IFC ★ 4.2

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.

The consultant will work directly with the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Upstream and Advisory Lead for Mekong Region, providing programmatic oversight and supporting strategic planning for the financial institutions’ portfolio in Vietnam. This is a holistic role, with projects spanning banking, microfinance, digital finance and payments clients, as well as internal planning, coordinating and reporting. There is potential for role to grow to include Mekong-regional responsibilities.

Scope of Work:

This role includes, but is not limited to:

Client and Business Development projects:

o Support quality client relationships, ensuring responsive client service and enhancing new business opportunities;

o Support project management including scoping, budgeting, implementation monitoring and reporting (project progress report, supervisor report and completion report);

Draft Implementation Plans:

o Support business planning and market assessments including focus groups;

o Support the development of high-profile documents such as strategic plans;

o Support procurement of resources such as consultants and technical advisors.

o Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial

Data Analytics:

o Monitor existing portfolio projects as assigned, aggregating data on the portfolio, maintaining spreadsheets and analyzing data;

o Create and work with financial models, as needed;

o Analyze client bank data and information (financial statements, policy documents, and other types of provided data and documents), as needed.

o Analyze historical and projected financial statements, as needed;

o Analyze financial statements and explain financial ratios.

Internal and External Communications:

o Prepare presentations about clients, sector, and business development for internal and external stakeholder meetings;

o Draft, edit and subedit written documents and presentations as required;

o Raise FIG-A’s profile within IFC by proactively pitching and producing reports on Mekong Region FIG-A activities for internal communications channels;

o In collaboration with the IFC team, produce a newsletter and regularly updated program summary about the Mekong Region FIG-A Program, its purpose and progress;

o Record and circulate minutes for meetings, events and panel discussions, as needed.

General:

o Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of contacts (both internal and external) and respond effectively to inquiries.

o Maintain a good working knowledge of current advisory and investment operations in Mekong Region

o Demonstrate strong professionalism, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in economics, finance, business or similar;

•At least three years’ work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment;

•Experience in projects related to finance and services sectors is preferred;

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;

•Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;

•Ability to interface well with clients;

•Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills;

•Excellent writing and oral communication skills;

•Strong attention to detail and quality;

Assignment and Application Details

This assignment at the C1 level is estimated to require a minimum of seventy-five (75) working days beginning around May 1, 2025 and might be further extended depending on business needs and performance beyond June 30, 2025.

Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter by April 22, 2025, to Ms. Diem Anh Vu Dang via email at [email protected].

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