Strategy Analyst

Strategy Analyst

Job #:
req18493

Organization:
IFC

Sector:
Economics

Grade:
GE

Term Duration:
3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English, Spanish

Preferred Language(s):
French

Closing Date:
8/10/2022 (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 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 the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC's Latin America / Caribbean and Europe (LAC & EUR) Country Economics unit (CELCE), part of the LAC & EUR Regional Vice Presidency, is hiring a Strategy Analyst. The position will focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region, with flexibility to work on other regions as well as corporate initiatives. The Economics and Strategy Analyst will be one of a group of staff working together under a Regional Economics Manager. The Department has three principal functions: 1) Diagnostics and strategy: undertake country private sector diagnostics in collaboration with IFC Operations and partners in the World Bank Group, which will feed into IFC Country Strategies and inform the WBG Strategic Country Diagnostic (SCD) and the Country Partnership Framework (CPF); 2) Support to operations: Support regional operations by reviewing the economic, development and strategic impact of IFC operations, as well as contributing to the economic analysis of project documents, board papers, regional/country briefs, etc.; and 3) Analytics: Conduct in-depth analytics on specific themes relevant to private sector development at the country or regional level.

Duties and Accountabilities:
• Support the economic and strategy work for major countries and several countries within a region under direction of the Regional Economics Manager and Senior Economics and Strategy Officers.
• Support preparation of IFC Country Strategy and IFC input to WBG Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, progress reports and other joint initiatives.
• Support analysis of sector or regional pipelines, opportunities, events, trends, and risks as input to reports, strategies.
• Contribute to preparation of briefs, reports, and presentations to various stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting relevant sections of Board papers for investment project approval.
• Support analytical work on strategic topics that inform country strategies.

Selection Criteria
• A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or other relevant graduate degree from a reputable university.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and quantitative skills in economics and/or private sector development work.
• Familiarity with the economic context and challenges of countries.
• Familiarity with IFC's or similar Development Finance Institutions' areas of focus.
• Some knowledge of IFC operational and portfolio work and familiarity with investment projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial and economic concepts and data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish. Fluency in French is a plus.

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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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