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Finance officer - IFFED

Geneva Permanent Home Office View Job Description
The Finance Officer will support the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) in establishing and operationalizing its finance function, focusing on implementing and managing IFFEd's innovative guarantee mechanism, engaging with credit rating agencies, and supporting asset management.

added 19/03/2025

  • Expert in Risk Management & Finance Modelling
  • Newly Created role - Full-time Staff Contract, Permanent

About Our Client

IFFEd is a pioneering financing engine aimed at unlocking additional affordable financing for global education and skills development. Recognized by the G20, IFFEd's novel financing mechanism multiplies donor contributions significantly, transforming cash contributions into substantial additional affordable financing for critical investments in education and skills. IFFEd is in an exciting early-growth phase with a small core team and an ambitious vision.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financing Mechanism: Support the operation of contingent financing and grant windows, develop and implement administrative and financial mechanism workflows, and monitor covered portfolios with MDBs and sovereign credit ratings.
  • Credit-Rating Agencies: Establish stakeholder frameworks with credit rating agencies, maintain data and assumptions for reporting requirements, and support the assessment of IFFEd's financial and enterprise risk profile.
  • Asset Management: Support asset management operations, including finance and risk controls, and work closely with financial institutions to manage IFFEd's capital and grant funds.
  • Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee (FRC): Support the organization of FRC meetings, develop financial models and presentations, and maintain an FRC portal for key documents and decisions.
  • Other Duties: Support new financial product development, financial research for donor mobilization, and collaborate with colleagues on finance issues.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate:

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field.
  • Relevant work experience in finance or economic roles.
  • Excellent financial modeling, analysis, and quantitative skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven capability to lead projects and work independently.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a rapidly moving, start-up environment.
  • Experience with multilateral development banks or development agencies is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English (required) and French (preferred).

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
  • Engage in innovative financing models and contribute to global education and skills development.
  • Full-time commitment in Geneva.
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Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Finance Manager
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012025-6646236
Job Nature
Home Office

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