Positon Title: (Senior) Operations Officer-
Jaipur, India- 132676
Job #: 132676
Job Stream: Technical Assistance &
Advisory Services
Location: Jaipur, India
Closing Date: 12/20/2013
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).
The Investment Climate Advisory Services (IC AS) team of the World Bank
Group is partnering with the Government of Rajasthan in India to help the state
promote itself as an increasingly attractive destination for private investment
through improvements in the investment climate and infrastructure development.
Under the agreement, the four primary areas of operation include:
1. Supporting Govt of Rajasthan's Investment promotion and facilitation
efforts, including (i) undertaking competitive benchmarking analysis in select
sectors and (ii) review and reforms of the State’s investment policy framework;
2. Developing and implementing a targeted investment promotion action plan
/ campaign
3. Promoting systemic reforms to improve the business regulatory
environment in the state; and
4. Supporting the development of PPP projects in the state’s infrastructure
sectors.
The project will also provide institutional capacity building as
appropriate to support these four strategic objectives.
In addition, the IC AS team is supporting the design and implementation of
other flagship programs in the South Asia region that involve working with
investment promotion agencies. The successful candidate will also be expected
to support the private investment generation components of other activities in
India.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The first phase of the Rajasthan Knowledge Partnership has recently been
concluded and the second phase (2013-16) has recently begun. This is a 2 year
term position, which will lead the team and manage further development and
implementation of the project with guidance from the Regional Business Line Manager
(RBLM), the respective IFC Global Product leaders and in close cooperation with
the partner organization Bureau of Investment promotion (BIP) and other
relevant departments/agencies of the Government of Rajasthan. The Program
Manager is expected to undertake, amongst others, the following duties:
• As the Program Manager assume responsibility for overall project
implementation, including hiring of consultants and firms and satisfy the
reporting requirements of the IC team as well as GoR as detailed in the
co-operation agreement;
• Coordinate and implement, using the guidance of the product GPS, the
institutional building and investment promotion components of the program’
including:
o Become familiar with the strategic, organizational and institutional
development needs at BIP and manage activities that promote further capacity
building in the Agency and possibly other relevant national or regional actors.
o Develop and implement a highly professional, proactive and targeted
promotional campaign featuring extensive outreach activity aimed at potential
new investors.
o Develop and implement a strategy focusing on the retention of existing
investors, and facilitation of investment projects; and
o Support the development of similar Investment Climate programs in India
with a focus on manufacturing and technology related sectors;
o Provide oversight to the team (staff and consultants) responsible for
development and implementation of the two other components related to
regulatory reform and supporting PPPs in infrastructure;
o Develop and maintain a network of contacts with other organizations and
programs that support private investment and business activities in Rajasthan,
including IFC’s investment officers as well as Sector Liason teams the world over.
The selected Program Manager, in close coordination with the RBLM, will
also be responsible for the supervision of other staff, including local and
international consultants who are/will be part of the project team.
As to overall program management activities, the Program Manager will also
be responsible for the preparation of regular progress reports on the program’s
activities and results achieved to donors and will be participating in ensuring
sound financial management and record keeping of the expenses incurred by the
project in the field. The Program Manager will be supported by a team of staff
and consultants based in Jaipur and New Delhi.
The selected Program Manager may also be expected to provide technical
oversight and support to other regional investment promotion and aftercare
programs in India.
Selection Criteria:
The IC team seeks to hire a seasoned professional and experienced Senior
Operations Officer, with the drive, and commitment required to lead this
strategic project to successful completion. The Senior Operations Officer will
be resident in Jaipur and must have the following background experience and
qualifications:
• Proven project management skills with extensive experience as a Program
Manager on donor funded projects with a track record in the area of investment
promotion and private sector development. Experience working with or for
investment promotion intermediaries would be an advantage;
• A strong conceptual and strategic ability combined with good communication
skills; and experience in leading and managing a multicultural team and
experience in interactions with all stakeholders particularly senior government
officials;
• A proven track record of successful project implementation and at least
15 years’ experience in managing such programs; results driven approach and
ability to deliver substantial program outcomes;
• Experience on projects in South Asia, particularly with a focus on India
and/or in the key growth sectors identified for Rajasthan would be an
advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of investment promotion and economic development best
practices. Direct experience working with a national/international investment
promotion agency (IPA) at senior management level would be considered a strong
asset;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in investment climate, private
sector development, tourism project development and support, policy-making,
investment promotion in developed and developing countries;
• Familiarity with management of World Bank Group projects and related
procurement procedures and ability to co-ordinate and supervise all aspects of
a World Bank Group technical assistance project would be an added advantage;
• Possess a relevant tertiary level degree (at least Masters) in economics,
marketing, regional development, business administration or similar
disciplines, and/or professional qualification from a reputed national or
international institution; and
• Complete fluency in English and Hindi, including strong speaking,
presentation, and writing skills.
No paper mail or faxes please, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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