MNA Fellow

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.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WBG, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector investments in emerging markets. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 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. 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, manufacturing, healthcare, property, and retail.

The MAS Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan (MCT) regional group is seeking an MNA Fellow to support IFC’s investment activities across the region. The selected candidate will work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers on the identification, design, processing and subsequent supervision of the MAS MCT investments.

The position will be based in Dubai or Riyadh, with the final duty location determined by the Hiring Manager based on business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market, sectoral and macroeconomic research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in target markets, support IFC’s business development efforts, and contribute to the development of IFC’s investment strategy in the MAS sectors.
• Conduct detailed financial, market, and risk analyses to support the identification and execution of investment opportunities in the MAS sectors, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain financial models, including financial projections, and prepare analyses on the financial health and viability of companies and projects.
• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare high-quality investment proposals, due diligence reports, risk assessments, and other transaction materials for presentation to internal committees and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of existing investments, including tracking financial performance, identifying risks, and recommending appropriate actions to enhance portfolio quality and impact.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives by preparing case studies, lessons learned, and best practices to enhance team capabilities and inform future investments.