Operations Officer – Gender Equality and Economic Inclusion
| Job #: | req34699 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Gender |
| Grade: | |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 11/11/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
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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: https://www.ifc.org
The Gender Equality and Economic Inclusion team is part of the GEID department at IFC. Our unit works with IFC’s investment and advisory teams to support private and public sector clients in providing all genders and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
IFC is seeking Operations Officer, based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania to advance gender and economic inclusion initiatives in Tanzania and assigned countries in the sub-region. This role will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of projects that address barriers and foster inclusive economic growth. The role will work closely with internal teams, external clients, and stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
East and Southern Africa Portfolio Delivery and Business Development:
● Deliver gender and inclusion client projects and manage client relationships across select countries in the sub region.
● Collaborate with IFC country team in
Tanzania and assigned countries to raise awareness of gender programs
and identify entry points for integrating gender into pipelines and
portfolios.
● Collaborate with investment and advisory
teams to integrate gender considerations into project design, execution,
and evaluation, ensuring alignment with IFC’s operational objectives.
● Ensure strategic alignment of activities
with the overarching Regional Gender Action Plan objectives and
country-specific priorities.
● Operationalize the Gender Country Umbrella Program in Tanzania in collaboration with IFC industry teams and clients.
East and Southern Africa Strategy, Communications and Partnerships:
● Support assigned country management (including in joint WBG representation countries) on gender and inclusion.
● Work with the Partnerships Team to identify
and pursue funding opportunities to mobilize resources for the Tanzania
country program and other flagship projects as assigned.
● Coordinate and provide assigned country
management consistent inputs in regional, country, and industry/sector
projects, programs and strategies.
● Organize internal and external visibility
activities (e.g., forums, events) to promote gender initiatives and
engage stakeholders.
● Represent IFC on gender and inclusion topics
at external events and conferences, engaging with partners in-country
and in other assigned locations.
● Managing the selection, onboarding, and performance of consultants assigned to the Tanzania County Gender Umbrella Program.
● Provide inputs to sub-regional, country, and industry/sector strategies and projects as required.
Qualifications and Competencies:
● Strong project management skills with experience in implementing multi-stakeholder initiatives.
● Knowledge of gender-focused programs and their integration into business and investment pipelines.
● Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage with industry teams, donors, and stakeholders.
● Proven ability to monitor progress, address challenges, and deliver measurable outcomes.
● Experience in organizing visibility activities and engaging diverse audiences.
● Fundraising experience, including donor engagement and proposal development, is an advantage
Technical Skills:
● Strong understanding of gender and economic inclusion challenges and opportunities in emerging markets.
● Proven ability to analyze data, develop insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
● Familiarity with IFC’s investment and advisory operations is an advantage.
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Behavioral Competencies:
● Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
● Communication: Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
and persuasively.
● Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
● Adaptability: Capacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Leadership and Influence:
● Ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve program goals.
● Confidence in engaging with senior management, development partners, and government counterparts.
The candidate should be a seasoned candidate with experience working with the private sector and across institutional structures to deliver impactful solutions. The candidate routinely leads staff, initiatives, programs, projects, and integrates the work of others (often multi-disciplinary). They confidently deliver quality output and can work and inspire others with a sense of urgency. They can proficiently interact with companies’ senior management, development partners and communicate with senior government counterparts and other organizations with confidence on the topic at hand.
Selection Criteria
● Master’s degree in economics, business
administration, gender studies, international development, or a related
field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Familiarity with IFC’s investment and
advisory operations, including an understanding of private sector
development and financial inclusion strategies.
● Strong project management skills, including
the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver
high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with
diverse stakeholders, including government officials, private sector
partners, and internal teams.
● Demonstrated ability to apply innovative
approaches to address gender and economic inclusion challenges,
leveraging global best practices and tailoring solutions to local
contexts.
● Commitment to IFC’s mission and values, including promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to evolving
priorities and challenges.
● High level of cultural sensitivity and
emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration and trust across diverse
teams and geographies.
● Minimum of 5 years of professional
experience in gender and economic inclusion, preferably in emerging
markets, with demonstrated ability to design and implement impactful
programs.
Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended-term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. If an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
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E T Consultant – Country Officer
| Job #: | req34716 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Operations |
| Grade: | EC2 |
| Term Duration: | 1 year 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | Swahili |
| Closing Date: | 11/11/2025 (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 Tanzania Management Unit (CAETZ) team is part of the East Africa Department at IFC. Our unit is responsible for business development, client relationship management, operational oversight, team coordination, and strategic engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. 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.
