Job 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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 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

IFC's advisory services units support clients with the provision of technical expertise, diagnostic studies, mentoring and long-term projects to increase capacity in several thematic areas, including agriculture, agribusiness and allied topics. The advisory remit is to create, develop and implement projects which support the investment business, support portfolio clients and provide additionality and development impact to IFC beyond our financial investment.

IFC's Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) industry group covers sectors which cater to basic human needs such as food, shelter, jobs, health, and education. To support regional growth and program and project implementation, monitoring and promotion in the region, MAS Advisory seeks an Analyst who will report to the MAS advisory regional leader.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Overall, the Operations office will support regional industry management in managing all aspects of IFC's advisory program in Asia, including business development, portfolio support, stakeholder engagement and country operations.

Specific duties of the Analyst will include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the Advisory team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
• Conduct research; analyze industry related data; draft high-level presentations; and prepare summaries and reports.
• Supporting business development activities such as conducting scoping activities and integrity due diligence to identify potential partners and clients, and design new projects.
• Liaise with IFC advisory, investment and upstream teams as needed for project development, implementation and evaluation.
• Work closely with IFC staff in the region to support client relationships, identify, analyze and help to address key country and sponsor reputation risks.
• Establishing and maintaining current network of client and development partners to ensure continuity of operations.
• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for consultants, market studies and other advisory and analytical work and help manage consultant activities to produce high-quality project and client deliverables.
• Assist the Project Leaders to prepare project work plans, logic models, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, budgets, cost-benefit analysis and other operational documents consistent with overall IFC objectives, plans and budgets.
• Participate in meetings, field work and other program activities as may be required by the Regional/Project Leads.
• Supporting portfolio work with management and monitoring of planned activities and gathering/anlayzing the necessary evidences needed for development results.
• Share project and country knowledge, project lessons learned, and best practices with wider WBG network and external clients and stakeholders to support IFC's positioning as a thought leader.

Selection Criteria

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering or other relevant field; graduate degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant work experience.
• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word and database skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects, programs and, or initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• Willingness to travel and do fieldwork.

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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