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JOB SUMMARY

Description

• Promoting inclusive societies: We help expand access to markets, services, and spaces for vulnerable and marginalized groups in ways that promote their dignity. 
• Promoting resilient communities: We help communities cope with climate change, conflict, pandemics, and migration by expanding access to resources and responsive governments.
• Empowering people: We help expand access to the policy arena to strengthen voice and social accountability and build consensus for positive change.
• Managing social risk: We help enhance the inclusiveness, efficiency, equity, and transparency of public and private investments.

• Social Inclusion and Sustainability – Operations, Analytics and Policy
  • Provide strategic leadership on social inclusion and sustainability agenda working closely with CMU leadership, Program Leaders and Task Teams across the four countries.
  • Expand the SSI GP engagement in each country and develop sound programs and policy options, including in the areas of gender equality, women empowerment, and prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV); youth inclusion and access to jobs; citizen engagement and social accountability; migration, displacement/FCV and social cohesion; climate resilience through integrated local development; client capacity building; and implementation of regional and corporate priorities.
  • Develop and lead analytical work that informs the social development aspects of key policy and operational decisions in areas such as gender equality, social inclusion, citizen engagement, poverty reduction, social resilience, and local service delivery and economic development. 
  • Lead/co-lead multi-sector teams in the preparation and implementation of analytical, advisory, policy and lending projects; Proactively ensure collaboration and coordination with other Bank projects responding to country/regional priorities to deliver a more coherent and coordinated support. 
  • Lead/co-lead coordination internally with WB task teams and Country Management Unit (CMU), as well as externally with government counterparts, community stakeholders and other development actors on the ground to actively engage in efforts that promote evidence-based approaches and policy priorities that foster inclusive development. 
  • Work with internal and external partners to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the economic and social impact of climate change, migration, disasters and FCV/displacement in each country as well as their impact in neighboring countries/regions. 
  • Contribute to the elaboration of strategies, project concept and policy analysis relevant to the Social Sustainability and Inclusion Practice; Participate in cross-practice teams responsible for the preparation of policy notes, Country Partnership Frameworks, climate change and development diagnostics, sector studies, and research and policy development activities on the full range of social development topics.
  • Actively contribute to the creation of regional/global knowledge on social sustainability and inclusion issues.
  • Contribute to the identification of business opportunities for the Social Sustainability and Inclusion team in consultation with clients and country unit.
  • Guide and mentor junior staff; Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency and conformity to Bank operational policies. 
  • Contribute to the Unit’s briefs, blogs, strategy documents, and papers on critical social development issues for both internal and external audiences.
  • Support and actively participate in the Bank-wide professional community of staff engaged in social development by participating in thematic groups, exchanging best practices, and drafting technical notes.
• Social Risk Management
  • Work under the coordination of the regional focal point for ESF and country/CMU assignment specialist to provide operational support to projects on social risk management.   
  • Lead/support a dialogue on the implementation of the ESF with policy makers and government officials, international development partners, civil society, and other stakeholders.
  • Advise government counterpart agencies and undertake policy dialogue with clients on policy options for social sustainability and social risk management, particularly involuntary resettlement, labor and working conditions, sexual exploitation and abuse/sexual harassment, Indigenous Peoples, stakeholder engagement plans and institutional development strategies. 
  • Advise and participate in project teams to help develop operational designs and mechanisms to assess social opportunities, impacts, constraints, and risks related to Bank supported operations; develop and evaluate proposed technical solutions and assist in the preparation of project documentation. 
  • Lead/support country system strengthening support and client capacity building on social risk management and ESF implementation in Morocco and Tunisia. 

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in social sciences (gender studies, anthropology, sociology/social development, political science, law, public policy, international affairs, conflict/violence prevention, etc.).
• A minimum of eight (8) years of directly relevant professional experience in social development and inclusion. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience and operational skills and experience in the areas of women empowerment, gender/GBV, social inclusion, citizen engagement, jobs and entrepreneurship, local economic development, migration, displacement, fragility, conflict, and violence in low- and middle-income countries.
• Proven leadership and project management experience with World Bank IDA and/or IBRD (or other comparable international organizations) lending operations, policies, and procedures; experience with leading design and implementation of social development programs. 
• Knowledge and experience in addressing issues covered by the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and social safeguards policies or similar policies in other international finance institutions in complex and challenging settings, and across practices. This includes experience with social assessments and analyzing social risks and impacts on different population groups; involuntary resettlement in different socio-economic contexts and tenure systems; coordination of transparent consultative and stakeholder engagement processes; grievance redress mechanisms, integration of relevant planning instruments in overall project planning and implementation; labor and working conditions (in particular child labor);  community health and safety; cultural heritage; Environment and Social Governance (ESG) in private sector; client capacity building and support to strengthen national E/S systems. 
• Experience in managing Trust Funds/Grants and in coordinating with donor organizations; knowledge of World Bank trust fund procedures and processes. 
• Experience working on complex multi-sectoral development challenges and working in a federal/decentralized system.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, deal with frequent and unexpected changes and work within tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and translate analytical work into policy advice and actionable, practical recommendations; Experience in collecting, analyzing, and effectively using data related to social inclusion, youth/women empowerment, gender equality, GBV prevention and response.
• Experience in contributing to high-level strategic decisions and technical support to government counterparts, policymakers, beneficiaries, community-based organizations, and development partners on effective approaches to close gender gaps. 
• Proven capacity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, international organizations, development agencies, government counterparts, beneficiaries of Bank projects, and civil society organizations; ability to effectively negotiate and build consensus to achieve constructive outputs.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and team skills, and ability to think innovatively and strategically to find balanced solutions to complex development problems, with a strong client focus. 
• Proven track record in communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner to different stakeholders.
• Acting with integrity at all times to build trust and to create an enabling work environment, whether as team leader or team member. 
• Very high level of energy, initiative and self-motivation; willingness to travel and work under challenging circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work across practices, work in cross-thematic teams, foster teamwork, and mentor junior staff. 
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French is essential; ability to present and facilitate sessions; Arabic language skill is a plus.

• Policy Dialogue Skills – Anticipate needs and requests in the field and conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of government and non-government partners. 
• Social inclusion and empowerment – Experience in successfully applying social sustainability and inclusion principles and good practice, covering issues of gender/GBV, inclusion and non-discrimination of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, stakeholder engagement, etc.
• Social sustainability and ESF/safeguards: Knowledge of World Bank Environment and Social Framework and experience in social risk management in operations, including policy framework and operational methods, tools, and databases. 
• Social Development implications on policies, institutions, and operations –Solid understanding of the implications of social development on policy, institutions, and operations. 
• Participation and Consultation – Extensive experience conducting social development consultative and participatory approaches, deriving results that resonate with the client; ability to coach others in the application of the interventions. 
• Analytical Tools for Social Sustainability – Extensive experience conducting social development analyses, deriving results that resonate with the client; ability to coach others in the application of the tools. 
• Integrative Skills – Understand relevant cross-practice areas and how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-practice work in lending and non-lending operations. 
• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interact with clients at the policy level.

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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.

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