Regional Industry Manager, Agribusiness and Forestry, MAS, East Asia and Pacific

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC is seeking a Regional Industry Manager for the Agribusiness and Services sectors in East Asia and Pacific based in either Jakarta or Hong Kong SAR.  The position is part of the Manufacturing‚ Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) department in the Asia & Pacific region. 

The Regional Industry Manager will be responsible for leading a team based across the East Asia & Pacific sub-region in business development, structuring investments, and portfolio management.  She/he will be part of the MAS Agribusiness and Forestry leadership team and coordinate on a continuous basis with the broader World Bank Group, and within IFC, the MAS Asia project development (Upstream) and Advisory team, Country Managers, as well as other relevant Departments/Divisions within IFC, such as Risk, Environmental & Social, Global Equity, Legal, Syndications, Special Operations (CSO), and Treasury.  She/he will have direct supervisory responsibility over the investment staff and other staff as determined. The position will report to the Regional Industry Director, Agribusiness and Forestry, MAS, Asia & Pacific.

Selection Criteria

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

WBG Five Managerial Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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