Operations Officer - Portfolio and Strategic Coordinator, GEID

Job Posting Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group, which is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Established to help countries solve their greatest development challenges, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the WBG collaborates with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects, utilizing data, research, and technology to develop solutions to urgent global challenges. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. IFC is deeply committed to advancing gender equality and economic inclusion, as outlined in its 2030 Roadmap for Gender and Inclusion, which aims to deliver impactful private sector partnerships and programs to accelerate gender equality and inclusion in emerging markets. The organization focuses on six priority areas that offer high potential for impact, including capital allocation that drives inclusion, making supply chains inclusive, and removing barriers to entrepreneurship, employment, and leadership. Additionally, IFC's Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEID) works with investment and advisory teams to support private sector clients in providing equal economic opportunities for all genders and underserved communities.

Job Overview:
The Operations Officer - Portfolio and Strategic Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEID) in Asia to fulfill the ambitions of the IFC Roadmap for Gender 203

• This position is responsible for ensuring that gender and inclusion priorities are integrated into regional strategies and programs while assisting IFC teams and clients in driving meaningful impact. The role involves acting as the Gender Flag Lead, coordinating with regional industry teams, and ensuring that investment and advisory projects are designed with a focus on closing gender gaps. The Operations Officer will also be responsible for monitoring gender-related key performance indicators, conducting capacity-building initiatives, and supporting strategic joint gender programming in designated countries. This position requires a seasoned candidate with experience in the private sector and the ability to deliver impactful solutions while working independently and confidently engaging with senior management and development partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gender Value Creation and Reporting (Gender Flag): Coordinate with Regional Industry Teams to ensure comprehensive screening of investment and advisory projects for gender flag opportunities. Act as the Gender Flag Lead to address inquiries and provide guidance to regional industry gender teams. Conduct quarterly meetings with regional industry teams to review project pipelines for Gender Flag opportunities. Monitor gender flags across investment and advisory projects and provide quarterly updates on gender-related key performance indicators to regional leadership.
• Capacity Building: Develop resources such as guidance notes and tip sheets to support accurate Gender Flag implementation. Deliver training sessions to enhance staff understanding of the Gender Flag. Facilitate knowledge sharing with the GEID global Knowledge and Learning team.
• Regional and Country Strategy: Support World Bank-IFC strategic joint gender programming in designated countries. Provide input into Country Partnership Frameworks and Country Strategies, focusing on analyzing gender gaps and policy impacts on women-led businesses.
• Partnerships and Donor Reporting: Collaborate with regional partnerships teams to strengthen partnerships and support fundraising initiatives. Collect and report data on progress and results to development partners and stakeholders. Prepare inputs for external donor reports.
• Communications: Prepare internal briefing materials, talking points, and speeches for regional and senior management.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or a relevant discipline is required.
• At least six years of relevant professional experience in private sector development in emerging markets, with increasing levels of decision-making responsibility.
• Experience in designing and implementing advisory projects, including results frameworks to capture development outcomes and impacts.
• Knowledge of the development finance landscape in the region.
• Broad experience across women’s economic empowerment and economic inclusion topics with a private sector lens.
• Ability to self-manage, multitask, and work under time constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to present creative and practical solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or another relevant discipline is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively contribute to the role's responsibilities.

Experience:
The position requires at least six years of relevant professional experience in private sector development, particularly in emerging markets. Candidates should have a proven track record of increasing levels of decision-making responsibility and experience in designing and implementing advisory projects. Familiarity with women's economic empowerment and inclusion is considered a plus, as is experience working in a complex, matrix environment.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with external stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as required.

Additional Notes:
The term duration for this position is three years, and it is classified under local recruitment. The role is based in New Delhi, India, and Hanoi, Vietnam, indicating that candidates may be required to work in either location. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.