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Operations Officer, Environmental and Social Risk Management Manila
Operations Officer, Environmental and Social Risk Management Manila
In East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), IFC is developing a regional Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Management Program for Financial Institutions (FIs), which will be part of the SBA and A2F business lines. As a result, IFC is looking to recruit an Operations Officer to support the Program Manager on the overall program management in EAP, with a particular focus on Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.
The Program: The E&S Risk Management Program for FIs in EAP (the Program) seeks to increase and broaden the use of international E&S risk management standards (such as IFC’s Performance Standards and Equator Principles), which would enable FIs to integrate sustainability considerations into investment decision-making. The intended impact is to improve the quality of financial flow managed by FIs in EAP, with an initial focus on China, Vietnam, Indonesia Thailand and the Philippines. Specifically, the application of IFC’s Performance Standards and Equator Principles is expected to improve the way investment is assessed for E&S impacts, and as a consequence helps to increase the financing flows to projects and organizations that effectively manage E&S risks and impacts and that actively seek out environmental and social business opportunities. Components of the program include (i) working with IFC investment clients or prospective clients on improving E&S risk management performance; (ii) working with government and regulators to improve E&S standards and develop the E&S risk management regulatory framework and institutional infrastructure; and (iii) raising the awareness of E&S risk management standards and practices in the financial sector.
Reporting Lines: The position reports to the regional Program Manager / Senior Operations Officer for the Environmental and Social Risk Management for Financial Institutions.
The Program: The E&S Risk Management Program for FIs in EAP (the Program) seeks to increase and broaden the use of international E&S risk management standards (such as IFC’s Performance Standards and Equator Principles), which would enable FIs to integrate sustainability considerations into investment decision-making. The intended impact is to improve the quality of financial flow managed by FIs in EAP, with an initial focus on China, Vietnam, Indonesia Thailand and the Philippines. Specifically, the application of IFC’s Performance Standards and Equator Principles is expected to improve the way investment is assessed for E&S impacts, and as a consequence helps to increase the financing flows to projects and organizations that effectively manage E&S risks and impacts and that actively seek out environmental and social business opportunities. Components of the program include (i) working with IFC investment clients or prospective clients on improving E&S risk management performance; (ii) working with government and regulators to improve E&S standards and develop the E&S risk management regulatory framework and institutional infrastructure; and (iii) raising the awareness of E&S risk management standards and practices in the financial sector.
Reporting Lines: The position reports to the regional Program Manager / Senior Operations Officer for the Environmental and Social Risk Management for Financial Institutions.
• Program design: Draws on the experience in the China and Vietnam programs to oversee all aspects of the design and implementation of the Program in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, including impact targets and timelines, in collaboration with country teams, SBA/A2F global business lines and the Environment, Social and Governance Department. Ensure Program design exemplifies best practice and lessons learned from similar initiatives regionally and globally. Prepare program proposals, including budgets and results matrix, for potential donor partners.
• General program management including accountability for Program objectives and target:
a. Develop a detailed project plan for the Program’s various components
b. Manage external and internal relationships for successful delivery
c. Represent the Program to stakeholders at multiple levels (e.g. at industry fairs, thematic seminars, etc.)
d. Design the team roles and responsibilities in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, manage a team of professionals and a resource base of consultants who can deliver on the various components
• Manage the delivery of client specific engagements
a. Collaborate with IFC investment staff in the country and with regional CES specialists in identifying and assessing clients,
b. Work constructively with staff in other IFC business lines who have core expertise to contribute as well as with other market stakeholders as necessary in designing and executing program elements
• Communications and Reporting:
a. Manage the communications and reporting required by IFC and donor partners according to IFC standards and guidelines;
b. Track project performance indicators against the monitoring and evaluation plan, refocusing activities as required to meet project targets in coordination with other IFC stakeholders including the global product specialist
• Budget and Financial Management: develop a detailed program budget, manage and report on financial performance according to plan in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand:
a. Ensure that the IFC pricing policy for advisory services is applied
b. Control expenditures according to IFC policies and guidelines and within own approval thresholds while achieving maximum results
• Knowledge Management:
a. Systematically consolidate and analyze lessons learned from project implementation experience and share with team members and colleagues across the region;
b. Ensure connectivity with the IFC global product team and other IFC/World Bank programs.
• General program management including accountability for Program objectives and target:
a. Develop a detailed project plan for the Program’s various components
b. Manage external and internal relationships for successful delivery
c. Represent the Program to stakeholders at multiple levels (e.g. at industry fairs, thematic seminars, etc.)
d. Design the team roles and responsibilities in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, manage a team of professionals and a resource base of consultants who can deliver on the various components
• Manage the delivery of client specific engagements
a. Collaborate with IFC investment staff in the country and with regional CES specialists in identifying and assessing clients,
b. Work constructively with staff in other IFC business lines who have core expertise to contribute as well as with other market stakeholders as necessary in designing and executing program elements
• Communications and Reporting:
a. Manage the communications and reporting required by IFC and donor partners according to IFC standards and guidelines;
b. Track project performance indicators against the monitoring and evaluation plan, refocusing activities as required to meet project targets in coordination with other IFC stakeholders including the global product specialist
• Budget and Financial Management: develop a detailed program budget, manage and report on financial performance according to plan in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand:
a. Ensure that the IFC pricing policy for advisory services is applied
b. Control expenditures according to IFC policies and guidelines and within own approval thresholds while achieving maximum results
• Knowledge Management:
a. Systematically consolidate and analyze lessons learned from project implementation experience and share with team members and colleagues across the region;
b. Ensure connectivity with the IFC global product team and other IFC/World Bank programs.
Last date for applications is: 24 December 2012
Desired Skills & Experience
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline required;
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in risk management and E&S standards for the financial sector. Experience with managing E&S programs or providing E&S risk management advisory services to clients a plus;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of best available practices related to E&S risk management standards and practices for financial sector;
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects and to produce major/complex reports or studies;
• Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to lead a team of professionals in the execution of major project components;
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders, effective influencing skills and demonstrated diplomacy;
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Strong presentation and written communication skills;
• Relevant experience working in the East Asia Pacific region is desirable;
• Excellent English written and spoken communication skills are essential;
• Willingness to travel extensively in the region.
IFC offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, attractive compensation and excellent career opportunities. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in risk management and E&S standards for the financial sector. Experience with managing E&S programs or providing E&S risk management advisory services to clients a plus;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of best available practices related to E&S risk management standards and practices for financial sector;
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects and to produce major/complex reports or studies;
• Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to lead a team of professionals in the execution of major project components;
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders, effective influencing skills and demonstrated diplomacy;
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Strong presentation and written communication skills;
• Relevant experience working in the East Asia Pacific region is desirable;
• Excellent English written and spoken communication skills are essential;
• Willingness to travel extensively in the region.
IFC offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, attractive compensation and excellent career opportunities. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Company Description
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. In FY12, our investments reached an all-time high of more than $20 billion, leveraging the power of the private sector to create jobs, spark innovation, and tackle the world's most pressing development challenges.
Additional Information
- Posted:
- December 12, 2012
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
- Functions:
- Finance
- Industries:
- Financial Services
- Job ID:
- 4370383
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