Overview
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking a joint Country Manager based in Spain to represent IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA and to lead the One World Bank Group engagement with government, with a focus on private sector clients, and key partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the One World Bank Group engagement aligned with the priorities set for Spain.
- Lead IFC’s business development and stakeholder engagement for the private sector in Spain and Portugal aiming to invest in emerging markets.
- Lead World Bank engagement with key stakeholders in Spain and Portugal including government officials, parliamentarians, private sector, NGOs, media, academia and think-tanks.
- Represent the WBG on a broad range of routine to sometimes complex and sensitive issues, regularly addressing shareholders and major audiences on WBG business and development topics in business meetings and external speaking engagements.
- Drive business development and origination of deals across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA from Spanish and Portuguese private sector clients.
- Exercise sound business judgment balancing development impact, bankability, risk, and sustainability.
- Manage senior level relationships with government counterparts, private sector clients, and key stakeholders including parliamentarians, NGOs, academia and think-tanks.
- Lead coordination with development partners.
- Represent the WBG with credibility, diplomacy, and strategic clarity.
- Apply global WBG knowledge to country context and support evidence based decision making.
- Promote learning, innovation, and dissemination of best practices.
- Lead internal and external communications in coordination with communications teams.
- Lead and manage the WBG country office team.
- Oversee budget, security, and administrative functions.
- Foster an inclusive, high performing, and collaborative workplace culture.
Required Experience
- Minimum 12 years of progressively senior experience with strong private sector focus and track record in an international context, in particular emerging markets.
- Demonstrated experience at the public–private interface, including country program management, investment, advisory, or operational leadership.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in economics, finance, business, or a relevant field.
