Team to develop and execute events and initiatives related to knowledge sharing, capacity building and business development for the country cluster, including implementation of initiatives / events relating to areas such as Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy, Smart Cities, Venture Capital, Digital Economy.
- Support the preparation process for client engagement materials, such as general or thematic pitchbooks for client partners and materials for media engagement including presentations and talking points.
- Support business development efforts for the country cluster, including but not limited to infrastructure, utilities, renewables, manufacturing, agribusiness, financial services, venture capital and funds sectors. Activities will include conducting research to identify prospects, running due diligence, preparing for client meetings, tracking of prospects and investment pipeline, and supporting business events and engagements.
- Support the front office's activities (i.e. organizing internal talks for visiting IFC colleagues and senior management, Open Mic Tuesdays)
- Support Country Team in planning and implementation of senior management visits, including coordination, speaking invitations, events management, and preparation of briefing books and back-to-office reports.

Selection Criteria
- Master's degree in business, economics, marketing, or a related field with at least 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents, presentations and talking points.
- Ability to conduct market research and run IDD checks, assessments of company business models and financial performance.
- Enthusiasm and comfort with working in multicultural teams and across borders and differing time zones. Business travel is required as part of the role.
- Ability to quickly learn IFC systems, frameworks, and processes.
- Knowledge of sectors relevant to IFC and emerging markets experience is preferred.

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Job ID req29823