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 $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. For more information, visit http://www.ifc.org.
The Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI) is part of the Economics & Private Sector Development Vice Presidency (CEDVP). It is responsible for developing methodologies and assessing the development impact of IFC investments and advisory services. This includes implementing the ex-ante and ex-post development impact framework (the Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring system or AIMM); measuring development impact during the project life cycle; conducting ex-post empirical evaluations; reporting on results from donor funded projects; and facilitating collaboration and dialogue within the global impact investing community.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services Unit (CDIMA) in CDI provides development impact measurement support for IFC’s operations in Agribusiness and Forestry, Manufacturing, Health and Education, and Tourism, Retail & Property. Beyond investments, these operations include upstream and advisory services projects that help to improve agricultural productivity, enhance manufacturing operations, and provide access to health and education services. Complex advisory programs are also under implementation through trust funded Facilities with support from several donors.
CDIMA is looking to hire a high performing and motivated Extended Term Consultant (ETC) Results Measurement Analyst, to provide expert advice and operational support to MAS operational teams. Results Measurement Specialists work closely with upstream and advisory operations teams to design programs and projects and to track, monitor and report on their results.
CDIMA seeks candidates with a minimum of two years of experience with private sector operations, evaluation and/or results measurement in the real sector, particularly in agribusiness, resource efficiency, and value chain development. This is a strategic support and implementation role focused on monitoring the quality of programs, project-specific results measurement work, and advising operations staff on best practices.
The Results Measurement Analyst will ensure consistent application of standard M&E frameworks/indicators, help staff incorporate lessons into project design, contribute to sectoral and donor strategies, and support application of best results measurement practices in projects. The Analyst will also provide technical support and program quality assurance for donor funded facilities, and collaborate closely with senior Results Measurement Specialists on the team to ensure effective measurement and reporting on development impact. The Analyst will be supervised by the CDIMA Manager.
Role & Responsibilities
• Work with Results Measurement Specialists and project teams in MAS to ensure consistent understanding and application of results measurement frameworks and methods throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical oversight to on-site program reviews and surveys to assess project implementation against results.
• Shape continuous improvement of results measurement work by providing feedback and best practices to MAS Global Industry Department.
• Provide M&E inputs to IFC’s Development Impact report, IFC’s annual report, and donor proposals and reports.
• Train operational staff on results measurement best practices.
• Monitor data quality and provide inputs to help Advisory-Upstream operations improve the quality of their evidence and documentation of claimed results.
• Support CDIMA’s analytical agenda related to key topics in real sectors such as development impact of MAS operations, and sector analytics covering thematic areas such as food security and gender.
• Support the design, commission and implementation of evaluations to enable a better understanding of ex-post impact.
• Support dissemination of key lessons and findings from evaluations.
• Work with clients and unit colleagues to improve insights and best practices.
• Perform other tasks as requested by CDI management.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree in economics/finance/business/public policy or related field;
• 2-3 years of relevant experience with private sector operations, in the areas of results measurement, evaluation, project management and/or economic research. Familiarity and prior work experience in developing markets are a plus;
• Experience with business analytics and results measurement methods, including survey design and implementation, and experimental and non-experimental evaluation designs. Training or certification in monitoring and to persuade and influence others across organizational boundaries/or evaluations is a plus;
• Prior experience with donor reporting and management of donor funded facilities.
• Advanced skills in quantitative analysis, including Excel and statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS).
• Ability to produce statistical, econometric and other quantitative research.
• Ability to analyze, produce and interpret strategic information and contribute to donor reporting;
• Proven ability to work in teams and capability to work in multi-cultural environments, and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• English language fluency is required, with French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese language skills a plus.
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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.