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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. Please visit www.worldbank.org. The World Bank Group's Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation Global Practice (FCI) combines expertise in the financial sector and private sector development to foster private-sector led growth and help create stable, resilient and inclusive markets in client countries.   The Markets, Competition & Technology (ETIMT) unit in the Trade, Investment and Competitiveness (TIC) Department is a team of microeconomists, industry specialists and development practitioners. The unit focuses on a thorough understanding of the industrial organization of markets with the objective of removing economic distortions to promote competitive, contestable, innovative and inclusive markets and thus boost productivity growth. The unit's goal is to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based advice to developing countries around the globe on policies to level the playing field and promote competitive and contestable markets, competition, product market regulation as well as non-distortive industry and sectoral development policies (including green competitiveness).  The responsibilities of the ETIMT unit include:• Provide intellectual leadership on issues and policies to support competitive markets, competition, including Business of the State and SOEs, and the development and upgrading of productive, sustainable and resilient value chains in order to apply analytical frameworks in the regions, support policy dialogue, and inform bank operations development.• Support client countries by delivering lending operations and technical assistance projects in the ETIMT areas of expertise, in collaboration with FCI and other World Bank Group's regional units.• Create global knowledge on frontier topics in the field of industrial organization.• Facilitate knowledge diffusion and adoption of good practices in areas of expertise through policy dialogue, analytical and advisory work, including leading the design and implementation of empirical quantitative structural IO assessments and impact evaluations with a focus on randomized controlled trials (RCTs).• Support World Bank Group senior management through briefings, guidance notes, and other inputs to inform and shape the WBG institutional strategy on ETIMT areas of expertise. Duties and Responsibilities:The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate strong conceptual and analytical skills, significant experience, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the unit's pillars, excellent leadership, and mentorship skills. Knowledge and experience with production of analytics that lead to successful policy dialogue, reforms and operations would be essential. S/he will need to demonstrate a strong background in conducting Value Chain (VC) analyses. The role will involve intellectual leadership to define an analytical framework for value chains including diagnose of market or government failures and recommend policies or pathways to mitigate these issues while considering the broader political economy context. Additionally, the successful candidate will lead operationalization of VC analyses within World Bank Group operations, ensuring that our initiatives effectively promote sustainability, economic viability, and social responsibility. S/he will be a member of the ETIMT Team, working closely with specialists in the unit under the general guidance of the ETIMT Practice Manager (PM). The candidate will lead a team and mentor staff, create opportunities for engagement with clients and regions, and engage with senior management. The selected candidate will also liaise with other units and other parts of the Bank, including on green value chains and decarbonization of industry, job creation and skills, agriculture, transport and logistics, finance, etc. S/he will be a motivated and dynamic professional, with solid analytic skills and policy-relevant experience, expertise in market and firm-level dynamics, industrial organization and applied research, excellent client engagement, and team spirit skills, working as part of the ETIMT unit and in collaboration with other FCI global and regional teams.  The key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:• Quality & Knowledge, Clients and Delivery.• Quality control of unit's Global Engagement knowledge generated including Flagships, under ETIMT PM guidance.• Provide intellectual and technical leadership to expand and refine the WBG's analytical and policy approach to support the development and upgrading of productive, sustainable, and resilient value chains and industrial ecosystems (for products and services) considering new business models for green transition. • Responsible for knowledge management, learning and innovation in the sustainable value chains and industrial ecosystems area integrating policy, regulatory, market power, and business development aspects.• Lead teams and consultants, in coordination with technical staff, on the production and/or quality assurance of outputs, including diagnostic analysis, empirical findings, policy recommendations, case studies, synthesis reports and other outputs, consistent with client expectations. • As a Key Pillar (KP) Leader will lead work related to KP knowledge management, research, and analysis (including of selected policy and regulatory issues) in support of the global KP solution development, helping to generate new analytics and disseminate toolkits, case studies, databases and other materials on relevant topics and themes.• Represent the unit in the value chains area in cross GP knowledge projects.• Play a lead role as member of ETIMT core team and ensure optimal client response, coordinate knowledge generation and dissemination of relevant KP good practices and lessons learned on KP across countries and regions.• Play a lead role in client discussions and liaison with respect to the development of KP ensuring rapid client response and high-quality design of WB projects. Strategy:  • Identify trends in need & demand in the KP area.• Work closely with ETIMT PM in the development of internal and external partnerships.• Support ETIMT and TIC Leadership in setting strategic direction of the Practice.• Build an effective Community of Practice within TIC and the WBG.• In close coordination with the Practice Manager, represent ETIMT in external fora of KP and related topics.• Promote inter-TIC collaboration and knowledge sharing, along with Regional Cross-Support Leads• Support the coordination across KP topics with other KP leaders and ETIMT including its economic underpinnings, its relevance for sectoral and economy-wide policies, its impact on economic variables, and tools for its effective implementation on the ground.Resource Management and Team Building:• Build and support supervision of a cohesive, open, collaborative and high-performing KP team, under the guidance of ETIMT PM.• Mentor staff with emerging expertise in the KP area & support staff learning. Mentor technical teams, junior staff and GP affiliates, to conduct analytical work on respective pillar and to support projects on the ground.• Support ETIMT PM in talent management & professional development of staff. Selection Criteria• Ph.D. or Master's degree in economics or related field with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience, including a track record of delivery of high quality analytical and advisory products. Ph.D. in Economics (a plus) or extensive specialization in industrial organization, economic development and technological change and applied microeconomics.• Recognized expertise and delivery in value chain and industrial ecosystems analyses to identify gaps and recommendations to influence policy discussions at the country level on specific policies, regulatory interventions, public and private investments, and other interventions to deliver on productivity, sustainability, resilience, and inclusion. Knowledge of related areas (e.g., trade, industrial policy, competition policy, firm dynamics, environmental sustainability, and climate change) and experience in industrial organization analysis and empirical analysis of micro foundations of growth policies.• Strong track record of delivery of innovative knowledge products with impact on the ground. Demonstrated knowledge and skills to develop and lead intellectual thinking and contributions to growing agendas in areas of green growth and climate resilience, digital economy, among others.• Demonstrated track record of delivering high quality analytical work that support lending operations (including development policy loans), including complex operations, and a track record of publications.• Demonstrated experience in leading key Private Sector Development flagships, core analytical work and technical assistance.• Demonstrated client orientation through identifying and evaluating emerging opportunities aligned with WBG strategy, and challenging others to remove barriers and to deliver beyond client expectations. Excellent client engagement skills and experience able to understand and adapt to client needs.• Demonstrated integrative capacity including the ability to situate sectoral issues within a broader development framework, as well as work with CMUs and in teams (within EFI, FCI and cross GP/IFC).• Demonstrated track record to work across institutional boundaries.• Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of projects, and present findings and solutions with credibility and for different type of audiences.• Having a balanced and strategic approach; creativity and resilience; problem solving attitude and growth mindset; excellent listening skills.• Ability to collaborate with peers and mentor senior and junior staff to ensure high quality delivery within demanding time schedule. Ability to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds and versed in senior-level client interactions.• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of complex evolving tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to strategize and adapt work programs based on changing and evolving priorities. Ability to understand and analyze complex policy problems and develop innovative approaches.• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.• Strong client-orientation and diplomatic skills combined with candor and courage of opinion.• Fluency in English is essential, and capacity in other widely used languages (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) is desired. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to join us to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank (WB) is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID) dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. 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 WB Finance & Accounting (WFA) Vice Presidency is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for IBRD and IDA, and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of the WB entities. It supports an appropriate fiduciary control framework and administering disbursements for Bank lending and leads the client service function for the WB's corporate expenses.Organizationally, WFA is comprised of three departments: (1) Corporate Accounting and Reporting, (2) Trust Funds and Loans, and (3) Financial Controls. In WFA, our mandate supports both internal and external clients while we focus on delivery, optimization, impact, and people & culture. Unit Overview :Within WFA, the Loan Accounting Division (WFALA) directly supports the quarterly and annual year end audits, day to day accounting, management reporting and the design and implementation of new products related to the IBRD & IDA loan portfolios.  The division is accountable for the accuracy and completeness of the day-to-day accounting and reporting of the IBRD and IDA loan portfolios.  This involves overseeing processes which generate accounting at the transactional and portfolio level, overseeing quarterly and fiscal loan ledger closings, and directly supporting the IBRD/IDA external audits.   The division is also a key upstream provider of loan portfolio data, analyses and reports to other downstream reporting and corporate finance units who consume this information in their quarterly/fiscal year end activities. The division is also responsible for servicing IBRD and IDA borrowers' debt repayments, monitoring repayment status, management reporting, and engaging with Bank operational teams to facilitate timely repayments.  Our division is heavily involved in the full lifecycle of new loan product development across the Bank by supporting upstream design and feasibility, to downstream implementation and stabilization.  The team plays a pivotal role related to most initiatives related to the loan and guarantees portfolios.   The division is also a main focal point for addressing and researching queries from Senior Management related to the IBRD and IDA loan portfolios.  The loan accounting division is heavily engaged in new product development at the Bank, participating in the end-to-end lifecycle from initial design and feasibility to implementation and stabilization phases – and often leads some phases within the lifecycle. The team is spread across three locations:  Washington, Chennai, and Manila.   WFALA is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Officer who will be based in Washington, and report to the Division Manager.   How your contributions will help us achieve our goals: This position requires a thorough understanding of IBRD and IDA loan products and policies, as well as substantial experience with monthly closings in a production accounting unit. The role involves regular interaction with colleagues from various Finance units, Operations Units, IFC, MIGA, and the external auditors.  Additionally, the role includes guiding and supervising 3-5 staff members and frequently dealing with urgent and unexpected issues from all organizational levels. In this role, you will be responsible to support the Bank-wide development and implementation of new products by reviewing proposals and providing insights, comments, and issues from our team's perspective.  Your ability to wear a 'corporate hat' and consider the broader implications of recommendations will be essential, while having a sound understanding of the current business and systems ecosystem capabilities.  