Economist - Results Measurement
World Bank Group, Washington, United Kingdom
Job #: req30345
Organization: IFC
Sector: Economics
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 11/25/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI) within the Economics and Private Sector Vice Presidency (CEDVP) analyzes economic sectors to identify opportunities and solutions for private sector development and works closely with IFC Operations. It provides technical support to operations related to structuring, appraising, and monitoring investment and advisory projects and is responsible for reporting on IFC's impact.
The Department is looking for an Economist to work in the cross-cutting Impact Reporting Team (CDIIR). The economist will strengthen the measurement, analysis and reporting of development impact results for IFC's Investment services (IS) and Advisory services (AS) operations.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Undertake analytics on ex-ante and ex-post development impact based on AIMM data and beyond:
* Conduct econometric and qualitative analysis of ex-ante and ex-post AIMM scores and produce quarterly and annual reports explaining the differences between regions and IFC industries and identifying key drivers of trends to support articulation of anticipated and achieved impact results.
* Initiate, design, and execute analytical work on the impact of IFC's investment and advisory projects based on rigorous applied economics in collaboration with CDI industry and advisory teams to inform sector strategies and operational decisions.
* Support data analysis on trends impact and prepare short write-ups or slides utilizing graphics and tables to effectively and creatively summarize results, and emerging messages.
* Support the coordination of data collection on AIMM terminal assessments and related analysis of the drivers of successes and failures.
* Support all corporate reporting on AIMM, including periodic reporting for Regional and Industry teams.
1. Support implementation of the AIMM IT system, and policies and procedures for AIMM reporting:
* Proactively support the methodological improvements on the AIMM system, and implement continuous improvements of AIMM Nav, the IT platform.
* Coordinate indicator rationalization efforts in AIMM sector frameworks and manage exemption requests for custom indicators in AIMM Nav.
* Provide necessary guidelines and tipsheets to support the development of sector frameworks.
* Support the team to validate the data and undertake adequate quality assurance tasks for reporting on AIMM indicators.
* Work with external assurance provider for the annual audit process.
2. Support the reporting of development results for key investors on specific programs:
* Support the results measurement agenda for investor-oriented programs.
* Identify and address processes and methods for consistent reporting across these programs.
3. Training and Knowledge Sharing:
* Coordinate all the training for operational staff and management on AIMM.
* Update tipsheets, training decks, internal notes, guidance notes and presentations on all aspects of AIMM.
* Effectively respond to demand-based data requests and analysis for the purposes of impact measurement.
* Perform other tasks as requested by CDIIR manager.
Selection Criteria
* A master's degree in economics/finance/quantitative analysis or other relevant postgraduate degree.
* At least 5-7 years of experience demonstrating rigorous analytical skills in economics and development results measurement.
* Proven capability to handle complex assignments applying statistical, econometric and other quantitative research tools.
* Good knowledge of a variety of development impact assessment tools and frameworks.
* Proven capability to manage large databases and strong Excel, PowerBI, Tableau and Power-point skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Strong team player, with proven ability to work collaboratively in a team.
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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