Description
- Contribute to major components related to the implementation of ongoing FCI ASA programs on private sector development with Malaysia and other EAP client countries. Work closely with the FCI team to ensure quality, impact, and coordination across tasks. Regularly monitor and facilitate the meeting of key results for ongoing projects.
- Contribute to the development of new FCI work programs on private sector development to meet client’s evolving needs in line with GP priorities. New work programs and projects may include ASAs, including knowledge products development, technical advice, technical conference/events, and other contributions.
- Provide informed technical or policy advice as well as conduct firm and industry level analysis for a variety of written products and related oral communications, including components of major reports, as well as other technical working papers for wider circulation. These may be delivered as stand-alone or as inputs to larger World Bank products such as global or regional flagship publications, other regional studies, country reports and sector strategies.
- Contribute to project documentation including concept notes, trust fund proposals, progress reports, outcome summaries, results monitoring and case studies.
- Engage actively with policymakers specially to develop and collaborate on work program development and analysis.
- Engage actively with the private sector, donors, and key development partners to report FCI program results to strengthen FCI’s regional footprint in private sector development topics.
Selection Criteria
- A PhD or master’s degree in economics, public policy, technology policy, business administration, international development, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of demonstrated analytical and policy advice experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on analysis and implementation of policy advice and programs. Particularly focused on analysis, design and implementation of policy, mechanisms/instruments and programs for innovation, small and medium enterprise development, international trade, investment policy, industrial policy, competition policy, digital economy, or sustainable/green competitiveness.
- Experience in conducting and influencing policy dialogue with(in) government and in working and forging partnerships with a diverse group of partners (governments, research community, donor community, private sector associations and regional organizations) is an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with excellent teamwork and diplomatic skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently, including participating in-the-field missions, sometimes as part of multi-disciplinary mission teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, including the ability to summarize economic sector topics for non-specialist audiences.
- A strong interest in policy related work, with a desire to learn about issues related to sustainable private sector development, digital economy, and competitiveness.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Stata or other statistical software is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task, to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of complex evolving tasks to meet deadlines and possessing a strong attention to detail.
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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.