EDGE Product Development Analyst

IFC’s Climate Business Department is seeking a Green Building Specialist with IT Skills for to help manage Product Development for the EDGE certification software and IT platform. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with the need for extensive and frequent international travel. The position will report to the EDGE Product Lead and will liaise with colleagues across a worldwide team. The candidate should be able to work independently and as a team player, and possess excellent organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• EDGE Certification Product development:

  • Expand the functionality of the existing EDGE software and IT Platform in response to customer preferences in order to improve the user experience;

  • Translate product development needs to enhance the user experience into instructions for out-sourced IT expertise;

  • Manage out-sourced IT service providers and control the cost and quality of their deliverables.

• EDGE Certification Product management:

  • Ensure day to day quality of service for EDGE software and IT Platform as experienced by users in developing countries across the world;

  • Handle all user feedback methodically and diligently, clarifying necessary actions, and ensuring prompt follow-up.

• Other:

  • Assist on other initiatives as the need arises.

Selection Criteria:

• Degree in mechanical engineering / architecture / other related fields with 3 years relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience in green building certification and understanding of how the LEED and BREEAM systems function, as well as other systems.
• Experience in IT product development and maintenance, with an emphasis on optimizing the user experience preferred.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience in developing countries.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively under tight deadlines, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, writing and visual communication skills.
• Spoken and written fluency in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in sales and/or public speaking is a plus.