Associate Operations Officer
Kabul, Afghanistan
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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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Country and Position Context
The IFC program in Afghanistan has been working to address various issues affecting private sector development. IFC’s previous and current engagements include investing in sectors such as telecoms, agri and finance; and in the Advisory Services program, working on improving the investment climate, supporting development of the financial sector to facilitate greater access to finance, particularly for Micro-, Small- and Medium (MSMEs) and women owned businesses. IFC is aiming to continue selectively supporting the private sector in Afghanistan, with a particular for on building resilience and creating jobs.
IFC is looking for a highly motivated Associate Operations Officer, to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, to provide support to the Country Management team in the day-to-day operations of the country and program management. The Associate Operations Officer will work closely with the Senior Country Officer and Country Officer. Key responsibilities entail strategic analysis, data analysis, market mapping, briefings for internal and external stakeholders, consolidation, and presentation of information for IFC management as well as business development activities across investment and advisory engagements. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative to cover a range of tasks, able to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial team/environment and to work independently with minimal supervision.
The Associate Operations Officer will report to the Country Manager.
Roles and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support Senior Country Officer/Country Officer in IFC’s business development activities by conducting industry and market research to support the identification of new advisory and investment opportunities
• Review company information and assist in screening of potential business opportunities
• Undertake background research on potential partners and investee companies for IFC in Afghanistan, including identifying potential reputational risk flags
• Prepare analysis of business performance and monitor/update the portfolio and pipeline of current and upcoming advisory and investment projects, and preparing materials for management updates as needed
• Support Senior Country Officer/Country Officer in preparing and providing input to WBG management briefs and strategy documents for Afghanistan
• Participate in the day-to-day management of consulting teams, including review of technical outputs, documentation, as well as provide hiring support preparing terms of reference and lead consultant procurement process to support delivery of sector level initiatives, where needed
• Engage in close collaboration across the World Bank Group on IFC’s Afghanistan program and coordinating as needed on a day-to-day basis
• Support Senior Country Officer/Country Officer in the management of visiting missions; coordinate with World Bank and with external private sector stakeholders on the ground to ensure efficient and effective mission in collaboration with the program assistant
• Actively contribute to the knowledge management agenda
• Support the Country team and Management in the overall program delivery for IFC in Afghanistan
• Help the Country Office keep abreast with relevant economic, political and market information, disseminating these regularly to relevant stakeholders;
• Contribute to preparations for all key IFC events and partner meetings related to Afghanistan, including assisting in organizing webinars, roundtables, conferences
• Support in preparing for meetings with private companies, public authorities, other IFIs and bilateral agencies, and helping with follow-ups and assisting in the implementation of action points
• Other duties and accountabilities may be added as needed
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and diligence in the quality of one’s own work
• Possess excellent English written communication skills including presentations, briefs, memos, etc. Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data
• Demonstrate active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs
• Demonstrate diplomacy and responsiveness in interactions with others
• Write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner
• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations
• Team player with good problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to execute tasks timely and effectively
• Organizational and communications skills
• Advanced user level proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word is a must
• Strong command over English (written and verbal) as well as Dari and/or Pashto is a must
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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