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Counsel - International Tax
| Job #: | req35634 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Risk |
| Grade: | GG |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Washington, DC,United States |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 2/18/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
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.
The International Finance Corporation (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 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The WBG Business Integrity Office (BIO) recently launched as a specialized legal advisory function across the WBG in private sector and non-sovereign operations, i.e., projects and transactions. This includes three areas: 1) “integrity” – corruption, fraud, economic sanctions, litigation, criminal activity/history, politically exposed persons, opaque ownership structures, etc. – any of which can affect the integrity of a WBG project, or adversely impact the WBG’s reputation as the preeminent development organization; 2) anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), and 3) international tax policy and tax good governance (collectively, “Business Integrity”). The WBG Business Integrity Office will advise operations teams, management and the Board on the assessment and mitigation of Business Integrity matters. The WBG Business Integrity Office was formulated by consolidating some and enhancing other pre-existing functions that handle Business Integrity matters within the WBG. The creation of the WBG Business Integrity Office is part of a broader effort to establish a unified Business Integrity management framework for WBG investment and advisory activities.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert on international tax matters, supporting IFC, MIGA, and other WBG entities on international tax issues in private sector projects. The role combines technical tax expertise with strategic risk management, contributing to global tax policy dialogue and advancing best practices. A key function of this role will be serving as MIGA Tax Lead, providing specialized tax advisory support to MIGA transactions and ensuring alignment with WBG policies and procedures.
Role & Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head of International Tax, you will perform the following functions:
• Tax Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex international tax risks related to IFC, MIGA and World Bank projects, clients, and partners, including tax treaties, transfer pricing, and structuring.
• MIGA Tax Lead Function: Provide bespoke tax advisory support for MIGA transactions, ensuring alignment with WBG policies and procedures. Deliver targeted training for investment teams on tax considerations and lead preparation of tax-related reporting to the Board for MIGA projects. Ensure alignment between MIGA and IFC tax disclosures in Board papers. Align MIGA tax procedures with other WBG tax procedures.
• Regional Tax Lead. Serve as regional lead for IFC projects (specific region will be assigned).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the broader WBG and external parties to advance responsible tax initiatives.
• Board Engagement: Respond to questions from the WBG Board on tax-related aspects of projects.
• Support VPU Initiatives: Advise on tax aspects of donor funding and blended finance structures.
• Leadership & Outreach: Represent WBG in global tax forums and promote best practices in emerging markets.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff within the WBG BIO International Tax team
Selection Criteria
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of international tax experience (Big 4, law firm, or in-house). Significant private sector experience along with MDB experience is preferred.
• Education: Masters Degree in Taxation or Law required.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of OECD standards, BEPS, Global Forum initiatives, UN-led initiatives and cross-border tax issues (tax treaties, transfer pricing, structuring).
• Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to assess risks, prioritize issues, and find practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage shifting priorities under time pressure.
• Clear and confident communication of complex tax concepts, both written and oral.
• Ability to deliver training to non-tax professionals.
• Languages: English required; additional major language is a plus.
And Tackling All of the Above With
• Highly developed technical skills with solid judgment
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment on what to escalate
• Clear, concise, and cogent writing skills and ability to provide concrete recommendations
• Ability to build effective client relationships
• Digital dexterity
• Genuine commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise
• Diplomacy and ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Highly personal integrity, strong values, and ethics
Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
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