International Finance Corporation Vacancy*** Operations Officer, Trade Logistics & Investment Policy- Kathmandu, Nepal- 141530 Job #: 141530 Title: Operations Officer, Trade Logistics & Investment Policy Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Closing Date: 12/31/2014 Background / General description: The Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice (T&C) of the World Bank Group promotes private sector development and economic growth as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. In partnerships with governments and the private sector, it designs and delivers programs that boost trade, enhance the investment climate, promote competitiveness, and foster entrepreneurship and innovation. The World Bank Group’s (WBG) South Asia Regional Strategy recognizes regional cooperation and integration as a key strategic objective to achieving growth, poverty reduction and shared prosperity. It seeks to achieve this through supporting economic corridor development around priority SAARC trade/transport corridors. Infrastructure development; trade and investment facilitation; and deliberate interventions to enhance economic opportunities for people living along the corridors are the main elements of the strategy. Reflecting a long history of political tensions and conflict, South Asia is the world’s least economically integrated region. Intra-regional trade currently accounts for just 5 percent of total, and regional investment is even lower. Cross-border activities are constrained by “thick” borders that limit connectivity with regional growth centers and nearby sea ports, and deter trade. The borders also impede intra-regional capital flows and formation of regional value chains. At the same time, the potential for the South Asia Region to raise growth through increased intra- and inter-regional trade is enormous. Estimates suggest that annual intra-regional trade in the region could increase from the current US$5 billion to US$20 billion, if restrictions on trading with neighbors were removed. As part of its strategic priorities in the region, T&C is implementing a South Asia Regional Integration in Trade and Investment (SARTI) program to increase the level of formal trade and south-south investment in the South Asia region. SARTI is comprised of two core components: Trade Facilitation and Investment Policy. Program Interventions will take place both at the regional level as well as at the national level. T&C is recruiting highly motivated professionals to join the SARTI team. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment. Duties and Accountabilities: The Operations Officer will be expected to support the implementation of the South Asia Regional Integration in Trade and Investment (SARTI) Program in India. S/he will work closely with the Program Manager to Liaise with the Government focal points in implementing the trade and investment policy reforms. Specific responsibilities and deliverables include: • Support the design and implementation of the SARTI program activities, including discussions with the Government of India and all relevant stakeholders, including the private sector; • Support the expert consultants with implementing policy (Customs policy, Investment Policy), procedural (risk management system, trading documents, foreign investment processes etc.), and automation related trade and investment reforms in Nepal • Provide support on the legal review of acts/laws/rules/regulations pertaining to trading/investing across borders in countries in the region, and provide support on the drafting of legal reform memos/policy reform memos in consultations with technical experts; • Facilitate stakeholder consultations, including holding Public Private Dialogue sessions/meetings, to identify issues important for the private sector with a focus on cross border trade and investment;. • Manage procurement, consultants and administrative procedures for task managed projects and programs in accordance with WBG policies and procedures. • Inform and build links to the appropriate stakeholders within IFC and the WB, acting as the point of contact; • Ensure that a solid measurement and evaluation framework is adhered to for the program in collaboration with regional team members. This will specifically include calculating private sector cost savings for trade facilitation and compliance costs savings for investment policy programs • Co-ordinate knowledge and quality related aspects of the program with the global teams; maintain collaborative Knowledge Management spaces; Assisting with the organization of knowledge management and dissemination events, including stakeholder workshops and seminars; • Provide inputs to the program update on a regular basis for internal and external clients; • Support the development of project concept papers, funding proposals, project supervisory reports, and project completion reports; • Responding to requests from internal as well as external clients – mainly gathering data to support presentations to senior management, co-funders, annual reports, etc.; 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: • Masters or equivalent degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Business, Law or relevant area • At least 7 years of relevant experience in investment climate, private sector development, policy-making, and/or facilitating private investments in developing countries; Previous experience in the area of regulatory reform, especially in review of laws/ acts/ regulations/rules or hands on experience of working in the private sector on cross border trade and investment issues would be preferred; • 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; • 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) • Fluency in English as well as proven technical writing skills is essential. Fluency in Nepali is desirable. • Familiarity with WBG investment operations and approaches in project management and procurement procedures will be an added advantage. • Innovative and open-minded; open to new approaches and ideas. Apply Online: ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC%20Careers/Career%20Opportunities/CareerOpportunityPlaceHolder?JobReqNo=141530
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:50:16 +0000
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