Description
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 in developing countries. In
fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies
and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the
private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies
grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information,
visit http://www.ifc.org.
IFC’s
Corporate Portfolio Management Department (CPM) is responsible for: (i)
providing corporate and strategic level reports and reviews of IFC’s investment
pipeline, program and portfolio, including granular data and historical and
forward looking analytics of trends, risks, and profitability; (ii) providing
thought leadership on how IFC can create a portfolio that balances
profitability, risk and development impact; (iii) systematically capturing
lessons of experience, with the goal of these being incorporated into IFC’s
strategy and new investments, in order to improve IFC’s performance and
outcomes; (iv) developing, and supporting the management of, portfolio systems
as well as portfolio related knowledge tools; and, (v) managing the LIBOR
transition process for IFC’s existing debt portfolio.
The
Reporting, Analytics & Integrity Due Diligence Research team (CPMRA) oversees
provision and update of accurate, consistent, and timely operational data.
CPMRA’s key accountabilities are:
• Lead the design and preparation of IFC operational reports and analytical products relevant to IFC Management and the Board.
• Develop reports, analytical tools and dashboards that provide data-driven insights on IFC Operations.
• Ensure high quality, timely and efficient process with delivery of all reports.
• Support corporate reporting and data management initiatives.
• Help IFC optimize and promote the use of accurate, consistent, and timely operational data.
CPMRA is seeking to recruit an Extended Term Consultant to join our dynamic team.
Duties and Accountabilities
Specific duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide analytical support related to IFC Operations, including working with colleagues in departments across IFC to help prepare various operational reports.
• Contribute to talking points, briefs, and presentations for IFC Management and the Board.
• Support Private Capital Mobilization (PCM) and Core Mobilization (CM) related reporting, analytics, presentations, etc.
• Support initiatives and collaborate across departments to enhance reporting processes to improve efficiency and promote automation.
• Support innovations in reporting and analytics space (e.g., development of dashboards and reports) and identify new opportunities to leverage data science.
• Participate in working groups, committees, and other initiatives to support achievement of the unit and department’s objectives.
• Support other ad-hoc assignments/requests and provide support to other team members when needed.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, economics, international development, Finance, data science, or political science), with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree would be preferred.
• Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of data, prepare quantitative and qualitative reports and analysis, and summarize key messages for presentation to senior management. Power BI and Tableau experience are strongly preferred. Familiarity with Business Objects is a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; ability to understand and respond to client’s needs.
• Familiarity with IFC operations portals and systems, and data structure will be a plus.
• Productive multi-tasker, with the capacity to work under pressure, capable of taking initiative and working independently under limited supervision.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, internationally diverse work environment.
• Highly personal integrity, strong values, and ethics.
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.