Associate Investment Office, PPP Transaction Advisory
| Job #: | req36313 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Investment |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Tashkent,Uzbekistan |
| Required Language(s): | English; Russian; Uzbek |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 4/23/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
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.The PPP Advisory team is part of the Transaction Advisory Department at IFC. Our unit supports government clients in structuring and implementing infrastructure services for delivery in partnership with the private sector using Public Private Partnerships (PPP) solutions. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion.IFC is seeking Associate Investment Officer, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to drive impactful PPP projects that support our client governments enhance infrastructure and services across Central Asia. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead transaction advisory engagements, collaborate with global stakeholders, and deliver innovative solutions that promote sustainable development and private sector growth.Role Responsibilities:• Lead and support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of PPP and privatization transactions, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic objectives and client needs.• Provide advisory services to government entities, including conducting feasibility studies, financial modeling, and market assessments to facilitate the successful implementation of PPP and privatization projects. • Develop and deliver high-quality transaction documentation, including information memoranda, bidding documents, and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and market standards.• Manage stakeholder engagement processes, including consultations with government officials, private sector investors, and development partners, to build consensus and drive project outcomes.• Conduct due diligence on potential projects, assessing risks, opportunities, and financial viability to inform decision-making and transaction structuring.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within IFC, including legal, environmental, and social specialists, to ensure comprehensive project delivery and adherence to IFC’s performance standards.• Monitor and evaluate project progress, providing regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders, and proactively addressing challenges to ensure timely and successful transaction closure.• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and building relationships with government and private sector clients.• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives by preparing case studies, presentations, and reports to disseminate lessons learned and best practices in PPP and privatization advisory.• Utilize Russian language skills, where applicable, to enhance communication and engagement with clients and stakeholders in Russian-speaking regions.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience gained in working on PPP transaction advisory, M&A or privatization advisory on buy and/or sell side, project finance, private equity, project management – all with focus on the infrastructure and social sector.• Demonstrated experience advising government entities on the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of PPP and privatization transactions.• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex transaction structures and provide actionable recommendations.• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government officials, private sector investors, and development partners, in high-pressure environments.• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Russian and Uzbek highly desirable to support regional engagement and client needs.• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams and build trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues.• Demonstrated commitment to IFC’s mission of promoting sustainable development and private sector growth, with a focus on delivering impactful solutions.• Results-oriented mindset, with a track record of successfully delivering advisory projects within tight deadlines and resource constraints.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for 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.
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