Country: India
Closing date: 24 Jul 2015
Background:
The International Finance Corporation is the largest global development institution that is focused exclusively on the private sector. Part of the World Bank Group, IFC’s vision is that people should have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in international financial markets, facilitates trade, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advisory services to businesses and governments. IFC has significantly strengthened its focus on measuring development results over recent years, driving our strategy, operations and staff incentives. A results-focused culture expands the value we bring to our clients and beneficiaries, helps foster best practice among development finance institutions, and demonstrates IFC’s development impact to all stakeholders.
The Asia Region implements a diverse range of strategic initiatives in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy. Across the region, Infrastructure and Natural Resources investments meet crucial development gaps. Complex Cities and Energy advisory programs are under implementation with support from the Swiss and Australian Governments. Joint Implementation Plans in Cities and Energy are being established for the World Bank Group in Myanmar, the Mekong, Nepal, and Indonesia.
The Development Impact Department plays a critical role in the success of IFC’s mission and of the Infrastructure, Cities and Energy agenda in Asia in particular. Staff in the Department measures, monitors, and evaluates operations and their results; develops methodologies to support these functions; and sets global standards for measurements. In addition, the Department staff ensures that results, lessons and evidence continuously inform strategy, operations and incentives across the organization, supporting the alignment of IFC’s intended and actual impact and the achievement of IFC’s mission. The Results Measurement specialists in country offices partner with the operations teams to design programs and projects and to track, monitor and report on their results.
The Development Impact Department is organized by industry and functional skills. The Infrastructure and Extractives Group within the department covers investment and advisory projects related to these sectors (including power, utilities, mining, and public private partnerships, among others). The Results Measurement (RM) Specialist for Infrastructure, Cities and Energy in Asia will support Infrastructure and Natural Resources (INR) Industry Group, strategic community investment (SCI) advisory projects, environmental and social advisory projects in the power sector, and public private partnership (PPP) projects for infrastructure. The Specialist will also provide technical support and program quality leadership to Infrastructure, Cities and Energy regional and country programs. The RM Specialist will collaborate closely with the INR Economists and Strategists, portfolio managers, and the Investment Officers who have been designated INR DOTS champions, as well as with the Program Leaders for Cities and Energy programs, to provide technical support through expert advice in monitoring and evaluation. The RM Specialist will be supervised by the Group Head for Infrastructure & Extractives and co-supervised by a senior operational officer based in the country office.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Department is looking for a RM Specialist for Infrastructure, Cities and Energy in Asia with a minimum of 5 years-experience with private sector operations, economic evaluation and social research, results measurement and/or project management, including significant experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
The candidate is expected to have an advanced degree in economics, engineering, or management sciences. This is a strategic support and implementation role focused on monitoring the quality of programs and project-specific results measurement work and advising operations staff on best practices.
In this role, the incumbent, supporting the development and implementation of operations and strategies in INR, SCI and E&S for INR projects, PPPs, as well as infrastructure, cities and energy Programs, will:
Development, oversight and coordination of Results Measurement Frameworks
• Work with project teams in the infrastructure, cities and energy portfolio to ensure consistent understanding and application of global results measurement standard frameworks and methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Make changes as needed to incorporate best use of results measurement frameworks into project design.
• Perform/provide technical oversight to on-site program audits and surveys, to assess project implementation and results.
• Shape continuous improvement of results measurement work by providing feedback and best practices to the Development Impact Department, the INR Global Industry Department, and the PPP unit on RM frameworks, methodologies and tools in infrastructure, cities and energy.
• Contribute to the development of the RM framework for a specific sector and provide technical support to peers in other regions
Data quality assurance
• Monitor data quality and strengthen and improve quality where necessary.
• Collate and verify IDG 4 (Infrastructure) and IDG 6 (climate change- GHG) and support the implementation of target setting for these IDGs.
• Ensure standards for quality of project documents, accurate reporting and evidential support for results reported, working with project teams to resolve potential problems.
Evaluation and business analytics
• Design, commission, oversee and conduct evaluations implemented within the region in the infrastructure, cities and energy sectors.
• Disseminate regional evaluation findings within the RM Network and to regional operations colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of country macro models, developed to look into the impact of infrastructure on the reduction of poverty and shared prosperity.
Results training and capacity development
• Train regional management and staff on results measurement related to infrastructure, cities and energy.
• Develop client capacity for results measurement in infrastructure, cities and energy.
Generate business intelligence and communicate development results
• Collate and share intelligence on development of regional markets.
• Communicate regional infrastructure, cities and energy results and findings internally and externally to share insights and best practices, and to create value for clients.
Selection Criteria:
• Advanced degree in economics, engineering, or management sciences.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with private sector operations, economic evaluation and social research, results measurement and/or project management, particularly in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy.
• Experience with the private sector in emerging markets and/or international financial institutions is an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFC investments or investments of other international financial institutions a strong plus.
• Advanced understanding and ability to apply project management skills in complex situations to manage projects within the results measurement functions in the region and to ensure completion of projects.
How to apply:
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
For Corporate Information and to apply to the positions, please visit www.ifc.org/careers, vacancy number 151229. Deadline is July 24, 2015. Only selected candidates will be contacted.