Senior Operations Officer

Senior Operations Officer Job #: req30735 Organization: IFC Sector: Strategy Grade: GG Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC, United States Required Language(s): English Closing Date: 12/31/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC 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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. IFC’s Corporate Strategy Unit (CSMCS) is one of four units in the Strategy and Operations Management Department (CSM), reporting to the VP of Corporate Support (COSVP). CSMCS helps ensure a consistent focus on strategy and provides a broad range of expert support to management and operations. It coordinates with stakeholders across IFC and the WBG to formulate and implement IFC strategy and help ensure that strategic alignment is embedded across operations to help drive results. The FCS/IDA Coordination Unit within CSMCS focuses on (i) IFC strategy development and articulation of engagement in IDA and FCS, (ii) coordination of IFC’s strategy implementation and tool development, (iii) thought leadership and knowledge management and is the corporate interlocutor to the WBG FCV Group, including with respect to the World Bank Group (WBG) Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) Strategy 2020-25. Forced displacement has become one of the top priorities in the global development agenda and a key engagement area for IFC. To respond to this urgent development challenge, IFC is working on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to scale up engagement in support of forcibly displaced and their host communities by leveraging private sector-led solutions. Duties and Accountabilities: Lead global activities and coordination of the Prospects Partnership in close collaboration with IFC’s regional and Blended Finance, Partnership teams as well as other Prospects partners. Support the design, implementation and monitoring of the WBG FCV Strategy as well as monitoring of IDA commitments, as applicable. Provide thought leadership and support strategy articulation for the Forced Displacement agenda, working with key stakeholders within IFC, the World Bank Group and external partners. Strengthen IFC’s ability to engage in the forced displacement space, including through tool development and coordinating inputs into WBG Corporate Scorecard. Support the FCS/IDA Unit’s knowledge management efforts and lead the IFC FDP Community of Practice to promote internal learning and knowledge management. Develop new work program on the confluence of climate change, food insecurity, disaster risks and other potential drivers of fragility and forced displacement. Track emerging trends and best practices related to private sector’s engagement in forced displacement space. Conduct other tasks to support the mandate of the FCS/IDA coordination unit development of IFC’s approach to forced displacement crises, as needed. Selection Criteria: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, economics, international development, or political science), with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Excellent knowledge and exposure to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector role and engagement in FCS contexts, the forced displacement crisis, and in crisis response. Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive strategy processes, knowledge management and provide thought leadership. Experience managing donor relationships and donor-funded initiatives. Direct experience in designing or implementing programs involving private sector solutions to create opportunities for refugees and host communities. Solutions-oriented and proven ability to mobilize others, work effectively across multi-disciplinary boundaries and deliver within tight deadlines. Demonstrated research, analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Proven written skills and strong command of English. Strong understanding of the WBG FCV Strategy, WBG Evolution, and IFC’s instruments and products. Passion and commitment to promoting private sector development and supporting forced displaced and host communities. Productive and comfortable at multi-tasking, with the capacity to work under pressure. 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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