Operations Officer - Gender & Inclusion

Job Description

Aligned with the new World Bank Group (WBG) Gender Strategy (2024-30): Accelerate Gender Equality to End Poverty on a Livable Planet, IFCs Roadmap is built on six priorities offering high potential for impact in and through the private sector. These areas aim to (1) Allocate Capital that Drives Inclusion, (2) Make Supply Chains Inclusive, and (3) Remove Barriers to Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Leadership (including addressing gender-based violence). Equally important are two cross-cutting themes that are foundational to achieving sustainable results across the priority areas and require action: (4) Bridging the Digital Divide; (5) Accelerating Inclusive and Gender-Smart Climate Action; and (6) Ending Gender-based Violence and Harassment. As part of its mandate, IFC has a dedicated team - the Gender and Economic Inclusion (GEI) Department (GEID), that works with IFCs investment and advisory teams to support private sector clients in providing all genders and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. GEID leads strategy development and implementation for the organization, provides tailored operational solutions and client advice, innovates, and incubates novel approaches, serves a thought leader and disseminator of knowledge on GEI issues, supports mobilization through impact investing and sustainable financing; and forges public and private sector partnerships with the aim of creating economic opportunities and development for all. The Gender and Economic Inclusion (GEI) Department (GEID) Operations Officer South Asia will report to the South Asia Sub-Regional Lead for Gender and Inclusion. Tasks and Responsibilities: Regional portfolio delivery and business development. Oversee SA strategy, communications and partnerships. Manage the SA regional team.