Operations Officer, IC South Asia- New Delhi, India

Job #:	132740
Title:	Operations Officer, IC South Asia
Job Stream:	Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location:	New Delhi, India
Closing Date:	12/31/2013
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). 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.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Operations Officer will be expected to help the Regional Business Line Manager and the India IC Program Co-ordinator manage and deliver the implementation of the Green Buildings in India Investment Climate project, but with some regional responsibilities in South Asia where the IC team has an active portfolio of similar projects. As a member of the South Asia IC team, 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 IC projects in India with a strong technology component with an initial focus on Clean Technology, Green Buildings projects and Medical technology, with a special focus on improving the investment climate and accelerating growth for the introduction of resource efficient/clean technologies through enhanced policy support and regulation with green buildings as demand generator with reduced carbon footprint;  • Map and prepare a shelf of marketable opportunities to facilitate investments in resource efficiency technologies like green construction materials, water/waste water management systems for building applications, improved solid waste management systems, demand side management and energy efficiency (EE) technologies and EE businesses; • Work with other parts of the World Bank Group in supporting developers and architects in utilising EDGE (or similar tools/certification systems) as a simple and inexpensive tool for energy efficient design;  • Work with other parts of the World Bank Group in improving and/or standardizing energy service performance agreements and develop policy framework to support pick-up of ESCO and RESCO services (like P.A.C.E. in U.S. and the Green Deal in U.K.) and facilitate at least one demonstration project;  • 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 South Asia 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 7 years of relevant experience in investment climate, private sector development, tourism project development and support, green growth policy-making, green investment promotion, and/or green 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; • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written as well as established track record in MS Powerpoint – both development and presentation; • 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. APPLY