Global Product Specialist (GPS) - Investment Policy (IP)- Washington, DC

Job #:	120258
Title:	Global Product Specialist (GPS) - Investment Policy (IP)
Job Stream:	Private Sector Development
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/24/2012
Background / General 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Department (CIC) assists governments of developing countries and transition economies in reforming their business environments, with support focused on reforms that strengthen business environments and the investment climate (IC) at economy-wide as well as industry/sector level. The department collaborates extensively with other teams across the World Bank Group in the design and delivery of advisory services and other operational work related to investment climate reform, and develops IC knowledge products for staff and clients. Serving as the global backbone of the Bank Group’s IC activities; CIC: (i) anchors the Investment Climate Business Line (one of IFC's four Advisory Services Business Lines), and handles the global dimension of its work; (ii) anchors the Investment Climate Global Practice of the Bank's Finance and Private Sector Development Network (which covers six Practices); (iii) implements MIGA’s technical assistance mandate, and (iv) manages the multi-donor Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services (FIAS; a global funding and partnership platform for IC reform), the Health in Africa (HiA) initiative, as well as a new work program on private participation in infrastructure.
Duties and Accountabilities:
I. Business Accountabilities Strategy * Defines and recommends the global strategy for the product with a focus on high developmental impact and ensuring the strategy is in line with IFC and FPD strategic objectives and with the Advisory Services and Global Practices business models; * Designs and sets global strategy for the product and provides technical expertise to regional teams ensuring the product meets high quality standards, and has a clear development and exit strategy; * Advances the concept of a global team which contributes to product development; * In partnership with relevant Regional Business Line Leaders (RBLLs) and Sector Managers (SMs), analyses and learns from portfolio results to set benchmarks, and manages a results and impact feedback loop; * In partnership with relevant RBLLs and SMs, contributes to the design of new projects, reviewing relevant technical aspects of new project proposals for quality control and ensuring that lessons learned are appropriately taken into account; * Ensures the development of and adherence to a solid measurement and evaluation framework for the product in collaboration with M&E staff, including setting guidelines for pre-implementation scoping and post-project monitoring; * Works with FPD Sector Managers, CIC Service Line Managers and the CIC Practice Manager to effectively contribute knowledge to broader FPD programs. Knowledge * Networks with external professionals to cultivate outside knowledge and learning, establishes FPD and IFC’s niche in the market, and disseminates knowledge to our clients; * Participates in regular business line and service line meetings with peer specialists and reports to larger practice groups and networks * Leads the knowledge management agenda for their product taking accountability for gathering, managing and disseminating global best practice and institutional knowledge of the product; * Contributes to the design and development of internal and external thematic events and knowledge sharing networks to share product lessons and experience and learn from others; Implementation * Monitors implementation and progress of projects drawing on their product and recommends corrective actions where/if necessary; * Ensures all Advisory Services processes are implemented by supporting RBLLs for regional projects and leading for global projects; manages Collaboration, project Concept Note process, initiates workflow and approves updates during project implementation, approves Supervision and Completion documents; * Ensures project materials related to their products are properly documented and archived, with the objective of building core product expertise and a solid knowledge base; * Leads the annual product review together with the respective team members and in coordination with CPA, the M&E team, and the IC BL Secretariat. II. Resource Management Accountabilities * Recruits, leads and supervises a team of technical specialists to provide global product expertise in client engagements; * Ensures proper technical on-boarding of staff (including regional staff) in their product areas, including through provision of technical materials and support to appropriate training * Participates in Performance Evaluation and Planning (PEP) and Overall Performance Evaluation (OPE) reviews for global product staff; * Mentors global and regional product staff, ensures development of networks and skills, quality assurance and professional development; * As required, provides feedback on performance of specific regional staff; * Monitors budgets for global product staff, consultants and vendors; * Recommends allocation and deployment of relevant technical specialists effectively and efficiently to client relationship teams across the WBG. III. Relationship Management Accountabilities * Supports the Global Business Line Leader and Product/Service Line Managers to develop new initiatives/global projects, leading innovation and keeping abreast/influencing industry developments; * Interacts with donors to communicate, describe, and explain specifics of the product line; * Develops and maintains a relationship with the Development Impact group (CDI), including joint setting of the impact and results agenda; * Develops and maintains relationships with global players in the relevant product, industry or field; * Maintains strong relationships with relevant WBG Managers in the regions so that the product strategy is well aligned and projects can be deployed and executed efficiently; * Fosters strong relationships with counterparts in the World Bank Group, as well as in other private and public financial institutions to identify collaboration opportunities and to enhance client and business delivery; * Works collaboratively within the matrix to deliver impact for clients.
Selection Criteria:
Education * Master's degree and a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of years and experience. Business/Product experience * Demonstrated technical expertise in the area of investment policy, including an understanding of relevant implementation considerations in diverse country settings; * Established, up-to-date global knowledge on investment policy and strong ability to disseminate this knowledge effectively and efficiently within IFC and IBRD as needed; * Sound experience in dealing with public and private sector institutions, including ensuring a balanced set of interests. Main skills * Ability to think strategically and to modify products as needed so they are responsive to business and client needs; * Strength in managing complex projects and relationships, including working across various groups within the World Bank Group; * Sound understanding of World Bank, IFC and MIGA business models and opportunities for joint collaboration; * Good influencing and negotiation skills; * Proven track record in leading effective work groups in a service-oriented and diverse setting; * Ability to coach/mentor more junior staff; * Strong written and verbal communications skills; * Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo in order to build the business; * Recognized as a team player. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

