Associate Operations Officer – WORLD BANK
Location: Kigali | Closing Date: 9/25/2025
Associate Operations Officer
| Job #: | req34321 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Operations |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Kigali,Rwanda |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | French, Kinyarwanda |
| Closing Date: | 9/25/2025 (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 IFC East Africa Department is seeking an Associate Operations Officer to support IFC’s program in Rwanda. The selected candidate will report to and work closely with the Resident Representative for Rwanda (RR) on implementing the country program, driving business development efforts, ensuring day-to-day operations, and supporting the coordination of work across industries and regional teams. The position will be based in Kigali.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for spearheading client and stakeholder engagement, as well as day-to-day operational delivery. Key responsibilities include:
Selection Criteria
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful 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.
