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DescriptionDo 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. Visit www.worldbank.org. About the World Bank Group (WBG): Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2021, the WBG committed $157 billion through rapid and flexible financing mechanisms to help countries tackle the COVID-19 crisis and address their most pressing development needs. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with over 17,000 staff located globally.The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: 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). The World Bank is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions and thirteen Global Practices to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.This position will be based in Washington, DC under the Health and Safety Directorate. The Mental Health Strategy Program Manager reports to the Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing. About the WBG Health & Safety DirectorateThe staff member functions within the Health and Safety Directorate (HSD), Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit (MHWU), which assists and advises in identifying staff health issues which are related to the workplace in HQ and Country Office locations for World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff.  The MHWU also includes and oversees the Bank Group's Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP) for victim-survivors – staff and spouses – of domestic abuse; and the Family Consultation Services, which provides counseling services for spouses and other family members. The MHWU provides services that promote the psychological health and well-being of employees and contribute to a healthy work environment. The Unit serves clients in Washington, DC, and at Country Offices worldwide. The MHWU is an integral part of HSD, which is the occupational health directorate serving employees and management of the WBG and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These client institutions are richly diverse environments, with employees from more than 150 countries, working in Washington, DC, and at more than 120 Country Office locations globally. The MHWU is increasingly focused on Country Offices in all regions of the globe, especially given the growing decentralization of WBG operations. The Unit will develop further its involvement with and assistance to Country Office employees and managers.  HSD recognizes that individual health and organizational health are related, and that attention to both supports the effective functioning of employees. Medical ethics and confidentiality are cornerstones of HSD's work. The Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit provides five main services:1. Advisory role to managers, Human Resources (HR), Security & other institutional partners on assisting employees with stress health issues that may affect work functioning; identifying stress risks in the workplace and promoting a psychologically healthy work environment; giving guidance on support to employees during organizational change and in crises.2. Individual counseling: assessment, support & intervention regarding work stress, psychological, substance abuse and family problems; brief counseling; referrals to internal and external resources; provision of resiliency and leadership briefings to staff appointed to assignments in countries affected by fragility, conflict, or violence (FCV).3. Training & education of managers, HR staff and work groups on psychosocial health problems, psychological health & disability issues, crisis preparedness and response, workplace stress & well-being4. Crisis consultation and response, after individual or large-scale critical incidents: consultation to managers & HR; crisis intervention & counseling of employees; coordination with internal & external resources, local and international.5. The Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP) within this Unit provides state-of-the-art case management, educational, and advocacy services for WBG and IMF staff and their families.  It also provides these services, on a contractual basis, to the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Job Rationale:To serve as a dedicated resource to manage complex cases (whether they relate to physical or mental health) of staff members who are hospitalized, in crisis and/or require extensive psychosocial support, particularly in the absence of local family support. The clinical case specialist will specifically support HSD units in the management of such cases, with referrals from within HSD and not from other WBG units, noting that the support will, in many cases, ultimately extend to other units.1. Complex Case Management:• Staff members with severe medical or psychiatric conditions often require coordinated care and support.• The absence of a dedicated case management specialist leads to fragmented care and increased stress for the affected staff members and their units.• Their needs may require coordination with multiple WBG and IMF entities, to include HSD, Legal, Security, and HRD; their management as well as external parties in the community as required to include local EMS, police, and medical and psychiatric treatment resources.• When a staff member suffers medical/psychiatric challenges, they are often unable to summon the physical and cognitive resources needed to coordinate their own care, understand policies, and find all resources available to them and their dependent families.2. Enhanced Support:• WBG and IMF staff who do not have adequate medical insurance to cover needs may require assistance identifying appropriate local resources.Deliverables and Accountabilities: Case Management:• Assess and manage coamplex medical, psychiatric and social challenges involving staff members, specifically the psychosocial support elements with which the HSD staff managing the cases may need assistance.• Liaise with community medical treatment facilities and providers, local emergency services, legal assistance providers, courts, community agencies and local social support services to coordinate support to beneficiaries.• Liaise with community providers who work with complex mental health conditions.• Develop and implement individualized support plans in collaboration with community healthcare providers, HSD, and other WBG and IMF entities as required.• Liaise with, refer to, and coordinate the services provided by multiple WBG and IMF entities to include but not be limited to Human Resources (e.g. medical benefits; corporate case management; pension); Ethics and Internal Justice units; Staff Association; HSD's Occupational Health and Safety, and Personal Health and Wellness, units, as well as HSD's Domestic Abuse Prevention Program; and Legal.• While working within and under the auspices of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit, provide support to other HSD units' clients and respond to requests for services from referral sources in other WBG and IMF entities as listed above.Support Services:• Provide emotional and practical support and psychoeducational resources to staff members.• Recommend psychoeducational resources with staff for family members.• Liaise with family members, listed emergency contacts, and next of kin as required.• Coordinate with external agencies and resources to ensure comprehensive care.• Visit staff members at facilities as neededAdvocacy:• Advocate for the needs and rights of staff members within the organization and with external providers.• Document and communicate relevant pertinent information or client issues to HSD units on client's request.• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and presentationsCrisis Intervention:• Provide immediate support and intervention in crisis situations.• Facilitate communication between staff members, healthcare providers, HSD units/management, and key cross-supports within the organization.• Utilize clinical information to formulate level of imminent, short-term and long-term risks and referral to relevant units e.g., Domestic Abuse Prevention Program, Security, Staff Counseling, Occupational Health and Safety, Personal Health and Wellness, Human Resources, Ethics and Internal Justice, Staff Association, and Legal.