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, visit www.worldbank.org.

Human Development Practice Group

The WBG is the largest provider of development finance and solutions for human development working with highincome, middleincome, and lowincome countries to develop countrytailored solutions for human development under the themes of education, health, and social protection and jobs. The People vertical coordinates with other Practice Groups to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to development challenges, and through the World Bank Regional Units is expected to deliver the strongest and most pertinent support to our client countries.

The Social Protection Global Practice

The World Bank Group’s Social Protection (SGlobal Practice is dedicated to enhancing social protection systems aimed at achieving universal coverage by Our mission also focuses on improving income opportunities for the most vulnerable households. Recognizing the interrelated nature of these challenges, the World Development Report (WD2019, titled The Changing Nature of Work, emphasizes the need to reform social protection systems in response to evolving technological landscapes. Additionally, the WDR 2023 on Migrant, Refugees, and Societies advocates for policies that enable workers to capitalize on global labor market opportunities while contributing to their home communities.

Key Responsibilities:

The Social Protection Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing the SP Global Practice’s migration initiatives. The World Bank is recognized as a global leader in this domain, supported by a dedicated community of staff and Team Leaders (TTLworking in alignment with SP’s Migration Global Solutions Group (GS. This position will report to the Practice Manager for Global Engagement and collaborate closely with the Global Lead (Gfor the Migration GSG.

Specific Activities:

• Knowledge Generation and Support to Operations: Contribute to the Migration GSG’s knowledge production and operational initiatives, focusing on critical topics such as:
o Data collection, monitoring, and evaluation related to migration.
o Bilateral labor mobility agreements and Global Skills Partnerships.
o Institutional and systems development for migration.
o Inclusion strategies for migrants and refugees in labor and social assistance programs.
o The impact of technology and climate change on migration patterns.
• Learning and Development: Design and implement learning events, including core courses, forums, and initiatives to develop capacity and skills for staff, clients, and partners.
• Corporate Engagement: Provide strategic guidance on management priorities relevant to global knowledge and the World Bank Group’s operations concerning migration.
• Community Building: Develop both formal and informal initiatives to foster connections among Migration GSG members, facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
• Client and Partner Outreach: Proactively engage with clients, partners, and donors to enhance dialogue, operational collaboration, and partnerships.
• CrossSectoral Linkages: Establish connections with other GSGs and Global Practices through innovative and collaborative initiatives.

The candidate will report to Practice Manager for Global Engagement and work closely with the Global Lead (Gfor the Migration GSG.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics or a related social policy field.
• At least 5 years of experience in analytical products, policy formulation, program evaluation, and/or operational implementation, including in the area of migration.
• Operational experience is highly desirable, including in TTL/coTTL capacity.
• Solid knowledge in analytics, evidence and practice of social protection and specifically of migration and international labor mobility.
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Competencies:

Knowledge and experience in social protection : Understands policymaking process, especially in social protection/social insurance and pensions, and its role in development. Has knowledge of relevant information and experience to examine policy questions across regions and to distill operationally relevant lessons for WBG teams, clients and partners.
Innovation. Contributes new insights to understand situations and develops solutions to resolve problems. Adapts as circumstances require and manages impact of own behavior on others in context of WBG’s values and mission. Identifies and pursues innovative approaches to resolve issues.
Policy dialogue skills. Possesses good judgement and diplomatic acumen and negotiating skills. Applies crosscountry development knowledge to discussions with clients and partners. Can anticipate needs and requests in the field and develop and offer relevant tools to clients. Can conduct independent policy discussions with stakeholders on selected policy issues, participate in formal negotiations, and assist governments in setting priorities.

Written and verbal communication : Delivers information effectively in support of teams and colleagues. Can analyze, synthesize, and communicate material from a wide range of sources. Articulates ideas, orally and in writing, using the most effective means of delivery and appropriate verbal and graphical content. Can draft and prepare articles and analytical and technical reports clearly and quickly. Can communicate data, technical information, and complex concepts to nonspecialists. Demonstrates respect and consideration when communicating with all cultures.

Delivering results for clients : Adds value by constantly looking for a better way to get more impactful results; sets challenging goals for herself / himself. Engages with client’s experiences and perspective by asking probing questions to understand needs. Demonstrates accountability for achieving results that have a development impact as well as financial, environmental and social sustainability. Identifies and proposes solutions to mitigate and manage risks.

Collaborate within teams and across boundaries : Involves others in decision making appropriately and communicates clearly and collegially with key stakeholders. Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved. Actively seeks and considers diverse ideas, displaying mutual commitment and respect. Integrates WBG perspective into work.
Create, apply and share knowledge. Leverages department’s expertise and body of knowledge across WBG to strengthen internal and or external client solutions. Seeks to learn from more experienced staff to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge and helps others to learn. Builds personal and professional networks inside and outside the department unit.

Make smart decisions : Seeks diversity of information and input, examines possible solutions, and generates recommendations based on evidence, experience, and context. Identifies and understands risks and proposes recommendations. Makes decisions in a timely manner within own area of responsibility, considering risks and the interests and concerns of all stakeholders.

Language proficiency : Strong command of English both written and oral; command of other languages desirable.

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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