Operations Analyst

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. IFC - a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) 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.

IFC's 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activities across emerging markets, by proactively working "upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. Achieving these ambitions at scale requires an approach that relies on (i) a broader product offering to engage earlier in project cycle and secure opportunities, (ii) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sector development and (iii) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance.

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group is one of the Industry Groups at IFC and plays a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers, addressing core needs, creating jobs, contributing to government revenues and stimulating growth. In IFC's client countries, these sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity and can account for up to 90% of employment activity, particularly in the poorest countries. MAS's Upstream and Advisory (UA) division works in close coordination with its Investment Services (IS) division and helps to enable investment opportunities, enhance investment outcomes, and improve investment conditions, thereby being integral to the delivery of MAS's program.

MAS Upstream and Advisory, Asia and Pacific, is looking for an Operations Analyst to support its initiatives in South Asia including (a) Support ongoing and pipeline UA programs throughout the project cycle and (b) support country anchors and Sector Leads with various activities including business development initiatives.

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The successful candidate will be a key member of the MAS Asia team, and the position will report to one of the Sector Leads for Asia Pacific in MAS Upstream Advisory.

Duties and Accountabilities:

1. Support UA Programs through the Project Cycle

• Assist in the preparation of project documents ensuring compliance with IFC operational policies, governance standards, and results measurement requirements (i.e., Integrity Due Diligence, market research, company analysis, early looks, concept notes, implementation plans, budgets, change memos, integrity due diligence, project supervision reports, project completion reports and where relevant, public disclosures notes, minutes of meetings, financial models).
• Support project leaders (PLs) to prepare and process project approval documents and key internal workflows in IFC's internal system, track approval stages, and plan upcoming steps.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of project data, milestones, and results into IFC systems, maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with technical reviewers to input and support internal review and approval processes of above-mentioned project documents.
• Support the PLs in implementing corrective actions, where needed, to maintain scope, quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Support project staff with preparation of clear TORs for procurement of consultants for new assignments and support the consultant selection and contracting process.

2. Support Sector Leads and/or Country Anchors on various initiatives

• Support Country Anchors especially for Sri Lanka and Maldives, who are responsible to lead country strategies and engagement with Country Deep Dive exercises and support on providing MAS inputs for various initiatives from time to time by country management units.
• Support Sector Leads with activities around strategic clients, sector specific initiatives on various thematics and knowledge management.
• Support business development efforts including support UA team members with financial analysis necessary to identify and quality prospects.
• Support internal portfolio reviews, management updates, and briefings.
• Support high-level client engagements, roundtables, or public-private dialogues, including preparation of briefs, collaboration across World Bank Group, BTORs, and structured follow-ups.
• Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of internal and external contacts and respond effectively to inquiries and diverse situations.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and at least 2-4 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, law, or economics. Relevant experience includes a proven track record in consulting, project management and/or development finance.
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality outputs on time, proactively managing risks and operational challenges.
• Experience supporting or coordinating projects and or programs involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Proven ability to conduct research and analysis, synthesize findings, connect dots across workstreams /projects and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and conversant with basic investment analysis and financial modeling.
• Highly motivated, energetic, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams; comfortable engaging with counterparts from the private sector, government, and development partners, with the ability to support more senior staff while taking initiative when needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
• Strong skills with PowerPoint and ability to present via presentation software and apps.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• An ability to work under pressure, respond to ad-hoc shifts in priorities, unstructured situations and unexpected events while maintaining order and delivery.