Operations Analyst, MAS

Overview

The Operations Analyst will support ongoing and pipeline Upstream and Advisory (UA) programs throughout the project cycle and assist country anchors and Sector Leads with various activities including business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project documents ensuring compliance with IFC operational policies, governance standards, and results measurement requirements.
• Support project leaders to prepare and process project approval documents and key internal workflows.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of project data, milestones, and results into IFC systems.
• Coordinate with technical reviewers to input and support internal review and approval processes.
• Support the PLs in implementing corrective actions to maintain scope, quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Support project staff with preparation of clear TORs for procurement of consultants and support the consultant selection and contracting process.
• Support Country Anchors especially for Sri Lanka and Maldives with country strategies and engagement.
• Support Sector Leads with activities around strategic clients, sector specific initiatives and knowledge management.
• Support business development efforts including financial analysis necessary to identify and quality prospects.
• Support internal portfolio reviews, management updates, and briefings.
• Support high-level client engagements, roundtables, or public–private dialogues.
• Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of internal and external contacts.

Required Experience

At least 2-4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes a proven track record in consulting, project management and/or development finance. Demonstrated project management skills with ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality outputs on time, proactively managing risks and operational challenges. Experience supporting or coordinating projects and or programs involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Proven ability to conduct research and analysis, synthesize findings, connect dots across workstreams /projects and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations under tight deadlines. High attention to detail and conversant with basic investment analysis and financial modeling. Highly motivated, energetic, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams; comfortable engaging with counterparts from the private sector, government, and development partners, with the ability to support more senior staff while taking initiative when needed. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines. An ability to work under pressure, respond to ad-hoc shifts in priorities, unstructured situations and unexpected events while maintaining order and delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field. Related fields of education include business, finance, law, or economics.

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