Location:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:
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.

DAEDD – Digital in Africa Eastern and Southern region

The newly formed Digital Practice Group plays a critical role in enabling the achievement of the World Bank’s Twin Goals of ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies are transforming firms, governments and people’s lives; and with the digital economy growing at a rate significantly higher than that of the global economy, it offers emerging economies a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional paths for development through digital solutions. Collaborating across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries, the Digital Development team helps design and deliver ICT-enhanced solutions to a diverse range of clients. The team supports clients (i) through advisory assistance to establish policy and regulatory environments that allow the widespread use of technology and create a trust environment; (ii) lending operations by building infrastructure to connect the unconnected, or enabling digital government shared platforms (cloud, digital, identification, etc.). For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/digitaldevelopment. The DAEDD unit is responsible for Digital activities and portfolio in the Eastern and Southern Africa region (AFE), including lending, supervision and analytical work.

Duties and Responsibilities

DAEDD is looking for a Junior Professional Associate (JPA) to be based in in a field office in the AFE region. Either in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), in Maputo (Mozambique) or Antananarivo (Madagascar). The JPA will report to the DAEDD Practice Manager. The JPA will work to support the digital team working in the respective countries and region in follow-up on preparation and implementation of lending, analytical and advisory activities, this may include:

Participating in developing and implementing digital/ICT sector strategy, reform roadmaps and assists in country-specific policy work and implementation plans.
Gathering and analyzing country, technology and markets facts and data to support sound decisions and inputs to Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks and other
Participate to a range of digital economy and ICT sector assessments, financial and business case analyses, and best practice notes.
Provide technical expertise on selected ICT policy and regulatory issues and contributing to the design, preparation and supervision of World Bank Group financed digital related investment and policy reform programs in client countries with a particular emphasis on aspects such as stimulating development of digital connectivity infrastructure through PPPs and regulatory/policy reforms, facilitating development of digital government IT infrastructure, platforms and services, and promoting development of digital skills and innovation as well as on addressing corporate requirements (e.g. climate change, gender,….).
Liaise and coordinate with colleagues working in other sectors (including agriculture, health, education, energy, financial services, transport, etc.) on how to leverage digital technologies to improve public service delivery and efficiency in the respective sectors.
Perform economic and financial analysis (market models, business models, etc.) to inform decisions on project designs, PPP schemes, financing plans, etc.
Support data management activities including data inventory process, open data initiative, data collection and any other data related matters in the context of digital transformation activities.
Work independently in providing operational, analytic or other professional support to senior professionals and seeking guidance on complex projects/issues from senior professionals.

Selection Criteria

Master’s degree in telecommunications, engineering, computer science, economics, or related public policy or law with a focus on technology or ICT and related field. Also a minimum of 3 years of experience in ICT / Digital Economy policy and regulation and/or ICT / Digital Economy project design and implementation – or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the ecosystem of inter-related policies, strategies, institutions, laws and regulations relevant to the ICT sector and digital transformation of economies and societies
Strong conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to think strategically and innovatively about the role of digital technologies for socio-economic development and for transformation in other sectors of the economy.
Firm understanding of digital technologies, digital transformation of society, and digitally enabled business model trends relevant to socio-economic development in Africa (and in particular in Eastern and Southern Africa) context and enthusiasm to stay abreast of new innovations. Experience in Fragile Conflict and Violence environment would be an additional plus.
Good client engagement skills, taking responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or project success.
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills in English (in addition to Portuguese if Mozambique based and French if Madagascar based as additional preferred languages). Solid presentation skills, using charts, graphs and other data presentation techniques appropriately to communicate data, technical information, or complex concepts to non-specialists in a clear, easily understandable and effective manner.
Strong drive for results, taking personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results.
Strong business judgment and analytical decision making, analyzing facts and data to support sound and logical business decisions.
Proven ability to function effectively as a team member of multi-disciplinary teams.
Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development work
Willingness and ability to travel to remote areas in the region if required.
Field experience in developing countries a plus

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 Digital Development Ethiopia World Bank Jobs 2024

World Bank looking for “Digital Development”. 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 Digital Development to be based in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Bank

Job Title: Digital Development

Duty Station: Addis Ababa , Ethiopia

Country: Ethiopia

Application Deadline: 09-Aug-24

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