Comundo es la principal organización suiza de cooperación al desarrollo por envío de personas que destina y acompaña a cooperantes en asignaciones en África y América Latina. Mediante una estrecha colaboración con organizaciones copartes del lugar, Comundo apoya a niñas, niños, jóvenes y personas adultas mayores en la mejora de su situación de vida de forma autodeterminada y a largo plazo. ¡Le ofrecemos la oportunidad de compartir sus conocimientos y marcar un hito transcendente en su biografía! Economista (f/m) /Experta/o en comercializaciónLugar de trabajo: Managua, NicaraguaOrganización coparte: Asociación Padre Fabretto ([https://es.fabretto.org/](https://es.fabretto.org/)))Duración: 2 ? 3 añosInicio de contrato: previo acuerdo Las regiones rurales de Nicaragua viven una crisis económica, causada entre otros por el impacto del cambio climático que afecta a las familias campesinas de manera directa y por la falta de trabajo alternativo, asistencia técnica y acceso a mercados formales. Nuestra coparte, la Asociación Padre Fabretto (Fabretto), atiende desde hace décadas a niñas, niños y familias de pequeños productores a través de centros educativos en las zonas más desfavorecidas del país. Para financiar sus actividades tiene un brazo comercial que tiene el propósito de ayudar a pequeñas cooperativas a comercializar sus productos.Sus actividades/tareasComo cooperante de Comundo contribuye en el marco del programa país de Comundo a la seguridadalimentaria y generación de ingresos de las familias más vulnerables al norte de Nicaragua. En específico colabora con Fabretto en sus iniciativas de sostenibilidad, desarrollando vínculos con el mercado para la comercialización de café especial, miel y frutas. Sus principales actividades son: ? la capacitación al personal en temas de comercialización de productos, control de calidad,logística internacional, marketing digital, entre otros.? el apoyo en la re-organización de procesos del área comercial.? el mapeo y establecimiento de cadenas de valor.? la asesoría en el establecimiento de una base de datos de compradores/clientes.? el desarrollo de alianzas estratégicas.Su perfil? Mínimo 2 años de experiencia como economista o especialista en comercialización, si posible en el sector agroalimentario,? Experiencia en facilitar procesos de desarrollo organizativo y/o asesoramiento? Experiencia en el control de calidad deseable? Apertura de realizar viajes dentro del pais? Buen nivel de castellanoRequisitos generales? Contar con una profesión o haber concluido estudios superiores? Un mínimo de dos años de experiencia profesional? Edad mínima de 25 años? Residencia en Suiza o Alemania? Buenos conocimientos del idioma oficial del país de intercambio? Competencias interculturales y la capacidad de actuar en contextos diversos? Buena salud física y psíquica? Conocimientos básicos de gestión de proyectos, desarrollo institucional y educación para adultos/as deseable? Ser capaz de trabajar de manera independiente y en equipo? Alta competencia social y sensibilidad intercultural? Disponibilidad a un estilo de vida modesto? Estar dispuesto/a a colaborar y a participar en actividades de sensibilidad y de recaudación de fondosOfrecemos? Un ambiente de trabajo interesante que ofrece un amplio espacio a la iniciativa propia, la participación y las relaciones humanas interculturales? Una preparación adecuada? Introducción al contexto del país y acompañamiento en el lugar? Cobertura de costos de vida y seguros durante la estancia? Cobertura de gastos de viaje de ida y vuelta, tarifa plana para mobiliaria, cuotas escolares, etc.? Apoyo económico para la reinserción después de la misiónProcedimiento para la aplicaciónAntes de aplicar por escrito, le recomendamos contactar con Comundo y participar en uno de los eventos informativos de su región. Recibirá informaciones más amplias sobre el procedimiento de aplicación, sobre las condiciones de los intercambios, sobre la remuneración y otros beneficios. Más información en nuestra página web: www.comundo.orgContactoDeutschschweizeinsatz@comundo.orgTel. +41 (0)58 854 11 86Suisse romandefribourg@comundo.orgTél. +41 (0)58 854 12 44Svizzera italiana bellinzona@comundo.orgTel. +41 (0)58 854 12 14
Description Do 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) Region We need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs. Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades. In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 350 projects totaling more than $38 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. Western and Central Africa (AFW) Region:https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa Agriculture is an essential pathway to meeting the World Bank Group's (WBG) twin goals?eliminating extreme poverty by 2030 and promoting shared prosperity. Food production must increase by at least 35 percent to meet the needs of the rising global population. Thus, ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity cannot be achieved without more and better investment in agriculture, food security, and nutrition. Meeting today's challenges on the food and agriculture agenda will require major strides in agricultural innovation and climate smart agriculture, efficiency in food production and distribution systems, promoting environmentally and socially sustainable production practices, strengthening agricultural policy and institutions, supporting agribusiness value chains, and joint private and public sector action. The Agriculture and Food Global Practice (GP) of the WBG, working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), supports a Global Vision for Food and Agriculture with agriculture able to feed