Results Measurement Analyst – Sustainability & ESG – GE

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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI) within the Economics and Private Sector Vice Presidency (CEDVP) analyzes economic sectors with a view to identifying opportunities and solutions for private sector development and works closely with IFC Operations. It provides technical support to operations related to structuring, appraising, and monitoring investment and advisory projects and is responsible for reporting on IFC’s impact. The department oversees the development and implementation of the IFC’s development impact assessment framework (Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring- AIMM) for its investments, help ensure high-quality economic support for IFC operations teams on strategies and projects; and develop sector economic analyses with a focus on solutions for private sector development.

CDI staff comprise mainly sector economists and results measurement specialists assigned to units organized along IFC industry groupings. These include units for Financial Institutions (CDIFI); Infrastructure (CDIIN); Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (CDIMA); and Funds and Disruptive Technology team (CDIDF). 

In addition, the department also has a cross-cutting Impact Reporting unit (CDIIR) that includes RM Specialists and Economists supporting corporate reporting initiatives and deliverables, supporting operational teams working on impact reporting on cross- advisory services, sustainability. The unit coordinates and provides technical support to the Department’s impact evaluation programs and is the interface for IFC on impact with the WB and MIGA and external stakeholders. 

In short, the department offers “end-to-end” support and impact assessments for IFC investments and advisory services, engaging upstream and downstream throughout the project cycle.

The Department is looking for a Results Measurement Analyst to work in the cross-cutting Impact Reporting Team (CDIIR). She/he will work in close collaboration with the Advisory Staff of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Group (ESG), responsible for designing IFC’s sectoral and client-specific advisory services. The Analyst will strengthen the results measurement, reporting and evaluation of ESG’s advisory program. S/he will work as part of the Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI), covering corporate results and reporting, under the supervision of the CDIIR Manager.

 

Role & Responsibilities

Results Measurement for ESG Advisory Services (AS)

•  Assist teams in developing and articulating the results log frame, identifying key indicators, to ensure well-justified development impact analysis of ESG AS interventions.

•  Support teams in collecting and presenting evidence to support the articulation of the impacts of ESG advisory projects, and present these in supervision and completion reports.

•  Support teams in responding to ESG-related IEG assessments at the project and sectoral level.

•  Assist teams in ensuring adequate reporting of development results to ensure IFC meets its donor reporting mandates. 

 

Support AIMM System Development and Reporting on key E&S and Climate aspects:

•  Support the development of AIMM framework guidance for development impact claims related to climate, environment, and inclusion. 

•  Assist in data collection and portfolio monitoring of core development outcomes articulated in ex-ante AIMM assessments to track the development impact of ESG claims. 

•  Support the monitoring of the application of AIMM-related guidance related to development impact claims related to climate, environment, corporate governance, and inclusion.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 

•  Contribute to evaluations and quantitative research/analytics on the topics noted above.

•  Manage results reporting tools to support various CDI deliverables as needed, such as the World Bank Group Scorecard.

 

Communication, Knowledge Sharing, and Learning 

•  Distill and summarize large volumes of information from various sources to prepare accurate input to reports, talking points, and briefs that require key messages for internal and external stakeholders.

•  Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data in support of a coherent and cogent argument and narrative developed by senior colleagues.

•  Help train and prepare training materials for operational staff on results measurement throughout the project cycle, including AIMM training on climate and ESG issues.

•  Prepare short write-ups or slides that summarize business and impact results, data analysis, and trends observed. Other analytical tasks, as they emerge from business needs.

 

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, public policy, business, or a closely related field with 2 years of relevant professional experience. 

•  Experience working on Results Measurement, for specifically private sector investment and advisory operations is a plus. Knowledge of IFC systems and processes is also a plus. 

•  Proven strong conceptual, analytical, and evaluation skills, initiative, ability to translate ideas into actions, and timely delivery.

•  Ability to interpret basic output from statistical and econometric, and other quantitative research tools. 

•  Strong team player with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

•  Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information and economic data; recognize interrelationships and key drivers of trends; and anticipate next analytical steps. 

•  Ability to manipulate, document, and present economic or other data as input to broader analytical work.

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders. 

•  Strong Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, and PowerPoint skills and a proven capability to manage large databases.

 

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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