IFC Results is looking for Measurement Specialist – Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (EFI) –Nairobi, Kenya
| Job #: | req3734 |
| Organization: | IFC |
| Sector: | Other |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 2 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 8/1/2019 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description :
IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In fiscal year 2018, we delivered more than $23 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org
The Economics and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency (CEDVP) is responsible for identifying and delivering on private sector diagnostic needs, drawing on resources across the WBG, to grow IFC’s capacity to deliver Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSDs), and present private sector perspectives in Systematic Country Diagnostics or Country Partnership Frameworks (SCD/CPF) and country strategies; developing rigorous sector economic analyses and an ex ante project assessment framework to help guide project selection, complementing our expertise in supporting and monitoring project implementation; as well as identifying and strategically driving policy engagements that create and grow new markets for the private sector. The CEDVP also encompasses teams working on global macroeconomic analyses and prospects as well as the team in charge of gender mainstreaming in IFC. The Vice Presidency is also home to two additional operational teams and content providers focusing on Blended Finance and Climate Businesses.
The Sector Economics and Development Impact Department (CSE), part of the Economics & Private Sector Development Vice Presidency, analyzes economic sectors with a view to identifying opportunities and solutions for private sector development, and works closely with IFC Operations in formulating sector priorities and strategies. It is expected to provide technical support to operations related to structuring, appraising, and monitoring investment and advisory projects and is responsible for reporting on IFC’s impact. The department is in charge of fully developing and implementing the ex-ante project assessment framework (Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring- AIMM) for investment and advisory projects throughout the project cycle, help ensure high-quality economic support for IFC operations teams on strategies and projects; and develop sector economic analyses with a focus on solutions for private sector development.
CSE is the largest department in the Economics and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency, with approximately 80 staff, comprised of mainly sector economists and results measurement specialists assigned currently to fully integrated units organized along IFC industry groupings. These include: CSE unit for Financial Institutions Group (CSEFI); CSE unit for Infrastructure and Natural Resources (CSEIN); and CSE unit for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (CSEMA); and CSE unit for Funds and Disruptive Technology team (CSETT). For each unit, the sector economists are embedded in the respective industry groups to ensure they play a connective tissue role. Still, they are an integral part of CSE and report to CSE managers. The department also includes two additional teams in charge of economic modeling (CSEIM) composed of research economists and the CSE unit for Results Measurement and Corporate Reporting (CSECR) that support all industry groups. In short, the department offers an “end-to-end” support and impact assessments for IFC investments and advisory services, engaging upstream and downstream throughout the project cycle.
The Results Monitoring and Corporate Reporting unit (CSECR) is in charge of corporate responsibilities including results frameworks and analysis, as well as monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of IFC’s operations for results. The unit is responsible for the coordination of the M&E function for IFC across IS and AS, including IFC work in the joint GPs. It also coordinates the development and will support the implementation of AIMM for IFC Advisory Services. CSECR undertakes data collection and reporting on results which informs corporate reporting through its contribution to the drafting of IFC Annual Report and other corporate reports including Quarterly Budget Report (QBR), Strategy and Business Outlook (SBO), etc.). Besides developing methodologies to support these functions, and setting global standards for measurement and evaluation, CSECR also ensures that M&E function is elevated in IFC and given adequate attention by leading the development of a new vision on how to better position the M&E Function in IFC, including the new Evaluation plan, with the view to make sure that results, lessons and evidence continuously inform IFC’s strategy, operations and incentives across the organization. Its role includes the establishment of a network of technical excellence with a functional oversight on Results Measurement (RM) issues/community of practice across CSE sector teams, CEDVP and operations, as well as the coordination of IFC’s Outreach on Monitoring & Evaluation related Issues.
IFC Advisory Services through the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (EFI) global practice constitute approximately 35% of IFC Advisory operations and represent the largest advisory unit. EFI focuses, amongst other topics, on advising governments on addressing binding constraints to private sector investment and development, attracting new investment flows, developing critical sectors, and supporting financial sector institutions and infrastructure that can finance growth in the economy.
