Job Description
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Project Assistant/Analyst
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. The Country Advisory & Economics (CAE) unit within IFC, supports the implementation of regulatory reforms and sector development initiatives to facilitate private sector growth across the financial and real sectors.
The CAE team in Sri Lanka is hiring a project assistant/analyst to support the CAE country program on the following tasks, working under the supervision of the Task Team Leader:
- Support with overall project management (preparation of concept notes, implementation plans, supervision reports, etc.), planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
- Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present data for various audiences and update/maintain information in relevant databases.
- Prepare documentation and presentations for IFC internal and external processes (project documents, client pitches, meetings briefs, minutes).
- Coordinate and follow up with clients, vendors, and extended team members in relation to project progress.
- Support the organization of events and meetings.
- Perform assigned general administrative tasks, solve non-routine problems, and perform ad-hoc duties as required.
- Undertake the responsibility of various program related tasks assigned by project leads.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or a closely related field.
- The ideal candidate should have 1 to 3 years of professional experience in consulting or international development, or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English; fluency in Sinhala or Tamil is compulsory.
- Genuine commitment to development, and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
- Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
This is a short-term consultant/temporary (contractual) appointment, with contract extension subject to organizational requirements, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds.
If you meet the criteria above, please share your latest CV & cover letter on or before July 21, 2025, to: Ashra Fernando: mfernando1@ifc.org