Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Economic Development
Deadline:

09/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work 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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org

Junior Professional Associates – Program Description

The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.

We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa

The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:

• Be 32 years of age or younger

• Hold a bachelor’s degree

• Be fluent in English

The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank’s Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.

Positions may be in any of the World Bank’s offices worldwide.

Specific Unit Description – Global Indicators Group – DECWL

The DECWL unit is part of the Global Indicators Group (DECIG). It produces the Women, Business and the Law (WBL) index which measures laws, policies and expert opinions of women’s rights in practice impacting women’s entrepreneurship and employment in 190 economies. The project presents ten indicators structured around the economic decisions women make as they move through their working lives. Results are presented in a series of annual reports, a website database, and policy notes that feed into WBG operations and analysis. For more information please visit: http://wbl.worldbank.org.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Contribute to primary data collection, data management and/or research projects.

• Develop and maintain networks of local specialists and subject matter partners for a select group of countries.

• Support the coordination of workshops, knowledge exchanges, and dissemination activities if needed.

• Undertake literature reviews, data analysis, and conduct research based on department’s data and external data sources.

• Contribute to analysis and writing of blogs, research papers and/or policy briefs.

• Perform econometric analysis.

• Contribute to overall project development and strategy and support other Global Indicators Group projects.

Selection Criteria

• Degree in Law, Public Policy, Economics, or International Development.

• At least one year of experience in international development, policymaking, or law.

• Experience with data collection and analysis from design to publication of data and associated research.

• Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify relationships and linkages between components covered by the report and demonstrated ability to synthesize information from different sources into cohesive format.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Strong teamwork orientation, good interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of working effectively with a range of clients and colleagues.

• A positive attitude, the ability to take initiative to identify and resolve assignment-related issues and demonstrated close attention to detail.

• Professional proficiency in one or more additional languages (e.g. Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) is preferred.

• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of STATA, Python or R is preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

ABSTRACT:

World Bank Junior Professional Associate United States World Bank Jobs 2024

World Bank looking for “Junior Professional Associate”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 09-Aug-24.

The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 17/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Junior Professional Associate to be based in Washington DC , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Bank

Job Title: Junior Professional Associate

Duty Station: Washington DC , United States

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 09-Aug-24

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