every person, every day, in every country with a safe, nutritious and affordable diet, and where jobs and income gains in the food system are sufficient to meet poverty reduction targets. To help the achievement of the twin goals, the strategic focus of the Agriculture and Food GP is to help client countries on the issues mentioned above. Areas of focus include, among other: (i) increasing smallholder agricultural productivity, and it's resilience through support to improved land and water management in irrigated and rain-fed areas; (ii) linking farmers to markets and strengthening value chains through support for improved infrastructure, information technology, postharvest handling; etc.; (iii) facilitating rural nonfarm income by improving the rural investment climate and skills development; (iv) reducing risk, vulnerability and gender inequality through support to risk management mechanisms; and (v) enhancing environmental services and sustainability. The work program of the Agriculture and Food GP in West and Central Africa spans across 23 countries and supports projects/programs and non-lending services aimed primarily at inclusive growth through increased agricultural productivity, food security, and rural non-farm incomes and employment while protecting the quality of the environment. The GP's program in the region is central to achieving the Bank's Mission of reducing poverty given that: (i) the majority of the Region's poor live and work in agriculture; (ii) the demand for food in the region is expected to significantly increase over the next decades; and (iii) the pressure on natural resources in rural areas is expected to worsen. The Agriculture and Food GP works with and across multiple sectors, in recognition of the fact that Agriculture outcomes often depend on actions that lie outside the Practice, and the GP actively contributes to work managed by other Global Practices. Accordingly, a capacity to work across GP boundaries, forge coalitions and influence multi-practice solutions is essential for achieving the major objectives of improving agriculture outcomes. The Agriculture and Food GP seeks a Lead Agriculture Economist to lead its strategic, advisory, and operational work in West and Central Africa and where needed elsewhere. The Bank has a very active engagement on agriculture in West and Central Africa, consisting of a significant portfolio of projects covering among other agricultural research, innovation and digital technologies agribusiness and value-chain development, climate resilient agriculture, food and nutrition security, one health and post-COVID recovery, and fragility and conflict.There is a very active policy dialogue and close coordination with other development partners. Duties & Accountabilities The Lead Agriculture Economist will assist GP management in delivery of the West and Central Africa agriculture work program, assurance of quality, interaction with internal and external clients, including the private sector, staff development and partnerships. The primary responsibility of the Lead Agriculture Economist will be to provide technical and strategic leadership to the development and implementation of the region's work program (and elsewhere if needed).In doing so, s/he will work closely with the Country Directors and the CMUs (Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and Regional Integration Unit), including the Sector Leaders. S/he will assist the Practice Manager in overseeing the Unit's work program and will be expected to work closely with other GPs, particularly within the SD group. S/he will participate in a leading and supporting role in the supervision of complex operations, preparation of new operations and carrying out specific pieces of high priority ASA.S/he will generate knowledge and provide thought leadership and mentoring. S/he is expected to lead the policy and reform dialogue in selected countries, support and guide others in the unit for a subset of the region, contribute to broader SD engagements and dialogue, lead and oversee analytical work of the unit or contribute to core analytic pieces for the country engagement as needed and proactively engage and seek opportunities for business engagement and support the unit's achievements of milestones and targets. In her/his analytical and advisory role, s/he will also contribute to the work of the Africa Sustainable Development Policy Unit (ADSPU) and liaise with the Global Solutions Leads and cross-cutting themes in central units. Her/his responsibilities will include, but will not be limited, to the following: * Lead task teams in the design and implementation of new lending projects and programs, knowledge products and reports. * Lead complex operations as Task Team Leader (TTL), both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring quality in all stages of the projects and other financial instruments such as DPLs, IPFs, P4Rs, and trust funds.Provide technical and thought leadership to the development and implementation of the Unit's work program, with special emphasis on the design of innovative and transformative solutions. In doing so, s/he will engage the global leads/cross cutting themes in the center. * Lead/initiate/participate in a high level and quality of engagement and just-in-time dialogue with key government stakeholders on the strategic program and policy. * Lead or actively engage in key stakeholder dialogue (including donors/external stakeholders) and represent the unit at relevant events and speaking engagements. * Collaborate and engage with partners to identify cooperation opportunities and leverage financial and intellectual resources to complement unit