Operation Officer

(Associate) Operation Officer - Sydney

Job #:

req34800

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Operations

Grade:

GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Sydney,Australia

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

11/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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:
IFC is recruiting an Operations Officer for a 3-year period to support the delivery of IFC's program in the Pacific Region. The officer will be based in Sydney and will support the Country Manager, Regional Head, country coverage team, and various other investment and advisory teams working in the Region in a wide range of activities. The Operations Officer will report to the Regional Head for Australia, New Zealand, PNG and the Pacific Island.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The roles and responsibilities of the Operations Officer will include, but not be limited to:
•  Support the Pacific Country Manager and the Regional Head for the Pacific, in collaboration with the Country Officers (CO) across the Pacific, in formalizing and implementing strategic planning processes and ensure relevant country strategies in PICs are being implemented, including through assessment of project progress.
•  Support knowledge and reporting activities of the country office, including pipeline and portfolio tracking and country macro data reporting. These activities involve research and collecting information from the different teams.
•  Ensure IFC Investment and Advisory project teams and COs in the Pacific can draw on high-quality country analysis and operational support with a special emphasis on project portfolio data, project related financial information and M&E data.
•  Conduct research and draft marketing materials, presentations, blurbs and briefs for clients and key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, business development pitches, WBG Spring and Annual Meetings, high-level WBG visiting missions, and provide advice and insights to IFC's operational teams in engaging with internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective collaboration amongst WBG entities.
•  Strengthen synergies between IFC Investment, Advisory & Upstream and across the WBG, including through the identification and assessment of new business opportunities for IFC, based on country strategies and market creation potential. In select situations, may be involved in project implementation.
•  Support strategy formulation and policy dialogue with IFC Upstream, IBRD/IDA, aimed at creating markets and appropriate conditions for IFC and private sector investment in the Pacific, drawing on IFC Country Strategies, WBG Systemic Country Diagnostics (SCDs) and Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs), and WB instruments such as DPOs, among others.
•  Contribute to assessments of critical changes to, and opportunities that are emerging, in the development landscape of the Pacific, including the external business environment, and identify risks to implementation of IFC's Pacific strategy, across industry groups and in key thematic areas, including Climate Change. 
•  Support regional IFC events and knowledge activities as needed, including implementation of thematic initiatives and events relating to areas such as climate and transition finance, decarbonization, and private capital mobilization.
•  Support, when required, secretariat functions of the multiple partnerships with donor entities, including organizing, structuring and supporting bi-annual Steering Committee (SC) meetings; monthly check-in meetings; and supporting/leading progress reporting, partnership visibility efforts, and evaluations, including through engagement with relevant operational as well as partnerships, portfolio, finance, M&E, and & communications teams.
•  Assist the Asia Pacific Partnerships team in maintaining strong relationships with key development partners across the Pacific (including Australia and New Zealand) and in upholding partnership quality standards as defined in IFC's relevant governance arrangements. 

Selection Criteria

•  Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations/Development, or another relevant field.
•  A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a banking institution, a multilateral or international development organization, with prior experience in the Pacific region advantageous.
•  Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong team orientation, with ability to work effectively with a range of clients and colleagues including operational staff, senior WBG management, and senior officials of IFC clients and stakeholders.
•  Experience in project/program management, M&E, reporting on a portfolio of projects/programs/initiatives with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. 
•  High degree of professional integrity, discretion, tact, and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and ability to represent IFC in high profile networks.
•  Understanding of IFC's strategic priorities & context, especially in Pacific, as well as operational systems & network. Good practical knowledge and experience of IFC's operations as well as IFC's key development partners considered advantageous.
•  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, together with excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to think strategically and synthesize complex issues.
•  Computer acumen with Power Point, Excel and database creation/management. Ability to create clear, concise presentations for internal & external audiences, and manage data to inform decision making.
•  Commitment to the WBG and IFC's mission, strategy, and values, experience working in development context.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers 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.

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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