The IFC is hiring a Country Officer in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The County Officer plays a pivotal and highly versatile role in IFC’s country operations. Tasks span business development, client relationship management, operational oversight, team coordination, and strategic engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of IFC’s country strategy for CAETZ, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic priorities and the World Bank Group’s country partnership framework.
• Identify and develop investment and advisory opportunities that promote private sector development, economic growth, and job creation in the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners, and civil society to foster collaboration and advance IFC’s mission.
• Conduct market analysis and sector assessments to identify barriers to private sector investment and propose actionable solutions to address them.
• Oversee the origination, structuring, and execution of investment projects, ensuring compliance with IFC’s standards and policies, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of IFC’s portfolio in the region, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize development impact and financial returns.
• Represent IFC in high-level discussions, conferences, and events to advocate for private sector-led development and promote IFC’s role in the region.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that drives results.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in IFC’s operations.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives to strengthen local institutions and enhance private sector capabilities in CAETZ.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in development finance, investment banking, private equity, or related fields, with a proven track record of structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing financial statements, conducting due diligence, and assessing investment risks in emerging markets.
• Strong knowledge of private sector development, including familiarity with IFC’s strategic priorities, products, and services.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams and build relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting sustainable development and addressing challenges in emerging markets.
• High level of adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A good understanding of Tanzania’s economic and political contexts, as well as knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa’s political economy.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Swahili, is considered an asset.
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
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Senior Environmental Specialist
| Job #: | req34712 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Safeguards |
| Grade: | GG |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 11/12/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region
Home to about 700 million of Africa’s people, Eastern and Southern Africa is a geographically, culturally and economically diverse region of 26 countries stretching from the Red Sea in the North to the Cape of Good Hope in the South. Children under 18 make up almost half of the total population. The subregion boasts of some of the world’s richest human and natural resources and, apart from South Africa, the countries are predominantly raw material exporters.
The subregion harbors some of Africa’s protracted conflicts, rendering many of its countries fragile, while significant gaps in education, health, and skills development continue to keep people from reaching their full potential. This creates a huge development challenge, impacts heavily on the lives and livelihoods of people, and hinders regional integration and trade. But it also creates an opportunity to work closely with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and young people to chart a brighter course for the future.
The World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa Region, comprised of approximately 1,200 staff, mostly based in 26 country offices, has been helping countries realize their considerable development potential by focusing on the following priorities:
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• Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies: We are working with countries across Africa to stimulate job creation and economic transformation by leveraging all sources of finance, expertise, and solutions to promote investment.
• Building up the Digital Economy: We are supporting Africa’s vision to ensure that every African individual, business, and government is connected by 2030 – a vision that, if realized, can boost growth by up to 2 percentage points per year, and reduce poverty by 1 percentage point per year in Sub-Saharan Africa alone.
• Making Institutions more Efficient and Accountable: Our support helps governments strengthen public policy processes, manage resources effectively, and reinforce fair and reliable delivery of public services.
• Investing in People: We are at the forefront of helping African countries accelerate human capital gains and empower women by improving their access to education and skills acquisition, sexual and reproductive health services, and employment opportunities.
• Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: In the face of increasing climate-related risks, we are working with African countries to advance efforts to adopt renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and green infrastructure.
• Addressing the Drivers of Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Given the cross-border nature of conflicts in Africa, we are employing an approach that simultaneously focuses on the drivers of fragility while also supporting well-targeted regional initiatives to create opportunities for peace and shared prosperity.
• Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent: We are scaling up our work on regional integration, taking a holistic view of the continent that covers both North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa
Unit Description
On October 1, 2018, the World Bank launched a new Environment and Social Framework (ESF) to help protect people and the environment in the investment projects that it finances. The effort, now about seven years under implementation, is one of several initiatives, including procurement reform, the gender strategy, and the climate change action plan, undertaken by the Bank to improve development outcomes.
The ESF brings the World Bank’s environmental and social (E&S) protections into closer harmony with those of other development institutions, and makes important advances in areas such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, transparency, non-discrimination, social inclusion, public participation, and accountability – including expanded roles for grievance redress mechanisms.
As the World Bank Group (WBG) advances with modernizing its ESF approach, a new organizational arrangement has been agreed involving “Makers” (responsible for preparation, implementation support, and monitoring and problem solving) and “Checkers” (responsible for monitoring and risk-based oversight, and identifying and flagging challenges and problems that need to be addressed) to ensure a strengthened approach to risk management on E&S matters. The new arrangements also demonstrate a commitment to promoting “One WBG” and the key role that the Environmental and Social leadership in IDA/IBRD, IFC and MIGA, will play in this effort.
