
Program Manager, Cameroon
Category | Grade:DirectorDeadline:23 Jul 2026Job ID:37479Posted on:8 Jul 2026
Overview
Leads IFC’s country programme in Cameroon by setting strategy, managing investment and advisory activity, strengthening partnerships and supervising a multidisciplinary country team.
Department: IFC Cameroon
Languages
Required: English
Job Functions
- Executive Leadership
- Business Development and Sales
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Lead development and refinement of IFC’s multi-year country strategy for Cameroon
- Build senior relationships with government, private sector, regulators, development partners and civil society
- Develop and execute client engagement strategy for current and prospective clients
- Coordinate with World Bank Group institutions and partners on joint initiatives and country diagnostics
- Oversee IFC’s investment and advisory portfolio in Cameroon
- Review sponsor eligibility, IFC value add, strategic alignment and risk mitigation in complex markets
- Identify and address environmental, social and reputational risks with industry and country colleagues
- Lead, manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of investment, advisory and support staff
Requirements
Not available
Skills
Country StrategyPortfolio ManagementClient EngagementInvestment OversightAdvisory ServicesStakeholder ManagementRisk MitigationTeam LeadershipPartnership DevelopmentPrivate Sector Development
Tools
IFC2030
Additional info
- Position is based in Douala and reports to the Division Director for Nigeria and Central Africa
- Role serves as a key member of the Nigeria and Central Africa leadership team