• Engage in regular coordination with external healthcare providers to review and adjust crisis support plans, continuously monitor and evaluate progress and make necessary adjustments.• Maintain coordination throughout crisis support to ensure follow-up care.• As appropriate, undertake clinical needs assessments to develop individualized support plans.• Participate in the WBG Workplace Violence Prevention Committee  Selection Criteria  Education, Certification, and Skills:• Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field required.• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (DC, Maryland, and/or Virginia) or equivalent certification required.• Experience in medical and psychiatric case management.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.• Experience working within an organizational setting• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.• English fluency required; fluency in other languages preferred• Demonstrated expertise working with multicultural population.• Working knowledge of structure of international multilateral organizations preferred.• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric referrals, resources, across levels of care and cost in the Washington HQ vicinity (DC, MD, VA) preferred.• Demonstrated excellence in clinical judgment and decision-making.• Strong technology skills, to include:1. Electronic medical records2. All MS Office products3. Email (Outlook)4. Video-conferencing & online collaboration & presentation/training platforms (e.g., Webex, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)  Experience• Seven years of relevant experience post-attainment of applicable advanced university (graduate) degree.• Additional experience in an occupational setting strongly preferred• Experience delivering crisis-based counseling services• Experience delivering supportive health-related case management services involving complex cases in a multitude of settings.• Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment; ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, strong independent judgment, and tact.• International work/living experience preferred.  CompetenciesProfessionalism:Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of mental health an clinical case management while applying and working within a multidisciplinary framework;Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Teamwork:Works collaboratively with colleagues both within HSD and throughout the WBG;Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise using effective engagement, partnership and co-design processes;Is willing to learn from others;Builds strategic alliances and partnerships across diverse roles, disciplines and multiple agencies/ entities by gaining their trust and respect. Planning & Organizing:Utilizes effective, relevant project management and implementation methodologies to achieve strategic objectives and benefits;Ensures implementation targets are met;Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;Identifies priority activities and assignments;Adjusts priorities as required;Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;Uses time efficiently. Judgement / Decision-Making:Gathers relevant information before making a decision;Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the WBG;Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;Checks assumptions against facts;Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision.  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.      ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________     

DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org. Western and Central Africa (AFW) RegionWe need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs.Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades.In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 349 projects totaling more than $60 billion in areas such as agriculture, trade and transport, energy, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank's program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world's extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved.Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our innovative and diverse team to improve people's lives and help countries build back better after COVID. https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa UNIT CONTEXTThe World Bank Group (WBG) supports the Sustainable Energy for All initiative and is committed to working towards accomplishing the initiative's three goals by 2030: i) universal access to electricity and clean cooking fuels; ii) doubling the share of the world's energy supplied by renewable sources from 18 percent to 36 percent, and iii) doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency.Infrastructure Practice GroupGlobally, one billion people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 685 million people lack electricity, and nearly 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure (INF) Practice Group within the World Bank is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. The INF Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) currently consists of four global practices (GPs): Energy & Extractives (EEX); Transport; Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Infrastructure Finance Practice (IFP). It oversees the Bank's work across energy and transport sectors, urban development, as well as efforts to promote energy transition, low-carbon transportation, livable cities, disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure services through public-private partnerships. Infrastructure represents around $110 billion of the Bank's portfolio. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructureAs part of the Infrastructure Practice Group, the Energy & Extractives (EEX) Global Practice (GP) focuses on providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of fast-growing economies, ensure universal access to modern energy services for people in client countries, strengthen policy and institutional frameworks to promote transparent and equitable growth of the extractives sectors for public benefit. There is a strong emphasis on private sector resource mobilization and catalyzing financing from commercial and other sources of development and climate finance.The Africa energy sector grouping consists of four units across two regions of Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) and Western and Central Africa (AFW), each managed by a Practice Manager. The units together total over 120 staff of which 58% (over 70) are based outside the US, and more than half of the operational and advisory activities are managed /led by field-based staff.  The Bank is engaged in all aspects of the electricity sector – generation, transmission, distribution, rural electrification, and off-grid.The Africa Energy Program in Western and Central Africa currently comprises about 41 projects with a value of over US$9 billion, covering reforms (sector and corporate governance, energy security and the environment, regional energy trade, public-private partnerships, energy efficiency, etc.) and investment support in power generation, power and gas transmission and distribution, regional connectivity, rural energy services, renewable energy development, low-carbon and climate friendly initiatives. The Program uses a variety of instruments, including investment lending, guarantees for public private partnerships, and development policy lending. In addition, the Bank manages a strong knowledge agenda to inform the policy dialogue in the sector. The AFW Energy Program is now at a turning point since the Bank has embraced the objective to provide electricity access to additional 250 million people by 2030. As a result, all Units are gearing up efforts and new lending is expected to reach approximately US$2 billion per annum. The IAWE2 (West Africa) unit seeks an experienced Senior Energy Specialist based in Conakry, Guinea, to contribute to the Unit's strategic, advisory, and operational work. He will lead lending and non-lending activities and support teams on the growing energy portfolio of the unit, with a focus on Guinea.In West Africa, where insufficient electricity supply is a major barrier to expanding access, regional power system integration and clean energy transition are key areas of focus to help countries achieve energy security. Also, reforms remain critical to improve the financial standing of power sectors and utilities and ultimately create the conditions for private investment. Finally, renewed focus will be given to electrification, based on attentive planning and a combination of grid-based and decentralized solutions as the WBG joins forces with other partners to increase energy access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030 (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/energizing-africa).The IAWE2 (West and Central Africa Region) unit seeks Senior Energy Specialists (SES) to contribute to the Unit's strategic, advisory, and operational work on the energy program.This is a batch recruitment that includes 2 positions.  