E T Consultant - Operations Officer

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org . The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). Its goal is to create new investment opportunities by working "upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. IFC’s Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan Afghanistan (MCA) region covers 21 diverse countries, including middle income, lower middle income and fragile and conflict states, with an active investment portfolio exceeding $11 billion as of end of fiscal year 2026. The World Bank Group’s strategic priorities in Oman are aligned with the country’s Vision 2040, with a focus on promoting private sector–led growth and diversifying the economy beyond hydrocarbons. Key sectors targeted for development include tourism, logistics, light manufacturing, and digital services. The WBG aims to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) while supporting reforms to enhance the investment climate, skills and employment. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are also a priority, aimed at mobilizing private capital for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects that contribute to fiscal sustainability and improved service delivery. In addition, the WBG is committed to promoting climate-resilient and low-carbon development through renewable energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable resource management. Targeted advisory services will further support institutional capacity building, skills development, public sector efficiency, and improve governance. A critical role in advancing the World Bank Group’s engagement in Oman is the Operations Officer position. This role will support the WBG Country Manager in overseeing and coordinating the Group’s operations, investments, and programs across all WBG institutions. Based in Muscat - Oman, the Operations Officer will play a key role in supporting the WBG’s efforts to contribute to Oman’s economic diversification, private sector–led growth, and sustainable development agenda. The position reports to the WBG Country Manager for Oman. Duties and accountabilities: Business Development Client Engagement

• Map priority clients and identify the right counterparts across target sectors aligned with IFC’s strategic priorities in Oman.
• Build and maintain relationships with family conglomerates, emerging champions, and other private sector actors central to IFC’s investment pipeline.
• Follow up on leads and meetings to ensure continuity and momentum in client relationships.
• Track market developments and flag relevant opportunities aligned with IFC’s strategic priorities in the country.
• Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of contacts at senior levels, both internal and external, including government stakeholders, Private Sector Advisory Council, and the broader business community. Market Research Client-Facing Materials
• Conduct market research and industry analysis; prepare client-facing materials including meeting briefs, sector profiles, pitch books, and proposals to support business development activities and prospective client engagements.
• Build financial models, conduct company valuations, and perform industry diagnostics to evaluate project viability.
• Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present information in a variety of formats for diverse audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Operational Pipeline Support
• Support the Country Manager and Industry teams with overall investment program management, including business development coordination, conducting IDD checks on potential clients, and preparing relevant background documentation and memos.
• Monitor deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
• Develop and maintain centralized tracking and internal information management systems to monitor pipeline development, portfolio data, and strategic engagement efforts, enabling streamlined reporting and extraction of key performance metrics.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of current advisory and investment operations and respond quickly to internal and external queries. Stakeholder Events Engagement
• Map and manage IFC’s participation in Oman’s events calendar, supporting the office’s engagement across forums, summits, and sector convenings of strategic value.
• Support visiting missions, senior-level engagements, and high-profile meetings, including logistics, preparation, and follow-up as needed.
• Prepare meeting minutes, talking points, and relevant background documentation to keep the team informed and aligned. Project Management
• Support the management of priority business development and investment pipeline initiatives by coordinating activities, monitoring milestones, and ensuring timely follow-up on agreed actions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, workstreams, and reporting mechanisms to track progress against objectives and facilitate effective stakeholder communication.
• Identify implementation risks, escalating issues as appropriate and coordinating with relevant teams to support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.