Private Sector Growth Lead - Philippines

World Bank Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group in Manila seeks a Private Sector Specialist to lead private sector development projects, including IPF/DPF operations, and to engage government and private stakeholders across ministries and financial institutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong English skills and regional familiarity. You will work with IFC-linked initiatives to mobilize investment and improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, business, finance, development studies or related field.
• At least five years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of private sector development, including firm productivity, SME development, investment climate.
• Experience designing or implementing lending operations (IPF/DPF) or comparable multilateral operations.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage consultants.
• Excellent written and oral English; ability to work across cultures.
• Experience in the Philippines or East Asia is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead IPF and DPF operations on private sector development from preparation through supervision.
• Support private-sector policy dialogue with government and the private sector on reforms that improve investment and enterprise growth.
• Engage implementing agencies and private sector stakeholders across ministries, firms and financial institutions.
• Lead work on SMEs and firm capabilities: markets, finance, supplier development, value chains and quality infrastructure.
• Help design reforms, public investments and institution strengthening to mobilize private investment with IFC links.
• Undertake analytical work and translate findings into actionable policy recommendations and TA.
• Support portfolio management, resolve bottlenecks with agencies, and prepare high-quality briefs.

Skills

Private sector development

Investment climate

Value chains

SME development

Policy dialogue

Analytical skills

Project cycle management

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in economics/public policy/business/finance/development studies

Job description

World Bank Group in Manila seeks a Private Sector Specialist to lead private sector development projects, including IPF/DPF operations, and to engage government and private stakeholders across ministries and financial institutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong English skills and regional familiarity. You will work with IFC-linked initiatives to mobilize investment and improve productivity.