Operations Officer

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Description

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• Depending on experience, lead or support the Climate Risk and Resilience and Just Transition thematic areas in SIA, driving the thematic business development strategy. 
• Leverage existing climate risk disclosure and just transition frameworks/taxonomies developed by relevant industry groups, regulatory bodies (e.g. International Capital Markets Association, Climate Bonds Initiative, Science-Based Targets Initiative, International Financial Reporting Standards), and the scientific community regarding climate change adaptation.  
• Work with Team Leads and in collaboration with other departments to develop, refine, pitch and implement advisory products and services with clients specific to Climate Risk, Adaptation and Resilience.
• Work with the Team Leads to frame the strategy and offering, and define SIA’s Just Transition advisory services and products, and champion business development.
• Support/lead coordination of internal thematic working groups in these subjects.

• Develop project concept notes, project implementation plans, budgets, workplans, bi-annual project supervision reports and evidence collection for development impact/results measurement. 
• Manage dashboards to track project progress and human resource mobilization.
• Support relationship building and mobilization of Climate Advisory strategic integration to Tier 1 client planning and systems management.
• Support administration and development of content for consultants’ procurement and client contracting.

• Prepare client pitches using PowerPoint and research databases to tailor presentations for prospective clients in energy, mining, transport and TMT sector in emerging markets. 
• Contribute to tailored presentations to support investment officers and client relationship managers to engage in strategic dialogue around beyond-compliance sustainability with clients. 
• Provide technical inputs and designing advisory projects for private sector clients with a focus on climate solutions for development challenges as part of green/blue/social/sustainability-linked financings.
• Support for upcoming roadshows, client meetings and external events, including logistics and content development.

• Implement client-facing advisory engagements on climate risk and resilience roadmaps and just transition plans. 
• Project delivery will be under the oversight of the CCA Team Lead, with an expectation of significant initiative and ownership of tasks and extensive delivery and project coordination support. Tasks may include:
• Developing and applying frameworks for analysis, problem-solving and solution development.
• Structuring research approaches and conducting primary and secondary data collection.
• Executing analytical and interpretative tasks on projects, such as market analysis, business and financial analysis, sustainability performance analysis, and data modelling.
• Communicating findings orally and in writing (e.g., contributing major components to project reports, producing PowerPoint slides, providing oral and written management briefings).
• Managing small projects and contributing significantly to larger projects, for private sector clients. For more experienced candidates, managing larger projects and project workstreams.
• Perform project reporting and administration tasks on an as need basis.
• Coordinate partner delivery and quality controlling deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness.

• Capture lessons learned from regional projects and developing relevant knowledge products. This may include preparing case studies, organizing virtual and face-to-face events and BBLs, and contributing to reports and other publications.
• Identify knowledge gaps and co-develop relevant knowledge products and practice materials. 
• Act as supporting point person for SIA Climate Risk and Resilience and Just Transition offerings, coordinate case study knowledge between CCA and other IFC departments and develop content as needed.
• Support CCA preparation for and contribute at internal climate knowledge sharing forums.
• Support/lead fundraising and donor reporting efforts for this program. 

• Candidates must have a sustained record of achieving high-quality substantive results over an extended period (minimum 8 years).
• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Finance, International Development Public Policy, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in corporate-level climate risk and opportunity assessment and strategy development. Asset level climate risk assessment and mitigation a plus.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing operations using innovative approaches, including demonstrated ability to uphold operational procedures.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills, with critical thinking and creative solution development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in particular ability to effectively dialogue with and relate to clients and stakeholders, and relay strategic relevance of technical content.
• Experience in producing high quality business development, client reporting, project reporting, knowledge products and communications outputs, and efficient using MS PowerPoint and Word.
• Understanding of the infrastructure and natural resources sectors and related business strategy and climate and social issues.
• Tangible experience in capacity building and training a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment, and to work on multiple client projects across a given time.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and to travel.
• Ability to handle a large workload, balance and prioritize competing demands under high pressure. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and influence decision-making, tailoring approach depending on the seniority level of business contacts.
• High level of energy, initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work project requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially ability to dialogue effectively with and relate to clients and diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English essential; ability to work in other World Bank Group languages (notably, French, Spanish or Portuguese) a plus.

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