IFC Results Measurement Specialist in United States

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 Economics and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency (CEDVP) is responsible for identifying and delivering on private sector diagnostic needs, drawing on resources across the WBG, to grow IFC’s capacity to deliver Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs), and present private sector perspectives in Systematic Country Diagnostics or Country Partnership Frameworks (SCD/CPF) and country strategies; developing rigorous sector economic analyses and an ex-ante project assessment framework to help guide project selection, complementing our expertise in supporting and monitoring project implementation; as well as identifying and strategically driving policy engagements that create and grow new markets for the private sector. The CEDVP also encompasses teams working on global macroeconomic analyses and prospects as well as the team in charge of gender mainstreaming in IFC. The Vice Presidency is also home to two additional operational teams and content providers focusing on Blended Finance and Climate Businesses.

The Sector Economics and Development Impact Department (CSE), part of the Economics & Private Sector Development Vice Presidency, analyzes economic sectors with a view to identifying opportunities and solutions for private sector development, and works closely with IFC Operations in formulating sector priorities and strategies. It is expected to provide 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 in charge of fully developing and implementing the ex-ante project assessment framework (Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring- AIMM) for investment and advisory projects throughout the project cycle, help ensure high-quality economic support for IFC operations teams on strategies and projects; and develop sector economic analyses with a focus on solutions for private sector development.

CSE is the largest department in the Economics and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency, with approximately 80 staff, comprised of mainly sector economists and results measurement specialists assigned currently to fully integrated units organized along IFC industry groupings. These include: CSE unit for Financial Institutions Group (CSEFI); CSE unit for Infrastructure and Natural Resources (CSEIN); and CSE unit for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (CSEMA); and CSE unit for Disruptive Technology and Funds (CSEDF). For each unit, the sector economists are embedded in the respective industry groups to ensure they play a connective tissue role. Still, they are an integral part of CSE and report to CSE managers. The department also includes two additional teams in charge of economic modeling (CSEIM) composed of research economists and the CSE unit for Results Measurement and Corporate Reporting (CSECR) that support all industry groups. In short, the department offers an “end-to-end” support and impact assessments for IFC investments and advisory services, engaging upstream and downstream throughout the project cycle.

The CSECR Unit implements the mandates and deliverables described above in relation to advisory products and programs related to Investment Climate and Competitiveness, Environmental, Social and Governance; Corporate Financial Services; Gender and other cross-cutting areas that fall outside the purview of IFC’s investment services. The Unit is also responsible for leading the work related to all corporate reporting to the Board, and to Senior Management. It coordinates with stakeholders across the IFC and the WBG overall. In addition, the Unit builds, coordinates and leads the development of governance, processes and procedures, and IT mechanisms for the overall RM framework within IFC. This includes supporting the development and implementation of the ex-ante project assessment framework for investment and advisory projects (AIMM) throughout the project cycle and coordinating AIMM monitoring. CSECR also coordinates the self-evaluation program for CSE and represents the IFC in engagements on results measurement issues with external partners.

The Unit is looking to bring in an experienced Results Measurement (RM) Specialist to provide expert advice and operational support to help Advisory Projects teams ensure consistent application and updating of RM principles and processes; enhance methodology, address cross cutting RM-related queries, provide capacity building for teams on RM issues and interface with IEG on RM methods and processes related to Advisory programs. The RM Specialist will ensure consistent application of standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks, help generate relevant lessons learned and support staff incorporate such lessons into project design, provide technical support and program quality leadership to donor funded facilities, and contribute to evaluative work as needed.

Role & Responsibilities:

Work with all advisory teams, the As Secretariat, RM staff and IEG to ensure adequate coordination and consistent application of AS governance related to RM issues.
Support the development and implementation of all strategic discussions around AS results measurement issues with Senior management in IFC and with the Board.
Plan, organize and deliver updated guidance material and training on AS Results Measurement related issues to all relevant operational staff and to RM staff. In particular, ensure data quality assurance and reporting of results in line with corporate guidelines and standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks.
Work with CSE Results Measurement teams to ensure consistent understanding and application of standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks and methods throughout the project lifecycle.
Work in close collaboration with the CSE teams and support the refinement and periodic updating of RM frameworks across Business Lines
Undertake strong analytical work based on the drivers of performance of AS operations in collaboration with relevant advisory teams to inform sector/country strategies and operational decisions.
Support the M&E agenda on the Advisory related aspects for the IFC RM Network, RMES and external engagements such as with DCED
Monitor data quality and improve it as needed for advisory operations.
Train regional management and staff on results measurement
Work with CSE staff to provide timely M&E inputs to donor proposals, and lead quality assurance and reporting of results internally and externally to donors.
Provide transaction level M&E support to an Advisory cross-cutting business
Support RM Specialists and operational teams in response to IEG evaluations Work in close collaboration with the CSE teams and support the refinement and periodic updating of RM frameworks across Business Lines
Undertake strong analytical work based on the drivers of performance of AS operations in collaboration with relevant advisory teams to inform sector/country strategies and operational decisions.
Support the M&E agenda on the Advisory related aspects for the IFC RM Network, RMES and external engagements such as with DCED
Monitor data quality and improve it as needed for advisory operations.
Train regional management and staff on results measurement
Work with CSE staff to provide timely M&E inputs to donor proposals, and lead quality assurance and reporting of results internally and externally to donors.
Provide transaction level M&E support to an Advisory cross-cutting business
Support RM Specialists and operational teams in response to IEG evaluations.

Selection Criteria

At least a graduate degree in economics/finance/business/public policy or other relevant graduate degree from a reputable university.
At least 5-7 years (or a PhD and 2-4 years)of relevant experience demonstrating analytical skills in results measurement, economic analysis and/or private sector development work
Experience with providing transaction level M&E support to operational teams providing advisory services/technical assistance across different business areas is essential.
Must have good working knowledge of IFC Advisory policies, procedures and guidelines.
Ability to apply M&E approaches, methods, tools, and terminology of development impact to ex-ante assessments, monitoring and ex-posts evaluations.
Proven experience and good understanding of advisory projects’ development outcome assessment and processes methods. Knowledge of IFC’s AIMM system is a plus.
Proven capability to handle complex assignments and produce analytical work to a high professional standard, with minimum supervision.
Experience with business analytics and results measurement methods, including, survey design and implementation, developing development impact thesis and designing logical frameworks.
Proven ability to monitor data quality and improve it as needed for advisory operations.
Ability to train regional management and staff on results measurement, particularly on data quality assurance and reporting of results in line with corporate guidelines and standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks.
Proven ability to work in teams and capability to work in multi-cultural environments.
Proven capability to handle work to a high professional standard under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.

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