International Finance Corporation
(
IFC
)

The International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group member) is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

IFC advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries.

We achieve this by creating new markets, mobilising other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, we create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

Our Core Values guide the decisions we make and the actions we take.

IMPACT – We help our clients solve their greatest development challenges.
INTEGRITY – We do what is right.
RESPECT – We care for our people, our clients, our partners and our planet.
TEAMWORK – We work together to achieve our goals.
INNOVATION – We learn and adapt to find better ways of doing things.

... and why

Our mission is to advance economic development by encouraging the growth of private enterprise in developing countries.

Our work supports the World Bank Group’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agriculture and Forestry

Banking and Finance

Economics

Environment and Disaster Risk Management

External Relations

Human Resources Management

Information and Communication Technology

Media and Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Private Sector Development

Social Development

Supply Chain Management

We strive to achieve the right skills mix to respond to our clients' needs and to develop new business opportunities. 

We focus on strengthening IFC’s core competitive advantage – our people – by hiring and leveraging diverse talents. As a global organisation committed to promoting sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, our diversity and inclusion strategy is critical to strengthening our client focus, enhancing responsiveness, and improving the quality of results.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no

Positions/programs for young professionals yes

Staff positions for professionals yes

Senior or management positions yes

Consultancy opportunities yes

See current vacancies on cinfoPoste

Type of organisation

Multilateral development bank

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Washington DC, United States of America

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Latin America and the Caribbean

Middle East and Northern Africa

South/East Asia and Pacific

Sub-Saharan Africa

Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Less than 20

Outside Switzerland:

More than 1000

Learn more

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Testimonials

"My favourite thing about my career is being able to develop projects that not only benefit the people and countries that we serve, but also our planet."

Mouhanad Atta
Investment Officer (Green Finance)

"What drives me is the environmental impact of transportation and when I feel like I’m contributing to reducing the sector’s carbon footprint."

Maria López Conde
Research Analyst (Global Transport)

"You should consider making a major change every three or four years, be it moving to a new office, or exploring a different business line."

Thomas Lubeck
IFC Regional Manager for Europe and Central Asia

"The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us"

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Seraina Müller

Jennifer Hauser-Seiz

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