IT Coordinator- Mumbai, India-

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IT Coordinator- Mumbai, India- 120260
Job #:	120260
Title:	IT Coordinator
Job Stream:	Information Management and Technology
Location:	Mumbai, India
Closing Date:	02/09/2012
Background / General description:
The IT Coordinator (ITC) works closely with the Regional IT Specialist and CBI Information Officer/ IT Regional Team Leader. As a part of the IT team, the ITC must deliver quality IT service in a timely manner. The ITC is accountable to the Regional IT Specialist and the local office. The ITC provides ongoing and direct first level IT support to all local office staff and visiting staff from HQ or other Country Office(s). He/She will also provide input and manage the full range of information technologies for the local Country Office. This range includes, but is not limited to, daily desktop application and network support; issues concerning the maintenance and implementation of IT standards; information dissemination; coordinating discussions and managing work with contractors, understanding vendor contracts and provide local office IT training.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Administrative: • Stay in constant communication and report on regular basis to the designated Regional IT team on ALL IT related issues, requirements and decisions. • Disseminate CBT Technology and policy information as provided by CBT Country Office IT Support Team to Country Office Staff. • Develop relationships with local vendors for maintenance, communications, hardware and software support • Coordinate service delivery from local vendors and local service providers • Monitor data & voice communications infrastructure for office • Assist in office technology equipment procurement, setup, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting. • Advise CBT of special requests and requirements for the local office • Participate in evaluation of new products and programs. Technical Support: • Provide local staff with initial point of contact for IT related issues and questions • Provide direct first level support, trouble-shooting, problem analysis, and repair • Escalate ALL problems to second level support groups, if unable to resolve and/or outside of the authority of the position • Track problems through to resolution, including proper documentation to avoid similar problems • Adhere to and enforce ALL CBT Standards for hardware and software including policy restrictions and notifications Training: • Provide initial IT training for new staff • Train notebook users in Remote Access, Notes replication, and other standard systems / applications • Identify training requirements and coordinate delivery of necessary courses for country office staff Network Administration: • Request and configure new accounts and passwords for staff • Verify that daily server back-ups are performed • Perform file restoration when necessary • Perform additional server upgrades as necessary under instruction from the Regional IT Specialist/ team. Hardware: • In coordination with the Regional IT Specialist service local office IT hardware requirements like order printers, scanners, laptops etc. • Test hardware upon arrival prior to acceptance • Configure computers for staff members and manage hardware efficiency • Maintain current hardware inventory • Schedule and perform periodic maintenance and service to all IT equipment • Request and organize upgrades to existing systems • Assist/train staff in use of shared resources Software: • Trouble shoot desktop operating system and business applications • Resolve or escalate users’ IT issues/problems • Install and maintain new applications for staff (with prior permission and coordination with the Regional IT Specialist/ CBT teams) • Coordinate with the appropriate regional and/or security teams on clearance for any non-standard software Additional Tasks: • Assist staff in configuration of notebook computers prior to mission travel • Provide temporary equipment to replace items in service • Assist visiting mission staff in accessing the network and E-Mail • Setup projectors, video-conference systems and other audio/visual equipment for presentations and meetings • Assist staff members with the installation, configuration and maintenance of home offices systems* • Install special-case software for staff, after clearance from the Regional IT Specialist/ team lead. • Provide timely status reports to the Regional IT Specialist/ team lead Coordinate and perform the re-location of IT hardware within the office • Coordinate with CBT core teams to maintain department/division group address listings, network drive access • Coordinate with local vendors to have phone and fax lines re-located * A Home Office System is an IFC ED5 imaged Office PC or an IFC ED5 imaged laptop that is used at home for work purposes.
Selection Criteria:
• Familiarity with IFC’s standard operating system and desktop software including, but not limited to Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, Office 2007 and 2010, Lotus Notes, SAP • Working knowledge of office technology hardware; PCs, printers, digital senders, AV equipment, projectors, fax machines, etc. • Working knowledge on LAN and communications systems • Ability to trouble-shoot problems over the telephone • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work • Proven client orientation • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a team environment. • Relevant experience in the Office Technology support field No papermail or faxes please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted.