resources. * Remain current with relevant analytical work on agriculture development, stay up to date on key operational designs and implementation experiences, and identify opportunities to address existing or emerging needs in the agricultural sector by bringing in experience from other countries within the Region or other regions. * Assume an active role in the country teams with the aim to ensure adequate and appropriate integration of relevant aspects of the agriculture and rural development agenda in core Bank products, including systematic country diagnostics, country partnership frameworks, country economic memorandum and the like. * Serve as an active member of the AFW SD team contributing to the Region's strategic scale up of support for an agriculture and food systems in West and Central Africa. * Serve as an advisor to colleagues who are themselves TTLs of demanding operations, providing them with mentoring, advice and support. * Work across sectors with staff of other Global Practices and IFC to ensure coherence and integration of the agriculture portfolio in West and Central Africa and beyond. * Support the management of the Agriculture and Food GP by contributing to corporate, regional and unit level initiatives when requested and represent the Bank and the Agriculture and Food GP at public events with agriculture sector focus as needed. Selection Criteria The Lead Agriculture Economist will have broad knowledge in the agriculture sector and policies and across SD and will be well versed in the Bank's operational and reform dialogue on agriculture, and the broader SD sector. In addition to meeting the Bank-wide requirements for Grade GH Level position, it is expected that the successful candidate will meet the following selection criteria:* Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics or closely related discipline, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, food science and nutrition, and other disciplines related to food systems. Experience in two regions, a corporate assignment or similar experience that builds global expertise and client facing skills; * Recognized by peers and/or managers for cutting edge disciplinary knowledge as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and the ability to identify and pro-actively solve operational issues and problems. * Demonstrated intellectual leadership and recognized authority in the sector, based on strong technical capabilities and research credentials, and a capacity to represent the Bank externally and lead discussions at high policy levels; * Demonstrated familiarity with Bank/MFI procedures, directives, business practices and experience in identifying, preparing, appraising, and supervising operations, as a task team leader or team member; * In-depth knowledge of the issues faced by smallholders participating in modern value chains; * Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with policy issues while maintaining a strong client focus; * Ability to take principled and balanced positions on complex issues and to communicate and defend them orally and in writing to Senior Bank management and Senior Government officials; * Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with ability to think innovatively and strategically to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions; * High degree of discretion, ethics, tact and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information; * Ability to work under pressure while retaining perspective and a sense of humor; * Very high level of energy, initiative and self-motivation, coupled with willingness to travel extensively and work under challenging conditions; * Excellent spoken and written English. French will be a plus. Competencies: * General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses Cross-country knowledge in economic specialty and demonstrates ability to link the macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools. * Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level. * Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners. * Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations. * Agricultural Economics - Deep understanding of most of the economic concepts used in agriculture, with significant experience. * Agriculture Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Solid understanding of agriculture policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations. * Project Design for Impact and Sustainability - Contributes to the design of projects and programs, based on an understanding of the country and sector context. * Sector Dialogue - Able to conduct a dialogue with the client on familiar topics, with a narrow scope, based on a solid understanding of the sector. * Operational Project Management - Demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of project management tools & methodologies, as well as of Bank instruments and processes related to project preparation & implementation, resource management, and stakeholder communications. *Operational Policies Application to the Project Cycle (fiduciary, disbursement, safeguard and GAC policies) - Possesses a strong understanding of procurement and disbursement policies; knows what issues might arise and who to involve in problem resolution. * Team Leadership - Leads teams to achieve challenging outcomes, providing a role model and enhancing the team-leadership skills of team members. * Knowledge of Relevant Operational Policy and Associated Good Practices - Has a solid understanding of all aspects of OP 8.60 and associated Good Practice Notes; has experience in designing DPOs. * Knowledge of Relevant Bank Procedures and Associated Guidance - Has a