Results Measurement Specialist

Overview

Support measurement and evaluation of development impact results for IFC investments

You have:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Economics, Statistics, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in M&E within international development, with a focus on private sector development or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies and standards, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Experience with IFC's AIMM framework or similar impact measurement systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and experience meeting donor reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS) and data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex M&E information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages relevant to the regions is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and LAC regions as necessary.

Results Measurement Specialist

Job #: req31938 Organization: IFC Sector: Economics Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Vienna,Austria Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 2/26/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. IFC leverages its products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group—to create markets that address the biggest development challenges of our time. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, please visit www.ifc.org.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is integral to IFC's mission, providing critical insights into the effectiveness of its advisory projects and ensuring accountability to stakeholders, including donors and beneficiaries. The Development Impact Measurement Department (CDI) within the Economics and Private Sector Vice Presidency (CEDVP) analyzes economic sectors with a view to identifying opportunities and solutions for private sector development and works closely with IFC Operations. It provides technical support to operations related to structuring, appraising, and monitoring investment and advisory projects and is responsible for reporting on IFC’s impact. The department hosts a cross-cutting Impact Reporting unit (CDIIR) that includes RM Specialists and Economists supporting corporate reporting initiatives and deliverables, supporting operational teams working on impact reporting on cross- advisory services, sustainability. The unit coordinates and provides technical support to the Department’s impact evaluation programs and is the interface for IFC on impact with the WB and MIGA and external stakeholders. In short, the department offers an “end-to-end” support and impact assessments for IFC investments and advisory services, engaging upstream and downstream throughout the project cycle.

The Department is looking for a Results Measurement specialist to work in the cross-cutting Impact Reporting Team (CDIIR). The Results Measurement specialist will strengthen the measurement, analysis and reporting of development impact results for IFC’s Investment services (IS) and Advisory services (AS) operations in the region. The Results Measurement Specialist will report to the Manager of Development Impact Management and Reporting. The position requires close collaboration with project teams, M&E specialists, donor relations teams, and regional management.

Objectives of the Assignment

The Results Measurement Specialist will: • Provide comprehensive M&E support to IFC Country Advisory and Economics projects in Europe and LAC across all stages of the project life cycle. • Support the CDI results measurement team on Impact reporting issues related to CAE and more broadly, on mechanisms such as linking results to the Scorecard. • Serve as CDI’s liaison and point of contact for Regional Management in Europe for all development impact related issues. In this capacity, oversee the preparation of results for donor reporting and coordinate donor engagement regarding M&E, and respond to ad hoc M&E-related requests from regional management. • Build the capacity of operational teams and management on M&E issues, including the application of the AIMM framework.

Duties and Accountabilities :

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Monitoring & Evaluation Support for CAE transactions, and others as assigned • Collaborate with Country Economics and Advisory (CAE) project teams during the design to integrate robust M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks, theory of change models, and performance indicators. Provide ongoing support to project teams in implementing M&E activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. • Review project progress reports, identify any deviations, and recommend corrective actions. Contribute to regular progress update to CAE managers. Assist in the preparation of and review project completion reports, ensuring accurate reporting of outcomes and impacts. • Support the projects being evaluated by Independent Evaluation Group. Collate lessons and lead the feedback loop to improve project design. Support on-going improvements to the M&E frameworks for CAE globally • Serve as a global focal point for key CAE impact indicators. Support the reporting on PCE and other relevant Corporate Scorecard indicators. • Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for M&E activities to ensure data validity and reliability. Conduct regular reviews and audits of M&E systems and data. Implement improvements to M&E processes based on identified gaps or challenges. • Support Upstream/AS lead on the development of product manuals, and the updating of the results frameworks and guidance supporting new products (e.g., climate). • Collaborate with other units within IFC and the World Bank Group to harmonize M&E approaches and leverage synergies with FCI and MTI. Serve as CDI’s Regional RM focal point for Europe • Coordinate a team of M&E specialists in Europe to standardize M&E practices and methodologies across business lines and facilitate knowledge-sharing and consistency among M&E staff to promote best practices. • Respond promptly to M&E-related inquiries and requests from regional management. • Prepare analytical reports, briefs, and presentations on results and impact as needed, and contribute to discussions with management on M&E strategies and regional planning processes (CPFs, country briefs, other adhoc requests). Support Engagement and Reporting on Results to Donors • Oversee the preparation of high-quality results reports for donors, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines. Validate the accuracy and reliability of data presented in donor reports. • Coordinate with donor relations teams to manage communications with donors regarding M&E. Participate in meetings and presentations with donors to discuss project results and impact. Address donor queries and feedback related to M&E in a timely and professional manner. • Plan and lead / support independent evaluations of donor-funded completed projects, including defining evaluation scopes, methodologies, and work plans. Review and approve evaluation reports, ensuring they provide actionable insights and recommendations. • Engage in internal and external communities of practice related to M&E and development impact. Capacity Building on M&E and AIMM • Develop and deliver training programs and workshops for operational teams and management on M&E concepts, methodologies, and the AIMM framework. • Create user-friendly M&E tools, guidelines, and reference materials to support project teams to promote a culture of results-based management within the organization. • Represent IFC in M&E forums, workshops, and conferences as required.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Economics, Statistics, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. • At least 7 years of relevant experience in M&E within international development, with a focus on private sector development or financial institutions. Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and conducting project level evaluations related to the CAE work program is a strong plus. • Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies and standards, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Experience with IFC's AIMM framework or similar impact measurement systems is highly desirable. • Familiarity with donor-funded projects and experience meeting donor reporting requirements. • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS) and data visualization tools. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. • Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines. • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex M&E information clearly. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages relevant to the regions is an advantage. • Willingness to travel within Europe and LAC regions as necessary.

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