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 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.

IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) works through financial institutions to provide much-needed access to finance for millions of individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises that we would never be able to reach directly. This is an important part of the WBG strategy to end extreme poverty and build shared prosperity. FIG engages in a wide range of themes including Climate Finance, Gender Finance, Banking to Micro/Small/Women businesses, Capital Markets, etc., with both investment and advisory services delivered through IFC’s global network.
FIG Advisory/Upstream in Asia Pacific, the unit where this job is based, leverages on IFC’s global presence, to drive thought leadership and deliver expert advice to our clients towards alleviating development challenges in our priority markets in the region through our financial sector intermediaries which are mainly banks, NBFIs, Micro finance institutions, FinTech’s etc.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

FIG is looking to recruit an Operations Officer to support dedicated projects for IFC clients with focus on promoting climate finance and financial inclusion, potentially to include both country projects and regional in-depth advisory initiatives.

The Operational Officer will report to the FIG Country Anchor and will work closely with respective FIG Regional Practice Group Leads for Climate & Inclusion in addition to IFC staff in Asia Pacific region.
The main responsibility of this candidate would be to support the FIG team in achieving its country and regional priorities in promoting climate finance and financial inclusion in Asia Pacific. The scope of work may include of the below areas of support:

Project Management and Governance:
•  Support the design and delivery of client advisory projects throughout the project lifecycle, inclusive of conducting diagnostics and scoping, concept development, project implementation and closure.
•  Gather information from clients and project teams to enable internal project supervision and for monitoring & evaluation purposes. Draft documents to support reporting to donor partners.
•  Prepare reports, action plans and any other documentation or materials required. Follow-up on actions identified.
Client and Stakeholder Management:
•  Maintain relationships with counterparts at IFC clients and other key stakeholders / partners, to facilitate access for and to provide local context to IFC project teams.
•  Support in engaging with relevant teams across the World Bank and IFC, including with Investment staff, to ensure alignment to World Bank group priorities and to promote effective collaboration.
•  Provide organizational and coordination support in the convening of knowledge sharing forums and conferences and contribute to the development of content materials.
Coordination and Mission Support:
•  Conduct research, prepare analysis as required, and draft presentations to support in scoping of project opportunities, and implementation of projects.
•  Set-up and organize meetings, round tables, or other events with IFC clients, other stakeholders, and partners to enable IFC staff to conduct diagnostics and facilitate implementation of projects.
•  Provide coordination support and accompany visiting project teams when meeting IFC clients and stakeholders. As required take and synthesize notes from workshops and meetings.
Program Coordination Support:
•  Provide the Program Manager with required project management support throughout the project lifecycle and other assistance needed for day-to-day coordination of activities, as directed.
•  Prepare logistics related to the work program, pre-, during- and post-programs’ activities. Track participation and follow-up on participant engagement in project activities and events.
•  Support in procurement and vendor management and interface between clients and vendors on administrative matters.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate should have relevant project management and financial technical experience with demonstratable expertise in climate finance and / or financial inclusion, in emerging markets. The required qualifications and skills are as below:
•  Master’s Degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline.
•  At least 8-10 years working experience in financial services, business consulting or management, experience with climate finance and / or financial inclusion is preferred.
•  Strong client engagement experience on climate finance and / or financial inclusion and ensure that overall development impact objectives are met.
•  Ability to think strategically, combined with excellent research, synthesis, and written skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and credibly.
•  Strong project management and analytical skills; ability to oversee multiple complex projects and initiatives.
•  Credibility and seniority to work effectively with and engage multiple stakeholders across matrixed business unit and external entities.

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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