The Eastern Africa Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Unit (SAEM2) is one of the three units in AFE that manages E&S risks and covers two Country Management Units (CMUs): The Kenya CMU comprising of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Somalia; and the Tanzania CMU comprising of Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Position
The World Bank is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead environmental and social risk management efforts in the Tanzania CMU. The Senior environmental Specialist will be based in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. The specialist will report directly to the SAEM2 Practice Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensure the effective integration into the design, appraisal
and implementation of WBG-supported projects of environment, health and
safety due diligence as defined by the ESF, World Bank Operational
Policies on safeguards (for projects that predate the ESF), WBG EHS
guidelines, IF Performance Standards and other international good
practice documents.
• Ensure the effective integration of environmental and social due
diligence as defined by the ESF and Safeguard Policies into the design,
appraisal, and implementation of Bank-financed projects, with a focus on
countries in the Tanzania Country Management Unit.
• Conduct or oversee environmental and social assessments to understand
potential impacts, risks, and opportunities for these groups, including
those who may have lost collective attachment to ancestral territories
due to forced severance, conflict, or resettlement.
• Provide expert guidance and support for the screening of Bank projects
for environmental and social risks, impacts, and vulnerabilities, and
identify risk management opportunities including resource efficiency,
pollution prevention, labor influx, occupational health and safety, land
access and resettlement, indigenous peoples’ frameworks and plans,
vulnerable groups, social dimensions of climate change, sexual
exploitation, harassment and abuse, and stakeholder engagement.
• Guide the borrower/project implementation agency in preparing the
necessary project instruments and review them for quality; provide
well-written summaries of key ESF/safeguards instruments for inclusion
in project documentation; and assist with the Environmental and Social
Risk Classifications (ESRCs) and the preparation of the Environmental
and Social Commitment Plans (ESCPs).
• Participate in project preparation, appraisal, and supervision
activities of project implementation, including operational missions and
providing inputs related to social performance of projects into the
mission Aid Memoirs (AMs), and support the resolution of emerging issues
to ensure results on the ground and project implementation progress.
• Ensure timely reporting on SAEM2 activities, including ESF, proactive
monitoring, management, and preparation of relevant environmental and
social risk management briefs.
• Contribute to dialogue on the implementation of the ESF with
government officials, development partners, civil society, and other
stakeholders, and coordinate the Bank’s relations with clients on social
development.
• Participate in portfolio reviews on environmental and social sustainability and ESHS risk management as required.
• Make recommendations on strategies and policy options for counterparts in local and central government agencies.
• Maintain active engagement with a broad range of key stakeholders,
identifying potential partnerships and new opportunities for engagement
around environmental and social development
• Work as an active member of the Country Office and Country Team/Unit.
• Support and mentor more junior staff in handling complex technical,
institutional, and program implementation issues regarding environmental
and social risk management.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environment engineering,
science, management, natural resources, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 8 years at the country and project level as an
environmental professional, including in the fields of environmental
risk / impact assessment and management, occupational and community
health and safety, pollution prevention and control, biodiversity and
natural habitats, and cultural heritage protection. Experience in social
aspects, such as management of social risks, land acquisition and
resettlement, grievance redress mechanisms, stakeholder engagement is a
requirement.
• Knowledge and demonstrated competence in operationalizing the global
sustainability frameworks of International Finance Institutions (IFIs)
such as the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework, IFC’s
Environmental and Social Performance Standards, and standards of other
Development Partners.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian regulations and permitting processes related to environmental and social risk management.
• Familiarity with preparation and implementation of environmental and
social instruments such as Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs), Waste
Management Plans (WMPs), Noise Management Plans (NMPs), Vulnerable
Groups Planning Frameworks (VGPF), Vulnerable Groups Management Plans
(VGMPs), and Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP).
• Strong analytical skills to assess institutional capacity and
design/review practical arrangements for implementing complex projects,
particularly in Tanzania.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and negotiation
skills, including the ability to conduct participatory consultations and
capacity building.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with government agencies, provide policy advice, and lead stakeholder consultations.
• Proven record of working in multidisciplinary teams and managing complex assignments.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is a plus.
Professional traits and willingness
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, mentorship, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and change management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to think innovatively
and strategically to find solutions to complex development problems.
• Readiness for frequent travel within Country duty station and the AFE region.
• Proven ability to work in and actively contribute to teams and champion a positive team dynamic.
• Experience working in a multicultural setting
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.
Read Also:
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.