solid understanding of all aspects of BP 8.60 and associated Good Practice Notes; has experience in designing DPOs. * ASA/TA Policy, Strategic and Technical Analysis for Country/Sector Issues - Participates fully in the production of quality ASA work and policy papers, leveraging relevant analytical tools and a grasp of issues surrounding policy and sector reform. * Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge. * Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables. * Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches. * Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels. * Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term. ___________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - After you have applied for this position: Swiss nationals are welcome to share a copy (PDF) of their application, as well as of this vacancy with recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.For more information, visit www.worldbank.orgIn fiscal year 2019, the WBG committed more than $62.3 billion in loans, grants, equity investments, and guarantees to its members and private businesses. IBRD saw continued client demand for its services and made commitments totaling $23.2 billion. IDA, our fund for the poorest, provided $21.9 billion to support countries most in need to face their toughest challenges. IFC and MIGA, our two institutions focused on private sector development, delivered about $9.3 billion in financing and issued $5.5 billion in guarantees respectively. The WBG is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.The vision of the WBG is to eradicate extreme poverty by reducing the number of people living on less than $1.90 a day to 3 percent by 2030 and promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40 percent in every country.To achieve this vision, the WBG Board of Governors approved a strategy for the organization in 2013. This strategy leverages, for the first time, the combined strength of the WBG institutions and their unique ability to partner with the public and private sectors to deliver customized development solutions backed by finance, world class knowledge and convening services.The strategy has three components:(1) maximizing development impact by engaging country clients in identifying and tackling the most difficult development challenges(2) promoting scaled-up partnerships that are strategically aligned with the goals(3) crowding in public and private resources, expertise and ideas.The architecture underpinning the strategy and instrumental to its success is an operating model introduced in July 2014 based on 14 Global Practices (GPs) and 5 Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs). Since July 1, 2015 these 14 GPs are organized under 3 Practice Group Vice Presidencies: Sustainable Development (SD); Economics, Finance and Institutions (EFI); and Human Development (HD). THE FISCAL POLICY AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH UNIT:The Fiscal Policy & Sustainable Growth Unit (FPSG) in the MTI Global Practice assists internal and external clients in developing strategies and balancing risks and trade-offs in their public expenditures and domestic resource mobilization efforts in order to advance the World Bank's twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. FPSG also supports the development and mainstreaming of macro-economic policies for climate resilient, low carbon economic growth and economic stability.The fiscal policy work covers overall fiscal policy design, public expenditure polices, and domestic revenue mobilization. This work includes:? Providing knowledge products, tools, and data to better inform tax projects, analytical work, and tax policy dialogue with clients and among experts.? Supporting World Bank operations, including by undertaking tax diagnostics.? Mobilizing resources to support task teams working on taxation (e.g., with US$80m raised through the Global Tax Program), macro related aspects of climate change, and fiscal policy.? Supporting the corporate agenda through analytical inputs, briefs, and monitoring of the Bank's corporate commitments on tax (e.g., under IDA and Financing for Development) and climate change (e.g., the Paris Accord and the Helsinki Principles).? Collaborating with clients and partners such as the IMF, OECD, UN, and donor agencies to give voice to developing countries in international fora and establish partnerships such as the Platform for Collaboration on Tax and the Prosperity Collaborative.The FPSG Unit is seeking a qualified tax specialist to support the above work more precisely to support World Bank staff as well as governments with assessing their tax policies and administration and recommending reforms, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe staff will support a broad range of tax policy and tax administration reforms including direct support to governments as well as supporting regional teams that work with governments.? Participate actively in the EFI Practice Group including by providing support to analytical tasks and lending operations in different region of the World Bank with a focus on tax policy and administration.? Provide technical advice on tax reform to client governments (ASA and lending), especially in LAC, on international tax issues, including tax transparency, exchange of information and transfer pricing, and other tax policy and administration components (i.e., taxpayer registry, SME taxation, VAT management, risk-based audit, tax appeals, and tax incentives).? Contribute to knowledge management, dissemination and capacity development operations, including the organization of seminars/workshops on topics of interest