Country Manager - Singapore - IFC Systems Corporation

IFC Systems Corporation

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Description

Country Manager - Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei

Job #:

- req22587
Organization:

IFC
Sector:
Operations
Grade:
GH
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Singapore,Singapore
Required Language(s):
English
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Closing Date:

5/29/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description

IFC is looking to recruit a Country Manager responsible for Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei ("Countries of Coverage") based in Singapore.

The Country Manager will play a critical role in operationalizing IFC3.0/Creating Markets strategy and enabling the Cascade at the country level.

The Country Manager will be responsible for all IFC's activities in the cluster of countries while managing a multidisciplinary team of investment, advisory services and support staff on the ground.

He/she will be responsible, in close collaboration with the WBG counterparts, for developing operational country strategies and action plans and for driving their implementation.

The Country Manager will oversee the relationship with the governments of the Countries of Coverage, coordinate business development with Singapore and Malaysia based companies, manage the Singapore office and ensure staff/ resource distribution across all Asia and Pacific sub-regions.

The Country Manager will be responsible for all of IFC's activities in the Countries of Coverage and in Singapore, coordinating/ managing a multidisciplinary team of around 90 investment, advisory services and support staff on the ground, as well as around 55 AMC and Treasury staff serving Asia and Pacific.

This will require close interactions with corporate clients, governments, counterparts at the World Bank and other multilateral/ bilateral institutions, as well as internal coordination within IFC with Industry Department Directors and Managers, Advisory Services Managers and constituent Executive Directors.

The Country Manager will report to the Regional Director.

Duties and Accountabilities
In consultation with the Regional Director, development, design and implement multi-year engagement strategy with clients and parts in the Countries of Coverage and implementation plan for integrated investment and advisory operations, including sector priorities and business targets to be delivered in other countries in the region;

Lead the execution of the recently approved Engagement Strategy for Malaysia by developing a robust pipeline of mainstream investment opportunities for IFC;
Manage and develop relationships with key clients (governments and private companies) at the highest level of seniority and position IFC as the partner of choice to support high development impact projects in other countries. Build up relationships with key stakeholders (including relevant regulators, businesses, NGOs, PE Funds, and investors);
Lead, manage, develop and mentor an integrated and diverse team consisting of regional and industry staff, ensuring that the team is high performing, wellmotivated, innovative, welltrained; has clear deliverables; and is committed to the success of IFC in the country.
Identify areas where IFC can leverage Singaporean clients to catalyze market development through innovation based on a thorough understanding of local markets and best practices from IFC's global experience.
Lead/coordinate the development of the strategy for existing and new clients.
Take accountability for early review and clearance of sponsors. For all investments and AS client's programs, review and validate IFC's added value, development impact and fit with IFC strategy.
Develop IFC's "brand", building on IFC's regional brand and the overall communications strategy; engage with local media.
Represent and provide visibility for IFC through organizing/participating in high profile events (Senior level visits, interviews, seminars and conferences);
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Industry Departments to originate, process and manage a pipeline of investments, and support proactive and strategic portfolio management, to meet IFC's objectives.
Develop market knowledge to ensure that IFC is working with the right sponsors. Take accountability for client selection, ensure the integrity of potential clients, and develop and maintain relationships with these companies to identify business opportunities considering IFC's strategy, priorities and products.
Provide administrative and HR management oversight.
Act as the Head of Security for the Countries of Coverage responsible for WBG's duty of care obligations to staff.
Oversee the crisis management team supported by the business continuity management program offices.
Appoint emergency wardens, security focal points and road safety focal points.
Coordinate security decisions with other affected Heads of Office across the WBG.
Support administrative coordination and standardization acro