ABOUT THE COMPANY:

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JOB SUMMARY

Description

We need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs. Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades.

• Contribute to strong relationships and liaison at headquarters (HQ) vis-vis Executive Directors and support external outreach with other donors and civil society, as required.
• Coordinate AWCW2 country work with AFW and senior management, the Global Practices (GPs), other Bank units, and internal partners such as IFC, MIGA, and IEG, as required.
• Work with the OM to analyze and monitor work programs, portfolio and operational performance, quality, and trends, and contribute to problem resolution with task teams.
• Make substantive contributions to country and sector strategies, lending, and non-lending work programs; play a key role in formulating and implementing the Country Partnership Frameworks and Regional Assistance Strategies; and assess sector and thematic issues in relationship with the broader country developments and Country Partnership Frameworks.
• Assist in country program management, including business planning and work program preparation, WPA budget allocation, monitoring of work program and budget implementation, quarterly reviews and progress reporting.
• Help manage the delivery of Advisory and Analytical work (ASAs), including tracking and monitoring of key delivery milestones.
• Prepare briefing notes, assist in determining appropriate Bank responses, and draft and review operational correspondence.
• Take the lead or participate as a key team member in important strategic product activities, and contribute to or lead the preparation of management briefs and other major or complex internal reports.
• Serve as a liaison, coordination and integration point for the extended country teams; provide guidance and advice on country developments, operational priorities and strategies as needed; help foster teamwork and cross-sectoral cooperation on program preparation and implementation, and contribute to country team meetings and activities.

Selection Criteria

• Masters in a relevant field (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Finance, International Relations, or a similar field relevant to the Bank’s mission.)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with the World Bank or comparable institution. Thorough knowledge of Bank operational policies and business practices.
• Proven ability to think strategically and apply this to the design and implementation of country assistance programs.
• Extensive knowledge of WB instruments, policies, and procedures and ability to proactively apply them.
• Strong level of attention to detail and ability to manipulate and interpret portfolio data to identify areas for focus of further monitoring.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary country team, other groups throughout the Bank, and development partners.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills, and drive for results, including the ability to undertake diverse tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Political sensitivity, mature judgment, and ability to focus on the big picture without losing sight of details.
• Highly developed spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to draft concise briefs, reports, and correspondence.
• English language proficiency (speak, read and write) is essential.

The World Bank Group (WBG) Core Competencies are the critical behaviors required of WBG staff. They are complemented by job specific competencies that define technical knowledge and skills for jobs across the organization. They are also complemented by Managerial competencies for those staff in managerial jobs. These core competencies will be used in the WBG performance management process, for recruitment and selection, and for career development. The five World Bank Group core competencies are:

• Deliver Results for Clients
  
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries
• Lead and Innovate
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge
• Make Smart Decisions

COS Competencies: https://tinyurl.com/y34lnxvu

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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