in the area of domestic resource mobilization and training of non-tax specialist colleagues.? Contribute to internal and external partnerships related to tax, in particular with the IMF, OECD and UN. Core Competencies: ? Tax Reform Analysis - Good understanding of all aspects of tax policy/administration covering the major taxes and support the design of tax reforms that are efficient, equitable and administratively feasible.? Legal tax analysis and interpretation - As part of taxation reforms, assist with legal analysis, legislative drafting, implementation of procedures, functional review of tax administration business process reengineering, and delivery of training to government officials.? General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses a track record of ability to integrate economic-specific knowledge and specific micro/sector fields of expertise; provides quality assurance and assesses technical soundness of work/reports.? Policy Dialogue Skills - Has a good track record of playing a key role in the policy dialogue with country counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders (e.g., regional and international organizations, academics and businesses); communicates and defends difficult issues in a convincing manner. ? Integrative Skills ? Possesses good understanding of Bank resources in all areas of work in the Practice Group, and proven fungibility.? Tax-related macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience - Has a good record of task leadership of policy-based lending operations, participation on reports or other published work relating to taxation.? Written and Verbal Communication - Demonstrates a good command of all forms of communication and delivers messages in a consistently effective, timely and engaging manner.? Deliver Results for Clients- Delivers results in a timely manner, is able to identify priorities and work independently and as part of a team.? Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries ? Promotes collaboration across WBG and with partners and builds professional networks.? Create, Apply and Share Knowledge ? Contributes to creating, applying and sharing knowledge.? Make Smart Decisions - Makes timely decisions that have a broad impact. Selection Criteria Do you meet the following selection criteria? If so, we encourage you to apply? Advance degree (e.g. Master or PhD) in Law, Economics, Taxation, Public Policy/Administration, Business Administration, International Development or equivalent.? At least five years of work experience in tax policy and/or tax administration either in the government or advising governments (as part of an international/regional organization and/or the private sector).? First-hand experience on tax reform in developing countries. Experience in LAC countries is strongly desired.? First-hand experience on legal tax analysis. Experience in LAC countries is strongly desired.? Good research, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability and experience in report writing, project proposal preparation and analysis (including theory of change and results frameworks).? Ability to work independently on routine issues, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and flexibility in handling a variety of concurrent business support services.? Operational experience designing and implementing tax technical assistance projects would be an asset.? Good oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish and/or French would be an advantage.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. ___________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - After you have applied for this position: Swiss nationals are welcome to share a copy (PDF) of their application, as well as of this vacancy with recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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Description Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The WBG 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 GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR MACRO TRADE & INVESTMENTThe Global Practice for Macro Trade & Investment (MTI) comprises about 450 staff working across more than 120 countries. Almost half of MTI professional staff are decentralized to the field working closely with the Country Management Units (CMUs) and in proximity to the clients. The Practice houses the Bank's country economists, as well as professional staff with expertise in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, growth, statistics, trade, competition policy and investment climate. MTI professionals most often work across sectors helping carry out key integrative functions. In this context, MTI professionals are responsible for the preparation and delivery of the majority of the Bank's Development Policy Operations using both IDA and IBRD resources. MTI professionals also lead or participate in a wide variety of AAA-Analytic and Advisory Activities and client advisory work requiring integrative functions that add to the core Macroeconomic expertise. As such MTI staff often lead or participate in the preparation of Strategic Country Diagnostics, Country Economic Memorandums and cross sector Public Expenditure Reviews. An important additional element of engagement in macroeconomic and fiscal policies is carried through work on debt management supported by the Debt Management Facility. Knowledge and learning is a central part of MTI's work focused on 9 thematic areas: (a) macroeconomics; (b) fiscal policy; (c) growth; (d) economic management in resource rich environments; (e) macroeconomic modelling & statistics; (f) trade and regional integration; (g) competition