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 107 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$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 as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

The Vice Presidency for Corporate Support integrates Budget and Business Administration, Human Resources, Communication & Outreach, Strategy & Operations Management, Information & Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Analytics & Knowledge Management departments under one umbrella to enable the execution of IFC’s strategy and address operational needs most effectively.

The Strategic Initiatives, Analytics & Knowledge Management (CSI) department exists to (1) drive innovation and continuous improvement within Corporate Support VPU and (2) together with all other functions within our VPU and in partnership with other relevant units across IFC, support the Management Team and the rest of our senior leadership in designing and implementing the institutional change needed to achieve IFC’s strategic objectives and growth ambitions.

The Corporate Analytics and Reporting unit serves as a center of excellence (CoE) for standardizing, streamlining, and automating BI/reporting, data enablement & governance, scorecard development, and analytics for internal clients and the Board. In this capacity, the unit partners very closely with individual business departments and teams for subject matter expertise and domain knowledge. It is additionally tasked with working hand in hand with IFC’s Information Technology (CIT) department on technology, tools, and data platforms to adopt advanced and transformational analytics, including predictive and prescriptive analytics.

IFC is seeking a dynamic individual to join CSI’s leadership team as the Manager of this unit, reporting directly to the head of the department.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Business Management responsibilities 

•  Lead IFC’s corporate analytics and reporting Center of Excellence, providing quality analysis and reporting tools for effective management of business processes and achievement of strategic goals.  Experience with PowerBI a plus.
•  Establish and maintain standardized and streamlined reporting to management at all levels through targeted reporting tools, such as the monthly Integrated Management Report, targeted director and manager operational reports and reports available to all staff.
•  Support IFCs transition to a data & insights-driven organization by implementing the data strategy and establishing and leading implementation and management of a data enablement & governance office, including relevant processes and standards, in strong partnership with IFC’s Information Technology and Business Risk teams.
•  Elevate internal talent by leading and promoting data literacy through the community of practices, delivering training, and supporting self-service analytics.
•  Lead formulation, communication and monitoring of IFC Corporate targets reported to the Board, and KPIs across IFC’s vice president units.
•  Lead coordination of implementation and monitoring of IFC’s reporting as part of the WBG Corporate Scorecard, working closely with the Development Impact department and Corporate Portfolio Management department.
•  Lead and support other corporate initiatives linking data use to operations and decision-making, such as IFC’s Client Survey.

People/Talent Management, Business Partnerships, Knowledge Management responsibilities 

•  Manage the unit staff, including recruitment, performance evaluations, mentoring, coaching, and career development.
• Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of team members, with a focus on consistency of quality and timeliness of service.
•  Manage and oversee the engagement and evaluation of consultants, as needed.
•  Build and maintain strong links and trust at all levels within and across Corporate Support and client vice presidencies and other relevant units in IFC and IBRD, to drive results, innovation, and efficiency.
•  Identify and communicate business priorities and requirements for enhanced/new processes, practices, programs, and tools within the team and across the Corporation.
•  Support CSI’s global Centers of Excellence to disseminate best practices across IFC.
•  Work in close partnership with other members of the CSI leadership team to resolve relevant corporate issues.

Selection Criteria

•  Proven commitment to the WBG and IFC mission and strategic priorities and understanding of the IFC’s business model.
•  Professional integrity, discretion, tact, and sensitivity.
•  Master’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or relevant fields with at least 12 years of experience.
•  Experience in data analytics, engineering, and reporting roles (e.g., corporate, operational) is required.
•  Excellent analytical and conceptual skills and capacity to respond quickly, selectively, and with flexibility to a wide range of issues.
•  Sound organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail while maintaining an overview of unit priorities.
•  Strong client and business orientation, demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize and define business needs, and to balance internal client concerns with wider corporate considerations.
•  Proven ability to interact effectively with corporate and external counterparts at senior levels.
•  Superior written and verbal communication skills.
•  Demonstrated maturity and sound judgment and ability to convey complex messages succinctly and diplomatically.
•  Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working effectively in a multicultural team environment with staff at all levels, and proven ability to build common goals while managing diverse views.
•  Superior track record in managing staff either as a manager or as a supervisor.
•  Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the “status quo”
•  Meet Bank Group-wide managerial competencies including Courage of your Convictions, Leading the Team for Impact, influencing across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, and Building Talent for the Future.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.

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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