You will also be responsible to directly support the delivery of the team's day to day accounting and reporting obligations, in addition to system and other corporate initiatives. What you will do: •  New products – Represent the division's interests in new product working groups, formulate and provide oral and written inputs, comments, raise issues based upon knowledge of the business and underlying IT systems•  Systems / business requirements: Lead the various system projects in (1) formulating, drafting and articulating business needs in system requirement documents to support new products and policies, (2) performing and overseeing user acceptance testing of new systems and functionality•  Quarterly / FY end closings: Directly perform accounting closing production work for the IBRD/IDA loans portfolios.  This work involves a large hands-on component working in underlying systems and other related modules.  Directly engage with other corporate finance units, and the external auditors•  Internal Control Oversight:  Proactively adopt and role model a strong control mindset to learn from past issues, identify areas in need of strengthening, and initiate appropriate actions•  Process Improvements and Efficiencies:  Proactively identify and operationalize process improvements, and/or challenge status quo through use of automated solutions such as RPA, Alteryx and similar tools•  Financial Analysis: Proactively identify trends and/or potential inconsistencies through critical review of data and fact patterns regarding the loans portfolio.  Lead/assist/support the response to queries from senior management, external auditors etc.•  Internal and external collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and coordinate financial activities with business units within IBRD and IDA•  Team Oversight:  Oversee and perform supervisory review of team members' work status and quality.  Provide guidance and support to team members on technical and non-technical areas•  Coaching and talent development:  Act as a role model, provide direction, training and/or mentorship to junior staff.  Selection Criteria What you will bring: Education & Experience: •  Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant discipline•  Minimum 8 years post qualification experience in a corporate accounting setting, with significant hands on experience in an accounting production environment•  Big Four or equivalent public accounting experience is preferred•  Track record of supporting the development of new products and policies, with a demonstrated ability of applying critical thinking to anticipate, address and resolve issues•  Experience supervising and mentoring staff Knowledge and Skills: •  Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and proficiency with researching and applying accounting standards•  Strong knowledge of the World Bank's loan products and policies •  Hands on experience with an ERP system – with strong preference to SAP experience•  Proven attention to details is required•  Strong experience in designing and implementing internal controls over day to day processes and financial reporting related tasks•  Strong Project management skills and experience. Abilities: •  Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and express views/opinions clearly and confidently.•  Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.•  Many requests may involve off hours work due to their urgency.  Applicants unable to accept this requirement should not apply to this position. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 

DescriptionThe 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. We need the greatest talent focused on our region in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. The East Asia and the Pacific Region (EAP) has made the fastest progress in economic growth and poverty reduction of any region in the last quarter-century!  Despite this progress, the EAP region still faces huge development challenges. A large portion of the region's population remains vulnerable to income shocks, including from a global economic slowdown, changing global and regional value-chains, and climate-related risks.  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!  East Asia and the Pacific Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap Roles and Responsibilities We are seeking to recruit a highly qualified Locally Recruited Research Analyst to cover the Philippines.  The work program involves a combination of macroeconomic monitoring, analytical work on growth and fiscal issues, and development policy operations.  The Macroeconomic Trade and Investment (MTI) Teamwhich is an integral part of the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (EFI) Practice Group is involved in policy advice, analytical work, non-lending technical assistance and lending activities on a wide range of topics: economic growth, public finance management, macro monitoring, trade and competitiveness and private sector development. The team collaborates closely with other Global Practices and the Country Management Unit (CMU) to integrate economic analysis in the wider portfolio of the Bank's lending, analytical and advisory work.  The FY25 MTI work program includes: (1) Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), (2) Public Finance Review and (PFR), (3) bi-yearly Philippines Economic Update; (4) Economic Reform DPO (tentative) and (5) macroeconomic monitoring.  In addition to the Research Analyst position for this recruitment, the MTI Program is delivered by a Senior Economists, two Economists, and 2 Short Term Consultants all based in the Manila Office.  The MTI Practice Manager is based in Bangkok.  The EFI Program Leader is based in Manila. Working jointly with the MTI Philippines Team, the selected candidate will have the following duties and accountabilities:  1. Independently research and analyze macroeconomic and structural economic topics. 2. Contribute to country economic reports involving the analysis, evaluation and, preparation of data.3. Support the preparation of routine reports and participate in drafting technical working papers for wider circulation. 4. Program and modify economic/financial/statistical models using existing software packages.5. Work independently, seeking guidance and instruction on new, unusual or complex assignments. Note: If the selected candidate is a current 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-year term appointment. This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered. Selection Criteria• Minimum of a Master's degree in economics, with two years of relevant professional experience.• Solid technical skills on macroeconomic, fiscal and growth issues.• Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, and leadership qualities, as well as effective teamwork skills.• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly on complex topics to a wide variety of audiences.• Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills and ability to work flexibly, creatively and to multitask as the need arises.• A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude and drive. Strong commitment towards team work and knowledge sharing, especially across the World Bank Group. 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 confidentiality. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 

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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org South Asia Region In the South Asia Region (SAR), the World Bank Group serves eight client countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), home to nearly 1.8 billion people. Clients range from large, rapidly growing, sophisticated middle-income countries to low-income (IDA) countries to fragile and small island and landlocked states. In FY24, the region delivered $10 billion in financing for client countries and a wide range of Advisory and Analytical Services (ASAs). For more information on SAR see: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar  The Sustainable Development (Planet) Practice Group The Sustainable Development (SD) or Planet Practice Group (PG) helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, and Water.  Water in the Global Development ContextWater touches every aspect of development, and it links to nearly every Sustainable Development Goal. In its positive aspects, it drives economic growth, supports healthy ecosystems, and is essential for life itself. Water availability and the quality of water management impact whether poor girls are educated, whether cities are livable places, and whether growing industries or poor villages can withstand the impacts of floods or droughts. But water resources globally are under unprecedented and increasing pressures, driven by population and economic growth, urbanization, land-use changes, declining quantities and qualities of ground and surface waters, and greater climate variability. With cross-cutting impacts on agriculture, education, energy, health, gender equity, and livelihood, water is at the center of economic and social development. Climate change impacts often manifest themselves through water, and sound water management lies at the heart of the resilience agenda. Successful water management requires accurate knowledge of the resource availability and an assessment of competing demands for its usage. Making optimal use of available water resources requires complex and sensitive economic, environmental and socio-political trade-offs. The need to plan for a more uncertain and more water-constrained future only increases the challenge of sustainable development of water resources. The world will not be able to meet the great development challenges of the 21st century - human development, livable cities, climate change, food security, energy security, and universal access to services – unless we ensure a water-secure world for all.  The Water Program in SAR and SSAW1The SAR water program is delivered through two units, each led by a Practice Manager (PM). The two units, teams and PMs work closely together to deliver on the Water agenda in SAR; this includes deployment of staff across unit boundaries.   SAR Water Unit 1 (SSAW1), the hiring unit, has a 30-member team and covers the Water program in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India. SSAW1's operations consist of an active portfolio of 15 projects with $3.08 billion in WB financing and a strong pipeline to be delivered in FY25 and FY 26.  The water strategy in SAR aligns with the World Bank's proposed Global Challenge Program on "Fast Tracking Water Security and Climate Adaptation." Accordingly, the SAR Water Program includes national as well as state programs in three major thematic pillars: i) universal access to safely managed water supply and sanitation; ii) climate-resilient irrigation and agriculture modernization; and iii) healthy rivers and water resource management for resilience.  India is the Bank's biggest IBRD client. The water program in India is the among Bank's largest country-level water programs globally. The current India water portfolio consists of 11 projects with commitments of $2.5 billion and a strong pipeline (of about $ 2 bill) for FY25 and FY26. The India program includes support for ambitious national level projects and programs such the National Groundwater Program, Dam Safety Improvement Program, the National Hydrology Project, and the Namami Gange Programme. It also includes State level projects on: a) urban and rural WSS (eg. Shimla utility reform, Uttarakhand peri-urban service delivery, Karnataka 24x7 urban water) and a Chennai City Partnership Program; b) irrigation (eg. major and minor irrigation projects in states such as West Bengal; and c) and flood and river basin management projects (in states such as Assam and Karnataka).  Bangladesh is and has been the Bank's biggest IDA client for several years; it is poised for graduation to IBRD. The Bank's water program is the Bangladesh is important and growing. The current Bangladesh water portfolio consists of three WSS projects and one WRM project, with commitments of $570 million. The FY25-27 pipeline includes three urban WSS projects with commitments of $900 million. In addition to WSS, the portfolio and pipeline  include important multi-sectoral initiatives on managing the Jamuna River, transforming Dhaka City and its rivers, and supporting climate-smart irrigation and agriculture. The pipeline projects will strengthen water security and WSS services in the country and support implementation of Bangladesh's ambitious Delta 2100 Plan.  Duties and Accountabilities:The senior economist is expected to provide intellectual and technical leadership in water economics and help articulate the role of water in the economy, poverty reduction, and climate change. Key goals of the research or Advisory Services and Analytical (ASA) work undertaken by the Senior Economist (and other unit staff) will be to inform policy dialogue and design of programs and interventions. She/he will report the Practice Manager of the unit (SSAW1) and will work closely with the broader SSAW1 team to deliver results.   Areas of research and analysis will be determined in consultation with the Practice Manager and will depend on both the skill sets of the selected candidate and the work program in the unit. Potential research areas and topics include: documenting and analyzing changes in access to services such as water supply, sanitation, and irrigation; impacts of differential access to services; institutional analyses; economic analysis of water programs and projects; valuation and pricing of water; economic regulation; poverty targeting; distributive effects of interventions and subsidies, and water-related data generation and management.  Tasks of the Senior Economist are likely to include some combination of the following:  • Provide intellectual and technical leadership through conceptualization and delivery of ASA work that will directly inform policy dialogue and water projects and bring innovation and new information to the internal and external client discourse.• Develop and lead analytical work (including selected high-profile/flagship studies) at country and regional level, working closely with technical specialists in the Water GP and colleagues in other parts of the Bank.  • Identify critical knowledge gaps and recommend new ASA products to address these. Create and share technical knowledge in priority areas.• Help position, together with the Practice Manager and the rest of the team, the water agenda in internal and external products and spaces, including through: a) contributions to Bank reports and documents (eg. country briefings, strategy papers, global studies, policy notes and products such Systematic Country Diagnostics, Climate Change Diagnostic Reports); b) participation in regional events and conferences; and c) publications.  • Support and/or participate in policy dialogue, especially on water economics, with government clients. • Participate as a team member in design and implementation of selected projects and programs. • Support strategy development and articulation for the SSAW1 water team and for selected clients. • Develop strategic partnerships with leading organizations and individuals with expertise in (water) economics and development policy. • Lead, contribute to and/or guide project economic and financial analysis for SSAW1 lending operations and, as appropriate, in related lending operations in other units. • Guide and/or assist SSAW1 team members in bringing an economic lens in the analytical work that they are conducting in the areas of water resources, irrigation, and water supply and sanitation. • Mentor staff in SSAW1 on analytical and operational work on economics in the water sector. • Contribute to economic work related to water security in SAR, the SAR Chief Economist's office, the Global Water Practice, and the Sustainable Development Practice Group. The duties and accountabilities will be refined at the outset of employment and annually thereafter. Selection CriteriaOverall, this Delhi-based position requires an experienced, high performing, creative, and self-motivated economist with demonstrated out-of-the box thinking, dependability, and dedication to teamwork. She/he should have demonstrated ability to: a) lead innovative, high-quality and high-impact analytical work; b) leverage analytical work to inform policy dialogue and design of programs; c) support dialogue with sophisticated government clients at the Utility, State, and National levels; and d) effectively lead and work in teams that are diverse, large and often multi-sectoral. Specific criteria are outlined below.  • Master's or doctoral degree in economics or related fields (eg. political science, development economics, urban planning/economics, infrastructure economics, environmental/natural resource economics, agricultural economics, water economics). • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.  Analytical and technical skills• An established track record of leading high-quality research and a strong portfolio of publications. Prior experience with leading policy-relevant flagship reports is highly desirable. • Proven ability to conceptualize, design and supervise the implementation of major ASAs and TA activities and contribute to policy-related analysis and related dialogue. • Strong technical and analytical skills in a range of issues of relevance to water security.• Strong data, econometric, and data visualization skills, with ability to work independently and innovatively when dealing with empirical and econometric issues.• Experience with managing official data from India (Union and/or state-level).• Prior experience in and knowledge of the water sector is highly desirable.• Technical skills/ expertise in water supply and sanitation, and/or water resources management, and/or irrigation and drainage would be a plus. Operational and policy dialogue skills• Ability to translate technical analyses into practical recommendations for policies and design and implementation of water programs.• Prior experience with and ability to contribute to implementation of major projects (especially, Bank-supported projects) is highly desirable.• For internal Bank candidates: a) strong knowledge of Bank policies, procedures, guidelines, and results agenda is expected; b) DPO TTL accreditation or experience is desirable; and c) experience with policy dialogue and Bank operations is highly desirable. Interpersonal, client, team, and communication skills• Ability to lead teams, provide intellectual guidance, and mentor staff. • Demonstrated client-orientation and ability to find innovative yet practical solutions to meet client needs.• Superior inter-personal and team skills, with proven ability to work cooperatively and collegially in teams and with different levels of staff, managers, and clients. • High level of energy, initiative, self-motivation, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to new challenges or changing work program requirements.• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to write quickly and concisely on a variety of topics in a well-structured manner. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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DescriptionEstablished in 1944, the World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. It is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.  Human Development Practice Group (HD PG) The WBG is the largest provider of development finance and solutions for human development working with high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries to develop country-tailored solutions for human development (HD) under the themes of education, health, social protection, jobs and gender. The HD PG coordinates with other Practice Groups to ensure a systematic and integrated approach to development challenges, and through the WB Regional Units is expected to deliver the strongest and most pertinent support to our client countries.   Social Protection & Jobs (SPJ) Global Practice The SPJ Global Practice delivers analytical and operational approaches and evidence-based solutions to help individuals and families manage risk, cope with chronic/transitional poverty, and access better livelihoods and jobs. These include:• Strategy, analysis, financing, and design of programs delivering social safety nets/social assistance in the form of cash transfers, public works programs, social services, and fee waivers.• Advisory and analytical services on design and delivery of contributory transfers (including old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, disability, and survivor benefits), and their fiscal sustainability (including budget support for transitions).• Analysis, design and delivery of labor market and youth employment programs (with a focus on supply side interventions and intermediation policies), as well as policy advice on labor market regulations and interventions.• Strategy, analysis, financing, and design of integrated social protection delivery systems (e.g., payments, identification, registries, systems assessments) as underpinnings of effective social programs that can help cope with climatic shocks or underpin fiscal reforms. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/socialprotection Unit ContextPartnership Unit The partnership unit is in charge of strengthening existing and exploring new partnerships with key actors contributing to the goal of Universal Social Protection. It also manages the 3 Multi-donor Trust funds that provide seed funding to stimulate demand to reach SP goals and to test innovations that have replicability and scalability potential and potential externalities as global public goods. The partnership is led by the SPJ Global Director; the day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Global Practice Manager. The Partnership Unit, works to deliver on the Compass objectives. This includes working with countries to develop quality investment cases, managing the Trust Funds, technical assistance to regional teams, and support to the governance structures of the MDTFs. Duties & Responsibilities:The Senior Partnerships Officer/Lead Resource Mobilization works under the direction and guidance of the SPJ Global Practice Manager and in close coordination with the Lead for External Relations.The selected candidate will be the lead person responsible for mobilizing revenue to deliver the objectives of the Practice and Corporate Priorities to which SPJ contributes.  This requires defining donor engagement and resource mobilization strategies, leading a team that will ensure the implementation of these strategies, coordinating high-level relationships, and managing a diverse set of partnership and strategic initiatives in support of SPJ fundraising goals. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring strong and effective coordination with other teams, the donors and the broader World Bank ecosystem.Responsibilities include, but are not be limited to:Donor engagement and resource mobilization • Lead the overall development and implementation of SPJ's resource mobilization and donor engagement strategies.• Manage a team responsible for relationships with donor governments and philanthropic partners. Coordinate strategic and day to day engagement and with senior government and philanthropic representatives.• Define and implement market engagement strategies including developing stakeholder mapping, political economy analysis, advocacy strategies and strengthening network of influencers and advocates in support of SPJ's mission.• Guide a team in tracking political, budgetary and policy developments in key donor markets, and provide timely intelligence and briefings to Senior World Bank Leadership.  • Ensure the team addresses donor needs and requests including fulfilling donor reporting requirements with high quality documentation and reports.• Provide strategic and timely advice to SPJ's leadership on donor relations, in close coordination with External Relations Lead.• Contribute to positioning SPJ strategically in global processes, in order to help the partnership to ensure high profile and cross donor support to deliver on its mission.• Inform and drive strategic initiatives in support of SPJ's current strategy and contribute to the work program for external relations.  Selection Criteria• Master's degree (International Relations/Public Affairs, Political Science, or other related field) plus a minimum of ten years of relevant work; More experience preferred.• Proven track-record of resource mobilization from sovereign donors and international foundations required.  Track record of mobilizing resources from emerging market donors and private sector/private foundations preferred.Extensive knowledge of the global social protection architecture, of the donor landscape and of the SPJ's position in this ecosystem. • Demonstrated ability to develop and track implementation of resource mobilization strategies and to mobilize relevant internal stakeholders to deliver a donor engagement strategy. Track record of leading hybrid teams of direct and indirect reports, staff and consultants. • Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external partners in both written and spoken. Solid understanding and ability to communicate clearly on global health topics and ability to identify engagement opportunities and risks in an international environment. • Excellent English language skills and proficiency to write and edit complex products for purposeful structure, clarity of ideas, and logical, persuasive presentation.• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and rapidly and analyze diverse information from varied sources.• Demonstrated ability and the necessary personal organization skills to take initiative, personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and achieve agreed-upon results, including securing financial contributions from donors.• Demonstrated ability for teamwork in a multicultural environment. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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Description Background & General 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. 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 Western 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. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. As 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 (Western and Central Africa Region) unit seeks an Energy Specialist based in N'Djamena, Chad to provide support to the Unit's strategic, advisory, and operational work on the energy program.In Chad, the World Bank energy program aims to boost electricity access, develop regional power trade, and make the power sector financially sustainable. The program now comprises four investment projects and technical assistance (TA). Eventually it may be complemented by development policy operations.The Energy Specialist will provide support to: i) policy dialogue on energy sector issues with the Government; ii) implementation support to the four ongoing investment projects; iii) technical assistance program, supported by technical experts; iv) preparation of new projects, including development policy financing; and v) coordination with other Global Practices of the Bank and with other donors.   Duties & AccountabilitiesThe selected candidate will report to the Practice Manager and will work closely with the Task Team Leader for the projects in the country.  These are the specific responsibilities:• As part of project teams, contribute to prepare, appraise, negotiate and supervise investment operations in the energy sector;• Support the coordination with development partners to enhance synergies and development outcomes;• Supporting teams in developing knowledge products and operational instruments to support Bank clients and advise relevant task teams in sector reforms and energy access;• Contribute to business development in selected countries;• Actively participate in overseeing World Bank-supported energy country programs in the region with the aim to enhance quality and pro-poor focus and accelerate implementation;• Contribute to develop and maintain close relationships with local public and private stakeholders, support policy dialogue and keep abreast of developments in the energy sector;• Contribute to analytical work related to:  the shift towards clean energy, development of strategies for achieving financial viability and increasing energy access in Sub Saharan Africa in a sustainable manner;This requisition is open to WBG staff as well as External candidates.  