Deadline: 15 January, 2021
Location: Lome, Togo
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Operations Analyst.
The bank, with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, works with public and private sector partners, invests in groundbreaking projects and uses data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The WBG consists of five specialised institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Responsibilities
- Support the country and regional management team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work programme
- Maintain high degree of discretion and professionalism
- Help support pipeline development across all industry groups by providing industry contextual data, company analysis, comparator analysis, industry research, etc
- Serve as the ‘go-to’ person for data/research and all operational/resource support work for the region as directed by the country manager and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) management team
- Extract data 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 and update/maintain the information in database regularly
- Prepare documents and reports to present information to a variety of audiences
- Review and screen relevant documents/reports for consistency with strategy documents
- Provide research/analytical support to work products produced and on assignments that may arise as directed by the country manager
- Under the guidance of the country manager, advise project teams on the country context, IFC role, strategic fit, World Bank objectives, local markets, pipeline and portfolio
- Maintain a good working knowledge of current advisory and investment operations and respond quickly to queries from HQ management and staff
- Provide support to the country team on IFC joint efforts with the World Bank and other development partners
Requirements
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a similar field (master’s degree preferred)
- Two years, minimum, of 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
- Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organisational boundaries
- Strong professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality using discretion when required
- Familiarity with IFC databases (MIS, RMS, and other iDesk applications) is a plus
- Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while working on multiple projects
To apply and for more information, click here.
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