Senior Investment Officer, Agribusiness- Washington, DC

Job #:	120219
Title:	Senior Investment Officer, Agribusiness
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/10/2012
Background / General 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.  The Global Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department has a vacancy for a Senior Investment Officer (G2) in the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Unit. The position will be based in Washington, DC and report to Laura Mecagni, Head, GAFSP. IFC, as the implementing entity for the PSW, receives and manages these contributions under its trust fund program, pursuant to bilateral arrangements entered into between the relevant contributor and IFC and in accordance with IFC’s policies and procedures. The PSW will offer financing across the capital structure (including equity, debt, risk management) in agribusiness firms along the value chain, as well as advisory services alongside investments, focusing on MSMEs in IDA countries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion to work in the agribusiness, track record in financial product innovation, and be a team player.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Design and introduce innovative agribusiness and food security financial products and intervention to support MAS Agribusiness. This includes introducing new product structures and providing input to project proposals, and/or coordinating with sector teams and other unit in IFC to create innovative approaches for the use of GAFSP funding in support of reaching its objectives; • In cooperation with MAS Agribusiness, other departments, Advisory, regions, etc. contribute to develop and deliver private sector investments and interventions under the GAFSP private sector window; • Work on agribusiness investment transactions that are eligible for GAFSP support (in an agribusiness specialist role) and other GAFSP related activities as required; • Help to screen MAS Concept Notes for agribusiness and food security business opportunities and follow up with teams on relevant projects throughout the processing cycle to ensure project teams have the support needed i) to identify opportunities with clients and ii) to make and articulate the case in project documentation/Board Reports; • Contribute to effective communication and awareness raising among IFC staff and clients of GAFSP funding opportunities by developing presentations, case studies on notable deals, undertaking field office and client promotional visits, etc;. • Provide input on corporate-wide initiatives and projects related to agribusiness and food security issues; • Provide input to the GAFSP steering committee on IFC’s approach to the delivery of GAFSP objectives as related to private sector engagement in agribusiness and food security issues • Help to update MAS Agribusiness Strategy: map opportunities by sector and coordinate input to regional strategies, as needed so they remain responsive to business and client needs; • Mentor and help develop junior staff.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or Advanced degree in Finance in addition to demonstration of knowledge of agribusiness and related fields including agriculture production, agribusiness insurance related products, commodity markets and relevant sectors; • At least 8 years experience in agribusiness finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and executing/closing quality investments; • Knowledge of agribusiness and food security issues affecting relevant sectors a plus; • Strong sense of client service. Proven success in developing client relationships; track record and ability to focus on clients needs effectively; • Good ‘deal sense’; demonstrated strong analytical skills & business judgment; • Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity); • Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners and government officials; • Recognized as a team player and leader, ability to manage and resolve conflict; • Strong interpersonal/people skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; • Ability to mentor junior investment staff; • Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards; • Genuine commitment to sustainable development; • Willingness to travel frequently Application Instructions: • Only online applications are accepted: do not e-mail your application to the hiring manager or the HR contact (even if you have applied online), as it will be neither acknowledged nor accepted. • The hiring manager will contact only short-listed candidates for interviews. • Do not call/email to find out the status, as it can be easily monitored online in JobWorld. • Should you have difficulties submitting your application online, please contact the World Bank HR Help Desk at hrweb@worldbank.org • Applications sent after the closing date will not be accepted.

Program Assistant- Washington, DC

Title:	Program Assistant
Job Stream:	Administration
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/08/2012
Background / General description:
Note to Internal Staff: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a renewable term appointment. 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC’s Access to Finance Advisory Services has grown rapidly with more than 230 projects and 130 staff across IFC’s regions. IFC's Access to Finance business line works with financial institutions and regulators to increase financial inclusion--which means helping to reach 2.5 billion unbanked individuals and more than 300 million MSMEs (with a credit gap of over $2 trillion). The business line’s product offerings fall into one of three core product lines: 1) Micro/Retail 2) SMEs and Business and 3) Financial Infrastructure. The business line also offers two cross-cutting products, Risk Management/NPLs, and Climate Change. Access to Finance business line is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Program Assistant, with operational experience and a wide variety of skills. Under the supervision of the Office of the Senior Manager, the Program Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day administrative functioning of teams within the three core product lines.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Provide full administrative and secretarial support to the team members to ensure smooth operation of the business line. • Provide support to the team in hiring of consultants & firms and in administering functions surrounding such appointments in compliance with Bank/IFC policies and procedures. • Liaise closely with IFC HR and GSD in the preparation and issuance of all contracts. • Analyze, scrutinize and process all expenses submitted (such as, consultants’ fees, travel expenses, other related expenses, grants, etc.). • Coordinate travel schedules and logistical arrangements, i.e. SAP, flight and hotel reservations, visa requests, and other travel requirements for the team members & consultants. • Coordinate the planning of various events such as practice group meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars etc. • Use discretion and good judgment to extract, manage and maintain sensitive and confidential information. • Prepare routine correspondence, proof-read and edit large documents and process these deliverables according to the Bank-wide procedures. • Assist in the preparation and enhancement of PowerPoint presentations for the team. • Respond independently to a wide variety of inquiries, prioritizing and directing queries as appropriate, for follow-up by senior staff. • Manage calendars, handle internal and external phone queries and emails etc. for the team. • Undertake ad-hoc assignments and provide back-up support to the Office of the Manager & other ACS staff in their absence or during periods of heavy workload.
Selection Criteria:
• Five years of relevant experience.- Thorough knowledge of the Bank Group’s organizational structure, policies, processes and procedures. • Demonstrated experience in the budget and administrative systems in SAP, and in particular, the trust funds and consultants/procurement modules. • Excellent interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to interact responsibly with an extensive network of contacts at all levels, both internally and externally, with demonstrated good judgment and discretion. • Strong communication skills – both oral and written. • Excellent administrative and time management skills with a proven ability to work promptly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision. • Proactive attitude and team player with a high degree of motivation, resourcefulness, initiative, flexibility and reliability and willingness to help others to meet the department’s work objectives. • Excellent information technology skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, SAP, LARS, TRS, Travel) and willingness to learn new programs and applications as needed. • Be able to handle a variety of activities concurrently within a team environment. • Knowledge of common foreign languages is a plus. • Flexibility with working hours and willingness to work overtime at short notice. Only online applications are accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Program Coordinator- Washington, DC

