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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. Advertisement
Positions may be in any of the World Bank’s offices worldwide. Specific Unit Description – Regional Environmental and Social Standards Adviser (RSA) within South Asia Region Operational and Knowledge Services (SAROS). The South Asia Region comprises eight countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) and approves about 40 new projects each fiscal year. The Regional Environmental and Social Standards Adviser (RSA) is part of the South Asia Region Operational and Knowledge Services (SAROS) unit, within the Office of the Regional Vice President for the South Asia Region. The RSA team is overseeing the application of the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) policy and standards, and compliance with the social safeguards policies in the Bank’s lending instruments, particularly Investment Project Financing (IPF) and Program for Results (PforR) operations. The RSA team is comprised of about 5 multi-disciplinary team members of environmental and social specialists and works in close collaboration with project teams in Headquarters and in field offices in South Asia. Duties and Responsibilities The RSA team is seeking a results-driven JPA, whose responsibilities will be to support the RSA team in the following: • reviewing project documents with especial attention to social aspects (interest and understating of environmental issues is a plus) and their alignment with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework policy and standards, as well as the Bank’s safeguard policies and international good practices; Selection Criteria This position is suited to a candidate who is highly motivated, is able to prioritize and pays attention to detail. The Environmental and Social Standards JP must demonstrate ability to carry out tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team; capacity to meet strict deadlines. Advertisement
• University Degree or Master’ degree in relevant discipline 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. |
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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 18/07/2024 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