Post:Operations Officer
Organization: SAIC - Industry
Location: New Delhi
Background / General description
The development of a vibrant private sector is central in promoting economic growth and expanding
opportunities for poor people. Research shows that encouraging firms to invest, improve productivity and create jobs requires the right legal and regulatory environment – including protection of property rights, stable access to credit, and ease of starting a business. The World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Department (CIC) advises client country governments on improving their investment climate for domestic and foreign investors. The department acts as a focused center of expertise on business environment reform, and collaborates on these critical issues across the World Bank Group (WBG). About WBG Investment Climate Advisory Services Investment Climate (IC) Advisory Services is a multi-donor service of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the World Bank, advising member country governments on how to improve their investment climate and promote both foreign and domestic investment in key sectors. IC’s Industry Department (CICIN) specialists identify practices that impede productive private investment, design financially and politically practical plans of action, and support their clients through all phases of transition and implementation. Typically many projects are developed and delivered in conjunction with the Regional Advisory offices in the field, as well as World Bank colleagues, to maximize the relevance of client focused interventions and leverage local stakeholder relationships. About Nepal Investment Climate Reform Program, NICRP. The Nepal Investment Climate Reform Program, NICRP, provides advisory services aimed at improving business operating environment in Nepal. It is managed by IFC, in partnership with the UK Government and the Norad, and has three closely related Projects, namely, Regulatory reform; Public Private Sector Dialogue and IC for Industry. The overall objective of the Projects is to stimulate private investment in Nepal, which is critical for job creation and economic growth. NICRP teams work closely with local and international teams, and with both the government and private sector to achieve this overall objective.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Operations Officer will be expected to help the IC Program Manager coordinate and manage the Investment Climate portfolio and strategy in Nepal, but with some regional responsibilities in South Asia where the IC team has an active portfolio of Industry Projects. As a member of the South Asia and NICRP teams, the candidate will also be involved in ensuring a ready flow of knowledge and expertise between teams in the country and the region. The position will include the following specific responsibilities and deliverables:
Lead in the implementation of the new IC for Industry Project, with a special focus on tourism development and support towards key government of Nepal agencies spearheading investments in the country, such as the Investment Board, the Department of Industry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.
Be part of the regional IC team supporting tourism projects in South Asia, including the Buddhist Circuit
Design and implement strategies and initiatives for IC for Industry work in Nepal, and South Asia, based on extensive consultation with team members and with stakeholders at IFC in Kathmandu, Delhi, Dhaka, HQ and beyond;
Support the Program Manager, NICRP in implementing and monitoring the implementation of strategies and initiatives as necessary;
Provide support to analytic work required for investment climate projects, or directly support the implementation of investment climate interventions, as required;
Develop communications materials, regular reports and regular updates for dissemination among IFC, the World Bank Group, donors and external sources. General duties of the Operations Officer position will include: 1. Manage procurement, consultants and administrative procedures for task managed advisory services projects and programs in accordance with IFC policies and procedures. 2. Inform and build links to the appropriate stakeholders within IFC and the WB, acting as a point of contact and regional knowledge champion. 3. Develop a network of contacts within other international development institutions, private sector organizations, and client countries that will aid in the effective administration of the task managed projects 4. Provide input on new business development by identifying potential advisory services clients and assessing their needs. 5. Provide input to the technical assistance strategy of the Investment Climate Business Line and the Regional SouthAsia IC strategy, and other periodic reports as requested. The successful candidate will be an experienced technical assistance practitioner, highly motivated, results-oriented and a self starter. S/he will have strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, together with the flexibility to be deployed on projects around the world.
Selection Criteria
Essential skills and qualifications:
Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant area including international business, economics and/or international relations;
At least 12 years of relevant experience in investment climate, private sector development, tourism project development and support, policy-making, investment promotion, and/or investments in developed and developing countries
Extensive knowledge and prior experience of working on tourism projects in the region will be a key requirement
Established leadership skills and team player skills that will permit the candidate to position work within the institution and facilitate a global network of individuals that are not direct reports and vary in terms of seniority
A strong conceptual and strategic ability combined with good communication skills and client focus;
Strong research and analytical capability, including extensive knowledge of relevant analytical tools, data analysis, benchmarking, training and knowledge management, knowledge management and training tools and instruments, on-line services and delivery methods, etc.;
Demonstrated ability to work and implement projects effectively in multi-disciplinary teams – including in one or more developing countries;
Excellent networking skills, bringing a good existing network of contacts and credibility within both the development sector and broader private sector (including major private sector players and industry associations)
Familiarity with the IFC investment operations and approaches in project management and procurement procedures is highly desirable. The WBG is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Closing Date: Friday, 02 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1374394657330
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