Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Healthcare
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 – 2030 Water Resources Group, SWARG, Water GP, World Bank

The 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) is an innovative public-private collaboration platform for water security. Incubated at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and subsequently managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the multi-donor trust fund is currently hosted by the World Bank’s Water Global Practice.

2030 WRG’s work is structured along three themes, namely: (1) Water for Food, in particular through climate-resilient irrigation, (2) Water for Environment, to address water pollution and water use for catchment protection and restoration, and (3) Water for Cities, to support resilient city-regional water systems, balancing the demand and supply of water. Each of these themes links with water security and climate action.

Across these themes, 2030 WRG’s approach to country-level impact on water security and climate action is structured along four areas:

1.Support for evidence-based decision making through analytics and a macro framing of the national or sub-national/ state-level water challenges, building on World Bank and other analytics

2.Establishment of country platforms for high-level convening of government stakeholders, private sector, civil society, and international organizations

3.Design of Accelerator programs for large-scale implementation of private sector-led solutions, including private capital, innovation, and expertise, and

4.Replication and scale up of successful solutions, particularly combining the World Bank’s institutional strengths in lending and public sector delivery with 2030 WRG’s pioneering public-private model of engagement.

In 2022, 2030 WRG launched accelerators in India (Uttar Pradesh), Bangladesh, South Africa, and Kenya, along with early work in Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. These accelerators are structuring innovative partnerships and solutions for systems change in the water sector.

As a part of a Strategy Refresh process conducted in 2023-24, 2030 WRG is looking to amplify its impact along the three themes above, while ensuring improved governance and funding for the multi-donor trust fund. Details of 2030 WRG’s current governance structure can be found at: https://2030wrg.org/who-we-are/.

Duties and Responsibilities

To support its global team, 2030 WRG is looking for a Junior Professional Associate to support the trust fund’s work on (1) global partnerships, (2) global governance support, (3) knowledge management, and (4) monitoring and evaluation.

1.Global Partnerships:

o Support the 2030 WRG Program Manager and Senior Private Sector Specialist with efforts to expand (1) funding partnerships with corporates and select bilateral agencies, and (2) knowledge and implementation partnerships with multilateral development banks, and others at the global level.

o Lead the preparation of key documents, including:

Pitch presentations tailored to individual partners
Talking points for meetings with current and potential partners
Terms of Reference (ToRs) for joint projects with partners
Project proposals for funding partnerships at the country/ regional/ global level
Due diligence forms for potential partnerships

2.Global Governance Support:

Engage with the 2030 WRG Program Manager and Senior Private Sector Specialist on 2030 WRG Governing Council and Steering Board meetings through the preparation of the agenda, meeting minutes, meeting presentations, and any other documents required.
Support preparation and follow up for bilateral meetings with existing partners.

3.Knowledge Management: Support efforts to replicate key successes from one country to another through:

Tailor virtual knowledge exchanges between country teams
Develop key collaterals on project- and program-level results for internal and external audiences

4.Monitoring and Evaluation: Support the management of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for 2030 WRG, including:

Collating results and evaluating evidences across country programs, in coordination with country teams, for inclusion in the annual report, website, and for presentations to global and country partners.
Drafting progress reviews for grant monitoring, linked to World Bank Trust Funds and donor requirements.
Drafting Activity Completion Summaries and other key documents.

The JPA will focus on the development and delivery of the following main deliverables:

A.Global Partnerships: Presentations, proposals, and due diligence to expand the base of global partners (level of effort: 40%)

B.Global Governance Support: Development of materials for each Governing Council and Steering Board meeting (level of effort: 30%)

C.Knowledge Management: Development of collaterals and facilitation of knowledge exchanges (level of effort: 15%)

D.M&E: Maintenance of the 2030 WRG M&E framework and preparation of key M&E documents throughout the year (level of effort: 15%)

Selection Criteria

• Education: Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, international development, or sustainability (or a relevant field).

• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, especially in leading and coordinating teams across functions and expertise; understanding of water sector issues and private sector capabilities an added bonus.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive analyses, synthesize complex information, and develop coherent strategies based on findings.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualize and articulate forward-looking perspectives.

• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, and to present findings and recommendations effectively to diverse audiences.

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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