Investment Officer, Equity – Global Infrastructure Group - -Dubai
Dubai -Job #: req5715 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Dubai -,United Arab Emirates Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 2/10/2020 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description Do you want to build a career that is full of meaning and impact? 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. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. Visit www.ifc.org. IFC has embarked on an ambitious new strategy to stimulate more investment activity, especially in Low Income Countries and Fragile and Conflict Affected States. This new strategy aims at creating our own opportunities for private investment in riskier markets by proactively working in these countries to create, deepen, and expand the markets themselves. Within IFC, support for the development and expansion of infrastructure solutions across a wide range of sectors is one of IFC’s key strategic priorities. The Global Infrastructure Department (CNG) works closely with IFC’s regional infrastructure teams to finance and provide technical guidance to companies in the energy, transport, telecoms & technology, municipal & environmental infrastructure and mining sectors from IFC’s own balance sheet and through mobilization of other capital. The Equity team (CNGES) within the Global Infrastructure Department operates in close collaboration with regional infrastructure teams and regional departments to (i) formulate IFC’s strategy for investing equity and mezzanine financing across the infrastructure sectors, (ii) engage in business development, (iii) execute transactions, and (iv) manage assets from origination until exit. IFC is seeking an Investment Officer for CNGES, to be based in Dubai -. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing equity expertise to IFC’s infrastructure equity & mezzanine business (hereinafter referred to broadly as equity) in the Europe, Middle East & Africa regions. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in structuring, negotiating and executing equity transactions, asset management, as well as leadership skills. The Investment Officer will report to the EMEA Equity Lead, and will also have a major role in setting CNG’s equity strategy, day-to-day business operations, business growth and portfolio management. Roles and Responsibilities The role and responsibilities of the Investment Officer will include but will not be limited to: New Business Responsible for coordinating and providing substantive input to the development of equity investment themes and strategies, to target and grow IFC’s equity business based on its current equity portfolio, trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country), under the overall direction of Global Head of Equity - Infrastructure Participate in and lead equity business development activities in the region in line with investment themes Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and mezzanine investments Reinforce quality standards and set profitability targets for transactions and overall portfolio Asset Management Take leadership and responsibility for high value/complex equity investments, in particular exit strategy formulation in the region, working closely with the regional infrastructure leadership Ensure IFC value is brought to investee companies Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio Support infrastructure management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategy Support infrastructure management in ensuring that the right candidates are nominated as directors to the boards of IFC investee companies, and assess their performance Leadership and Knowledge Sharing Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, and provide on-the-job learning opportunities, and ensure efficient and effective use of resources Ensure quality control of work products Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity investments execution and asset management Disseminate CNG’s equity culture and lessons learnt Selection Criteria A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business and 8+ years relevant work experience Significant experience in sourcing, negotiating and executing equity & mezzanine transactions Strong network of contacts among infrastructure companies, private equity and institutional investors Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business Recognized as a team player, leader and strategic thinker and thought leader Strong written and verbal communications skills; Fluency in English essential, additional languages is a plus Ability to collaborate closely with World Bank, and other development finance institutions, commercial financial institutions, and institutional investors Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board and shareholders of investee companies, and ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, and other stakeholders Ability to work in the matrix, deliver high quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives Very sound business judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver results under stressful timelines and environment Strong equity “deal sense” based on demonstrated track record in executing, managing, and exiting equity investments. Willingness and ability to travel and work across time zones Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.
Director of Operations - -Dubai
Dubai -Kitopi stands for Kitchen Operation Innovation. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing venture-backed food tech startups. Our managed cloud kitchen network enables food brands to expand their delivery reach without needing to expand their kitchens – Kitopi provides necessary infrastructure and software with minimal capital and time expenditure.Kitopi currently runs kitchen networks in New York, London, Dubai -, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with more than 1200+ members of staff. On a mission to continue disrupting, we are in immediate demand for an entrepreneurial, focused, dynamic and energetic Director of Operations to be based in Dubai -, UAE!What You’ll Do: Shaping our future whilst holding full P&L responsibility and reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Operations will lead the corporate strategy, drive operations with a team built up of specialists and elite players, and execute plans across the entire group operation.· Build and lead a talented operations team in UAE to our growth.· Work in association with the C-Team, driving the market strategy and developing and executing initiatives to achieve them.· Motivate and leverage existing staff to continually drive results.· Implementation of our vision and solutions — this includes being hands-on within each and every function of the business from Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing and HR.· Ensure the best practices are being followed across all levels of staff in the core kitchen operations· Ensure the highest standard of food safety, food quality, hygiene and HACCP are being implemented in all of our kitchens· Work closely with our growth team, people team and our finance team to ensure smooth operational success.What Are We Looking For?The ideal professional will hold a proven record of establishing successful teams and implementing systems that are linked to the top and bottom-line results of the firm, with experience uncovering and designing solutions across dynamic and quick-moving growing organizations. Being passionate about what you do means you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to navigate complex systems and deliver key solutions to existing and future obstacles. Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity given your level of responsibility.· 8+ years of direct, hands-on management of all 360’ functions that may include (but not limited to); operations, sales, analytics, marketing and project management.· Proven exposure and experience leading teams across multiple territories.· Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills with the ability to utilize data to establish trigger point priorities and develop a tactic to deploy them.· Energetic and motivational leadership styles focused on personal influence.· Experience working directly with internal and external stakeholders and managing expectations against rapid growth deadlines.· The preference of working within a start-up environment (tech) is an added advantage but not essential.· Degree qualified, mandatory for international qualification with a focus on either a BA degree in business, finance or marketing or holding an MBA.Who We Are Looking For?· You hustle hard and understand the entrepreneurial landscape.· High stamina – you don’t fold under pressure. In fact, you thrive in fast-paced environments.· If you were to seek professional advice you are likely to be Strong people management skills and experience leading large teams. You can set the tone for your team and drive towards results while being empathetic to your teams’ challenges.· Take creative, solution-oriented approaches, with an eye towards achieving results.· Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build and manage strong relationships with their team, cross-functional colleagues, and external partners.· An entrepreneurial DNA – you’re like the lost and found for great opportunities.Job Type: Full-time
Business Development Officer - Tawseel Order Delivery Services L.L.-Sharjah
SharjahKey RequirementsDevelop strategic business and marketing plans in coordination with the Business Development Manager to achieve revenue goalsCandidate should be energetic and result orientedShould have experience in sales and negotiations skillsShould have good communication and interpersonal skillsExperience in last-mile delivery is preferredResearch the market for identifying new business opportunitiesProspect for new clients and develop a rapportStrategic planningJob Type: Full-timeExperience:Delivery Services: 1 year (Preferred)
Business Development: 1 year (Required)Sales & Marketing: 1 year (Required)Education:Bachelor's (Required)Language:English (Required)