Program Analyst

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.org The Africa RVP Front Office is looking for a Program Analyst based in Washington, DC, who will primarily work with the Chief Program Manager, who assists the Vice President in developing and implementing the strategy of the Africa region, including the implementing special projects and initiatives across the region. The highly motivated and well-organized Program Analyst will coordinate with HQs, country teams to: (a) act as administrative liaison between the COs team and RVP front office; (b) provide high quality and high level and cost-effective in-person and virtual conferences and other events in Africa and outside of the continent; (c) organize high profile missions such as MD/VP official missions, Africa CEO Forum, AFIS, etc. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and experience working under high pressure and long hours, handling concurrent activities and establishing priorities. Duties include but are not limited to :

Requirements

A university degree combined with 5 years relevant work of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Strong quantitative skills, including use and analysis of large data sets.
Strong command of verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
Strong record of producing high volume and high-quality events; proven capacity to multitask and prioritize workload.
Proactive and seek guidance as and when needed.
Ability to conduct research and analysis on difficult, but well-defined tasks; articulate issues and recommend solutions.
Ability to draft components of major reports, working papers.
Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff.
Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
Strong initiative and record of performance with low supervisory requirements to fund effectively as a member of team within high pressure work environment.
The ideal candidate should possess a positive attitude and should be interested in accepting new challenges and responsibilities and developing new skills for professional growth in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
Ability to work in team and client-oriented environments as well as independently with minimal supervision, exercising good judgment, tact, and discretion.
Effective handling of a variety of concurrent activities; ability to prioritize/balance competing demands; strong time management skills.
Knowledge of and ability to execute diverse and intricate work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities.
Ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information.
Committed, dedicated and a team player with ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and clients in a multi-cultural environment.
Highly motivated and committed to the highest ethical standards, interested in the World Bank Group’s and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including standard office and information technology packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Onedrive, Zoom, etc) and analytical skills in manipulating data and maintaining financial and other databases.
Sensitivity for working in multicultural environment, commitment to diversity, and ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues/clients/partners across regions, sectors, and business lines.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Language(s): French, Portuguese

Responsibilities

Provide on-demand operational support to the Chief Program Manager in charge of developing and implementing the strategy of the Africa region, including the implementing special projects/initiatives across the region.
Conduct sector and market research and assist in preparing country and sector strategy papers, briefs, and project profiles. This would require working closely with country and sector teams.
Provide direct support on selected initiatives and projects as agreed with the Chief Program Manager.
Assist senior members of the Front Office in a time-sensitive and constructive manner.
Support tracking of the investment and advisory pipeline, key performance indicators, and impact indicators of the Africa VPU.
Participate in the preparation for Senior Management visits to the region, including contributing to the development of mission documents.
Support on-demand research and data collection and contribute to the drafting of reports, proposals, and briefs.
Contribute to the design and implementation of regional events.
Conduct industry and market research.
Providing a broad range of analytical and liaison functions coordinating closely with RVP Front office, regional and CO teams, including the preparation of the materials for the Annual and Spring Meetings.
Working with relevant teams to develop strategy, work program, and action plans for the delivery of cost-effective conferences, VVP missions and other events in Africa and outside Africa as needed.
Assist with the management of all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget.
Nurturing and building relationships with vendors and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events.
Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in event planning, design, and production; and proactively identify and solve operational challenges.
Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process.
Visit sites and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design.
Plan and facilitate logistics for all events across the region.
Assist with the preparation of participant lists, venue selection if applicable, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.
Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
Serve as liaison between HQ and field office teams.
Provide coaching and training to ACS across the regions involved in event organizations.
Handle ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.