In addition to this vacancy, there is another vacancy: one in Nouakchott, Mauritania.  Please state in your application if you are interested in being considered for the other location.In Guinea, the Bank is engaged in: (i) promoting universal access to affordable, reliable and modern electricity services; (ii) promoting the financial viability of the sector and enabling conditions to attract private sector capital; and (iii) supporting policy reforms to promote an efficient power market and increased digitalization.  This position is based in Conakry, Guinea, with a specific focus on existing and pipeline national and regional programs in Guinea, as well as the preparation of the national energy compact. The focus will be to further develop the energy engagement in Guinea across the entire energy sector portfolio including the value chain of an effective power market and the broader electrification as well as digitalization agenda, implementing enabling conditions to foster private sector participation and the related policy dialogue. There are projects and analytical work under preparation in all these engagements and the selected candidate is expected to play a key role in their design and implementation during the IDA 21 period. The SES is expected to closely coordinate with the Lead Transport Energy/Program Leader for Infrastructure based in Cote d'Ivoire and other task team leaders working on energy operations in Guinea. Duties & Accountabilities•  Lead the Bank's energy policy dialogue with the authorities, development partners and other sector stakeholders, on the implementation of ongoing energy sector reforms and others strategic energy issues  •  Lead the identification, preparation and supervision of specific energy investment operations and coordinate operations that are led by other task team leaders working on the same country to fully support the client needs in a harmonized manner – including in regulatory reforms, power utilities reform, energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy, Public Private Partnership investments in infrastructure projects and regional integration projects. •  Lead analytical and advisory work in the energy sector and related areas to inform sector dialogue and operations including political economy and macro-fiscal aspects. •  Contribute to the Maximizing Finance for Development (MFD) approach. The AFR Energy team is a key contributor to the WBG strategy for MFD with the objective to help countries maximize their development resources by drawing on a range of financing sources and sustainable private sector solutions.•  Lead teams and provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff on operational, policy dialogue and analytical activities.•  Actively contribute to the dissemination of our activities, within the WBG and in external events. Provide inputs to operational products/outputs for sector and country briefings, analytical and advisory reports and studies, portfolio performance and monitoring reviews, and liaison between the energy and extractives practice and the country unit on energy issues.  Selection Criteria •  Master's degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development;•  At least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with consistent record of successful engagement with complex projects;•  Understanding of energy policies, regulations, technologies or strategies, private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work; experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and partners;•  Strong experience in planning, designing, and implementing power infrastructure projects including renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, and on-grid and off-grid electrification and access projects; Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects with power sector utilities will be a distinct advantage;•  Strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies.•  A consistent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;•  Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable; including knowledge and experience with fiduciary and safeguards policies and application.•  Active listening skills, excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence the audience and build positive relationships with clients, different partners and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with disperse teams located in different countries.•  Experience working with large global teams, producing high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision; Proven record of teamwork and ability to lead and mentor junior staff, to advise and guide senior staff in your core skills, to produce high-quality policy and project related written outputs with autonomy and in a highly visible country profile;•  High level of excitement, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements.•  Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients.•  Full proficiency in spoken and written French and English. Technical competencies•  Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level;•  Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipate needs and requests in the field and conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners;•  Integrative Skills - Understand relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations;•  Energy Sector Technologies - Deep experience applying knowledge (hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, and energy efficiency) to policy-related decisions and advice;•  Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Proven understanding of energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations. The WBG Core Competencies•  Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.•  Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.•  Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.•  Sector/Network Representation - Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the network, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.•  Project Design for Impact and Sustainability - Contributes to the design of projects and programs, based on an understanding of the country and sector context.If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 4-years 0 month term appointment.Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse 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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.   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.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________

DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org. Western and Central Africa (AFW) RegionWe need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs.Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades.In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 349 projects totaling more than $60 billion in areas such as agriculture, trade and transport, energy, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank's program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world's extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved.Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our innovative and diverse team to improve people's lives and help countries build back better after COVID.https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa UNIT CONTEXTThe World Bank Group (WBG) supports the Sustainable Energy for All initiative and is committed to working towards accomplishing the initiative's three goals by 2030: i) universal access to electricity and clean cooking fuels; ii) doubling the share of the world's energy supplied by renewable sources from 18 percent to 36 percent, and iii) doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency.Infrastructure Practice GroupGlobally, one billion people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 685 million people lack electricity, and nearly 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure (INF) Practice Group within the World Bank is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. The INF Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) currently consists of four global practices (GPs): Energy & Extractives (EEX); Transport; Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Infrastructure Finance Practice (IFP). It oversees the Bank's work across energy and transport sectors, urban development, as well as efforts to promote energy transition, low-carbon transportation, livable cities, disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure services through public-private partnerships. Infrastructure represents around $110 billion of the Bank's portfolio. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructureAs part of the Infrastructure Practice Group, the Energy & Extractives (EEX) Global Practice (GP) focuses on providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of fast-growing economies, ensure universal access to modern energy services for people in client countries, strengthen policy and institutional frameworks to promote transparent and equitable growth of the extractives sectors for public benefit. There is a strong emphasis on private sector resource mobilization and catalyzing financing from commercial and other sources of development and climate finance.The Africa energy sector grouping consists of four units across two regions of Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) and Western and Central Africa (AFW), each managed by a Practice Manager. The units together total over 120 staff of which 58% (over 70) are based outside the US, and more than half of the operational and advisory activities are managed /led by field-based staff.  The Bank is engaged in all aspects of the electricity sector – generation, transmission, distribution, rural electrification, and off-grid.The Africa Energy Program in Western and Central Africa currently comprises about 41 projects with a value of over US$9 billion, covering reforms (sector and corporate governance, energy security and the environment, regional energy trade, public-private partnerships, energy efficiency, etc.) and investment support in power generation, power and gas transmission and distribution, regional connectivity, rural energy services, renewable energy development, low-carbon and climate friendly initiatives. The Program uses a variety of instruments, including investment lending, guarantees for public private partnerships, and development policy lending. In addition, the Bank manages a strong knowledge agenda to inform the policy dialogue in the sector. The AFW Energy Program is now at a turning point since the Bank has embraced the objective to provide electricity access to an additional 250 million people by 2030. As a result, all Units are gearing up efforts and new lending is expected to reach approximately US$2 billion per annum. The IAWE2 (West Africa) unit seeks an experienced Senior Energy Specialist based in Nouakchott, Mauritania, to contribute to the Unit's strategic, advisory, and operational work. He will lead lending and non-lending activities and support teams on the growing energy portfolio of the unit, with a focus on Mauritania.In West Africa, where insufficient electricity supply is a major barrier to expanding access, regional power system integration and clean energy transition are key areas of focus to help countries achieve energy security. Also, reforms remain critical to improve the financial standing of power sectors and utilities and ultimately create the conditions for private investment. Finally, renewed focus will be given to electrification, based on attentive planning and a combination of grid-based and decentralized solutions as the WBG joins forces with other partners to increase energy access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030 (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/energizing-africa).The IAWE2 (West and Central Africa Region) unit seeks Senior Energy Specialists (SES) to contribute to the Unit's strategic, advisory, and operational work on the energy program.This is a batch recruitment that includes 2 positions.  In addition to this vacancy, there is another vacancy: one in Conakry, Guinea.  Please state in your application if you are interested in being considered for the other location.In Mauritania, the Bank is engaged in: (i) promoting universal access to affordable, reliable and modern electricity services; (ii) promoting the financial viability of the sector and enabling conditions to attract private sector capital; and (iii) supporting policy reforms to promote an efficient power market and increased digitalization.  This position is based in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with a specific focus on existing and pipeline national and regional programs in Mauritania, as well as the implementation of the national energy compact. The focus will be to further develop the energy engagement in Mauritania across the entire energy sector portfolio including the value chain of an effective power market and the broader electrification as well as digitalization agenda, implementing enabling conditions to foster private sector participation and the related policy dialogue. There are projects and analytical work under preparation in all these engagements and the selected candidate is expected to play a key role in their design and implementation during the IDA 21 period. The SES is expected to closely coordinate with the Lead Energy Specialist/Program Leader for Infrastructure based in Senegal and other task team leaders working on energy operations in Mauritania.Duties & Accountabilities•  Lead the Bank's energy policy dialogue with the authorities, development partners and other sector stakeholders, on the implementation of ongoing energy sector reforms and other strategic energy issues  •  Lead the identification, preparation and supervision of specific energy investment operations and coordinate operations that are led by other task team leaders working on the same country to fully support the client needs in a harmonized manner – including in regulatory reforms, power utilities reform, energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy, Public Private Partnership investments in infrastructure projects and regional integration projects. •  Lead analytical and advisory work in the energy sector and related areas to inform sector dialogue and operations including political economy and macro-fiscal aspects. •  Contribute to the Maximizing Finance for Development (MFD) approach. The AFR Energy team is a key contributor to the WBG strategy for MFD with the objective to help countries maximize their development resources by drawing on a range of financing sources and sustainable private sector solutions.•  Lead teams and provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff on operational, policy dialogue and analytical activities.•  Actively contribute to the dissemination of our activities, within the WBG and in external events. Provide inputs to operational products/outputs for sector and country briefings, analytical and advisory reports and studies, portfolio performance and monitoring reviews, and liaison between the energy and extractives practice and the country unit on energy issues.   