Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. Visit www.ifc.org The IFC’s South Asia Department is looking to recruit an Operations Analyst for its Nepal Office. The Operations Analyst will be responsible for assisting with research, analytics, operational work and resource support primarily for the Country Manager (Bangladesh, Bhutan & Nepal). He/ she will also be responsible for coordinating work between the Management Team and the Strategy unit for the region. Role & Responsibilities: • He/she will be the ‘go-to’ person for data and research and all operational/ resource support work for and from the region within the Nepal Country Management team. • Prepare presentations, progress reports, portfolio monitoring, and briefing notes for high-level meetings. • 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 a good network of contacts, both with government stakeholders and the business community at large. • Extracting data from internal and external databases, review and present data in a variety of formats to a high degree of accuracy and consistency. • Preparation of strategy documents, business plans, and development impact reporting. • With the guidance of Country Manager, advise project teams on the country context, IFC role, strategic fit, World Bank Group objectives, local markets, pipeline, and portfolio. • Assist the Country Manager with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program. • Help support pipeline development across all industry groups by providing industry contextual data, company analysis, compactor analysis, industry research, etc. • Construct and maintain reports to analyze and report on operational and development impact performance of IFC programs in Nepal. • Quality control on outputs and fact-checking. Selection Criteria • Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business or similar qualifications • Two years’ work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment. • Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and database skills. • Strong attention to detail and quality of deliverables. • Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, have a high level of discretion and integrity. • Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects. |