IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. IFC South Africa looking for “Senior Counsel“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 21st February 2023.

The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.

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IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023

The IFC has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th November 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Counsel to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Recruiter International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Position Senior Counsel – Other
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum 15 years
Application Deadline 21st February 2023

Roles and Responsibilities:

You’ll advise business teams with an independent voice on all core aspects of integrity risks as they impact IFC’s clients, partners, transactions and new products/initiatives in the Africa region, to include:

  • Evaluating integrity and reputational risk flags identified by business teams during IDD, making recommendations, and providing solutions to mitigate these risks
  • Employing knowledge, expertise, and sound judgment to address IFC’s unique risk profile
  • Demonstrating expertise in IDD issues in Africa across all sectors in which IFC works
  • Being known by business teams as the lead for integrity matters in Africa
  • Liaising with the other business integrity staff in CBR focusing on money laundering risks and tax-related risks in Africa projects.
  • You’ll provide legal advice to Africa business teams and management on integrity-related matters in transactions, new products/initiatives, and IFC’s Africa operations generally, including on the following subjects:
  • International and national anti-corruption/bribery laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.)
  • International standards and guidance relating to AML/CFT (e.g., issued by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Wolfsberg Group) as well as national AML/CFT laws and regulations
  • Other integrity-related laws/regulations and legal issues that arise in IFC business
  • Economic sanctions (such as the UN, EU, UK, and US regimes) and other international trade sanctions and export controls
  • Crisis management and legal advice related to significant integrity legal matters, including potential or actual litigation or involving complex legal issues
  • The legal workings of the WBG Integrity Vice-Presidency (INT) and WBG Sanctions System
  • You’ll also provide legal advice to Africa business teams and management on integrity-related contractual provisions, to include:
  • Reviewing current integrity-related provisions in IFC legal agreements
  • Drafting new integrity-related provisions in IFC legal agreements and bespoke legal provisions in IFC financing documents
  • Negotiating with clients to build out contractual protections on integrity-related matters
  • Advising on integrity-related provisions for legal documentation relating to new products/initiatives
  • Drafting disclosures for Board papers.

Selection Criteria

  • Juris Doctorate (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
  • At least 15 years of working experience including a minimum of 7 years providing legal advice on international business transactions, project finance, investment funds, or litigation including experience advising on business integrity-related matters (such as anti-corruption laws, AML/CFT, economic sanctions, etc.)
  • Fluency in English plus one other major language relevant to the region
  • Seasoned judgement on integrity-related and/or international business transactions
  • Track record of delivering high-quality work product for complex engagements and initiatives
  • Demonstrated skills in working across teams and providing effective feedback to team members
  • Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely; superior client focus
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to work under time pressures to deliver results for clients
  • Experience presenting engaging workshops and trainings to staff and management at all levels
  • Law firm or large consulting firm experience is a plus
  • Hands-on litigation and crisis management experience is a plus
  • Working familiarity with laws and regulations, industry and international standards at the intersection of integrity and AML/CFT is a plus
  • Familiarity and fluency with data analytics and reporting
  • Experience with data analytics, data technology and data risk management

Other Details

  • Job #: req21145
  • Grade: GG
  • Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
  • Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite………

The Closing Date: 21st February 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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