Selection Criteria•  Master's degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development;•  At least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with consistent record of successful engagement with complex projects;•  Understanding of energy policies, regulations, technologies or strategies, private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work; experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and partners;•  Strong experience in planning, designing, and implementing power infrastructure projects including renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, and on-grid and off-grid electrification and access projects; Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects with power sector utilities will be a distinct advantage;•  Strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies.•  A consistent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;•  Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable; including knowledge and experience with fiduciary and safeguards policies and application.•  Active listening skills, excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence the audience and build positive relationships with clients, different partners and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with disperse teams located in different countries.•  Experience working with large global teams, producing high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision; Proven record of teamwork and ability to lead and mentor junior staff, to advise and guide senior staff in your core skills, to produce high-quality policy and project related written outputs with autonomy and in a highly visible country profile.•  High level of excitement, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements.•  Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients.•  Full proficiency in spoken and written French and English.Technical competencies•  Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translate technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level;•  Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipate needs and requests in the field and conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners;•  Integrative Skills - Understand relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations;•  Energy Sector Technologies - Deep experience applying knowledge (hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, and energy efficiency) to policy-related decisions and advice;•  Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Proven understanding of energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.The WBG Core Competencies•  Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.•  Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.•  Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.•  Sector/Network Representation - Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the network, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.•  Project Design for Impact and Sustainability - Contributes to the design of projects and programs, based on an understanding of the country and sector context.If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 4-years 0 month term appointment.Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse 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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.   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.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________

DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org  The Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) Global Practice The central contribution of the HNP Global Practice to the World Bank's twin goals is to enable the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in which all people are effectively covered by essential health services, and nobody suffers undue financial hardship because of illnesses. In the quest for UHC, the HNP Global Practice is building on progress made in the framework of the Millennium Development Goals, an array of analytical and advisory services, strategic partnerships with partner institutions and other financing agencies, and an active lending portfolio. The HNP Global Practice includes staff members in Washington, DC, and many country offices. The HNP Global Practice is led by a Global Director, who has overall responsibility for the GP. The HNP Global Practice works with and across multiple sectors, in recognition of the fact that HNP outcomes often depend on actions that lie outside the HNP sector.  Accordingly, a capacity to work across GP boundaries, forge coalitions and influence multi-practice solutions are essential for achieving the major objectives of improving HNP outcomes. Global Financing Facility Context The global community has made considerable progress over the past 25 years in improving the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents. Rates of preventable death have dropped significantly in many countries and improvements have been seen across a range of key measures of health and well-being. But the progress has not been enough: too many women, children, and adolescents have been left behind, dying and suffering from preventable conditions, in considerable part because of a large financing gap, estimated at US$33 billion annually. The Global Financing Facility (GFF) embodies the world's commitment to ensuring that all women, children and adolescents can survive and thrive. Launched in 2015, the GFF is squarely focused on prioritizing and scaling up evidence-driven investments to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition in the world's most vulnerable countries through targeted strengthening of service delivery systemsto save lives and as a critical step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The GFF has pioneered a country-driven, collaborative model for global health linked to sustainable financing and results. At the core of GFF's model is the development and implementation of a government-led, prioritized and costed national investment case that lays out the pathway to scaling up universal access to a basic package of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition services along with critical health financing and system reforms to accelerate progress toward UHC. By facilitating multistakeholder country platforms, the GFF supports its partner governments to mobilize and align both domestic and external funding behind national investment case priorities. The GFF approach also enables other global health partners to achieve more by working better together and by empowering countries to lead. The GFF responds to developing countries' long-lasting call for global partners to align once and for all behind their national health plans and prioritiesfostering a permanent shift in the global health and development assistance paradigm.The GFF partnership is led by the GFF Director; the day-to-day management of the GFF team is the responsibility of the GFF Practice Manager. The GFF secretariat, which is based at the World Bank and is situated in the HNP Global Practice, works to deliver on the GFF objectives. This includes working with countries to develop quality investment cases, managing the GFF Trust Fund, technical assistance to regional teams, and support to the GFF Investors Group, the governance mechanism for the GFF. Position introduction:The position will work directly with the Head of the GFF Secretariat to lead the development and implementation of GFF strategies and policies, including strategy and policy formulation, their resourcing and the mobilization of the GFF Secretariat to ensure their implementation.The overall objectives for this position are to:• Ensure that the GFF has strategies and policies that are fit for purpose which are developed and updated as needed through an inclusive process, that are adequately resourced and that GFF Secretariat staff and external stakeholders are mobilized to deliver.Duties & Responsibilities:Strategy • Lead strategy development and implementation function of the GFF, including identifying and addressing strategic questions that will arise during the implementation of the strategy• Provide strategic and timely advice to GFF leadership and secretariat on development trends or sensitive issues, including reputational risk issues and/or strategic positioning opportunities• In coordination with the GFF external relation lead, act as a liaison between GFF and World Bank global units who work on issues relevant to the GFF mandate to ensure strategic alignment • Mobilize the GFF Secretariat for the consistent delivery of the strategy, working closely with other members of the GFF Leadership Team, notably colleagues responsible for program delivery and for results monitoring.Policy • Oversee the development of papers outlining options and recommendations for the Head of secretariat, Investors Group and Trust Fund Committee's consideration, and help the trust fund implement the GFF strategy• In collaboration with GFF technical teams, develop GFF strategic initiatives in support of GFF strategy and resource mobilization• Considering the ongoing GFF strategy development process, ensure that relevant GFF policies, tools and processes are adjusted to enable the  GFF to deliver on the new strategy  Resource Mobilization• Lead the development of the resource mobilization strategies and its implementation, working in close collaboration with the Lead for External Relations.  • Directly manage a team of GFF staff, as well as firms and consultants who will support the GFF resource mobilization strategy• Serve as Acting Head of Secretariat as needed. Selection Criteria• Advanced degree in a relevant field, e.g., journalism, public health, health economics, or relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.• At least 12 years of relevant experience preparing strategy and policy documents and leading strategy related processes.• Proven ability to think strategically, to analyze information from a variety of sources and to work nimbly to ensure rapid and consistently strong positioning for a program or organization.• Track record of successful donor and other stakeholder engagement and of mobilizing resources commensurate with the GFF volumes of funding.• Extensive knowledge of the global health architecture and its political economy.• Extensive experience leading teams for impact, including extensive experience directly managing staff.• Knowledge of and experience working in/with the World Bank will be a strong asset.• Track record of producing high quality documents under tight deadlines.• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Ability to speak French an advantage.• Experience living and working in developing countries an asset. 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.         ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________

DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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. About the World Bank GroupEstablished in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: 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). The World Bank is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions and thirteen Global Practices to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients. IEG's RoleThe Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is responsible for the assessment of the relevance, efficacy, and efficiency of World Bank Group operational policies, programs and activities, and their contribution to development effectiveness. IEG's evaluations aim to enhance accountability and learning to inform the formulation of new directions, policies and procedures, country and sector strategies, and programs for the World Bank Group's work. IEG is directly responsible for:*  Assessing whether the World Bank Group Institutions' operational policies, programs and activities are producing the expected results, including global, regional, and other programs in which the Institution(s) is a participant.*  Incorporating evaluation assessments and findings into recommendations designed to help improve the development effectiveness of the World Bank Group's programs and activities, and their responsiveness to member countries' needs and concerns.*  Appraising the Institutions' self-evaluations of strategies and projects and attesting to their adequacy to the Boards.*  Reporting periodically to the Boards on actions taken by the Institution(s) in response to evaluation findings, and on the measures being taken to improve the overall operations evaluation system including dissemination and outreach activities.*  Identifying and disseminating evaluation findings and lessons to maximize contributions to the World Bank Group's learning and knowledge framework and reinforce learning and accountability within the World Bank Group in service of achieving its corporate goals.*  Encouraging and assisting developing member countries to build effective monitoring and evaluation associations, capacities and systems.*  Working closely with development partners among donors and developing countries in order to foster international evaluation harmonization, to develop evaluation capacity in developing countries, and to encourage best practice in international development evaluation. Internal and external contextsIEG's work is aligned with the changing internal and external contexts. The World Bank is currently undergoing a transition. A process has been launched to expand and revise the vision of the World Bank and review its operational and financing model to ensure it is ready to meet the changing needs of its clients and address the challenges of the future. Evaluation has an important role to play in this process, not only in keeping the World Bank accountable, but also to ensure that the way forward builds on evidence on what works and what doesn't. This will require providing evidence both for the longer-term strategic direction but also shorter-term, real-time evidence to help the institution course correct, particularly in times of crisis.Internally, the WBG's organization has launched a consultative change process known as the Evolution Roadmap, which recognizes the increasing importance of global challenges in achieving development goals, and that there is a need to sharpen the WBG mission with greater emphasis on sustainability, resilience to shocks, and inclusion, which are also critical for achievement of the twin goals and the SDGs. The provisional vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet, with a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Externally, the global community has reached consensus on ambitious post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, and client countries and development partners are demanding increased focus on development impact and results.Consistent with the WBG 2016 Forward Look and subsequent discussions with stakeholders around the Evolution Roadmap, the focus will continue to be on poverty reduction and shared prosperity, while also addressing the interlinkages with global challenges, such as climate change, pandemic risks, and Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV).  In this context, and the recent discussions about the financing of the WBG and development more broadly to do more, the independent evaluation can play an important role in helping the WBG achieve greater development effectiveness by assessing what works, and why.IEG has increasingly moved to a strategic selection process for its major evaluations to ensure greater influence of each individual evaluation, and of all of them collectively.  IEG continues to pursue two objectives:*  Achieving the evolving goal and mission of the WBG - What Works and Why? Deepening evidence about the results of WBG programs and activities and their contribution to WBG's strategic priorities and ultimately its mission goals. This objective is addressed mostly through thematic evaluations that currently cover IEG's three Strategic Engagement Areas (SEAs) which are aligned, but may adapt, with the Forward Look and emerging Evolution Roadmap, namely: (i) Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth; (ii) Investing in People, especially through Sustained Service Delivery to the poor and bottom 40%; and (iii) Fostering Resilience to Global Shocks and Threats.