Selection Criteria• Master's degree in energy engineering/planning/economics or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development;• At least 5 years of combined experience in international institutions/companies including the World Bank, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with complex projects;• Demonstrates solid understanding of energy/extractives policies, technologies or strategies, Private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work;• An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;• Experience of analysis and advice on regulatory reform, economic analysis of sector reform impacts (subsidies etc.) and cost of service;• Experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders;• Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable;• Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers);• Experience working with large global teams, with an ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required;• Highly motivated, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements;• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong partnerships with clients, different stakeholders and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with virtual teams located in different countries;• 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;• Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies; and• Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies. COMPETENCIESKnowledge 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;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 - Solid understanding of energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations;Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions with others.Deliver Results for Clients - Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for clients;Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across WBG, and brings differing ideas into the forefront;Create, Apply and Share Knowledge  - Creates, applies and shares knowledge from across and outside the WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions; and Make Smart Decisions - Recommends and takes decisive action.The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in race, gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.  Women and SSA/CR candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with open term appointments will retain their employment status if selected for this position. All others will be offered a 3-year term appointment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.  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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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. VPU context (GP, Region):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 as a result 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. Unit context (Department /  Country):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 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/ Head of Secretariat. 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 & CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Position introduction:The position will be responsible for tracking and analyzing the overall performance of the GFF program, including the performance of the Secretariat, against objectives set in the GFF 2021-25 Strategy and annual work plans and budgets.  Duties & Responsibilities:The work program and tasks of the successful candidate will evolve based on need.  The role is anticipated to include the following range of duties and responsibilities: • Organizational performance assessment: lead the analysis of the Secretariat performance to assess the degree of achievement of goals and objectives in the GFF work program, assess the value-for-money of the GFF work program and identify key performance highlights, gaps, drivers and barriers.  • Advise management:  Advise the GFF Leadership team on organizational performance issues through regular analytics.• Strategies and Program of Work and Budget:  Contribute analysis of GFF performance to inform the preparation of the GFF strategies and programs of work and budgets.• Performance systems:  Building on the existing GFF systems (e.g., work program deliverables, data portal, GFF workspace, eperformance), work with other members of the Secretariat and external expertise as needed, to identify gaps in the GFF performance management system and propose approaches to fill these gaps.• Performance-driven culture:  Devise and implement activities to build a performance-driven culture within the GFF Secretariat. • Portfolio analysis:  Work with other members of the Secretariat to prepare regular thematic analyses on aspects of the GFF portfolio (e.g., SRHR) to share the GFF contribution in these areas with key stakeholders (e.g., donors) and to identify gaps that need to be addressed.• Reporting: Work with other members of the Secretariat to prepare reports from the GFF Secretariat. Selection Criteria• Minimum Education/Work Experience: Master in public health, political science, economics, or other relevant discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience;• Experience in tracking and assessing organizational performance in organization(s) similar to the GFF, preferably with experience setting up performance management systems;• Experience in implementing approaches to instill a performance-driven culture in organization(s) similar to the GFF.• Commitment to the GFF mission and knowledge of the technical aspects of the GFF model in order to be able to effectively track and assess its performance.• Experience advising management on organizational performance issues; • Strong analytical skills, including ability to use a variety of data and to consolidate findings as needed;• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (mandatory) and French (preferred);• Strong capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently and under pressure, adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deliver against ambitious deadlines.• Ability to deliver high quality work, with attention to detail;• Preference for candidates with field experience in working with national governments in policy formulation as well as experience in supporting implementation of programs;• Preference for candidates with experience in global health having developed and/or facilitated complex partnerships, including between NGOs, CSOs, multi-lateral institutions and governments; • Preference for candidates having experience working in (or exposed to) World Bank operations. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org The South Asia Region comprises eight countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) that range in size from India (with a population of over 1 billion) to Maldives (with 0.3 million people). The region has experienced a long period of robust economic growth, averaging 6% a year over the past 20 years. It was the second-fastest growing region in the world in the aftermath of the global crisis. This strong growth has translated into declining poverty and impressive improvements in human development. The percentage of people living below the poverty line fell in South Asia from 56% to 16% between 1981 and 2013. Still, the region remains home to a third of the world's poorest, with 216 million people living below $1.9/day. The Environment and Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice (ENB GP (Global Practice)), located within the World Bank's Planet Practice Group has been established to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources!  ENB provides expertise, technical assistance and financing to help low- and middle-income countries manage land, sea and freshwater natural resources in a sustainable way to help create jobs, improve livelihoods, enhance ecosystem services, decrease pollution and increase resilience to climate change.! Over 360 ENB staff working across the globe help set developing countries on a clean, green growth trajectory for resilient economies and healthy communities. The SSAE1 unit, covers two country units (India and Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives) and is one of two ENB units in the SAR region, comprises around 40 staff, with 95 percent based in Country Offices. The rest of the team is based in Washington DC.  Our India country office has approximately 150 staff, including about 18 experienced ENB staff and 1 ETC, providing a vibrant, collegial working environment. The positionInternationally recruited staff are remunerated on an international pay scale and are expected to move to assignments in different regions approximately every four years. The Lead Environmental Specialist will report to the Practice Manager, Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy for South Asia/SSAE1 based in Singapore.  Duties and Responsibilities:Working in close collaboration with the Environmental Risk Management Focal Point, Program Leader and other colleagues from ENB and other units, the Lead Environmental Specialist's responsibilities will be to lead the overall ENB operational and analytical work program and team in India, and serve as the key technical focal point on technical issues in the area of their expertise. They will work according to an annual work plan, adjusted periodically as necessary. The Lead Environmental Specialist's responsibilities will include the following: Country and ENB sector engagement dialogue: • Lead and support strategic dialogue and business development in India, working across all ENB business lines.• Provide intellectual leadership and technical expertise on one or more business lines. • Lead ENB inputs to preparation of country strategy products (SCD, CPFs, PLRs).• Maintain and build close relations with government, development partner and key private sector counterparts, keeping them informed on World Bank activities on relevant topics and provide local and global perspectives and insights. • Advise clients in the Government and staff on environmental, natural resource and climate change policy and technical matters. • Represent the Bank on environmental topics at high-level speaking events and engagements.• Working with the Country Environmental Risk Management Focal Point, support in-country environmental risk management oversight, thematic reviews, and disseminate lessons learned.• Assist in the coordination, design and delivery of knowledge management and training activities. ENB India Program Strategy and Coordination: • Provide strategic leadership to the ENB team in India and ensure strategic alignment across ENB program. • Support the Practice Manager in the WPA  preparation and discussion with CMU .• Maintain close relationship with/provide support to CMU regarding ENB topics and activities.• Lead/coordinate ENB feedback and inputs to country, regional or global products. • Participate in CMU Leadership Team meetings, coordinating closely with the Planet Sector leader.• Maintain and build a positive working environment for the ENB team, including coaching and/or mentoring of staff, and lead or contribute to team-building activities.• Support work program allocation to optimize resource use and talent. Lending: • Lead/contribute to ENB operational engagement primarily in India, drawing on a range of lending and grant financing. This involves preparation and implementation of complex and multi-sectoral operations with investment, innovation and policy elements, in collaboration with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. • Co-lead or be a technical team member on operations led by other Global Practices and Practice Groups including Investment Project Finance, PforRs and Development Policy Operations. • Conduct and or ensure timely project preparation, implementation support missions, and reporting; catalyze project disbursement; and provide technical leadership on ENB-related topics across India ENB program. • Coordinate operations with development partner activities and development partner technical assistance.• Support the Practice Manager in ensuring portfolio/pipeline quality and development of new business. Non-Lending: • Mobilize grant and/or climate co-financing for IBRD/IDA operations or standalone grants.• Task lead or contribute to the preparation and implementation of complex grant-financed operations.• Provide strategic and technical leadership of programmatic ASAs/deliverables that span a range of environmental and NRM topics. • Co-lead or be a technical specialist on the PASAs or ASAs led by other GPs and PGs. • Collaborate closely with World Bank Global Practices and IFC/MIGA colleagues on joint projects and with other colleagues from other multilateral development institutions.• Coordinate and carry out other tasks as requested by the Manager, such as contributing to the organization of training or knowledge sharing events. Selection Criteria• An advanced degree (master's or PhD) in environmental/civil engineering, environment-related science/management or economics is required.• At least 12 years of full-time relevant professional practical experience in projects or policy dialogue related to environment or natural resources management, pollution management, climate change or environmental risk management is required. • Acknowledged technical and thought leadership on one or more of the following: 1) forest landscapes, oceans conservation/management, or biodiversity; 2) climate change; 3) pollution management (air, water, or soil); or 4) environmental risk management.• Proven track record of leading preparation and implementation support for IPF, PforR and DPO lending operations.• Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality policy-relevant analytical tasks linked to country development priorities and economic impacts and translate analytics into policy and operational relevant actions.• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic engagement and policy dialogue with multidisciplinary teams, and senior-level government, private sector, NGOs, international organizations, and/or development partners.• Strong results orientation, with ability to follow up multiple work-streams simultaneously working under tight timelines.  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.• Excellent inter-personal and team leadership skills and ability to easily interact with people of diverse backgrounds and seniority inside and outside the World Bank, including clients and partners. • Excellent writing and communication skills in English.• Experience working in developing countries required. 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpaThe following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:Be 32 years of age or youngerHold a bachelor's degreeBe fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. Specific Unit Description – Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice in Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR)Sustainable environment and natural resources management is at the heart of the WBG's poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. Sustainable environmental and natural resources management promote a green, clean, and resilient world where natural resources – from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones, and ecosystems – are managed to support livelihoods and strong economies. Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resources Management builds a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity, more-volatile weather patterns, and the long-term consequences of climate change.The Environment Natural Resources & Blue Economy Global Practice (ENB GP)  has five key business lines consisting of lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Watersheds and Sustainable Landscapes (Green business line); (2) Marine, Coastal, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Health (Blue Economy business line); (3) Pollution Management and Environmental Health (Pollution Management business line); (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions Business line; and (5) Environmental Risk Management Business line, defined as: the delivery of effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development. Environmental risk management includes: (a) provision of high-quality and timely services to investment projects across the Bank, including those under the previous safeguard policies, and (b) the effective implementation of the Environment and Social Framework (ESF) that has been in effect for all new investment projects since October 1, 2018.The Dominica Republic is an important partner for the World Bank ENB's program on blue economy and biodiversity. In particular, the ENB team is working under an ambitious programmatic approach with multiple financial instruments, and the Dominican Republic Government is a champion in addressing the challenges arising from the sargassum influx to the larger Caribbean.This JPA position will support the Dominican Republic ENB program and the ENB led Caribbean Sargassum engagement. Duties and ResponsibilitiesMore specifically, the JPA will assist in the following tasks, inter alia:ENB DR programSupport implementation support for the following operations: Sustainable Development DPL, GEF financed projects, FCPF operation: o   Liaise with the Environment Ministry on relevant policy reforms and investments. o   Gather quantitative and qualitative evidence on the implementation progress of policy reforms and investment activities. o   Participate in project related meetings and follow up activities. o   Support or lead the planning and delivery of virtual knowledge events (webinars) for aspects relevant to global programs (FOLUR, GEF, FCPF, etc). o   Advise on ex post economic analysis for investment projects. o   Support the delivery of in-person conferences and events.Preparation of the Blue Economy Engagement•Conduct research and analysis to support the preparation of a Blue Economy program, including for reports, briefings, and presentations. • Provide advice on the economic ex ante analysis  Sargassum Program o   Provide assistance to the regional sargassum work and liaison among stakeholders in the region o   Support or lead the planning and delivery of virtual knowledge events (webinars). o   Support the delivery of in-person conferences and events. o   Support the preparation and review of knowledge products and studies generated by ProBlue and other partners. Selection Criteria* Bachelor's degree in environmental economics, environmental sciences and/or international development matters. Master's degree preferred. * At least 2 years prior work experience in conservation, natural resources management, social development or similar. * Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.  * Experience in research, knowledge management, organization of local, national, and global events. * Strong communication skills. * Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills in working closely and collaboratively across organizational boundaries. * Demonstrated ability to independently work in project components under limited supervision and guidance. * Prior experience in environmental work in Latin America is preferred. * Prior experience in World Bank operations and environmental/social standards is preferred.  * Dominican Republic National or valid work permit Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​   

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org  Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: • Be 32 years of age or younger • Hold a bachelor's degree • Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. ITS Vice PresidencyThe Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w Specific Unit Description – ITS Risk Management (ITSRM)The ITS Information Security and Risk Management (ITSSR) unit, headed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), is responsible for providing leadership in managing the information security and risk functions and activities across the World Bank Group, enabling the achievement of WBG's business objectives. ITSSR supports and facilitates a risk aware culture, ensuring that WBG information assets are protected in an effective, efficient, and balanced manner and IT security and risk management efforts throughout the World Bank Group are coordinated and aligned to the Bank's business and IT strategy. ITSSR comprises of the following functions: Security Operations, Risk Management and Advisory, IT Policy, IT Compliance, PMO, Business Continuity, and Sourcing and Vendor Management.The ITS Risk Management (ITSRM) unit within ITSSR has been tasked with providing technical and architectural information security solutions for the World Bank Group and needs an Information Security professional who is results oriented, multi-disciplined and experienced in evaluating and where possible automating, the testing of information security controls.  Duties and Responsibilities• Review the security architecture evaluation of WBG new systems and create security test plans, review the configurations based on controls and recommendations for web, enterprise, cloud-based, mobile applications. • Perform security analysis of the different layers of the systems (application, APIs, operating systems, and database layers) by performing source code review, manual security testing and automated vulnerability assessment scans using various vulnerability scanners. • Perform application security testing on both native and web based mobile applications on different mobile platforms. • Review testing result reports and work with the application development community to remediate issues following a risk-based approach. • Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, findings, and recommendations in ITSRM case management system. • Stay abreast of newer trends, technologies such as AI and the tools, techniques used for application security testing.  Selection Criteria• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field. • Understanding of software lifecycle, product life cycle, data lifecycle, SDLC. • Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, OWASP top 10 for applications, APIs, AIs, and Mobile applications. • Understanding of Role Based Access Controls, Authentication, Authorization frameworks. • Knowledge of common testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp suite, OWSAP Zap, etc., • Understanding of Threat, Vulnerability, Risk and Impact. • Familiar with Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP, M365, etc.,) • Familiar with programming/scripting languages like Java, Python • Understanding of AI models. • Project tracking and reporting skills. • Understanding and analyzing various security configurations of the n-tier architecture. • Good communication skills (Verbal and Written) Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org  Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa  The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: • Be 32 years of age or younger • Hold a bachelor's degree • Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. ITS Vice Presidency Context:The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w Unit (ITS - Infosec Engineering & Operations)The ITS Information Security and Risk Management (ITSSR) unit, headed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), is responsible for providing leadership in managing the functions and activities of information security and risk across the World Bank Group, enabling the achievement of WBG's business objectives. ITSSR enables and facilitates a risk aware culture, ensures that WBG information assets are protected in an effective, efficient, and balanced manner; and IT security and risk management efforts throughout the World Bank Group are coordinated and aligned to the Bank's business and IT strategy. ITSSR establishes and maintains the World Bank Group's IT and InfoSec policies and standards; develops and engineers the WBG's information security plans and solutions; responds to security incidents; and ensures that the information risks are identified, assessed, and managed in consistent with the overall risk management approach and with the established appetite and tolerance.  Security Incident ResponseITSIS is looking for candidate with strong knowledge of networks and operating system, passionate about Cyber security. The successful candidate will participate in incident response, data analytics activities. • Participate in the work of Information Security Operations Center (ISOC) support on a 24x7x365 basis by shift work with rotation • Review information security alerts from various sources and based on the classification and its impact would prioritize the alerts and assign to the respective teams within Information Security Office. • Work with senior analysts on investigative actions based on security events and remediate as dictated by standard operating procedures. • Participate in all the phases of security incident response process, including detection, containment, eradication, and post-incident reporting. • Use Security information and event management (SIEM) capabilities to develop alerts to detect anomalies. • Maintain technical proficiency in information security concepts and related technologies through on the job training, performing individual research and attending training courses as necessary. • Support R&D lab using virtual machines and monitor open source security research news, contribute to control testing and strengthening. • Participate in detailed analysis of attacks against web infrastructure. This includes identification of malicious code within URLs, collection of malicious plugins and/or exploits' payload. Able to identify exploit and exploit tools involved in attacks. Able to identify packing techniques used to obfuscate URLs. Able to look at return traffic from exploitation activity looking for successful exploitation. • Participate in design and delivery of data driven dashboards  Selection Criteria• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field. • Understanding of how operating systems work and how malware exploits them. • Understanding of network traffic and be able to analyze network traffic from an Incident Response perspective. • Knowledge of common hacking tools and techniques. • Familiar with Cloud security and various security tools like AWS Guard Duty etc. • Project tracking and reporting skills • Experience in understanding and analyzing various log formats from various sources. • Experience in analyzing reports generated of SIM/SEM tools, from incident perspective • Good communication skills (Verbal and Written) • Proficient experience with the following concepts and related toolsets:  o Network sniffers  o Process analysis tools  o Registry analysis tools  Preferred Skillsets• CEH, Security++ • Understanding of Incident Response, remediation, Malware analysis, Scripting Languages e.g. Python  Competencies• Client Understanding and Advising - Looks at issues from the client's perspective and takes action beyond normal expectations to ensure client satisfaction. • Learning Orientation - Stays abreast of new trends and developments in own specialty area, the broader industry, and exposes self to increasingly more challenging projects and opportunities to learn. • Compliance with Standards - Monitors and maintains records on requests for information and assistance. • Knowledge of Emerging Technology - Tests new technology to evaluate capability compared to specifications.  Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org  Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa  The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: •Be 32 years of age or younger •Hold a bachelor's degree •Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide.  ITS Vice PresidencyThe Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7wSpecific Unit Description – ITSCCITSCC unit seeks a highly motivated AI and Data engineer to leverage advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities to analyze structured and unstructured data for various product streams in the unit. The candidate will use AI and machine learning techniques to develop applications and systems that can help increase efficiency, drive insights, improve productivity and help business partners make informed decisions.   Duties and Responsibilities•Analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to generate business insights. •Work closely with business and technical team members to design AI and data solutions. •Develop, maintain, and monitor data systems and pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes. •Understand business processes and build custom AI models to automate manual tasks.  •Analyze and organize data, interpret trends and patterns, conduct complex data analysis, prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling. •Develop AI enabled analytical tools, algorithms, and prototypes. •Apply NLP, AI, and ML techniques to data. •Build and optimize models and algorithms using machine learning techniques.   Selection Criteria•Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, ability to convey ideas and technical solutions to different user groups. •Excellent problem-solving skills, result oriented, innovative, and creative in seeking solutions. •Meticulous attention to detail •Analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks as part of a high performing team. •Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team within a multi-cultural environment. •Ability to seek knowledge required to complete assignments and share such knowledge with team members. •The ability to meet deadlines and adhere to agreed-upon timelines •Knowledge of Python, Java, C++, or Scala and other big data technologies  •Understand data security best practices and data privacy regulations. •Working Knowledge of AI/ML tools and patterns Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa  The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:• Be 32 years of age or younger• Hold a bachelor's degree• Be fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide.  