Upstream & Advisory Manager Manufacturing & Services (M&S) - Africa

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. This role requires the Manager to lead IFC's efforts to enable investment opportunities, enhance investment outcomes, improve investment conditions, and deliver development impact through upstream and advisory interventions across Manufacturing & Services sectors in Africa. The Manager will support IFC's strategic objectives under IFC 3.0 by helping create markets, develop investable opportunities, strengthen private sector participation, and advance impactful sector initiatives across the region. The Manager will serve as a member of the Africa M&S Management Team and collaborate closely with Regional Industry Managers, Joint Country Representatives, Global Industry teams, World Bank counterparts, and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) to formulate market creation strategies, scale development impact, and support the generation of investment opportunities. The Manager will ensure that upstream and advisory interventions are designed from the outset to support upstream mobilization, including by engaging partners, sponsors, DFIs, donors, and private capital around priority market creation initiatives. The Manager will oversee a joint Upstream and Advisory team and ensure coordinated delivery across the continuum of IFC operations, including market creation, project development, client preparation, investment support, and portfolio value creation.

Sense of urgency; Thoughtful risk-taking; Empowerment and accountability; Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related fields; Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing, services, or related sectors; Proven track record in investment advisory, market creation, and development impact; Strong leadership and team management skills; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities; Familiarity with World Bank Group core competencies and values; Experience working in emerging markets, preferably in Africa; Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in French or Arabic is a strong plus.