Description

• Country strategy, portfolio monitoring and operational support
  • Support the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) development process and implementation
  • Support oversight of the active project portfolio and project pipeline, working in coordination with the RR and CMU colleagues to ensure quality and timeliness of preparation and implementation support
  • Work with the RR and broader CMU to analyze and monitor portfolio and operational performance, quality and trends, and contribute to problem solving with task teams across sectors and disciplines
  • Follow-up on actions agreed during periodic country portfolio reviews and proactively highlight issues arising during project preparation or portfolio implementation
  • Assist the RR in country program management, including business planning and work program preparation, monitoring of work program, quarterly reviews and progress reporting
  • Facilitate the preparation of portfolio reviews for Jordan operations and the preparation of other meetings, as well as participate in supervision and other missions
• Program briefs, event, and mission preparations and delivery
  • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of high-level visits to Jordan and WBG-IMF Annual/Spring Meetings, including coordination of meetings with authorities and international partners and preparation of briefing materials
  • Support the RR in preparing presentations, talking points, PowerPoints and associated documentation for internal and external engagements
• General operational support
  • Support the RR’s participation in donor coordination structures, including the Humanitarian-Development Partners Group co-chaired by the World Bank and United Nations
  • Assist on ad hoc tasks, such as preparation of meetings with international partners, consultations with stakeholders, and in-country visits
  • Work as part of the country management team for Jordan, including with communications and program assistant staff in the country office

Selection Criteria

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Finance, International Relations).
• Five years of relevant professional experience to the Bank’s mission and the position requirements.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary country team, other groups throughout the Bank, and development partners.
• Knowledge of key World Bank strategic, analytical, and financing instruments and full familiarity with Bank policies, procedures, and systems (including safeguards, financial management, and procurement). 
• Demonstrated initiative, and organizational skills, including ability to undertake diverse tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.
• Political sensitivity and mature judgment; and ability to develop productive and positive relationships with client counterparts.
• Ability to substantively contribute to high-level events (i.e. with Development Partners, Government, and other stakeholders) and to handle requests, and contribute to sector/ country dialogue. 
• Highly developed spoken and written communications skills; including the ability to draft concise briefs, reports and correspondence.

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.

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