Specific Unit Description – Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ)The Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ) Global Practice (GP) of the World Bank delivers operational approaches and evidence-based solutions to help individuals and families manage risk, cope with chronic/transitional poverty, and access better livelihoods and jobs. These include:• Strategy, analysis, financing and design of programs delivering social safety nets/social assistance in the form of cash transfers, public works programs, and fee waivers.• Advisory and analytical services on design and delivery of contributory transfers (including old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, disability and survivor benefits), and their fiscal sustainability (including budget support for transitions).• Analysis, design and delivery of labor market and youth employment programs (with a focus on supply side interventions and intermediation policies), as well as policy advice on labor market regulations and interventions.• Strategy, analysis, financing and design of integrated social protection delivery systems (e.g., payments, identification, registries, systems assessments) as underpinnings of effective social programs that can help cope with climatic shocks or underpin fiscal reforms. The SPJ GP has a large portfolio in Ethiopia, which includes flagship safety net and jobs programs in the form of the Strengthen Ethiopia's Adaptive Safety Net Project (SEASN), and the Urban Productive Safety Net Project (UPSNP).The SEASN and UPSNJP were created as social protection mechanisms with a strong focus on productive inclusion. Today, they support 9.7 million beneficiaries in cities and the poorest regions of the country. Their focus is increasingly on livelihood and micro-entrepreneurship development, as well as on jobs for youth, particularly in urban areas. The World Bank as well as multiple development partners are supporting the Government's efforts to implement and improve the effectiveness of the projects to strengthen self- and wage employment for the poor. The projects - through their public works – make an important contribution to addressing the effects of climate change through sub-projects supporting water and waste management, land rehabilitation, reforestation, flood protection and urban and rural agriculture. Youth employment features prominently in the SPJ agenda, as well as support for public employment services linked to a new labor market information system. The SPJ team in Ethiopia supports numerous ministries (Ministries Finance, Agriculture, Urban Development, Labor and Skills, Women and Social Affairs, etc.) in this agenda and collaborates with many development partners, all ready to support the important reform agenda that the Government of Ethiopia is envisioning for its social protection and jobs agenda.  Duties and Responsibilities• Support Task Team Leaders /Co-Task Team Leaders with implementation support for the Ethiopia Strengthening Ethiopia's Adaptive Safety Net (SEASN) and Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs (UPSNJP) programs currently under implementation as well as the preparation of possible new operations. • Support the implementation of the livelihoods and economic inclusion agenda of both UPSNJP and SEASN. • Support on the Jobs and Youth Employment agenda, enhancing linkages and integration across components and programs.• Promote digital innovations in the rural and urban Productive Safety Net Programs and support the roll out of the national ID system through safety nets.• Contribute to and promote' Climate smart livelihoods' agenda in the projects. • Contribute to analytical work on key aspects of the livelihood and economic inclusion interventions of the programs as and when required, including drafting proposals and ToRs for additional support. • Explore opportunities to strengthen human capital development through SPJ including women's empowerment opportunities, early childhood development approaches and linkages with the education and health sectors.• Support the implementation of Trust Fund activities. • Engage and liaise with government stakeholders at Federal and city level, especially with the Project Coordination Office (PCU) of the UPSNJP.• Participate in and contribute to knowledge sharing activities with the government and development partners, especially on social protection adapting evidence and resources from other countries where relevant.• Engage in South-South learning and training as required.• Support coordination and complementarity with the broader SPJ engagement in Africa and beyond. Selection CriteriaGraduate degree and minimum of master's level qualification in economics, social policy or related sectorMinimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in jobs, skills, livelihoods programs and interventionsKnowledge of the social protection and jobs agenda including productive inclusion and youth employmentStrong analytical skills and proven ability to conduct and oversee policy relevant research, translate theory into practical applications, and adapt professional knowledge and technical skills to analyze, diagnose and propose solutions to policy issues and challengesAbility to convey analysis in easily communicable and compelling fashion, and on often short turnaround times. Demonstrated ability to capture knowledge and communicate main messages in knowledge briefs and policy notes, as well as power point presentations for high level audiencesExperience in delivering results in challenging and low-capacity contexts including in Africa would be an assetProven pro-active engagement, forward looking and independent thinking, as well as initiative that leads to resultsAbility to maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledgeEvidence of strong interpersonal skills, judgement, and proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervisionProven track record of multi-tasking, managing competing demands and effectively time-managing tasksWillingness to work and live in an FCV country Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do notdiscriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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  Junior Professional Associates – Program Description The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa  The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: Be 32 years of age or younger Hold a bachelor's degree Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide.  Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate  Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation). GCS's Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate demands worldwide. GCSCR's primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG's mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Planning (GCSSP), providing cross-cutting strategic planning and analysis and business support.  GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $165 million globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank's more than 175 country offices and manages several of the Bank's country offices.   Job Description  The real estate team is expanding its capabilities to leverage advanced technologies and analytical tools in order to enhance decision-making processes and client service. To achieve this, we are seeking a qualified individual with expertise in AI, data management and visualization, and finance to join our team. The position is based in Washington DC and will report to the GCS Senior Manager.  • Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  • Utilize AI tools and techniques for data analysis and predictive modeling within the real estate sector. • Develop and implement compelling data visualization strategies that effectively communicate complex insights to stakeholders. • Design and implement graphics to enhance data visualizations and improve understanding. • Present complex data in a clear and accessible format for strategic decision-making. • Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualization tools to present findings and trends. • Support with data metrics to develop comprehensive reports tailored for senior management. Present complex data in a clear and accessible format for strategic decision-making. • Establish AI-driven metrics and methodologies to measure client and vendor needs, satisfaction, and operational efficiency. • Provide financial analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making and optimize investment opportunities. • Utilize AI tools, including Copilot, to aggregate data from various sources such as Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies in the data. • Automate the extraction and consolidation of data to streamline the updating of prior reports. • Employ machine learning algorithms to identify and integrate relevant data points across multiple formats. • Simplify the process of updating reports with real-time data from diverse sources using AI technologies. • Improve efficiency in data management by automating repetitive tasks and data collection through AI. • Design and deliver training sessions to upskill staff in AI applications and methodologies.  Selection Criteria• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in AI, data visualization, and finance within the real estate industry or related sectors. • Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, or similar). • Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and techniques. • Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of financial analysis principles. • Experience in training and upskilling staff in AI applications. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights clearly and concisely.  Competencies Client Orientation: Assumes responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success Drive for Results: Works to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results with the personal organization skills to do so Teamwork and Inclusion: Collaborates with other team members and contributes to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others Judgment and Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work  Diversity and Inclusion The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org. Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:Be 32 years of age or youngerHold a bachelor's degreeBe fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. Specific Unit Description – MIGA Finance and Risk Department (MIGFR)The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA or the Agency) is a member of the World Bank Group, and our mission is to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to help end extreme poverty and boost share prosperity. We do that through the provision of political risk insurance and credit enhancement to investors and lenders against losses caused by noncommercial risks. For more information, visit www.miga.org. The MIGA Finance and Risk Department (MIGFR) oversees MIGA's financial integrity, income sustainability, and balance sheet strength and is responsible for overseeing the agency's accounting and related financial control functions;  overseeing the integrated risk management program including its strategy, monitoring, and reporting; providing reinsurance for underwriting activity, analytical support for portfolio risk management and pricing, managing relationships with counterparties and brokers and monitoring their status; overseeing the management of resources available to MIGA; overseeing all information technology (IT) initiatives in MIGA.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will focus on supporting a wide range of work programs across the MIGFR teams including the Director to prioritize and implement various initiatives. Support the development of MIGFR's implementation plans for key initiatives.Contribute to data analysis to help generate ideas for MIGFR's new projects and processes.Produce regular reports on the assigned project including monitoring progress against pre-determined milestones.Participate in preparing presentations and materials for various internal committees of MIGA/MIGFR. Support the coordination of different MIGFR teams' operations and activities. Selection CriteriaBachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science or related discipline.Experience in financial controls, accounting, financial risk management, investments, and/or relevant field would be preferred. Good understanding of the MIGA's business is a plus.Technology savvy professional, with a passion for global development.Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality outputs while working under pressure and within tight time schedules.Strong organizational, research, and oral presentation skills.Proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org  Junior Professional Associates – Program Description The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa  The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:• Be 32 years of age or younger• Hold a bachelor's degree• Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.  Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide.  Specific Unit Description – Benin country office, AWMBJ Benin's geographical position at the juncture of two major regional corridorsthe Abidjan-Lagos and Cotonou-Niamey corridorsmakes this West African country an important commercial and tourism hub. Benin has a 121-kilometer-long coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, bordered by Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. Benin's economy still relies on agriculture and formal and informal re-export and transit trade with Nigeria. The year 2022 was marked by a slight slowdown in growth to 6%, after a strong rebound in 2021 to 7.2%. Agricultural production, particularly cotton and the services sector boosted the growth rate. Inflation accelerated to 2.5% but remains moderate compared to the regional average, thanks in particular to targeted and temporary fiscal measures and good food crop production. The World Bank Group's Country Partnership Framework with Benin, which is aligned with the government's development plan (PAG), covers the 2018-2023 period and is structured around three areas: * Structural transformation of the economy to promote competitiveness and productivity. * Investing in human capital * Enhancing resilience and reducing climate-related vulnerabilities.  