Operations Analyst
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Description
In addition to its investment work, IFC provides advisory services to support its clients in meeting their development goals.
IFC is looking for highly motivated Operations Analysts to be based in Amman, Jordan to work on several activities including support to the Regional and Country Management in developing strategic analysis and proposals, aggregation of sub-regional briefs and data as well as overall support to the requirements of the Regional Head of Operations and Country Managers/Officers to ensure that IFC fulfills its mandate.
The candidates 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 be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Support Levant Country Manager/Officers in the development and execution of a comprehensive IFC strategy for Levant and/or any specific country in the region
• Support the development of documents reflecting IFC’s activity in Levant and/or any specific country in the region
• Contribute to and share knowledge on major new corporate initiatives relevant to the region and/or any specific country in the region
• Provide analysis and research support across country, sectors, regions and clients
• Conduct industry and market research and prepare communication materials as necessary
• Prepare briefings for conferences, forums, and other avenues of presenting IFC and engaging in thought leadership
• Support Country Manager/Officers in management of operational matters
• Prepare documentation and other material for IFC’s needs
• Support Country Manager/Officers in the analysis of business performance and monitor/update the pipeline of current and upcoming projects and update to management as needed
• Support department wide initiatives to improve systems and project delivery.
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Selection Criteria
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work
• 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
• Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data
• 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 and Arabic (written and verbal) is required. Proficiency in French is a plus.
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.
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