Promoted to a more senior role in the strategy team to lead IFC strategy formulation process, produce diagnostic/analytical reports such as the Country Private Sector Diagnostics; mentor and train junior staff

As part of the Global Business Leadership Program, pursued a short-term development assignment in the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) team to assist on the various regional and sectoral PPP strategies and help with prioritization. Enhance understanding of the trade-offs faced by operational teams that work in a rapidly changing environment for our client governments.

Managed a small team of strategist and economist; nurtured an team environment that was inclusive, supportive, and solutions oriented as Acting Strategy Head

For the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region, design IFC country and regional strategies underpinned by analysis on development constraints and areas of IFC/WBG comparative advantage; Collaborate with World Bank colleagues in articulating the IFC and private sector perspectives in medium-term country strategy frameworks (CPFs) in consultation with relevant stakeholdersIdentify strategic responses for IFC business in event of unprecedented crises in MENA (e.g. Arab Spring, humanitarian/refugee crisis)Prepare briefs, memos, talking points, presentations to update Senior Management on IFC strategy implementation, progress, risks and challenges Provide investment and portfolio teams political and macroeconomic analysis Prepare sector briefs on various topics such as cross-border trade/investment, infrastructure, urbanization, climate, entrepreneurship

Maintain database of IFC’s Investment and Advisory portfolio, pipeline, and development impact indicators; conduct analytical research as required by the department/region's work program, particularly for the Strategy and Budget preparation processes; prepare management briefs, reports, presentations and country economic updates; support the Department’s Senior Communications Officer on internal and external communications materials