A new CPF covering FY24 to FY30 is under preparation to be delivered in FY25Q3. On July 10, 2024, the World Bank financed 25 operations in Benin: 17 national projects and 8 regional projects valued at $2.8 billion (grants and loans included) funded by IDA. In May 2024, Benin became eligible to access the Prevention and Resilience Allocation of IDA to support the implementation of its Prevention and Resilience Program (PREP) against the growing risks and impacts of fragility, violence and conflicts in its Northern regions stemming from the spillover of the Sahel crisis. There is a growing shift in the country towards result-based/PforR operations. More on the Benin country: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/benin   Duties and Responsibilities As part of the CMU Benin team, the JPA will work under the guidance of the Country Manager and the supervision of the FCV Coordinator to discharge the following specific responsibilities:  * Work across IDA investment projects recalibrated to support the prevention and resilience and advisory teams to ensure collaboration, coordination, and synergy between project teams engaged for the Northern regions plagued by fragility. * Maintain an updated PREP implementation plan and monitor the PRA matrix milestones against specific targets to ensure smooth PRA annual reviews to confirm Benin's eligibility to access PRA over time.  * Serve as the World Bank Country Office Focal Point to engage with the in-country development partners, the PRA/PREP Technical Secretariat and Committee and actively participate in the thematic Working Group dedicated to discussing the coordination of the "Prevention and Resilience" programs across the country. * Coordinate with the government counterparts and development partners to generate regular reporting documents and ensure the dissemination as appropriate in coordination with the communication team. * Build on global experiences and lessons of the PRA implementation to inform and calibrate the prevention and resilience storyline into the new CPF and monitor its subsequent implementation. * Support the Country Manager as need arises on the WB country portfolio management.  Selection Criteria• Be 32 years of age or younger • Hold a bachelor's degree in social, political science, political economy, economics,   • Be fluent in English and French as a plus • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with at least 3 years in international development consulting, or advisory/technical assistance with clients. Overall experience of at least 5 years is required. • Significant project management skills with proven track record of successfully managing a project life cycle from end to end • Knowledge and technical expertise in monitoring and coordinating development programs with a specific focus on the fragility, violence and conflict.  • Ability to communicate and engage at senior levels • Demonstrated experience in office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.) • Understanding on Africa's FCV challenges notably the spillover of the Sahel crisis on the countries of the Gulf of Guinea • General knowledge of FCV development topics and a good understanding of World Bank Group activities and IDA FCV Envelop policies requirement is a plus • Bi-lingual: English/French   •  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and proactively across internal and external partners in a multicultural context • Strong team player with a collaborative, results-oriented mindset • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across seniority levels with varying needs  • Strong networking skills • Positive attitude and dedication to excellence and professionalism • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and consistent with delivery • Excellent communications skills including writing and public speaking skills  Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org. Junior Professional Associates – Program Description The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:Be 32 years of age or youngerHold a bachelor's degreeBe fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. Poverty and Equity Global PracticeThe Poverty and Equity Global Practice, which is a part of the Prosperity Practice Group, plays a central role in advancing the World Bank Group's mission to end extreme poverty on a livable planet. The Global Practice uses the latest evidence and analysis to help governments develop sound policies that help the poorest in every country and focus our investments in areas that are critical to improving lives. The Global Practice is organized into seven regional units that are responsible for the delivery of country programs, and one global unit that is responsible for the delivery of global programs and corporate priorities. The advertised vacancy is in the regional Poverty and Equity unit in Europe and Central Asia region. Comprising a worldwide team of more than 200 microeconomists, social scientists, statisticians, data scientists, and operational and administrative staff, the Global Practice delivers on its mandate through a series of thematic global programs, analytical and advisory services, operational solutions, and strategic collaboration with internal and external partners. The Global Practice works across a broad range of priority areas, including national data systems and statistical modernization, global data for monitoring progress on Sustainable Development Goals, climate change and climate action, markets and institutions, fiscal and social policy, conflict and fragility, gender, welfare implications for households, and the application of behavioral sciences to poverty and equity. Duties and ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a candidate with a strong academic background and technical skills, experience working with microdata, and knowledge of impact evaluations to join the Poverty and Equity unit in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, based in Washington, DC. The Junior Professional Associate (JPA) will support the EECPV team in managing, analyzing, and evaluating microdata to assess the impacts of projects and policies. The JPA will play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of developmental outcomes and contributing to evidence-based policy making. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesData Management and AnalysisAssist in the collection, cleaning, and management of microdata from various sources.Conduct statistical analyses using software tools such as Stata, R, or Python.Support the development of data visualizations and dashboards for easier interpretation and presentation of data insights.Impact EvaluationParticipate in the design and implementation of impact evaluation studies.Contribute to developing evaluation frameworks, including defining key indicators and methodologies for assessing project outcomes.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align impact evaluation strategies with overall project goals.Research SupportConduct literature reviews and synthesize research findings relevant to the projects.Help draft reports, policy briefs, and other documentation communicating research and analysis results.Provide technical support for the publication and dissemination of research findings.Project CoordinationAssist in coordinating project activities to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.Participate in project meetings and workshops, providing analytical support where necessary.Facilitate communication between project team members and other units within the World Bank.Capacity BuildingEngage in professional development opportunities to enhance skills in data analysis, impact evaluation, and related fields.Share knowledge and expertise with team members, contributing to the learning environment within the department.Stakeholder EngagementAssist in preparing presentations and materials for stakeholder meetings.Support the engagement with national and international partners to foster collaboration and data sharing. Selection CriteriaBachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Experience with data analysis and statistical software (Stata, R, Python).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment. Personal CompetenciesKeen attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.Strong interest in development issues and a commitment to the World Bank's mission. Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: Be 32 years of age or youngerHold a bachelor's degreeBe fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. South Asia Office of the Chief Economist at the World Bank  The South Asia Chief Economist's (SARCE) Office is the principal advisor to the regional Vice President. The Office provides a range of analytical resources to the regional front office and represents it in internal and external meetings of experts. It collaborates with researchers and policy makers in the countries and promotes local debate on policy issues through the discussion of evidence-based analyses. We lead the preparation of flagship publications of the region, deliver a bi-annual publication on current economic developments, and produce several self-standing volumes every year on topics of interest for the region as a whole. The Office has responsibility for analysis and research on regional issues including economic integration. We also oversee the analytical work of the Vice Presidency, providing guidance and inputs as needed. The Office contributes to the development of regional and country strategies, constructs regional databases, coordinates the annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessments (CPIA) for the region, and participates in the preparation and review of broader World Bank products, including corporate flagship publications and inputs for high-level international meetings. We provide support to country teams as needed, interacting with Global Practices and Cross Cutting Solution Areas on behalf of the region. The Office also assists on policy advice, supporting the preparation of selected credits and loans on demand, and contributing to the organization of workshops and conferences.   Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the SARCE Management Team, the JPA will work closely with SARCE staff on the following areas: • Contribute to the preparation of research papers, reports (especially the biannual publication South Asia Development Update), and policy and briefing notes to help the team effectively communicate priorities and initiatives in a structured manner.  • Conduct systematic, critical reviews and syntheses of relevant theoretical and empirical literature on policy issues in South Asia. • Manage and analyze data, create charts, maps, and tables using advanced data visualization tools. • Participate in the planning, coordination, and delivery of internal and external events, including completing background analysis, research, outreach to relevant teams/colleagues, and coordinating logistics. • Communicate with SARCE colleagues on work status, foreseeable problems, and processes. • Provide additional administrative, operational, research, communications, and other analytic support to team members.   Selection Criteria• A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. economics, finance, business administration, public policy, or another field related to development) and one to two years of relevant experience. • Excellent writing skills and capacity to prepare briefs and presentations.  • Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent communications skills, including the ability to summarize large volumes of data/research. • Full proficiency in data handling and ability to work quickly in Excel, particularly with creating data-driven visuals and using advanced formulas e.g. pivot tables. • Ability to carry out research and analytical tasks on a wide range of policy issues, review and interpret information/data, identify trends and issues, and recommend actions/solutions. • Proven ability to work both independently and with people with a diverse set of backgrounds, with minimal supervision and with high levels of accuracy, sometimes under tight time pressure.• Disciplined organizational skills and reliability in completing tasks.• Proficiency in English (both verbal and written).  • Field experience in developing countries, especially in South Asia Region, is a plus. Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org. Junior Professional Associates – Program DescriptionThe Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:Be 32 years of age or youngerHold a bachelor's degreeBe fluent in EnglishThe JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. Specific Unit Description – Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice in Latin America and Caribbean Region (LCR)Sustainable environment and natural resources management is at the heart of the WBG's poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. Sustainable environmental and natural resources management promote a green, clean, and resilient world where natural resources – from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones, and ecosystems – are managed to support livelihoods and strong economies. Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resources Management builds a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity, more-volatile weather patterns, and the long-term consequences of climate change.  