Job #: 122473
Title: Operations Analyst (Access to Finance)
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Closing Date: 11/09/2012
| Background / General description: | |
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of
the World Bank Group, is a leader in sustainable investment in emerging
markets. IFC promotes private sector development and economic growth as a
way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. IFC provides
advisory services by establishing partnerships with donors, governments,
and the private sector to design and deliver technical assistance
programs that promote entrepreneurship, improve the investment climate,
mobilize private sector investment and enhance the competitiveness of
micro, small and medium enterprises. IFC defines the South Asia region as India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The Access to Finance (A2F) business line includes projects in microfinance, e-banking, affordable housing finance, leasing, SME finance, agrifinance, sustainable energy finance, trade finance, insurance, payment systems, credit bureaus, and capital markets. | |
| Duties and Accountabilities: | |
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IFC is currently recruiting an Operations Analyst to be based in
Colombo. The Analyst will work with the South Asia A2F team on a range
of projects, with particular focus on MSME finance, insurance, payment
systems, credit bureaus and sustainable energy finance, and other areas
of A2F as IFC’s portfolio grows. He/she will have the following key
responsibilities: • Support the task manager in project implementation and facilitate the existing/new technical assistance projects in IFC’s portfolio in SME Finance, sustainable energy finance and financial infrastructure. This includes developing excellent client relations, writing and reviewing project papers, funding proposals and supervisor reports, assisting in the documentation of project progress in IFC’s internal tracking systems, drafting terms of reference and requests for proposals, supporting the consultant selection and hiring processes and collecting and analyzing data from projects in order to update indicators in line with M&E requirements. • Play a catalytic role in developing the pipeline for IFC’s investment and advisory activities across SME Finance, sustainable energy finance and financial infrastructure (and others, as needed) • Assist in (or when task team leader, be responsible for) the identification, negotiation and preparation of new technical assistance projects and procuring consulting services for IFC clients in access to finance projects • Participate actively in joint appraisal teams working on new advisory and investments in access to finance • Assist in raising external funding from cofunders to leverage IFC’s own resources • Contribute to regional A2F strategy and workplan in South Asia to maximize IFC’s financial and social returns on investment and advisory • Liaise between the A2F team and clients/partners on specific projects • Participate in other initiatives as opportunities arise | |
| Selection Criteria: | |
| • Earned degree in Finance / Economics / Business Administration or equivalent degree from a recognized institution. • 3-4 years of hands on experience in MSME Finance, insurance, and/or Agrifinance in South Asia. • Experience in developing institutional capabilities and direct relationship management with financial sector regulators, commercial banks and other financial institutions. • Relationship Management experience and ability to establish strong credibility among senior clients. Preference will be given to candidates having directly managed relationships with both regulators and large financial institutions. • Strong communication skills in speaking, writing and presenting. • Demonstrated team player with willingness to contribute as needed to overall IFC work. • Commitment to quality service, drive to exceed expectations, and proactive development of relations with IFC clients. • Self-starter, mature, and flexible attitude; able to work in multicultural, fast-paced team. • Strong analytical capabilities and conceptual skills encompassing development finance. • High level of proficiency with MS Office software and ability to learn and adjust to new systems quickly • Ability to travel in Sri Lanka and possibly South Asia. • Ability to work independently, multi-task, deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule. • Fluency in English is essential to enable the staff member to produce concise written and oral reports. Preference given to candidates with fluency in one or more Sri Lankan languages. Duration of the Assignment This is a two-year position, renewable depending on performance. Applications Interested candidates are invited to visit the IFC website at www.ifc.org and apply online at IFC’s JobWorld. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. |
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