Country Program Analyst - Swiss Unyv

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

It works in more than developing countries, using capital, mobilization capacity, expertise, and influence to create jobs and raise living standards for people. IFC's mission in South Africa with its Country Management Unit is to advance economic development by encouraging the growth of private enterprise in developing countries.

Position Overview

As Country Program Analyst, you will support IFC by:

• Assisting in conducting research to identify opportunities in priority sectors for IFC growth and documenting potential impact stories;
• Supporting mapping of key sectors, events, and opportunities to expand IFC's presence in new areas;
• Contributing to monthly and quarterly updates and briefs on the country program, including investment, advisory services, and country economics;
• Assisting in preparing country briefs for senior management for meetings and visits;
• Helping develop presentations, talking points, and background research for high-level meetings and events.

This position is part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank Group" and is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation, and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid.

Minimum Requirements

For the programme:

• Swiss nationality;
• Master's degree;
• Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months);
• Max. 28 years old at the date of application;
• Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1 / C2, one passive = A2 / B1);
• Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.

For this position:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, or a related field;
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in research and analysis, preferably within the finance or development sectors, through coursework, internships, or projects;
• Writing and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Fluent in English.

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background.

We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.

Application Process

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:

• Motivation letter in English (not more than characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply');
• CV in English including the exact length and the % of your employments;
• Work certificates, diplomas, and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area.

Application deadline: 22 April. First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 13 May and 22 May. Final selection: made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and a second interview with them.

Selected candidates will be informed towards the end of June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory pre-departure training in August. Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the mandatory training.

If you have questions about the programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank Group" or the application process, join us on Zoom during our Live Q&A sessions on Thursday, 03 April at 5.00pm or Thursday, 17 April at 12pm.

For any questions, please contact Roman Twerenbold and Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialists.