DescriptionThe World Bank Group is inviting applications for openings on its Administrative Tribunal. Members must have impeccable personal and professional integrity, sound judgment and intellectual rigor and must be able to communicate effectively and command trust across a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Overview:The World Bank Group (Bank Group), which consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and knowledge for developing countries.The World Bank Group's mission is to end extreme poverty within a generation and boost shared prosperity. To that end, the World Bank Group provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.A network of offices worldwide delivers the Bank's programs in countries, liaises with government and civil society, and works to increase understanding of development issues. The World Bank is owned by 189-member countries whose views and interests are represented by a Board of Governors and a Washington, DC-based Board of Directors. More than 190 countries participate in at least one of the five World Bank Group institutions.For additional information, please visit http://www.worldbank.org. Administrative Tribunal:The World Bank Administrative Tribunal (WBAT) is an independent body which hears and passes judgment on cases in which staff members of the Bank Group allege non-observance of their contracts of employment or terms of appointment.Current members of the Administrative Tribunal include leading jurists and legal experts from around the world. Each member of the Administrative Tribunal shall be a person of high moral character and must possess the qualifications required for appointment to high judicial office or be jurisconsults of recognized competence in relevant fields such as employment relations, international civil service and international organization administration.The Administrative Tribunal members are governed by the statute of the Tribunal and members elect the President of the Tribunal amongst themselves. There are seven members on the Administrative Tribunal, each of whom must have a different nationality.The Judges are appointed for a term of five years and may be reappointed for one additional term of five years.Conditions:The following conditions are specific to this position:• Term of Appointment for a Tribunal member is 5 years, renewable for one additional term• Current and former staff (including consultants) of the World Bank Group will not be considered for a position on the Administrative Tribunal• Following appointment to the Administrative Tribunal, there is no further eligibility for employment by the World Bank Group• All candidates will be subject to a conflicts of interest check prior to appointment and may be required to disclose any circumstances which may give rise to reasonable doubts to their impartiality or independence.How to Apply:Interested parties should submit an application on the World Bank Group careers website by January 3rd, 2025. Nominations, referrals may be sent to • Amal Elmansouri aelmansouri@worldbankgroup.org• Hyejun Kim hkim38@worldbankgroup.orgDuties and Accountabilities:The WBAT Member will take part in the adjudication of cases brought before the Tribunal by staff members of the Bank Group as the final step in their use of the Bank Group's grievance procedures. The work will consist of preparing for, and attending, sessions of the Tribunal. The Member will be reimbursed for the time spent in such activities, as well as for the time spent in traveling to and from Tribunal sessions.The primary responsibilities of the WBAT include reviewing pleadings and hearing and passing judgment upon any application by which a member of the staff of the Bank Group alleges non-observance of the staff member's contract of employment or terms of appointment, or of any pertinent regulations and rules in force at the time of alleged non-observance, including the provisions of the Staff Retirement Plan. Persons with standing to bring claims include any current or former Bank Group staff member, any person who is entitled to claim upon a right of a staff member as a personal representative or by reason of the staff member's death, and any person designated or otherwise entitled to receive a payment under any provision of the Staff Retirement Plan.We are seeking candidates with first rate ethical and professional qualities: unimpeachable probity, and first-class professional experience in the legal profession and having expertise in matters relevant to the determination of cases under international administrative law. Selection Criteria• Significant experience in labor law, administrative law, employment law, arbitration law or the law of international organization• Outstanding credentials in his or her individual field of expertise, demonstrated sound judgment and strong analytical skills• International renown and understanding of international and multi-cultural environments• Ability to write well and effectively in English, the official language of the Tribunal• Judicial temperament and objectivity• Availability to commit up to three months of work per year for the purposes of preparation and attendance at Tribunal sessions• Ability to work as a team with members having different origins and cultures: Such collegiality should not, however, preclude Tribunal members from filing dissenting and separate opinions, as is allowed by the Tribunal Statute World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe 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.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________
