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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Gender is a cross-cutting corporate priority for IFC, as highlighted in the World Bank Group’s Gender Strategy, the upcoming Gender Strategy Update, and IFC’s Vision for Gender and Inclusion. IFC is deeply committed to advancing gender equality and inclusion as laid out in IFC’s 3.0 strategy that also underpin the Capital Increase. As part of its mandate, IFC’s Cross-Cutting Vice Presidency Unit includes a dedicated team, the Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEIDR), that works with IFC’s investment and advisory teams to support private and public sector clients in providing all genders and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. In addition, GEIDR develops research on the business case and solutions for reducing gender and inclusion gaps; leads strategy development and implementation for the organization, provides client advice, supports mobilization through impact investing and sustainable financing; and forges public and private sector partnerships. The Gender and Economic Inclusion Directorate will be effective July 1, 2023. The Manager (Global Thought Leadership) will lead IFC’s Gender and Economic Inclusion Department’s research and product innovation agenda and provide oversight and guidance to a team of staff and consultants. She/he will be a leader who can enhance IFC’s position as a global thought leader in gender and inclusion. The Manager will lead a team of thematic/product and strategy specialists, leveraging their policy and research expertise, strategic thinking, creativity, as well as communication, project management, and problem-solving skills to generate innovative solutions and strategies that enable impact on gender equality and the broader diversity and inclusion agenda. She/he will implement IFC’s 2030 Gender and Inclusion Vision in alignment with the WBG Gender Strategy Update. The position is based in Washington D.C., and reports to the Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion.
Selection Criteria
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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