The Department is looking for a Results Measurement Specialist to provide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support for IFC Advisory Services conducted in the joint World Bank/IFC EFI global practice. The position will be based in Africa and focus on serving the EFI Africa portfolio. The RM Specialist will provide advice and operational support to project teams and management, assist in the design of projects, in their implementation, and in monitoring their performance through completion. In doing so the RM Specialist will help ensure consistent application of standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks, help generate relevant lessons learned and support staff incorporate such lessons into project design, provide technical support and program quality leadership to donor funded facilities, and contribute to evaluative work beyond the project lifecycle. He/she will work in close collaboration with EFI operations staff, and with other RM Specialists supporting the global practice in Africa, under the supervision of the Manager for the Results Measurement and Corporate Reporting unit (CSECR).
Role & Responsibilities :
- Work with relevant EFI advisory teams in the Africa region to ensure consistent understanding and application ofstandard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks and methods throughout the project lifecycle – design, implementation/supervision, and closing or end-of- project assessment.
- Contribute to the implementation of an ex-ante project assessment framework for advisory projects under EFI throughout the project cycle.
- Work with relevant EFI colleagues to collect and analyze project data, apply the appropriate frameworks on the basis of data and research, create narratives that support the articulation of project impacts, and rate projects.
- Work with relevant EFI advisory teams to ensure consistent understanding and application of standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks and methods.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Monitoring system for advisory projects and better report on projects development outcomes in the relevant EFI lines of business.
- Ensure the identification of appropriate indicators for monitoring project performance, and work with teams to ensure adequate data collection during project supervision.
- Develop new Results Frameworks for projects as appropriate, and refine existing models/practices to improve quality.
- Provide periodic reporting on portfolio performance to relevant EFI management. Contribute to EFI strategy development at the country/regional level.
- Design and conduct evaluations for enabling a better understanding of impact, thus shape continuous improvement of results measurement work by providing feedback and best practices to relevant EFI operations and Sector Economics and Development Impact staff.
- Train relevant EFI management and staff on results measurement and work to expand their understanding and adoption of good practice in RM into operations.
- Provide M&E inputs to donor proposals.
- Perform other tasks as requested by CSE management.
Selection Criteria :
- A Masters’ degree in economics/finance/business/public policy or other relevant fields from a reputable university.
- 5-8 years of experience demonstrating analytical skills in results measurement, project management, economic analysis and/or private sector development work.
- Prior work experience focusing on the M&E function in a Development Finance Institution (DFI) or development organization, or the private sector.
- Demonstrated ability to apply project management concepts to result measurement review and monitoring of advisory and investment projects.
- Experience in IFC or similar multi-lateral development institutions with proven success in developing client relationships and supporting high quality investment and advisory projects.
- Familiarity with specifying theories of change, results measurement frameworks (logframes), indicator sets, and other metrics for monitoring private sector development projects.
- Proven experience and good understanding of investment/advisory projects’ development outcome assessment and processes methods. Knowledge of IFC’s Anticipated Measurement and Monitoring system and Knowledge of DFIs’ additionality frameworks is a plus
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Proven capability to handle complex assignments (e.g. project related or analytical tasks with operational relevance) and produce analytical work to a high professional standard, with minimum supervision,
- Experience with business analytics and results measurement methods, including, survey design and implementation, and experimental and non-experimental evaluation designs, project design through proven capabilities to develop project development impact thesis, design projects’ logical frameworks including SMART indicators and realistic and achievable targets. Training or certification in monitoring and to persuade and influence others across organizational boundaries/or evaluations is a plus
- Proven ability to monitor data quality and improve it as needed for advisory and investment operations.
- Ability to train relevant EFI regional management and staff on results measurement, particularly on data quality assurance and reporting of results in line with corporate guidelines and standard impact measurement and monitoring frameworks.
- Proven ability to work in teams and capability to work in multi-cultural environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.