Operations Analyst, Ethiopia Cluster Full Time NEW

Job Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, 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 more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC-Ethiopia seeks to recruit an “Operations Analyst” who will support the country office teams within the IFC-Ethiopia Cluster (Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia) with program management, business development, business intelligence objectives to support private sector growth in Ethiopia. The Operation Analyst will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia reporting directly to the Country Manager. Although this is primarily an Ethiopia based position, the successful candidate may be asked to assist with the consolidation and preparation of relevant cluster reports and programs.

Operations Analyst, Ethiopia Cluster

Duties and Accountabilities:

I. Business Development Support

• Perform desk research with respect to the Ethiopia cluster market landscape. The analyst would be required to consider various in-country data sources, to have granular country level understanding of issues and advisory opportunities.
  
• Keep abreast of market intelligence and developments globally, conducting desk research and preparing initial reports with findings, graphs, etc.
  
• Participate in key projects and take a lead on project/client data collection and analytics and report generation including monthly and periodic reports.
  
• Participate in diagnostic missions, carry out quality review of the diagnostic reports jointly with IFC industries, and help refine output quality. Prepare the market context and detailed analysis in presentations and reports.
  
• Contribute to the development of project concept notes and implementation plans and assist with approval processes.
  
• Collaborate with project team and senior consultants on desk reviews, data analysis, financial projections, note preparation, meeting minutes, memoranda, briefs, and presentations.
  
• Support the Country Office and Industry Teams in organizing high-level missions, preparing meeting briefs and minutes, and following up on mission steps.
  
• Plan and organize conferences, training, workshops, and other knowledge management events.
  
• Develop proposals for clients, including donors.
  
• Assist in processing internal documentation for project approval. 

II. Portfolio Management Support:

• Assist in the preparation of projects and supervision including attending and documenting supervision and completion reports, particularly tracking of key performance indicators.
  •  Monitor project timelines to ensure updates on objectives are completed within the allowable timeframe.
  •  Ensure high data quality in all project documents and provide supplementary data gathering support for evaluations.
  •  Work in partnership with project leaders and the donor relations team to prepare initial drafts of semi-annual donor reports, based on project supervision documents. 

III Country and Industry Advisory Support

• Assist the Cluster in strategy building, project coordination, and implementation.
  
• Provide analytical and technical support to project teams and the Country Office.
  
• Support Country Office teams in ensuring high standardization and quality in client deliverables, including pitches, proposals, workshops, product programs, and strategy documents.
  
•  Support the Country Office in due diligence analysis and delivering timely reports as required. 

Selection Criteria

•  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Economics and related fields.
  
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Ethiopia, in the the private and/or financial sectors, donor agencies, development finance institutions, or consultancies, with expertise in market research, surveys, business development, and data analysis.
  
•  A team player with good problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to execute the tasks promptly and effectively.
  
• Strong economic, social and political landscape understanding.
  
•  Strong organizational and communication skills with a keen attention to detail and quality.
  
•  Advanced user level proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word is a must; report writing capabilities and ability to comprehend and analyze large amounts of data/information and translate them into ideas and actionable plans is required.
  
• Strong command of English (written and verbal) is a must. In addition, knowledge of other languages spoken in Ethiopia is highly desirable.
  
• Proficiency in relevant research tools e.g. Factiva, IBM, MIX, Bloomberg, EIU, advanced google search, WBG databases)

How To Apply

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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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