Global Head of Public-Private Partnerships Transactions, Washington, Closing date: Monday, 8 June 2015

• Organization: IFC - International Finance Corporation
• Country: United States
• City: Washington
• Office: IFC Washington

Background / General description
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. It is committed to financing private sector businesses in emerging markets, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, helping clients improve social and environmental sustainability and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The Cross-Cutting Advisory Solutions (CAS) Department is managing and delivering expertise and programs which are cross-cutting in nature and have application across the Corporation. These include public-private partnership transactions, clean energy and resources efficiency, SME development, corporate finance, gender and multidisciplinary business solutions.

The Department also provides administrative and financial management support to all advisory units in IFC and in the joint World Bank Group Global Practices. IFC's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Division advises governments in designing and bringing to market commercially robust PPP projects that provide high quality, affordable and efficient infrastructure and social services to the public. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in implementing 360 projects in 102 countries, the Division currently has over 100 staff across the globe, with technical, financial, contractual and procurement expertise. The team is managing around 100 active client engagements to help national and municipal governments partner with the private sector to improve basic services such as electricity, health, education, sanitation, and roads. IFC's PPP unit also draws on the World Bank's expertise in institutional reforms, sector structuring, legal and regulatory frameworks, tariff structures and regulation, and international best practice to strengthen and complement IFC's transaction-oriented approach.

International Finance Corporation (IFC) 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20433-0005 (202) 473-7711

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 4 year term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Reporting to the Director, Cross Cutting Advisory; the Head of PPP will assume responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing IFC's global PPP strategy, including key business and development targets, with a focus on impact, financial sustainability and FCS countries. The Head of PPP's duties and accountabilities include the following
a) Solutions and Results for Clients

• In the context of IFC's global strategic priorities, develop IFC's global PPP strategy, in partnership with regional departments, and in close collaboration with relevant IFC industry departments, and relevant WBG departments.
• Set global business objectives and work program for the PPP Division based on expected client needs and development results, including up front targeting and planning of fundraising best suited to the desired strategy.
• Lead the development and provision of innovative, cost-effective and demand-driven PPP products and services that serves IFC's strategic priorities and financial sustainability goals.
• Set quality standards for PPP engagements, including implementation of quality control processes/ inputs, and monitor progress and recommend corrective actions where/if necessary.
• Manage the origination, development and maintenance of a portfolio of PPP projects across the globe, balancing priority sectors, geographical distribution and country mix.
• Represent IFC and the department on PPP related corporate strategic issues to ensure that operational policies, practices and procedures align with quality service delivery to clients.
• Lead on high-priority special initiatives/projects as designated by the Director.

b) Governance

• Review, approve and support implementation of global and regional PPP projects.
• Monitor and manage risks associated with PPP project design and implementation, and where needed, ensures effective mitigation of strategic, operational and/or reputational risks to IFC.
• Ensure compliance with broader AS governance and risk management policies and procedures such as conflicts of interest, pricing, etc. c) People/Talent Management:
• Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforce these qualities in the PPP management team and staff.
• Lead and manage a high-performing, well-motivated, innovative, and skilled PPP team globally that has clear deliverables and is committed to providing world class global expertise in IFC client engagements.
• Oversee and support CAS management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for PPP global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development, and career progression and talent and performance management.

d) Knowledge Management

• Engage and collaborate with relevant industry departments, other Cross-Cutting Advisory Divisions/ Units, World Bank Group Cross-cutting Solutions Areas and Global Practices and seek efficient ways to ensure timely flow, capture and provision of resources and knowledge to meet IFC's client needs.
• Lead the learning agenda to foster technical excellence within IFC PPP, including learning for global product specialists to ensure product coherence and quality in accordance with IFC's strategic and operational priorities.
• Support the coordination of research, as well as the dissemination of PPP related technical knowledge and learning across IFC and the WBG, including relating to global best practices, trends and data, product development and stakeholder relations.
• Act as IFC's spokesperson with respect to PPPs, represent the organization and maintain strong relationships with policy makers and private sector counterparts to disseminate and enhance the impact of IFC delivery in PPP initiatives.

e) Resource Management

• Manage the PPP Division's budget (internal and external funds) to support the implementation of relevant IFC strategies.
• Support the team as needed on deal structuring and negotiating client fees.
• Actively support PPP fundraising efforts.
• Ensure accountability for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and financial) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies, and ensure timely delivery and overall quality of the Division's outputs.
• Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet the department's objectives.

f) Relationship Management

• As a member of the CAS Leadership Team, contribute to the coherent and effective functioning of the business, and ensure cross business area coordination and cross leveraging of expertise across business areas.
• Collaborate and engage with IFC Industry Departments and seek efficient ways to leverage resources and knowledge in order to promote private sector investment and meet IFC's client needs.
• Foster strong relationships with counterparts in the World Bank Group, particularly in the PPP CCSA and relevant Global Practices, as well as in other private and public institutions to identify collaboration opportunities and to enhance client and business delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationship with global players in relevant industries and act as IFC's representative for key global organizations and institutions.

Selection Criteria

• Committed to WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors (*)
• A background in finance, business, law, public policy, consulting or equivalent with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience. A background which combines one or more of these areas of experience will be preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years hands-on PPP transaction and policy development experience in infrastructure (e.g., transport, power, environmental) and/or social services (e.g., health, education).
• Strong professional background with proven success in developing client relationships with the public and private sector in developing countries and execution of international programs.
• Well networked within the professional community in relevant industries.
• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback; new ideas and ability to guide staff to find solutions to problems.
• Recognized as a team player and leader; with proven track record of success in leading large, complex and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven success working across internal and institutional boundaries.
• Ability to represent IFC to key external clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically, and to deal with increased complexity, ambiguity and crisis with confidence and discretion.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and negotiation and influencing skills.

WBG LEADERSHIP VALUES AND MANAGERIAL BEHAVIORS: WBG Managerial Competencies: Courage of your convictions; Leading Teams for impact; Influencing across boundaries; Fostering openness to new ideas; and Building talent for the future WBG Core Competencies for all staff: Client orientation; Drive for results; Teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; Knowledge, learning and communication; and Business judgment and analytical decision-making.