Operations Analyst-ESG Advisory Services

Operations Analyst-ESG Advisory Services Description IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and 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 2019, we invested more than $19 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability Advice and Solutions Department (CEG), housed in IFC Operations, is IFC’s ESG center of excellence. CEG includes approximately 200 staff and consultants with deep experience and global expertise in their respective fields. CEG supports IFC’s investment and advisory clients to manage ESG risks associated with their activities and to find value-added opportunities in their operations. CEG further leverages this expertise and operational experience in emerging markets to maintain IFC’s leadership in sustainability through ESG standards – the Environmental and Social (E&S) Performance Standards (www.ifc.org/performancestandards) and the Corporate Governance Methodology (www.ifc.org/corporategovernance) – and to encourage the effective adoption of these standards by companies and investors across the emerging markets. More details can be found at www.ifc.org/sustainability. Duties and Accountabilities:

Support analysis to assist Asia Pacific ESG AS officers in developing, implementing and monitoring advisory projects in line with IFC’s Performance Standards (PSs) on Environmental and Social Sustainability and the Corporate Governance Methodology.
Assist in preparing training materials; reviewing project research or guideline documents and liaising with editors/designers and translators.
Prepare minutes of meetings and assisting Team Leads in developing talking points.
Participate in discussions with clients, regulators, and other key partners for the successful implementation of assigned ESG advisory projects.
Coordinate logistics and support the delivery of awareness raising events and capacity building activities of key market intermediaries (institutes, associations, consulting firms, etc.) such as Training of Trainers, workshops, conferences, seminars, webinars, etc..
Collate materials for international/external communications that support the dissemination of ESG publications and project activities including power point presentations, press releases, newsletters, project photos, etc.
Assist in drafting project services agreements and cooperation agreements with key partners for the successful implementation of ESG advisory projects.
Liaising with corporate procurement and finance officers to monitor project spending; assist in revising budgets and tracking contracts and payments. Upload information in IBIS.
Conduct integrity due diligence.
Familiarize with Advisory Project Governance procedures and quality enhancement guidance from CEG Global Advisory Coordination unit and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) evaluation criteria.
Assist in developing project documents (Concept Notes, Implementation Plans, Project Supervision Reports, Project Completion Reports), and conduct client engagement (including ESG components of projects led by other units), ensuring that assigned projects achieve objectives within deadlines and budget.
Monitoring of development results and collecting relevant evidence to substantiate project results using standard tools and platforms, including I-Portal, Partner Capacity Building Tool and the Client Impact Measurement Tool
Assist in drafting proposals to development partners to raise necessary funding and prepare and validate content of progress reports.

Selection Criteria

A degree in an area related to Environmental or Social impact assessment and management, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting/Audit, Corporate Governance, or other relevant discipline;
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in an ESG-related area, ideally in the private sector, private consulting firm or international organization;
Track record in working with private sector firms or development partners across a range of industry sectors (including agribusiness, infrastructure and/or manufacturing) and/or ESG standards;
Knowledge of IFC Sustainability Framework and/or Corporate governance methodology, a plus;
Strong research and analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse related data and information. Attention to detail a must;
Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent and unexpected changes, and work within tight timeframes;
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Demonstrates active listening skills;
Excellent English written and spoken communication skills are essential; Asian language desirable;
Strong presentation and written communication skills;
Willingness to travel extensively.

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