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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies. The IFC HR department includes three Centers of Expertise (COEs) - Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness, Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility, and Talent & Incentives – and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions.

The HR Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness unit is offering an Extended Term (ET) Consultant to be based in Washington, DC.

We are seeking a Program Analyst to be part of the dynamic HR Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, the ability to quickly grasp new concepts, and a proactive approach to solve problems with minimal supervision. In this role, it is essential to have a solid knowledge of the Office 365 suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and a keen awareness of HR trends and digital technologies.

As the Program Analyst, you will provide operational and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the team, managing a wide range of information and requests. This role requires a high level of judgment and attention to detail with ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. In a fast-paced and fluid environment, you must be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The staff member will report directly to the HR Manager of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness unit (CHRSE). Below is a summary of the expected duties and accountabilities:

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Exercise a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and tasks, working in a diverse team environment across multiple locations, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate a high degree of proactivity and capability to foresee potential issues.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to follow up systematically on a broad set of initiatives and requests.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and quickly grasp new concepts, and a proactive approach to solve problems with minimal supervision.
• High energy with solid ability to anticipate needs, multitask, and respond quickly to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Preparedness to work additional hours, as the workload requires.
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365 suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.), and meeting tools such as Microsoft Teams and Webex.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to handle a wide range of information in English.
• A deep passion for the mission of the World Bank Group and IFC with a keen interest in HR trends and the use of technology and innovation.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.