Program Officer Interview Questions

IFC only invests in highly profitable investments

I think IFC also invests in loss making companies which happen to convince it that they are making contribution to renewable energy in developing countries. Case in point is , investment in Shalivahana Green Energy . Company is in not profitable for many years and IFC is equity investor.

I prioritize, set a time for each task, and go hard at it. I know how to do multi-tasking as a seasoned professional to work under tight deadlines. Priorities would be depending on which task needs to be done immediately or on urgent basis. If something is required by management on an ad hoc basis I would accommodate that.

Thats where many many poor people see they help them .

On some of the strategy questions, given the lack of transparent information that the organization has available to the public, I chose to answer by explaining the process I would take to come to an answer/solution rather than give a specific solution. I explained the criteria I would use to come to the decision and the people I would consult/speak with. I think some people I met with liked that approach and others did not. However, it is somewhat of a secretive organization so there is no way I would know some of what they asked me coming from the outside.

Referral

Develop a standard form (quickly) for students and ask them to write down the course codes and I would record them, and once the system is up, I would contact them or visit the registration office with the information.

Because I did not agree with the way with which the organisation was spending taxpayer money without aiming for actual results. I felt that by accepting a salary when there was no real goal compromised my professional integrity.