Senior Operations Analyst

International Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled International Development Specialist to provide comprehensive operational and analytical support for our activities in Southeastern Europe. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the cluster team by delivering in-depth analytical insights, actively contributing to the formulation of country strategies, and assisting in project preparation and analysis.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, passionate about socio-economic development, with outstanding English speaking and writing skills, capable of thriving in a small, entrepreneurial team/environment, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Cluster Country Manager in formulating and implementing our strategy, the Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs), and other reports, including business plan updates.
• Collaborate with country/regional teams to utilize country diagnostic reports such as Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCDs) and Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) to increase our investment portfolio and enhance knowledge-sharing activities with government partners and clients on strategic themes.
• Support visits from senior management, including coordination of meeting agendas and preparation of briefing materials.
• Prepare briefings and presentations for conferences, forums, and other thought leadership engagements.
• Help develop and strengthen partnerships across World Bank Group teams.
• Conduct background desk research on political, macroeconomic, industry, and sector developments in specific countries of the subregion, leveraging WBG, IMF, and other analytical and data resources.
• Independently prepare short notes on country-specific macro-economic, political, and development contexts, as well as prevailing private sector issues in specific sectors in the region/select countries, in support of strategy, research products, and briefs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government officials and the private sector and maintain close relationships with key partners and counterparts in the country office to further our activities.
• Support business development efforts, assist sector teams in mapping exercises, contribute to integrity due diligence (IDD) analysis for investment projects, engage in project financial analysis with investment teams, and support portfolio teams.
• Participate in missions, country review meetings, and project appraisals. Liaise with IFC investment teams to monitor progress and performance of projects to resolve potential issues.
• Develop portfolio and pipeline monitoring tools for IFC investment, advisory, and upstream activities across the sub-region.
• Prepare visuals/graphics on key economic and private sector development trends and articulate key messages describing these trends in support of strategy and research products.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in economics, business or finance.
• Minimum two years of work experience in banking, consulting, or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment.
• Familiarity with the social and economic challenges of the countries in the region.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of other regional languages would be a plus.
• Strategic thinking combined with thorough attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and a focus on the quality of deliverables.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills in economics and/or private sector development work, including macroeconomic and industry analysis, financial analysis, and modeling skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of business, financial, and economic concepts.
• Team player with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to execute tasks timely and work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment.
• Full proficiency with data analysis and presentation tools, including advanced capabilities with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other business intelligence tools.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Others:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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