*  Real-Time Feedback on WBG Operational choices: Assessing implementation of, and providing WBG Management and Executive Board with early feedback on, reforms and WBG operational choices to ensure that timely course corrections are made when needed. This objective is addressed mostly through corporate evaluations covering four strategic pillars: i) Assisting All Client Segments; ii) Leading on Global and Regional Issues, iii) Improving the WBG Business Model, and iv) Mobilization: Scaling Up Finance for Development.Under the Director General of Evaluation, IEG is developing a long-term strategy to best contribute to the Evolution Roadmap. This will involve building on the work already underway, with a particular emphasis on strengthening engagement with various stakeholders, using mixed methods and innovating to enhance the quality and rigor of evaluations, while also maintaining the independence of the evaluation function as both a tool for accountability and learning. IEG will also continue to place emphasis on (i) IEG's value proposition as a contributor to the WBG's development effectiveness through focused, timely, and impactful evaluative activities, (ii) IEG's efficiency and value for money, and (iii) IEG's effective engagement with WBG management and other stakeholders. Organizational structureIEG is led by the Director General, Evaluation (DGE), who reports directly to the Board of Executive Directors through the Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE).  IEG's organizational structure comprises:*  Office of the DGE (IEGDG);*  Human Development and Economic Management Department (IEGHE);*  Financial, Private Sector, and Sustainable Development Department (IEGSP); and*  Knowledge and Communications Unit (IEGKC).Human Development and Corporate Evaluation Unit (IEGHC)Within the Human Development and Economic Management Department (IEGHE), the Human Development and Corporate Evaluation Unit (IEGHC) covers four main areas of work:*  Evaluations and validation of self-evaluations of Human Development projects (comprising the Global Practices: Education; Health, Nutrition & Population; Social Protection & Labor; and the Gender Equality Cross-Cutting Solution Area [CCSA]); *  Thematic Evaluation: evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of sector and thematic strategies and programs of the WBG in the above-mentioned thematic areas; *  Leading on Corporate evaluation and preparation of the IEG's Review of Results and Performance of the World Bank Group; *  Leading on the evaluative angle of the thematic areas related to the Human Capital Project and similar. Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Unit Manager, the Sr. Evaluation Officer will have the following primary responsibilities:• Lead, co-lead and/or participate in thematic evaluations and other evaluative knowledge products assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the IFC, MIGA and/or World Bank assistance in human capital development and in areas of corporate importance, including the annual IEG Review of Results and Performance of the WBG. While many evaluations cover the work of the World Bank, the IFC and MIGA, some are specifically focused on one or two of the three agencies.  • Lead, co-lead and/or participate in the validation of self-evaluations of Human Development projects (comprising the Global Practices: Education; Health, Nutrition & Population; Social Protection & Labor; and Gender Equality).• Oversee the work of junior staff, including by providing quality-assurance (setting and upholding high standards of quality for various evaluations) and mentorship.  Advise other IEG teams in areas of expertise.• Work closely with the IEG Methods team in all phases of the evaluation, including to identify the evaluation questions and the relevant methods to answer them, discuss the validity of the findings of the analysis and proposed recommendations. •Engage with IFC, MIGA and World Bank operational counterparts during key stages of development of the evaluations, including at inception; discussion of emerging findings and recommendations; and review of the draft evaluation.•Disseminate findings from thematic evaluations and other knowledge products within the World Bank Group (internal dissemination) and with external clients (government representatives, private sector and international partner organizations). He/she will work on the dissemination plan closely with IEG Knowledge and Communications (KC) team.• Contribute to IEG-wide, departmental, and cross-sectoral activities designed to help IEG pursue its mission, specifically in providing methodological advice and coaching across units, and contribute in other forms to the development of IEG products.Selection CriteriaThe successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation and personal attributes:• A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in directly relevant area of expertise (evaluation, economics, finance, public policy, health, social protection, jobs and labor markets, gender, and/or education).• Demonstrated analytical skills as leader of research or major sector work, which could include publications in international journals. • Demonstrated experience in designing, conducting and leading evaluations, preferably with a strong focus on using a range of methods. This could include in-depth knowledge of advanced qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, such as (among others,) structured literature review, portfolio analysis, development of theory of change and theory of action, comparative case studies, statistical and econometric analysis and qualitative data analysis, and experience working with large datasets.• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience of working in international development.  Understanding of World Bank, IFC and MIGA strategies and operations, and/or of strategies and operations of other Multilateral Development Banks.• Knowledge and experience of evaluations in Fragile, Conflict and Violence affected situations would be an advantage.• Outstanding writing skills: ability to convey complex concepts through well-structured, simple, convincing messages. Outstanding aptitude for critical and structured qualitative and quantitative analysis, as evidenced by a strong track record of contributions to complex analytical and operational work.• Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients.• Demonstrated ability to manage teams to deliver complex tasks, including high quality analytical reports, on time and within budget.• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, capacity to motivate and develop teams, and ability to operate collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries. Proactive, inclusive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style and ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse points of view.• Ability to coach, mentor, develop and empower more junior staff, provide seasoned advice to more senior staff and managers, and work collaboratively with peers.• Ability and willingness to travel to developing countries. Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluent knowledge of other languages is a plus.Required GG level IEG competencies:Lead and Motivate - Encourages and works with others to identify, incubate and implement relevant solutions. Identifies opportunities in changing circumstances and energizes others to continuously improve, using intentional strategies to boost morale, team spirit, and productivity in context of WBG's values and mission. Helps others to understand problems, client needs and the underlying context.Deliver Results for Clients - Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of how clients and/or own work achieves results that are financially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Shares new insights based on in-depth understanding of the client and recommends solutions for current and future needs of clients. Holds self and team accountable for risk management and outcomes. Innovate – Applies evaluation expertise to develop innovative approaches that enhances the quality, credibility, rigor, and utility of IEG evaluations. Keeps abreast of the latest development in the field of development evaluations to continuously improve the rigor of evaluation within IEG.Collaborate within teams and across boundaries - Collaborates across organizational boundaries, internally and externally with a sense of mutuality and respect. Consistently engages others in open dialogue, brings out any conflicting viewpoints and incorporates viewpoints into solutions, giving credit where credit is due. Leverages expertise of all team members to ensure successful outcomes. Makes choices and sets priorities with a WBG corporate perspective in mind.Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Ensures systematic sharing of good practice and learning from lessons from across WBG, clients, and partners. Is known across WBG and beyond for his/her evaluation knowledge and is sought out by colleagues to advise, peer review, or contribute to knowledge products. Seeks mentoring opportunities with more experienced staff to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge and mentors junior staff. Builds networks across the WBG and as part of external professional groups/networks.Make Smart Decisions - Applies critical thinking and seeks inputs and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with the WBG's strategy. Evaluates risk and anticipates the short- and long-term implications of decisions. Commits to a decision and takes action once a decision has been reached.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.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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.______________________________________________________________________

DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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 The Infrastructure Practice Group Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies.The World Bank Group helps developing countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. We help countries address their unique infrastructure needs by working with the public and private sectors. Infrastructure improves lives by connecting people to opportunity. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure  Energy & Extractives Global Practice (EEX GP)Energy is at the heart of development.  Energy makes possible the investments, innovations and new industries that are the engines of jobs, inclusive growth and shared prosperity for entire economies. Universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable and modern energy – Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 -- is essential to reach other SDGs and is at the center of efforts to tackle climate change. For more information:  https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/energy Unit OverviewThe GP has a strong engagement in development policy operations in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA), where energy and related reforms are key components/pillars of the economic reform agenda. The GP works on a range of regional platforms and programs such as the Energy Community of South East Europe, the Central Asia Regional Economic Commission (CAREC) and a variety of multilateral partnerships with the European Commission and other institutions. Overall, ECA serves 31 client countries with a total population of about 916 million, with a majority living in middle-income economies.Within EEX, the ECA unit (IECEE) manages a large and diverse portfolio of active projects in about 20 client countries, including investments and advisory services supporting the: (a) scale-up of energy efficiency investments and programs through a range of programs such as credit lines, energy efficiency revolving funds for public and municipal investments, development of energy service companies and support for residential programs; (b) development of national and regional electricity markets in Southeast Europe, Central Asia and Turkey – with a growing focus on regional gas sector development; (c) rehabilitation and modernizations of power system infrastructure, hydropower generation, district heating networks, gas networks; (d) support to decarbonize the energy sector with a focus on renewable energy development and accompanying regulatory and transaction support; (e) integrated assessment, planning and development of energy and water sectors, particularly at the sub-regional level in Southeast Europe and Central Asia; and (f) implementation of reforms in the areas of achieving structural and regulatory consistency with the Energy Community Treaty (for countries that are signatories), sector governance and tariff transitions. Duties and Accountabilities:The Senior Energy Economist will support Task Team Leaders (TTL) as a team member in delivering and implementing energy operations and other activities in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, with a focus on Türkiye and contributions to the broader region. The Senior Energy Economist will play an active hands-on role in Investment Project Financing preparation and supervision, and non-lending activities. This will cover a variety of analytical work, implementation support and project management tasks, including analytical and advisory aspects. These include:• Lead and/or support the preparation and supervision of investment operations in energy sector, including projects for power generation, renewable energy, battery storage, transmission and distribution facilities, smarter grid technologies, power system planning, cost and pricing of electricity services, utility management and performance, low carbon strategies, climate resilience, and public private partnership investments;• Provide thought leadership in power sector planning, regional integration and trade, renewable energy scale up and integration in power transmission grids;• Lead and/or provide inputs to WBG's operational products/outputs for sector and country briefings, and contribute to analytical and advisory work, reports and studies, portfolio performance and monitoring reviews;• Lead and/or support policy dialog and advise the clients, the World Bank team and the management on policy and regulatory issues in the energy sector;• Contribute to the Maximizing Finance for Development approach with the objective to help ECA countries maximize their development resources by drawing on a range of financing sources and sustainable private sector solutions;• Develop and maintain close relationships with development partners, and public and private stakeholders active in the energy sector in ECA region;• Contribute to the coordination with stakeholders, specifically with national government and non-governmental institutions, as well as regional organizations in the energy sector;• Collaborate within and with the World Bank teams and across boundaries, and gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives;• Review documents from clients and provide constructive contributions from the standpoint of an experienced power engineer;• Prepare proposals for the World Bank executed trust fund, and implement technical assistance for clients to promote projects adequately; and• Provide technical training, mentoring, and career advice to junior members of the World Bank teams and engage in team-building activities in the regional energy practice and country units. Selection Criteria• At least 10 years of experience in energy sector;• Substantial experience in power system planning, regional integration and trade, renewable energy scale up and integration in power transmission grids; • At least Master's Degree in energy economics (preferred), engineering or a related field;• Strong knowledge of renewable energy, transmission and distribution;• Hands-on experience with or within electric power utilities;• Understanding of energy policies, regulations, new technologies, strategies, utility practice, and private sector participation;• Good project management skills and ability to work effectively on multiple activities simultaneously;• Strong problem-solving skills under complex bureaucratic environments;• Ability to work with and lead diverse teams in developing and implementing energy operations;• Proficiency in spoken and written English; • Self-starter and ability to work independently with limited supervision; and• Flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements. 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.         ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. 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