ob #:	120171
Title:	Program Coordinator
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/07/2012
Background / General description:
Note to Internal Staff: Current Bank Group staff on a Regular or Open-Ended appointment will retain his/her appointment status. All others will be offered a renewable term appointment. 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Fragile Situations (FS) are a group of around 30 countries and territories facing special development challenges due to fragile state institutions and/or the effects of conflict. The nature of those challenges, including the importance of job creation and private sector development, were the focus of the World Development Report 2011: Conflict, Security & Development. IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is committed to scaling up its efforts to address these challenges. IFC’s work in FS includes Advisory Services (AS) to governments and firms, as well as Investment Services (IS) for private investment projects. As part of its strategy for strengthening its impact in FS, IFC is recruiting a FS Coordinator to act as a central focal point and champion for these efforts. The FS Coordinator will work across AS and IS, and across regions, to provide corporate leadership on FS issues and provide specialist support to regions and global departments on a range of FS-specific issues, including strategy development, product development, and thought leadership. The Coordinator will also act as a central focal point for IFC’s engagement in WBG-wide initiatives in FS. The FS Coordinator will be housed in the Investment Climate Department (CIC) and will report jointly to the AS Global Business Line Leader for Investment Climate and to the Director of the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Department.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Reporting jointly to IFC’s Global Business Line Leader for Investment Climate and to the Director of the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Department, the FS Coordinator will: • Act as a central focal point for IFC’s efforts to strengthen its impact in FS through its advisory and investment operations, and act as a champion for those efforts. • Support regions in effective strategy development in FS, including through advice on diagnostics, the establishment of priorities, and the sequencing or adaptation of advisory and investment products to expand IFC impact. • Support global AS business lines and IS industry departments in the development of new products or approaches tailored to the special needs of FS. • Promote and support IFC’s contribution to global thought leadership on private sector development in FS, including by supporting the identification and dissemination of lessons of experience across regions, AS business lines, and IS industry departments, as well with the WB and other partners. • Act as a central focal point for IFC engagement with the World Bank and MIGA on FS issues and related initiatives, and promote and support other IFC external partnerships on FS-specific issues.
Selection Criteria:
Candidates must meet the generic criteria for GH level, including advanced degree (Master’s and/or PhD) in Finance, Economics or a related discipline; relevant work experience; and a sustained record of achieving high-quality substantive results over an extended period (typically at least 10 years). In addition, the successful candidate will require: • Practical understanding of the special challenges facing private sector development and private sector investment in FS, preferably including relevant country experience. • Strong understanding of IFC AS or IS, a good understanding of the other, and a practical appreciation of how the potential synergies between AS and IS can be leveraged for greater impact. • Demonstrated leadership ability, including ability to work effectively with colleagues across organizational boundaries, to gain buy-in from business units, and to forge effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent strategic and analytical skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Only online applications are accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Finance Manager - Advisory Services- Washington, DC-

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Finance Manager - Advisory Services- Washington, DC- 120164
Job #:	120164
Title:	Finance Manager - Advisory Services
Job Stream:	Financial Management
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/19/2012
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), provides support to its member nations by financing and supporting the private sector: creating jobs, improving corporate governance and environmental performance, and contributing to local communities. IFC works with its clients through two primary means: 1. Investment Services, which provides capital to private companies in a variety of core industry sectors through a variety of structured debt and equity vehicles; and 2. Advisory Services, which provides advisory and consulting services to public and private organizations in developing and transitional economies. IFC’s Advisory Services is organized into four primary businesses: Access to Finance, Investment Climate, Sustainable Business, and Public-Private Partnerships. The Partnerships and Advisory Services Operations Department (CPA) enhances IFC Advisory Services (AS) through streamlined operations, timely and accurate analysis and reporting, effective partnership development, and training. Within CPA, the Finance and Risk Management Unit (CPAFR) is the central unit for budgeting and financial management and reporting for Advisory Services. There is a large globally dispersed network of finance and budget officers across various regional offices. Funding for the AS business comes from a variety of sources including internal IFC funds as well as contributions from donor trust funds and fees from clients. Our current processes and systems have been retro-fitted for use by the AS business from their intended purpose to support IFC’s development banking operations. These processes and systems are being upgraded and “bridging” processes are being developed to better manage existing risks and reporting shortfalls. The unit is seeking a Manager Finance Advisory Services with strong and current experience in strategic financial management for a large, internationally-dispersed organization.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Strategy •As a true business partner to the Director of Partnerships and Advisory Services Operations (CPA Director), the Vice President of Advisory Services (AS VP), the Regional Heads of Advisory Services, and the Global Business Line Leaders (GBLLs) – collectively the AS Leadership Team - assess AS’s performance against both the annual budget and strategic plans •Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the ASLT,CPA Director and AS VP and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations •Provide strategic recommendations to the AS Leadership Team based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis, especially related to funding gaps, IFC leverage of donor and client funds, and burn rates •Engage the AS Leadership Team and, as necessary, Corporate Finance around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational delivery. Assist in establishing yearly objectives, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (e.g., auditors, financial consultants, as needed to strengthen the business. •Maintain close working relationship (and a secondary reporting line) with IFC’s Controller Department. Ensure that work programs of Controllers and CPA Finance and Risk Management are appropriately complementary. Partner as appropriate with IFC’s business and integrated risk departments to ensure operational risks of the AS business are fully incorporated and reflected in corporate risk frameworks. •Develop a more consistent budgeting process and oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with the AS strategic plan •Develop detailed funding plans that incorporate IFC, donor and client funding Financial and Operational Management •Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other appropriate accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and relevant audit requirements. •Provide leadership surrounding new AS financial management system choices and implementation. Maintain and enhance the on-going relationship with IBRD CIO, Trust Funds Management team, and SAP specialists. •Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all AS-related audit activities (including IAD for non-financial related internal audits) •Forecast and manage the flow of funds both administrative and trust funds; direct all financial, project-based, and AS-level accounting •Oversee planning and ensure availability of funds, as needed, for AS •Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both within AS and to IFC’s management team •Develop / enhance business processes, compliance testing and reporting to ensure appropriate risk management Administrative Leadership and Team /Practice Management •Manage the CPA Finance team •Co-lead with IFC controllers department, the network of Regional and Business Line Finance Officers (not direct reports). •Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures •Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting set standards for financial management and budgetary in the different regional offices and ensure common approaches across the business ; oversee the preparation and communication of required financial statements for AS •Collaborate in coordinating audits and proper filing of /disclosure documentation, as necessary •Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions for AS Planning and Policy •Coordinate the development and monitoring of AS business line budgets •Develop AS financial business plans and forecasts
Selection Criteria:
•A minimum of 15+ years of broad finance experience, particularly in a professional services environment • An MBA/ CPA required •Experience in a senior financial-management role, having worked as a true business partner to the divisional leadership of an organization, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies •Strong analytical skills and experience in interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model •Significant experience with legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development •Deep understanding of and experience with financial controls and audits •Past experience successfully partnering with IT staff to manage critical financial management systems •An effective communicator at all levels of an organization, with strong oral and written skills, willingness to share information, and experience in collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team environment •Demonstrated passion for IFC’s mission

