Associate Operations Officer – GF  

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global leader, investor and advisor committed to projects in its developing member countries that reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to businesses and governments in the developing world.

Private sector development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Infrastructure plays a key role in sustained economic growth by providing critical public services to the citizens in a country as well as a platform for efficient operation of businesses that create jobs. The private sector plays an increasingly important role in the financing and delivery of infrastructure and public services, including through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

IFC’s transaction advisory services department (CTA) is housed in the IFC Cross Cutting Solutions Vice Presidency and consists of two business lines:

• PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offering transaction advisory services to governments to design and structure PPP transactions in infrastructure to help client governments partner with the private sector to deliver affordable and high-quality infrastructure.
• Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has two product offerings: (1) M&A Advisory: supporting investment departments in business development and creating investment opportunities; (2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third party equity mobilization alongside IFC.

CTA is led by a Department Director based in Washington, DC. The Director’s front office supports the CTA management team across a variety of operational and strategic matters related to the effective and efficient functioning of CTA at global and regional level. CTA is looking for an Associate Operations Officer as part of the Front Office in HQ, who will report to the Global Head of Operations/Principal Investment Officer Portfolio and Operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The duties and accountabilities of the Associate Operations Officer include but are not limited to the following:

Data Analysis, Reporting, and Portfolio Management

• Utilize IFC systems and produce reports for CTA, IFC senior management and other key stakeholders; Coordinate with the regional portfolio team, M&E, finance, and managers to ensure data integrity, and flag issues as necessary.
• Maintain key business information and provide analytical support for CTA business operations; identify strategic insights about trends, opportunities, risks and issues and prepare projections of future delivery against expected targets.
• Coordinate with regional portfolio officers to align key project level data in Iportal with business data depositories and reporting (development impact, IDA/FCS, climate and gender flags, etc); monitor compliance of portfolio with IFC’s Advisory ADM and follow up on the resolution of PIQs
• Support the PIO in overseeing and reporting the number of Project Completion Reports (PCRs) at fiscal year end
• Support ongoing efforts to analyze and compile data on the department’s contribution to the WBG Scorecard, PCM, and PCE across all regions and sectors.
• Support the maintenance of Knowledge Management depositories: organize, update, and curate content with subject matter experts for use in onboarding and to encourage exchange of information across teams; Examples include guidance notes, policies and procedures, pitchbook templates, and useful information on project implementation.

Business Strategy and Management

• Participate in the preparation of the work force planning exercise, including resource planning efficiencies and allocation.
• Prepare high quality strategy related and business performance presentations to analyze the growth scenarios and business outlook for the CTA Management Team
• Prepare corporate memos, briefing notes, and speeches as necessary for the Director and CTA Management Team
• Support key initiatives in the department such Senior Leadership Team (SLT) initiatives, climate, gender, etc.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from the Global Head of Operations/Principal Investment Officer to respond to CTA Management Team and staff on PPP projects and results.

Selection Criteria

• MBA or Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Finance, or another relevant field with five years of work experience
• Understanding or work experience in PPPs Transaction Advisory in a leading institution is preferred.
• Fluency in managing large datasets of information; familiarity with IFC corporate systems and/or Power BI is preferred.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects, programs, and/or initiatives.
• Experience preparing high quality management briefs and strategy presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on several assignments simultaneously is required.
• Outstanding and demonstrated history of analytical, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills is required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English are required.
• Understanding of IFC’s strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.

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.

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