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IFC\u2014a member of the World Bank Group\u2014is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.<\/p>\n

IFC, a member of World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. We finance and provide advice for private sector ventures and projects in developing countries in partnership with other investors and, through advisory work, help governments create conditions that stimulate the flow of both domestic and foreign private savings and investment, with the goals of eliminating extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. Our focus is to promote economic development by encouraging the growth of productive enterprises and efficient capital markets in our member countries.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: ET Consultant, Disruptive Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

This position will be based in Washington, DC, with the IFC\u2019s Gender and Economic Inclusion Group (GEIG).<\/p>\n

Gender And Economic Inclusion At IFC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The IFC Gender and Economic Inclusion Group addresses the private sector\u2019s human capital challenges with a dedicated team that provides support across the corporation to increase deal flow and maximize development impact when it comes to gender, base of the pyramid and other underserved groups such as people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQI. We take an intersectional approach to diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n

This will be achieved by developing research on the business case and by providing tailored operational solutions and building partnerships with the aim of creating economic opportunities and development for all. In order to unlock macro-economic growth and private sector investment opportunities, the group will closely collaborate with the World Bank and IFC\u2019s Upstream efforts.<\/p>\n

Focus areas of economic inclusion will include gender, base of the pyramid (through Inclusive Business), LGBTQI, and persons with disabilities. This selection is based on IFC expertise, private sector demand for investments and advice in these areas and market opportunities<\/p>\n

Disruptive Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Disruptive Technology team, part of the Gender and Inclusive Economies Group, identifies how new and emerging technologies have the potential to drive development impact and business growth in emerging markets with a focus on women and other underserved populations, including disabled and LGBT communities and base of the pyramid populations. The team conducts research, provides tailored advisory services, and convenes public initiatives on core topic areas, supports knowledge management and capacity building across the WBG.<\/p>\n

Duties And Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ET Consultant will<\/p>\n