Investment Analyst- Bogota, Colombia

Job #:	120162
Title:	Investment Analyst
Job Stream:	Infrastructure
Location:	Bogota, Colombia
Closing Date:	02/12/2012
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), member the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by supporting private sector development, mobilizing private capital, and providing risk and advisory services to businesses and governments. The International Finance Corporation has established the Office for Advisory Services in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC Advisory Services Office) as an advisory services program in selected Latin American and the Caribbean countries. The core objective of this Office is to promote private sector development and hence contribute to poverty reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean. To achieve this objective most effectively, the LAC Advisory Services Office has identified four program areas, or pillars, on which to center its technical assistance: (i) Improving the Investment Climate (IC), (ii) Promote Sustainable Business practices (SBA), (iii) Broadening Access to Finance (A2F), and (iv) Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships (C3P). The C3P program is focused on assisting governments to develop and bring to market private-public partnerships in Infrastructure and expects to carry out a wide variety of fee-based advisory mandates for member governments in the region. The Office is now seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst for the Infrastructure Pillar to be based in Bogota, Colombia and who will have a dual reporting to the Infrastructure Program Manager and to the Country Manager.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Infrastructure Program will focus on working closely with governments and private enterprises, as well as Regional Department business development teams and Industry departments in IFC and related departments in the World Bank. The work will involve leading the implementation of advisory mandates in Haiti and the Andean Pact countries as first priority and Central America as needed, including the preparation of reports, interactions with clients, financial modeling, drafting bid documents and supervision of consultants. These will include but are not limited to • Assist Team Leaders throughout project execution, including among others: • Draft consultant terms of reference and requests for proposals; • Participate in due diligence; • Production of financial models; • Draft project information memorandums and other marketing materials • Assist C3P in its marketing activities in Latin America by drafting proposals and pitches for new mandates; conducting country, industry and market research; among others. • Prepare internal documentation for IFC approval processes. • Prepare reports to internal and external audiences. • Support the C3P team in other tasks
Selection Criteria:
The appointee will be able to demonstrate: • Bachelor Degree in an appropriate discipline (such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineer or a related field). • Minimum of two years experience in a leading financial institution, business consulting, project finance and/or infrastructure economics firm with a proven track record. Experience in infrastructure projects is preferred. • Strong analytical and conceptual skills including financial modeling. • Strong problem solving skills, identifying critical business issues and assisting in developing creative, practical solutions; • Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly • Ability to work through multidisciplinary teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives; • Excellent language skills in Spanish, French and English, both oral and written; • Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development. Details (vacancy # 120162) are available in the World Bank Careers website: www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities. Applications should be sent in English. All applications must be submitted through this website. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has an initial duration of 2 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointee will be stationed in Bogota, Colombia. Closing date is [February 12Th, 2012].

Senior Insurance Officer- Istanbul, Turkey

Job #:	120157
Title:	Senior Insurance Officer
Job Stream:	Risk Management
Location:	Istanbul, Turkey
Closing Date:	02/27/2012
Background / General description:
If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2-year renewable term appointment. 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. IFC’s Insurance Services Group is looking to recruit a Senior Insurance Officer with expertise across a broad range of industry sectors (including Infrastructure and Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services as well as Financial Markets) to join IFC’s Operations Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Establish, evaluate and monitor the insurance coverage of IFC’s investments and potential investments, including carefully identifying and assessing project risks and exposures as well as drafting a sustainable risk transfer proposal • Negotiate insurance coverage with project sponsors • For some investments, discuss the risk review findings and agreed insurance structure with participant banks • Draft insurance provisions in legal investment documentation • Provide assistance to clients to achieve positive and sustainable development whilst developing local insurance markets in emerging countries • Occasionally provide guidance to clients in handling insurance claims • As part of business development initiatives, assist IFC investment staff and provide relevant risk and insurance management value-added services • Occasionally deliver risk & insurance management presentations within, and outside, IFC • Travel within the region as business needs require.
Selection Criteria:
• Advanced university degree (engineering, business administration, finance, law, economics or equivalent) • Minimum 10 years of working experience in sophisticated construction and operational phase insurance • Applied knowledge of risk management techniques • Operational or consultancy experience in emerging countries • Proven ability to effectively multi-task • Strong team player with ability to work independently when needed • Excellent oral and written English skills: fluency in second language, preferably Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or French Applications must be submitted online. Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Candidates can check the status of their applications by visiting www.ifc.org/careers.

