Operations Analyst – Leasing Facility Program, Johannesburg – 091256

Basics
Job #: 091256
Title: Operations Analyst – Leasing Facility Program, Johannesburg
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Close Date: 03-Aug-2009

Background / General description:
# The mission of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries,

helping to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. IFC has launched the Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa (PEP Africa), a new approach to technical assistance in Africa. The Africa Leasing Facility aims to stimulate the development of a healthy leasing industry in West and Central Africa. Financial leasing enables small- and medium-sized businesses to acquire funding for their operations without the significant holdings or collateral required by banks. The goal of the Program is strengthening the leasing market to positively impact economic development in this region. This goal will be achieved by: Facilitating the creation of an appropriate legislative environment;
# Providing training and consulting services to the leasing industry;
# Conducting a public education campaign to educate private enterprises, financial institutions and regulatory agencies about leasing; and,
# Proactively mobilizing IFC and other investment resources. The Africa Leasing Facility is looking for a dynamic, outgoing and organized Operations Analyst who would contribute to the set up and launching of this new PEP Africa advisory services program. Candidates will assist the program management team in developing the program s overall implementation strategy to promote financial leasing development in West and Central Africa. He/she must be eager to demonstrate adaptability, while being able to provide support to various program development staff and help out with the Initiative s administrative tasks. Previous leasing experience including IFC advisory services work will be considered as strength. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Assist the Africa Leasing Facility program team with 1/ the development of an implementation strategy and detailed work planning; 2/ the development of selection procedures for leasing technical partners; 3/ the development of relevant program policies and processes; 4/ the development of program materials and tools such as M&E framework; 5/ the development of a communication plan to promote effective external and internal communications for the program and to help strengthen the program s image and relations with various key partners/clients (media, international institutions, business community, IFC staff, etc.). Assist the program team with internal supervision and donor reporting documents Develop, organize and coordinate public relations events (e.g. press briefings, conferences and seminars, etc) to support strategic and timely flow of information and messages about the program to key internal and external audiences; Provide a variety of documents, including tables, charts, graphs and slide presentations; Assist the program management in any other duties that may be required.

Selection Criteria:
Master s or equivalent, with a minimum of two years relevant working experience in a related field such as business management, finance, or accounting; Excellent written, oral and communication skills; Strong analytical, presentation and drafting skills; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Fluency in English and French; Strong interpersonal skills, excellent team player with ability to interact tactfully and effectively with clients and staff in a multi-cultural environment; Desire to actively contribute to the program s objectives; Ability to function independently under time pressure and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities; Good knowledge of IFC/World Bank group policies and procedures (knowledge of IFC project and portfolio processing is a plus

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