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. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
IFC-a member of the World Bank Group-is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than one hundred countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The IFC Legal Department (CLED) is overseen by two Deputy General Counsels (DGCs) who report to the Vice President & General Counsel. CLED provides legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its management, and client departments on legal and policy issues related to operations, advisory services, and corporate matters. CLED supports client departments in executing IFC's annual financing program for private sector projects in emerging markets, managing project portfolios, designing structured finance products, and advising on corporate policies.
The Legal Department (CLED) is looking for a Program Assistant who will be able to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to members of their legal team. CLED is responsible for providing legal services to the entire Corporation, both on investment transactions and on policy matters. Under the general supervision of the CLED ACS Coordinator, the selected candidate will be assigned to several lawyers and legal assistants.
Role and Responsibilities
The various duties related to the work of the department include, but are not limited to the following:
Take full ownership of addressing lawyer needs and demonstrate initiative, independence, and autonomy in addressing CLED needs in changing business contexts and environments.
Allocate and prioritize resources according to areas of most urgent need and greatest impact for clients through support of project lawyers.
Mentor and provide training to peers, in particular on drafting skills (retainer, Article III notice), Onit workflows (RFP, Counsel Selection, Retainer and Invoice processing), and procedures.
Draft, edit, and finalize routine memos, letters, faxes, and powers of attorney using standard legal specimens.
Assist with special tasks as assigned by CLED lawyers and legal assistants.
Maintain and update CLED specimens, templates, and guidance notes.
Support all other aspects of CLED's activities, as needed.
Process (including editing, proofreading, and formatting) legal agreements accurately, independently, and in a timely manner.
Maintain lawyers' project files and process official documents, including Onit closing memo workflows.
Assist lawyers with travel arrangements and preparation for conferences, seminars, etc.
Proactively handle telephone inquiries and solve non-routine problems.
Handle requests requiring file searches using the Internet, intranet, or Legal Records.
Handle material of a confidential nature.
Undertake ad hoc duties as assigned by the CLED ACS Coordinator.
In addition, the Program Assistant will be a member of the ACS support team in CLED and will be expected to assist other legal staff as required.