Senior/Principal Investment Officer - Portfolio- Washington, DC

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Senior/Principal Investment Officer - Portfolio- Washington, DC- 120132
Job #:	120132
Title:	Senior/Principal Investment Officer - Portfolio
Job Stream:	Infrastructure
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/27/2012
Background / General 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, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Global Infrastructure and Natural Resources (Infra NR) Global Portfolio Unit (CNGPO) is seeking to recruit a Senior/ Principal Investment Officer, reporting to the Infra NR Global Portfolio Manager. The portfolio function is a key role within IFC, providing key client relationship management and ensuring ongoing oversight and strategic management of our portfolio. The role of the Global Infra NR Portfolio team is to: (i) oversee global portfolio projects ranging from active management of equity investments to loan oversight; (ii) provide regular portfolio and operational reporting to IFC management and financial reporting functions. These activities include the identification of portfolio and operational issues and opportunities, as well as the analysis of global trends and market environment. In fulfilling its tasks the team coordinates closely within the regional portfolio and new business teams within the Infra NR department, and across various operational and support departments in IFC as well as the World Bank.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Support department manager with department oversight and delivery of targets; • Independently and proactively manage Infra NR portfolio projects. This requires professional client relationship management and project oversight, in coordination with the relevant regional departments; • Role includes responsibility for valuations, oversight of compliance with investment agreements, credit reporting and developing and implementing equity sales strategies; • Implement supervision of new products and identify and recommend improvements to portfolio procedures and manuals relating to new products; • Support analysis of Infra NR portfolio results and lead the development of new global portfolio reports; • Support data integrity and quality reporting for Infra NR investment portfolio and operations; • Network with central functional units of IFC and other departments to support teamwork and innovation in portfolio management and analysis; • Support mentoring and development of portfolio and investment staff in the region; • Provide inputs on corporate-wide initiatives and projects related to portfolio process and management.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or advanced degree in business, finance or accounting, and a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant professional experience in banking, asset management or equivalent • Strong client focus and excellent team player; • Good ‘deal sense’ based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment; • Proven success in developing client relationships and executing quality investments; • Willingness to travel for relationship management, project supervision and internal portfolio management related activities; • Strong interest in asset management and portfolio related matters; • Ability to analyze process requirements and translate them into design specifications for process changes; • Proactive and self-motivated; • Ability to work well under time and workload pressure with minimal supervision; • Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral, to convey supervision and operational issues in a clear and concise way to management and staff Only online applications are accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Senior Investment Officer - Clean Technologies Latin America- Washington, DC

