Operations Analyst

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Job Description

The IFC program in Afghanistan has been working to address various issues affecting private sector development. IFC’s previous and current engagements include investing in sectors such as telecoms and finance and, in the Advisory Services program, working on improving the investment climate, supporting the development of the financial sector to facilitate access to finance, and working with the private sector to strengthen the capabilities of Micro-, Small- and Medium (MSMEs) to manage their ongoing business activities. IFC is aiming to continuing supporting the private sector in Afghanistan, particularly MSMEs.

IFC is looking for a highly motivated Operations Analyst, to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, to provide support to the Country Management team in the day-to-day operations of the country and program management. The Operations Analyst will work closely with the Senior Country Officer and Country Officer. Key responsibilities entail strategic analysis, data analysis, briefings for internal and external clients, consolidation, and presentation of information for IFC management.

The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative to cover a range of tasks, able to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial team/environment, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The Operations Analyst will report to the Country Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support the Country team and Management in the overall program delivery for IFC in Afghanistan
Undertake analysis and research to support IFC’s activities across sectors, including identifying potential partners and investee companies in Afghanistan
Prepare relevant strategy briefs, working papers, presentations, and material for internal and external stakeholders
Help the Country Office keep abreast with relevant economic, political, and market information, disseminating these regularly to relevant stakeholders
Undertake background research on potential partners and investee companies for IFC in Afghanistan, including identifying potential reputational risk flags
Prepare analysis of business performance and monitor/update the pipeline of current and upcoming advisory and investment projects, and prepare materials for management updates as needed
Contribute to preparations for all key IFC events and partner meetings related to Afghanistan, including assisting in organizing webinars, roundtables, conferences
Support in preparing for meetings with private companies, public authorities, other IFIs, and bilateral agencies, helping with follow-ups and assisting in the implementation of action points
Contribute to knowledge sharing across WBG on relevant topics across the region and beyond;
Helping the Country team collaborate closely with the IBRD/IDA and other WBG stakeholders, coordinating as needed on a day-to-day basis

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful analysis, and diligence in the quality of work
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations, briefs, memos, etc. Ability to proficiently use graphics and tables to analyze data effectively and creatively present findings
Demonstrate active listening skills by being attentive and identifying stakeholder needs
Demonstrate diplomacy and responsiveness in interactions with others
Write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner
Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations
Team player with good problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to execute tasks timely and effectively
Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task
Advanced user-level proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is a must
Strong command of English (written and verbal) as well as Dari and/or Pashto is a must