Associate HR Business Partner

Associate HR Business Partner Job #: req34847
Organization: IFC
Sector: Human Resources
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 11/25/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionBuild a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.IFC's Human Resources (CHR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies and meet organizational goals, including attracting, developing and deploying diverse and skilled talent. To achieve this, CHR is structured into key functional areas that deliver specialized HR expertise and solutions: one Center of Expertise (COE) - Skills & Organizational Effectiveness - and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions.

• Skills and Organizational Effectiveness drives a knowledge-sharing culture, cultivates a skills-based approach to talent management, manage IFC flagship leadership programs, oversee corporate board reports, leads organizational design and workforce planning.

• Client Services provides strategic HR partnership, program implementation, and tailored support to staff and management globally through its HR Business Partnership network.

The Middle East and Central Asia Regional HR Client Services team is looking to recruit an Associate HR Business Partner, to be based in Dubai, to facilitate the HR agenda in partnership with IFC Management and staff. On a day-to-day basis, s/he will serve as an advisor to staff and management and will be the focal point of all HR matters throughout the employment lifecycle, including but not limited to talent acquisition and management, onboarding, staff development and deployment, performance management, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, learning, career counseling, and policy advice.The selected candidates will report to the CHR Client Services Manager based in Paris, and the respective CHR Client Services Cluster Lead, based in Dubai.Duties and Accountabilities:Assist the HR Client Cluster Lead in implementing the WBG HR agenda and work plan for the assigned client group(s), including preparing materials, scheduling activities, and tracking progress.

• Learn and develop an understanding of the client's business operations to support HR activities and processes.

• Lead and oversee relevant data analytics, data extraction, validation, and cleansing processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of HR data used for analytics and reporting.

• Leverage people analytics to identify workforce trends, turnover risks, performance gaps, and advise on succession planning, determining appropriate staffing levels and skills mix, and promoting workforce diversity that aligns with work program requirements and corporate talent management goals. Translate these into actionable insights for the HR team and the business leaders.

• Provide guidance to staff and managers on HR policies and practices.

• Provide information to staff and managers on HR policies, procedures, and available resources.

• Collaborate with WBG Centers of Excellence (COEs) and WBG resources, as necessary, to ensure effective delivery of the HR agenda and manage critical HR cases (e.g., performance, health, and exit) within the client area.

• Contribute to policy development by actively collaborating with other HR units to identify the need for policy adjustments and ensure successful program implementation.

• Participate as a team member on HR projects, working groups, task forces, etc., both within the client area and at the corporate level.

• Support the implementation of the corporate HR agenda.

• Take action on assigned responsibilities as directed by the Regional Lead.

Selection Criteria

• Possess a Master's degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. Advanced certifications or coursework in data analytics, statistics, or machine learning are highly valued.

• Proven ability to interpret complex workforce data, build dashboards, and use tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. Experience using HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) to extract and analyze data.

• Ability to combine deep business understanding with data insights to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, recommending evidence-based people strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Display a track record of being organized, structured, and tactful, with a strong focus on quality.

• Be results-driven with a positive attitude, high degree of initiative, responsiveness, agility, and solution orientation, while also understanding the risks, benefits, and potential adverse consequences of different options.

• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and demands, multitask effectively, meet tight deadlines, and pay attention to detail while staying focused on key priorities.

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  Expertise in extracting, cleansing, and validating data from HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) ensuring accuracy and reliability of analytics outputs.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of human resource management processes, best practices, and possess in-depth knowledge of HR and organizational development methods and tools.

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, and team-building skills, as well as experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Demonstrate the capability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor for both management and staff.

• Have a track record of maintaining a high level of integrity, tact, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Possess international experience and an understanding of multicultural issues.

• Exhibit strong communication skills, both oral and written.

WBG Culture Attributes:1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the and , including our values and inspiring stories.

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