World Bank Group Hiring: Check Post, Location and Qualification

Overview:

World Bank Group is hiring an experienced Operations Analyst for it’s South Asia Department, based in New Delhi India. The Operations Analyst will be responsible for supporting the India Country Management Unit.  This role will be responsible for research, analytical and operational work in addition to providing resource support. He/ she will also be responsible for coordinating efforts across the Country Management Units, Management Team and the Strategy unit.

Closing Date: 6/3/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

The complete details of this job are as follows:

What will you be doing:

• Extract data on South Asia from internal and external databases, manipulate and present the data in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• He/she will be the ‘go-to’ person for data/ research and all operational/ resource support work for and from the region that will generated/ initiated by Country Manager and management teams in South Asia.
• Prepare progress reports and any other documentation or materials required.
• Preparation of sections of CPF documents and country strategy submissions as inputs into business plans, work program agreements, mid-year and retrospective and mid-year reviews, etc.
• Review and screening of relevant documents/reports for consistency with country strategies.
• Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of contacts, at senior levels (both internal and external), and respond effectively to inquiries and to diverse situations that require tact and pragmatic problem-solving skills. Must have good network of contacts, both with government stakeholders and business community at large.
• Under guidance of Country Manager/ Managers, advise project teams on the country context, IFC role, strategic fit, World Bank Group objectives, local markets, pipeline, and portfolio.
• Support the Country Manager with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables so as to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program. He/she must maintain high degree of discretion and professionalism
• Portfolio monitoring and internal and external reporting. Provide any other assistance needed by the Country Manager for the day-to-day coordination of activities.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of current advisory and investment operations in South Asia and respond quickly to queries from HQ management and staff.
• Construct and maintain reports to analyze and report on operational and development impact performance of South Asia.
• Prepare presentations and reports to present information and analysis to a variety of audiences.
• Conduct research, analysis and compile information from HQ sources for the benefit of field-based management teams.
• Provide research/ analytical support to work products produced and on assignments that may arise as directed by the Country Manager.
• Research prospective client companies or governments for alignment with IFC strategic, financial and integrity criteria.
• Analyze financial statements/projections with accountability for its factual accuracy.
• Gather and summarize project/sector/country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to answer questions on documents and analysis.
• Analyze memos and documents for internal processing of new investments.

Qualifications for this job:

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business or similar, Masters’ Degree Preferred.
• Three years’ work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

What skills are needed:

• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries. High on energy with strong professionalism/ maintaining the confidentiality and using discretion when required.
• Familiarity with IFC databases (such as MIS, RMS, and other iDesk applications) would be an advantage.
• Experience of IFC strategy and budgeting processes would be an advantage.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
• Familiarity with using databases (such as management information systems) would be an advantage.
• Experience of strategy and budgeting processes would be an advantage.

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