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Senior Investment Officer - Clean Technologies Latin America- Washington, DC- 120088
Job #:	120088
Title:	Senior Investment Officer - Clean Technologies Latin America
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Washington, DC
Closing Date:	02/14/2012
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging markets. The mission of IFC is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. IFC finances private sector investments in the developing world, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses. The Climate Business Group (CBG) is a centrally positioned product and investment group, which is responsible for supporting, sourcing and executing investment transactions in projects that are climate change positive. CBG works closely with other industry investment groups within IFC, including Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Financial Markets, as well as with appropriate counterparts within the World Bank. We are unique for our global perspective on climate, technologies and development as well as our long-term approach to investments, and our ability to leverage the resources of the entire World Bank Group, as well as our commitment to maximizing the value of our portfolio companies through sustained assistance. Please visit www.ifc.org/cleantech for more information. To expand our growth capital investments in cleaner technologies and climate change in Latin America, CBG seeks a Senior Investment Officer, to be based in Washington DC initially and subsequently in one of our offices in Latin America. The selected candidate will report to the Head of Clean Technologies division (CBGIT) within CBG.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Develop and promote IFC’s Clean Technologies Investment division in Latin America; • Assist the Head of the Clean Technologies Investment division to build a strong pipeline of potential investee companies and network of co-investors to initiate new and track existing portfolio equity investments; • Establish networks with financial institutions and investors, including venture capital, private equity firms and strategic investors, active in the clean technology sector in Latin America; • Support the Clean Technologies Investment team globally in transactions; • As part of the global Clean Technologies Investment team, maintain up to date knowledge of latest developments in clean technologies and IFC’s / WBG’s positioning and activities in the braoder climate change space; • Participate in and help lead negotiations and transaction structuring with potential investee companies; • Conduct analysis of and follow up on new business opportunities and liaise extensively with colleagues worldwide; • Assist in negotiating new investment deals across emerging markets; • Help to lead due diligence for investment decisions.
Selection Criteria:
• At least 8-10 years relevant work experience, preferably in investments related to climate change. Prior experience in, private equity, venture capital, investment banking or business/corporate development preferred; • Excellent financial and analytical skills; • Experience in negotiating and structuring complex equity and/or debt transactions; • Experience in and analytical knowledge of Latin American markets preferred; • Existing and usable network amongst financial investors and strategic investors in emerging markets; • Advanced degree required, MBA from leading international institutions preferred; • Written competency and spoken language fluency in English, with native writing and speaking capabilities in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred. Please attach your dealsheet (all equity deals you have been involved with - closing, exiting, etc.) along with your CV. Applications will only be accepted online and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Associate Operations Officer, IC program - Mongolia- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Associate Operations Officer, IC program - Mongolia- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia- 120067
Job #:	120067
Title:	Associate Operations Officer, IC program - Mongolia
Job Stream:	Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location:	Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Closing Date:	02/11/2012
Background / General description:
The Organization: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives and in doing so offers a unique combination of investment and advisory services to its clients. IFC Advisory Services is structured into four business lines – Access to Finance, Investment Climate, Sustainable Business Advisory and Public-Private Partnerships, each managed by a Regional Business Line Leader. Investment climate program focuses on improving business environment through regulatory and policy reforms that reduce administrative burden, promote investment and foster private sector growth. The project: The objective of the Mongolia Business Inspections Reform Project is to improve the enabling environment for businesses through inspections reforms. To achieve this, IFC works closely with Government policy-makers and the General Agency for Specialized Inspections (GASI) to improve inspection legal framework that is based on international best practices. The project has helped the government to develop and adopt (in July 2010 by Parliament) amendments to the Law on State Control and Inspection. To help the government implement the amended law, the project is providing further support to develop implementing regulations and introduce international best practices such as risk-based inspections, check-lists, and building capacity of inspectors. Furthermore the project also supports GASI to improve institutional structure with clear roles and responsibilities of inspecting units.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Associate Operations Officer should contribute to investment climate program expanding activities in Mongolia, particularly in the area of conducting research on private sector issues, simplification of business regulations related to key sectors of the economy and improving the legal and regulatory framework. The assignment is initially for a term of two (02) years with a one (01) year probationary period, with the option to extend based on performance and funding for the project. Responsibilities: • Contribute significantly to all aspects of the Investment Climate program, including strategy development, new project design, selection of partners, recruitment, supervision of consultants, and monitoring and evaluation • Conduct research on specific legal and regulatory issues as needed • Support implementation of the Mongolia Business Inspections Reform Project and other projects as assigned by manager • Collaborate with/provide feedback to various internal and external partners, including Government policy-makers, the General Agency for Specialized Inspections (GASI), other local and central government officials, partner organizations, and relevant World Bank Group staff in the region and in headquarters • Provide input and cross-support to other IFC business line activities as needed • Other duties as requested by manager(s)
Selection Criteria:
• Master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, law or other relevant discipline required. • At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a position with significant decision-making responsibility in private sector, or policy making institutions, or donor developmental projects • Sound knowledge of policy and legal/regulatory issues related to regulatory reform in business environment. • Ability and comfort working with limited supervision and to think independently. • Ability to work effectively under time pressure with high degree of accuracy and with a strong capacity to produce quality work. • Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, monitor issues and tasks, meet deadlines and priorities, and ability to work in a team. • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend practical solutions. • Strong oral and written English skills, including ability to write and edit project/program documents. • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build cooperative networks. • Relevant experience working in the East Asia Pacific region is desirable. • Fluent in Mongolian and English 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.

Energy Data Managers/Statisticians International Energy Agency

The International Energy Agency, based in Paris, acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. Founded during the oil crisis of 1973-74, the IEA’s initial role was to co-ordinate measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As energy markets have changed, so has the IEA. Its mandate has broadened to incorporate the “Three E’s” of balanced energy policy making: energy security, economic development and environmental protection. Current work focuses on climate change policies, market reform, energy technology collaboration and outreach to the rest of the world, especially major consumers and producers of energy like China, India, Russia and the OPEC countries.


Salary

Basic starting salary: 2 900 Euros/month + allowances

Annual leave and holidays

Annual leave amounts to two and a half working days for each month of full-time service. Working days (8 hours per day) are Monday to Friday inclusive, and French public holidays are observed.



The Job

The data managers/statisticians compile, verify and disseminate information on all aspects of energy including production, transformation and consumption of all fuels, renewables, the emergency reporting system, energy efficiency indicators, CO2 emissions, and energy prices and taxes. The data managers are responsible for receiving, reviewing and inputting data submissions from Member countries and other sources into large computerised databases. They check for completeness, correct calculations, internal consistency, accuracy and consistency with definitions. Often this entails proactively investigating and helping to resolve anomalies in collaboration with national administrations of Member and Non-Member countries. The data managers/statisticians also play a key role in helping to design and implement computer macros used in the preparation of their energy statistics publication(s).


The people we are looking for should have:

University degree in a topic relevant to energy, computer programming or statistics. We currently have staff with degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Economics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Public Administration and Business.

Experience in the basic use of databases and computer software. Good computer programming skills in Visual Basic.

Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail and work to deadlines. Ability to deal simultaneously with a wide variety of tasks and to organise work efficiently.

Good communication skills; ability to work well in a team and in a multicultural environment, particularly in liaising with contacts in national administrations and industry.

Very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the Organisation (English or French). Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Some knowledge of energy industry operations and terminology would also be an advantage, but is not required.
Note: Applicants must have been successful in the IEA test for Statisticians.


An initial contract of three months is usually given with the possibility of a subsequent three-year contract.


Send curriculum vitae (including nationality) in English or French to IEA Recruitment -recruitment@iea.org

Emergency Management Adviser AusAID Jakarta

The appointed Emergency Management Adviser will be seconded to the Emergency Management Division of BNPB. The position will lead AusAID’s engagement with BNPB on disaster response management, including providing immediate advice to BNPB following a natural disaster. The Advisor will complement other Australian assistance to Indonesia, such as the Australia Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR).
It is highly desired that the individual possesses knowledge of the Indonesia disaster risk management sector, including BNPB, the new legal and regulatory frameworks and other Government of Indonesia response systems as well as good understanding of AusAID programs, policies and systems.

