Sr/Operations Officer Global Water Specialist/Agribusiness

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, pursues its mission of reducing poverty and improving peoples lives by promoting private sector development through investment and advisory services. IFC's Sustainable Business Advisory (SBA) Business Line works with firms in manufacturing, agribusiness, services, and infrastructure to contribute to the creation of inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and efficient markets in three strategic areas of focus: (i) engaging the private sector in climate change mitigation and resilience, (ii) scaling business models to extend access to basic infrastructure services, and (iii) increasing market access for firms in emerging markets.

Requirements:

• Masters level degree in resource management, engineering, irrigation, water resource management, or equivalent; and 8+ years of relevant work experience in water efficiency in agriculture;

• Knowledge of, and relationship with, leading water efficiency/agricultural sector private industry technology and services companies;

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of best available practices related to water efficiency in irrigation, as well as related economics and implementation issues associated with various potential solutions;

• Understanding of how markets, especially in developing countries, function and ability to provide informed insights about the role of the private sector in addressing water scarcity through improved water-use efficiency;

• Experience undertaking programs or interventions which catalyzed market development.

• Experience operating businesses in water efficiency, prior exposure to water efficiency in agribusiness sector is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated measurable impact in their prior professional engagements and will have been agents of innovation and change in their careers. They will be motivated by, and have a vision for achieving, sustainable development of developing country water markets, particularly in water efficiency in agribusiness. They will be entrepreneurial by nature and have demonstrated leadership and the interpersonal skills necessary to manage teams while building effective partnerships either within the World Bank Group or in the global market. Excellent English written and spoken communication skills are essential, and multiple language skills are highly preferred.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. IFC offers rewarding careers in a global work environment. For the full job description and to apply on-line, please visit IFC’s career website at: www.ifc.org/careers Position No. 130065. Deadline February 08, 2013.