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.

IFC’s Human Resources Department (CHR) is a strategic partner to the business in developing and implementing workforce strategies and meeting organizational goals, including attracting, developing, and deploying diverse and skilled talent. IFC HR is comprised of the following five functions:

• Client Services – offers strategic HR partnership, program implementation, support, and global solutions to staff and management through our HR Business Partner network.
• Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness – elevates employee experience and effectiveness through digital HR solutions, policy enhancements, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility Services – facilitates the end-to-end recruitment process in partnership with hiring managers and attracts candidates with desired skills to join IFC. Supports candidates and staff who are relocating internationally (coming in FY25).
• Talent Development and Incentives – designs a skills-based talent management approach encompassing best practice HR solutions in onboarding, mentoring, career management, mobility, performance/talent management, incentives and awards, and leadership development.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – supports the organization in building a diverse workforce, embracing equity, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

IFC’s HR department is seeking an E T Temporary (Program Assistant), based in Washington, D.C. who will support the Managers of two units: the Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness (CHRSE) team and Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility Services (CHRAM) team. This individual will report directly to the Managers of the two units.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The E T Temporary is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the CHRSE and CHRAM teams, including but not limited to:

• Support the unit Managers by managing calendars, coordinating/prioritizing meetings, organizing travel itineraries and logistics, and preparing meeting agendas and follow up action items.
• Attend the weekly unit meetings and meet with each Manager on a regular basis to ensure integration into the overall team.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for various program initiatives including coordinating event logistics for meetings, learning sessions, focus groups and other events, including additional tasks related to supporting meetings (arranging Webex/Teams, ordering materials, catering, etc.).
• Assist with onboarding, mentoring of new hires to the unit, including scheduling and other logistics.
• Proactively organize and prepare relevant briefings and background materials for meetings.
• Generate and maintain purchase orders for unit related expenditures in accordance with the IFC’s procurement guidelines.
• Manage the unit’s corporate card, including monitoring transactions, reconciling statements, and ensuring compliance with the IFC’s financial policies.
• Support effective knowledge management and facilitate the identification, storage and dissemination of key documents and materials across the unit.
• Assist in editing and formatting reports, presentations, and correspondence in accordance with IFC HR guidelines and procedures.
• Provide back-up support to other HR Assistants and oversee other ad hoc projects and assignments as assigned by the team, as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency of all relevant computer software, including functions of Bank standard software packages and databases (MS-Office, Word, Excel, Power Point); Outlook, SAP, PeopleSoft, Admin Portal, E-Services; TRS and LARS).
• Demonstrated ability to discreetly manage sensitive and confidential correspondence and information.
• Demonstration of initiative, independence, and autonomy in addressing client needs in changing business contexts and environments.
• Ability to initiate changes to work processes to improve efficiency and performance and apply creativity, flexibility, and persistence to develop new approaches.
• Ability to actively promote knowledge sharing and contribute to wider collaborative efforts.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, including ability to produce a variety of reports, presentations and correspondence and edit materials using proper formatting, grammar, punctuation, and style; Command of other official languages is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, manage concurrent activities, rank priorities, organize work efficiently, work under pressure and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under intense time constraints.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with regional teams across multiple time zones.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.

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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.