For further information about the vacancy, including the detailed Duty Statement, Selection Criteria and steps on how to apply, please refer to Australian Embassy website at http://www.indonesia.embassy.gov.au/jakt/aboutus.html.

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously applied will be considered after the amended due date and do not need to re-submit their applications.

Only those applications that address the Selection Criteria
and are submitted in English will be accepted.

Senior Administrator Conflict Dynamics

In order to sustain continuing growth and expand successful work in the areas of conflict resolution and humanitarian policy, Conflict Dynamics is currently seeking a professionally mature and highly-motivated Senior Administrator to play a key role in the development of the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity which will offer an exceptional candidate significant exposure in a growing internationally-focused organization. This position will also offer an opportunity to work directly with the organization’s Senior Management Team and to make a significant impact across several critical operational areas.

The Senior Administrator will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at Conflict Dynamics’ primary office and will be responsible for managing the organization’s contributions and grants, human resource- related services and organizational finances, and will play a critical role in liaising with organizational and project donors.

As the Senior Administrator progresses in this role, she/he will also have an opportunity to work internationally on a periodic basis and be an activate participant in high-level meetings and

expansion initiatives.

Conflict Dynamics is a small, innovative and dynamic organization in which employees have an opportunity to contribute substantively to- and shape the work of the organization. The organization is committed to the development and implementation of high impact activities to resolve conflict and improve the policy and practice of humanitarian action. As such, the position of Senior Administrator offers a unique opportunity to work with an organization committed to “making a difference” in situations of conflict and humanitarian crisis.

1 Background

Conflict Dynamics International is an independent, not-for-profit organization which works to prevent and resolve violent conflict, and to alleviate human suffering resulting from conflicts and other crises around the world.

Conflict Dynamics was founded in 2004 and strives to fulfill its mission through conflict resolution activities and humanitarian policy development. Conflict Dynamics’ activities span three intersecting program areas: (I) Peacebuilding in Transition States, (II) New Frontiers in Humanitarian Policy and (III) Pressure Points for Conflict Prevention and Resolution. Conflict Dynamics works closely with parties to conflict, national governments, several departments and agencies within the United Nations system, as well as with academic institutions and NGOs.

2 Scope of work and essential responsibilities

The Senior Administrator will assume a range of responsibilities collectively intended to ensure the development and smooth working of the organization from a financial, administrative and human resources standpoint. This is a key position within the organization. The ideal candidate will be highly-motivated, assertive, flexible and able to work on a range of issues in a fast-paced environment.

The responsibilities of the Senior Administrator will include, among others:

1. Managing all aspects of the financial and human resources administration of the organization;

2. Managing donor grants, including managing a reporting schedule, preparing and coordinating submission of narrative and financial grant reports in accordance with donor-agreed reporting schedules;

3. Monitoring of the overall financial status of the organization, including future revenue projections;

4. Playing a lead role in evolving the organization’s management strategy, including through development and implementation of administrative and human resource related policies;

5. Working with Conflict Dynamics’ President, Program Managers and Bookkeeper to assist in preparing financial reports to donors;

6. Managing and administering human resource-related services for the organization, including preparation of contracts for short-term consultants; putting in place systems for tracking of Employees’ leave etc.

7. Liaising with donors for preparation of new project proposals and financial budgets; This will include occasional international travel (to Europe and other locations) as well as periodic travel within the United States;

8. Assisting in preparing reports to the Board of Directors;

9. Assisting in preparation of Conflict Dynamics’ annual filings in the United States as required by law (for a not-for-profit organization);

10. Preparation of organizational applications/submissions for affiliation with international organizations;

11. Contributing to grant writing; Supporting outreach efforts and external communications where needed;

12. Coordinating Conflict Dynamics’ interactions with a range of strategic partners.

3 Status and location

The Senior Administrator will be engaged as a full-time employee of Conflict Dynamics, and the position is based at Conflict Dynamics’ primary office in Cambridge, USA. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the United States.

4 Reporting and management

The Senior Administrator will report directly to Conflict Dynamics’ President and will work closely with all employees.

5 Qualifications / experience

The following are indicative qualifications and expertise required for the Senior Administrator position:

· Minimum of 6 years of experience in organizational and financial administration, in roles with progressive responsibility, in a not-for-profit or sponsored research setting is desirable. Experience with an organization engaged in activities with an international dimension is desirable.

· Professional knowledge and experience – gained through academic or training programs/courses – regarding systems, policies and procedures for effective organizational administration

· Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree required, Master’s degree (desirable) in Public Administration, Business, Management, International Relations or a related field;

· Experience of donor-sponsored research (various types of donors);

· Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and followthrough;

· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent

editing skills;

· Experience of grant reporting and management, grant proposal submissions etc.

· Broad knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including strong word processing

and presentation experience and general computer/internet skills;

· Reliable, able to work autonomously, and proactively with little supervision;

· Interest in international affairs preferred;

· Commitment to Conflict Dynamics’ mission and ethos.

· Fluency/strong working level in another language (esp. French, Arabic) desirable.

6 Compensation

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Conflict Dynamics offers a

generous package of benefits to its employees.

7 Application procedure

Applicants should send a cover letter and Resume/CV by email to recruit@cdint.org . The cover

letter/email should reference “Senior Administrator position.”

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide recent writing samples and the names of 3

references. Interviews will be held in Cambridge, USA.

** PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED **