Manager, Finance, Private Sector, Sustainable Development and Infrastructure Unit of IEG

IEG is led by the Director General, Evaluation (DGE), who reports directly to the Board of Executive Directors through the Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE). IEG’s organizational structure comprises two operational departments: Finance, Private Sector, Sustainable Development and Infrastructure (IEGSP) and Human Development and Economic Growth (IEGHE), which are responsible for leading the evaluation of WBG programs and projects, analytic and advisory products, country strategies, corporate evaluations, and sector, thematic or focused evaluations across the WBG. 

The IEGSP department comprises three units: IEGFS, IEGSD and IEGFP.

The IEGFS unit evaluates the work of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) on finance, private sector, infrastructure and sustainable development. In these areas, the IEGFS unit conducts thematic evaluations as well as Synthesis evaluation products (Evaluation Insight Notes, EIN) and Learning Engagements (LE). The IEGSD and IEGFP units are responsible for evaluating World Bank projects (IEGSD) and IFC and MIGA projects (IEGFP). Both IEGSD and IEGFP also conduct EINs and LEs, as well as Project Performance Assessment Reviews (PPARs). The three units have staff working across both micro and macro work.

Macro work or thematic evaluations, under IEGFS workprogram are multi-level, multi-project evaluations which rely on mixed methods designs that usually combine synthetic analyses at the overall portfolio level with in-depth analyses at country, project or program levels. Within the framework of thematic evaluations, IEG employs a range of methodological approaches such as portfolio analyses, structured literature reviews, surveys and case study analyses.

EINs generate new insights from existing evidence to address knowledge gaps and contribute to enhanced operational learning. An EIN draws from existing knowledge applying synthesis approaches. EINs systematically organize evidence from disparate IEG evaluations, validations and other work, and may be supplemented by selected additional analysis. 

LEs are structured series of activities aimed to support WBG management, staff, and clients in absorbing and applying knowledge from IEG evaluations. They aim to lead to early course-correction, identifying and filling gaps in existing knowledge. They are co-owned by IEG and WBG management, with outputs jointly created between IEG and operational counterparts. 

Examples of thematic evaluations recently completed by the IEGFS unit include IDA Private Sector Window, Private Financial Inclusion, Creating an Enabling Environment for Private Sector Climate Action or Private Capital Mobilization, Municipal Solid Waste Management and Energy Efficiency. An example of an IEGFS EIN is the Synthesis of Lessons Learned from Crisis to Support the Private Sector in Response to COVID-19. The Assessment of the Effectiveness of World Bank Investment Financing to support Private Public Participation is an example of an IEGFS LE.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Manager of IEGFS reports to the IEGSP Director and is a member of IEGSP Leadership Team as well as of IEG’s Extended Leadership Team (ELT). The Manager is accountable for performing the responsibilities, modeling the behaviors, and maintaining the technical competencies listed below. Accountability means being answerable for managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures. 

Specifically, the manager of IEGFS has the following responsibilities:

Business and Work Program Management:

• Leads development of the work program in IEGFS, identifying strategic priorities and deliverables that promote accountability and learning under the guidance of the IEGSP Department Director.
• Oversees and coordinates effective and efficient delivery of the Unit work program, including but not limited to thematic and sectoral evaluations, EINs, Les, PPARs or micro product related work.
• Exercises quality control over such work, in line with IEG quality assurance standards and processes, including ensuring appropriate methods and data are used (in collaboration with the Methods Head) and reviewing outputs and providing feedback at appropriate stages of the evaluation process.
• Supports the IEGSP Director in making mid-course corrections of Departmental strategy and approaches, and refines and implements the Unit strategy and approaches, in line with IEG strategic directions and results framework, approved work program, and Board guidance.
• Is an active member of the IEGSP leadership teams. The IEGSP leadership team comprises the three managers of IEGSP and two technical leads (of the Finance and Private sector area and the Sustainable Development and Infrastructure area, respectively). In this role, IEGFS manager is expected to collaborate closely with all members of the IEGSP management and leadership teams and to take responsibility for selected cross-department activities, including for example leading the preparation of IEGSP inputs to IEG’s quarterly reports to the Board and the organization of department retreats.
• Works regularly with the Managers of other IEG units outside of IEGSP  to ensure coordinated delivery of the main responsibilities of IEG.
• Provides intellectual leadership across IEG on the issues covered by IEGFS, including for example leading or assisting in the preparation of just in time notes for relevant stakeholders in the areas covered by the IEGFS unit and the IEGSP department.
• Contributes to cross-IEG work and initiatives.

People and Talent Management:

• Manages a team of 14 professional evaluation staff, supported by more than two dozen consultants and various collaborators in various engagements. This includes work program assignment, recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced new team members, supervising and guiding teams, motivating, mentoring and coaching staff, managing performance and career and talent in accordance with IEG and WBG norms.
• Maintains the appropriate skills mix to lead IEG evaluations, through recruitment, retention and placements, and ensures balanced work loads of staff, while building a diverse and inclusive Unit where staff are motivated to deliver high quality and high-impact products.
• Promotes a culture of staff learning, effective teamwork, client engagement, and synergy and collaboration with the other departments in IEG; promotes WBG core values within IEGSP.

Resource Management:

• Helps plan Departmental budget and manages a $5.4 million budget efficiently and effectively, and in full compliance with IEG and WBG fiduciary standards and operating procedures.
• Ensures timely delivery of work within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Relationship Management:

• Participates actively in IEG ELT, contributes to collaborative and collegial leadership across IEG, supports fellow IEG Managers and stand in for each other as needed.
• Maintains productive, responsive and trusting relationships and effective communication with the IEG leadership team, the WBG Board of Directors and the Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE), World Bank, IFC and MIGA counterparts, including corporate departments as well as World Bank Global Practices (GP) and IFC and MIGA industry departments.
• Maintain a productive dialogue with other Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), private sector actors engaged in development, civil society organizations, think tanks and academic institutions. Maintains a relationship with Independent Evaluation Groups of other DFIs and private sector institutions as needed, including by sharing lessons and learning from their evaluation work.
• Represents IEG on relevant World Bank GP Boards as needed.
• Represents IEG to external audiences as needed.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Promotes timely, cost-effective, innovative and demand-driven learning and knowledge products and services to accelerate dissemination of best practices, lessons learned and recommendations.
• In collaboration with the IEG Knowledge and Communication (IEGKC) unit, promotes increased accessibility and usage of IEG knowledge, and innovative ways of using evaluation results to deepen the development effectiveness of WBG work.
• Promotes “user-centric” approaches in the design of evaluation and learning work to deepen engagement and improve critical “touch points” between IEG and its counterparts.

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation, and personal attributes:

• Master’s or PhD degree in directly relevant area of expertise. Typically, the successful candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in evaluation and/or substantial background in analytical work. Evaluation knowledge and management: experience and high level of understanding of the design and delivery of complex evaluations, preferably in a multilateral development bank context; or solid experience in overseeing or leading the successful preparation and effective dissemination of highly complex analytical products for maximum impact, combined with some familiarity with evaluation principles, criteria and methods (qualitative and quantitative) sufficient to provide intellectual leadership and quality assurance of IEG products.
• Being able to engage on evaluations with operational teams: strong practical understanding of how to engage with operational teams effectively in the design and delivery of evaluations, protecting independence and credibility while promoting learning and ownership from operational staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of WBG or other international organizations’ operational strategies, processes, and instruments.
• Prior experience, both operational and policy-related, in key sectors of development covered by IEGFS (Finance, Competition, Investment, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Energy, Transport, Climate and Water) would be a plus.
• Strong familiarity with the private sector, IFC or MIGA operations would be a plus. 
• Prior track record in successfully supervising a diverse group of highly skilled professionals; demonstrated capacity to motivate and develop teams and lead teams for impact. Ability to coach, mentor, develop and empower more junior staff, to provide seasoned advice to more senior staff and managers, and to work collaboratively with peers.
• Proactive, inclusive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style and ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse points of view.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, and ability to operate collaboratively across organizational boundaries.

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