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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC’s Corporate Strategy Unit is a part of the Strategy and Operations Management Department, reporting to the VP of Corporate Support. The Corporate Strategy Unit supports IFC’s leadership on the formulation, implementation and reporting of the organization’s strategy. This includes (i) developing IFC’s position on key strategic issues for the WBG and ensuring effective IFC’s contribution to WBG sector/thematic strategies and initiatives related to the WBG evolution, (ii) supporting implementation of IFC vision 2030; and (iii) promoting alignment between various IFC and WBG strategies and key operational performance indicators.
The Department is seeking to recruit a Manager for the Corporate Strategy Unit, to be based in Washington, DC. S/he will lead a team of about 15 people with various degrees of seniority and will report to the Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Coordination:
• Maintain deep knowledge of IFC and WBG past and present strategies.
• Support periodic updates of IFC’s strategic vision and operational strategies with credible foresight analytics and understanding of emerging trends.
• Lead development of IFC’s sector/thematic strategies and coordinate IFC’s contribution to WBG strategies.
• In close partnership with operational and communication teams, promote staff understanding of strategic priorities and commitments.
Strategy Implementation:
• In collaboration with internal IFC and WBG stakeholders, evaluate operational implications of IFC and WBG strategies.
• Support IFC senior management and relevant other IFC and WBG stakeholders in developing effective strategy implementation plans.
• Ensure alignment between IFC/WBG strategies and IFC’s key performance indicators (KPIs).
• In partnership with corporate analytics & reporting team, implement effective reporting mechanism to monitor quality and effectiveness of strategy implementation.
• Identify potential risks and obstacles to strategy implementation and develop effective mitigation plans to address them.
Team Leadership & Development:
• Model WBG values and exemplary leadership and managerial behaviors.
• Manage a team of ~15 operations analysts, officers, and specialists; oversee recruitment and staff development to attract and retain the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients and shareholders.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation by creating an environment that encourages learning and responsible risk taking.
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