The Environment Natural Resources & Blue Economy Global Practice (ENB GP)  has five key business lines consisting of lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Watersheds and Sustainable Landscapes (Green business line); (2) Marine, Coastal, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Health (Blue Economy business line); (3) Pollution Management and Environmental Health (Pollution Management business line); (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions Business line; and (5) Environmental Risk Management Business line, defined as: the delivery of effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development. Environmental risk management includes: (a) provision of high-quality and timely services to investment projects across the Bank, including those under the previous safeguard policies, and (b) the effective implementation of the Environment and Social Framework (ESF) that has been in effect for all new investment projects since October 1, 2018. Following the successful completion of the World Bank supported National Program for Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture (PNIPA) in February 2023, the government of Peru is planning to launch a second phase: PNIPA2. This phase aims to build on the previous achievements by further enhancing sustainability and productivity within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. PNIPA2 will address key areas such as resource management, technological innovation, and community engagement, ensuring that the industry continues to align with national and global standards. This initiative underscores Peru's commitment to fostering a resilient and prosperous fisheries and aquaculture industry, contributing to national food security and economic development. Peru, with its vast expanse of over 73 million hectares of natural forests, faces significant challenges from deforestation and ecosystem degradation. The government has developed a strategic plan focused on sustainable forest management, which includes improving forest production through agroforestry systems, restoring degraded ecosystems, and enhancing economic activities with community-based forest management. These efforts align with Peru's national and international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. This program aims to mitigate climate change impacts, preserve biodiversity, and foster economic growth in rural areas through sustainable forest management practices. The Andean region, encompassing Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and significant ecological value. However, the region faces challenges such as deforestation and land degradation. A regional initiative has been launched to address these issues, focusing on sustainable forest management to enhance biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience. This program leverages analytical and advisory services, policy dialogue, capacity building, and technical assistance to foster sustainable landscapes. By engaging multiple stakeholders and aligning with national and regional commitments, the initiative aims to create resilient ecosystems, support local communities, and contribute to global environmental goals. The activities will support establishing deforestation-free supply chains, enhancing smallholder inclusion, and improving forest governance across the region. The JPA position will provide an excellent opportunity for the selected individual to work on the exciting and growing ENB program in Peru and the wider Andean region with a focus on fisheries and forests.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesMore specifically, the JPA will assist with the following tasks:ENB PE programProvide support to the preparation of PNIPA2 and the proposed forest project, including, inter alia:Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to fisheries, aquaculture, and forest managementConduct literature reviews and compile relevant research findings to support project activitiesAssist in drafting and editing project documents, including concept notes, Project Appraisal Documents (PAD), and grant proposalsSupport the preparation of aide memoires, technical reports, and other project-related documentsLiaise with government counterparts, NGOs, and other stakeholders to collect necessary information and facilitate project activitiesSupport the organization and coordination of stakeholder consultations and meetingsPrepare and distribute event materials, such as agendas, presentations, and handouts, andParticipate in project-related meetings and follow up on action itemsForests engagement in the Andean regionCollect and analyze data on forest ecosystems, deforestation rates, and related environmental indicatorsConduct research on best practices for sustainable forest management and deforestation-free supply chainsAssist in drafting and editing regional forest engagement documents, including grant proposals and project reportsSupport the preparation of technical briefs, policy notes, and other knowledge productsEngage with regional stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, to gather insights and facilitate project activities, andSupport the organization and coordination of regional workshops, training sessions, and other events Selection CriteriaBachelor's degree in environmental economics, environmental sciences, international development, or related fields. Master's degree preferredAt least 2 years of prior work experience in conservation, natural resources management, social development, or similar fieldsFluency in both English and Spanish is requiredStrong research and analytical skills, including data collection and analysisExperience in preparing technical documents, such as concept notes, project documents, grant proposals, and technical reportsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communitiesExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely and collaboratively across organizational boundariesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work independently on project components under limited supervision and guidancePrior experience in environmental work in Latin America is preferredExperience with World Bank operations and environmental/social standards is an asset, andPeruvian national or valid work permit for Peru Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.  Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​  

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.  Junior Professional Associates – Program Description The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: Be 32 years of age or younger Hold a bachelor's degree Be fluent in English The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide. Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice (ENB GP) SEAE1 – EAP ENB The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice (ENB GP) is located within the World Bank's Sustainable Development Practice Group. We provide expertise, technical assistance and financing to help low- and middle-income countries manage land, sea and freshwater natural resources in a sustainable way to help create jobs, improve livelihoods, enhance ecosystem services, decrease pollution and increase resilience to climate change! Over 360 ENB staff working across the globe help set developing countries on a clean, green growth trajectory for resilient economies and healthy communities.ENB has five key business lines consisting of lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Landscapes and Biodiversity; (2) Blue Economy; (3) Pollution Management, Environmental Health and Circular Economy; (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions; and (5) Environmental Risk Management. ENB has three broad and distinct functions:1.Provide clients with lending and non-lending services aimed to support the GP's key business lines2.Support effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development, in part through the implementation of the World Bank's environmental risk management policies; and 3.Work closely with team's environmental specialists to mainstream environmental considerations into their policies, strategies, and operations. The SEAE1 unit, covers two country units (China & Mongolia, Indonesia). We are one of three ENB units in the East Asia and Pacific Region (EAP) and comprise around 40 staff, with 70 percent based in Country Offices. The rest of the team is based in Washington DC.] Duties and ResponsibilitiesSEAE1 is seeking to recruit a local JPA to be based in the Beijing World Bank office. Working in close collaboration with colleagues in the Unit – particularly with the Country Sector Coordinator and Country ESF Focal Point, both based in Beijing – and other units of the World Bank, the JPA's responsibilities will be concerned with (i) overseeing environmental risk management of the World Bank's China and Mongolia program (including all sectors, such as transport, agriculture, mining, health, education, etc.), and (ii) supporting a new and growing environment and natural resources program in China and Mongolia with a focus on landscapes, watersheds, and climate change. This includes support to ENB analytical work and technical assistance in China and Mongolia and providing inputs that would help to support business development for the ENB GP in China and Mongolia. He/She will work according to an annual work plan, adjusted periodically as necessary. He/She will report to the EAP SEAE1 Practice Manager based in Singapore, the ENB Coordinator in Beijing and the Country ESF Focal Point in Beijing. The position is a three-year staff Extended Term appointments.  The JPA will have the following key responsibilities:to oversee and support compliance with the WBG's safeguards policies and ESF, ensuring that environmental sustainability is integrated into project design and implementation, provide support for the ESF training events, internal ESF Deep Dive Meetings, and routine management of the ESMS (Environmental and Social Management System); and to support our growing natural resources and climate change program. Environmental Risk Management: •Provide support to clients and environmental specialists on environmental risk management in World Bank-financed projects including GEF.•Work closely with the ESF Country Focal Point and environmental specialists of the task team, provide support for internal ESF Deep Dive Meetings, and routine management of the ESMS (Environmental and Social Management System).•Working closely with the Environmental and Social Specialists, update the projects list retained by Regional Safeguard Secretariat (RSS).• Working closely with the Environmental specialists, update monthly portfolio table.• Working closely with the Environmental specialists, maintain all ESF related documents prepared during the preparation and implementation of the project, summarize the key experiences and lessons learnt from the projects.•Provide environmental input in project documents in accordance with the Bank operational policies and assist with managing timely and proper disclosure procedures and public consultation requirements for all required environmental assessment and management instruments.•Provide support for technical training and capacity building related to environmental risk management, including WBG safeguard policies and ESF requirements. In addition, maintaining regular dialog with the PMO/PIU and key central government agencies to understand theirs ESF capacity building demands.•Participate as a team member in various projects (mainly for projects with L and M risk), including participating in identification, preparation and supervision missions; seeking and developing opportunities to integrate sound environmental management and policies into various investment project operations, and contributing to mission outputs and reports.•Actively seek to learn World Bank Group procedures, and contribute to their improvement, by participating in training offered, by developing a personal training program, keeping abreast of research and development knowledge in the environment and natural resources sector, and relevant safeguard management process.•Coordinate and carry out other tasks as requested by the relevant Manager and ESF Focal Point such as for example, contribute to the organization of training or knowledge sharing events, study tours, Regional Safeguard Advisor (RSA) team visits, and help the country office staff with various tasks specific to the management of the office.Environment, Climate and Natural Resources Management:•As a key member of the World Bank team, support the development and implementation of projects addressing air, soil and water pollution, renewable natural resources management (focusing on forest ecosystems, coastal ecosystems and biodiversity) and climate change, and technical assistance or analytical tasks related to these topics.•Participate in policy dialogue, responding to government clients' priority needs for lending, analytical support, and advisory services on the above topics.•Undertake research on technical and policy-relevant issues, summarizing findings and recommendations in well-written reports, policy briefs and presentations.  Selection Criteria• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters, bachelor') in environmental engineering, environmental science, in environment or natural resource management, or related fields; Technical training and practical experience in environmental risk management is required.• A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience in the environment engineering or environmental/natural resources management sector.• Knowledge and experience in environmental assessment.• Field experience in both assessing project site vulnerabilities/risks, as well as supervising / inspecting / monitoring projects with significant environmental dimensions and/or risks during implementation to mitigate and monitor environmental impacts.• Experience in managing the implementation of projects or tasks, and a track record demonstrating ability to apply analytical results into on-the-ground activities.• Demonstrated ability to undertake analytical work, review environmental sector policies, and prepare policy-relevant papers, documents and presentation materials.• Proven teamwork and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to work independently with limited supervision.• Full competence with professional office software and communications technology.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.• Willingness to travel extensively in China and Mongolia and possibly to other countries is necessary, including to remote rural areas.• Fluency in English and Chinese (writing, speaking, listening, and reading).The following would be an advantage but not required: • Knowledge on the WBG's safeguards policies, ESF and/or IFC's Performance Standards/MIGA Environmental and Social policies or similar standards would be an advantage.•Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental sector policy, or integrated development planning in various sectors (e.g., water supply and sanitation; solid waste management, soil, transport, energy, natural disaster management, rural development, health and education); capacity assessment and institutional strengthening, public consultation, health and safety plans.• Sound knowledge of policy, technical, institutional, and political economy issues in the environment and natural resources sub-sectors in China would be an advantage.• Experience in the preparation of the environmental assessment and management documents of the lending projects of the WBG or other international organizations.• Experience working in China and/or Mongolia, understanding of the institutional and political context, and exposure to the national environmental policy challenges.• Familiarity with World Bank procedures and business practices including occupational health and safety management would be a strong advantage.• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs, international organizations, development partners and / or with the governments.]Diversity and InclusionThe World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​