E T Consultant

Contract

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E T Consultant

Description

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 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Manufacturing Agribusiness and Services (MAS) group is one of IFC’s key departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including health, education, housing, tourism, agriculture, animal protein, forestry, chemicals, automotive, etc.

MAS is seeking to hire a dynamic and detail-oriented Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to address the overarching narrative and content development aspects of our project documents. Beyond traditional proofreading tasks, the emphasis will be on refining the development narrative, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with our organizational goals. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in elevating the quality and impact of our communication materials.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with MAS management and team members to understand and articulate MAS development narrative for internal and external audiences. • Responsible for writing and editing documents that communicate the development impact and alignment with the organization’s objectives of the projects supported by MAS. • Collaborate with project stakeholders at the MAS department to gather insights and ensure a thorough understanding of the relevant projects. • Lead the process of defining and scoping the structure of documents to bring clarity and ensure a full understanding of the content. • Provide internal communication support to the MAS teams on designing, editing, and disseminating reports, publications, presentations, slide decks, and other materials. • Review and improve the overall quality of the content of project documents, ensuring clarity, coherence, and consistency. • Stay informed about current trends, challenges, and innovations in MAS sectors. Integrate relevant insights into the narrative to enhance its depth and credibility. • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism. • Carry out additional tasks related to editing, writing, and proofreading for clarity, as required.

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 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Manufacturing Agribusiness and Services (MAS) group is one of IFC’s key departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including health, education, housing, tourism, agriculture, animal protein, forestry, chemicals, automotive, etc.

MAS is seeking to hire a dynamic and detail-oriented Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to address the overarching narrative and content development aspects of our project documents. Beyond traditional proofreading tasks, the emphasis will be on refining the development narrative, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with our organizational goals. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in elevating the quality and impact of our communication materials.

• Working closely with MAS management and team members to understand and articulate MAS development narrative for internal and external audiences. • Responsible for writing and editing documents that communicate the development impact and alignment with the organization’s objectives of the projects supported by MAS. • Collaborate with project stakeholders at the MAS department to gather insights and ensure a thorough understanding of the relevant projects. • Lead the process of defining and scoping the structure of documents to bring clarity and ensure a full understanding of the content. • Provide internal communication support to the MAS teams on designing, editing, and disseminating reports, publications, presentations, slide decks, and other materials. • Review and improve the overall quality of the content of project documents, ensuring clarity, coherence, and consistency. • Stay informed about current trends, challenges, and innovations in MAS sectors. Integrate relevant insights into the narrative to enhance its depth and credibility. • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism. • Carry out additional tasks related to editing, writing, and proofreading for clarity, as required.

Selection Criteria

• Masters in international economics, applied economics, economics for development, or a related field. • Proven experience of at least 4 years in narrative development within the context of international development organizations or similar settings. • Experience working with the World Bank Group and/or the MAS sectors is a plus. • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with MAS team members. • Strong critical thinking abilities. • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. • Detail-oriented with a keen eye for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to highest ethical standards.

• Masters in international economics, applied economics, economics for development, or a related field. • Proven experience of at least 4 years in narrative development within the context of international development organizations or similar settings. • Experience working with the World Bank Group and/or the MAS sectors is a plus. • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with MAS team members. • Strong critical thinking abilities. • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. • Detail-oriented with a keen eye for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to highest ethical standards.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.