Associate Investment Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, Bolivia

Associate Investment Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, Bolivia

Job #: req38654

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GF

Term Duration: Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: La Paz,Bolivia

Required Language(s): English, Spanish

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 10/23/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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.

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key industry groups, accounting for a significant share of IFC’s business volume, profitability, and development impact. MAS provides investment and advisory services across a broad range of sectors, including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, property, and retail.

The MAS Latin America and the Caribbean (MAS LAC) team is seeking an Associate Investment Officer to support business development and the structuring and processing of projects in Bolivia and across the region. The candidate will also contribute to portfolio activities, including the supervision, restructuring, and rescheduling of existing investments, as needed. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of executing debt and/or equity investments, preferably across MAS sectors, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. The position will be based in La Paz, Bolivia, and will require frequent travel to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and, as needed, to other countries in LAC.

Duties and Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work across industries and regions with colleagues at all levels to identify and execute investment transactions in LAC.
• Participate throughout IFC’s investment cycle, including business development and origination, due diligence, preparation of investment committee materials, negotiation of term sheets and legal agreements, disbursement, and portfolio monitoring.
• Use research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking across sectors, companies, and geographies.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models.
• Prepare project materials for internal audiences, including investment committee materials, and for external audiences.
• Prepare briefing notes and reports on relevant investment themes, events, and market developments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients, provide responsive client service, identify new business opportunities, and support portfolio supervision, including quarterly reviews.

Selection Criteria

• A master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in corporate or project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research, or business consulting.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations.
• Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships within and outside IFC.
• Ability to work flexibly across assignments, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Experience in emerging markets is preferred; experience in LAC is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and, as needed, to other countries in LAC, subject to World Bank Group safety standards.
• Commitment to economic development.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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