policy; (h) investment policy and promotion; and (i) business regulation. BACKGROUND AND GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPakistan is an IDA/IBRD blend country of about 207 million people, strategically situated at the cross-roads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East with a large untapped potential for trade cooperation with its neighbors. The MTI program in Pakistan is large and growing. The team supports reforms through a number of instruments (development policy lending, technical assistance and PforR loans). It works closely with the IMF and other development partners. The program is particularly strong in the areas of macro monitoring, taxation, debt management and trade in which large technical assistance programs are being implemented. The economist will be expected to have gained substantive work experience as a macroeconomist as well as outstanding quantitative skills. The selected candidate is expected to contribute substantially and/or lead analytical and operational work. He or she will report to the MTI Practice Manager covering South Asia.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. Roles & Responsibility: ? Lead and/or contribute to the macroeconomic monitoring and surveillance of Pakistan's economy and support the preparation of Pakistan Development Update;? Prepare and or contribute to the monthly country risk report containing detailed description of economic and political developments along with preparation of standardized economic data;? Prepare weekly economic monitoring reports containing information on key macro, fiscal, monetary and debt data;? Support the implementation of the different technical assistance programs at the provincial and federal levels;? Participate and/ or lead corporate tasks like preparation of the CPIA, macroeconomic projections using MFMod, among others;? Maintain the macro, fiscal and sub-national fiscal databases that the MTI team uses for economic monitoring and analytical purposes;? Contribute to the delivery of MTI's work program and lead the delivery of individual tasks as necessary;? Lead short analytical pieces to support the policy dialogue on macroeconomic and fiscal policy management with the authorities;? Work with other GPs in the country team as needed. Selection Criteria The position requires a motivated economist with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, significant experience in operational and analytic work drawing on diverse teams.The position requires a motivated professional with a Masters degree or above (PhD preferred) in Economics from a reputable university and at least 5 years of work experience, with a focus on fiscal policy or macroeconomic policy as well as strong interpersonal and team working skills. ? Practical application of economic discipline in the World Bank/Pakistani context;? Understanding of Bank policies and practices related to macroeconomic and fiscal management work;? Knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis techniques and of related principles underlying Bank economic work;? Previous macroeconomic or fiscal policy work experience in Pakistan;? Strong analytical and conceptual skills;? Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, showing a strong drive for results and ability to adjust to and prioritize among a variety of complex evolving tasks;? Ability to lead or contribute to analytical tasks;? Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relations within and outside the Bank;? Strong written and verbal communications, with strong command of English language; ___________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - After you have applied for this position: Swiss nationals are welcome to share a copy (PDF) of their application, as well as of this vacancy with recruitment@cinfo.ch. We inform our partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government about qualified applications. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). This service is offered free of charge to Swiss nationals. Interested in a career with multilateral institutions? 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The Associate will be part of the EU & Bilateral (EUBL) Green Finance business Unit that undertakes strategic engagement and provides specialist inputs to develop the donor co-financed products that can help implement the Green Economy Transition (GET) initiative of the EBRD. In close collaboration with relevant Departments in the Bank, the EUBL Unit is responsible for engaging with EU institutions and bilateral partners on: 1. climate policy and technical alignment; 2. joint project and business development; 3. structuring of climate and environment related co-financing programmes; and 4. managing a number of technical assistance assignments. The Associate will be responsible for leading and/or coordinating a set of activities within these work streams. EUBL consists of 4 team members and is a part of the 70-strong Green Economy and Climate Action (GECA) department within EBRD. EUBL works hand-in-hand with another GECA Unit that focuses on multilateral climate funds and carbon markets. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Associate Director, Lead EU & Bilateral Green Finance, the Associate will contribute to the following areas or work in a leading or support capacity: Technical and policy alignment - Keep fully abreast of relevant EU and other international policy developments that are relevant to international climate finance and to EBRD GET business. Also stay fully abreast of EBRD's own climate policy initiatives and focus areas such as NDC and LTS development or the development of low carbon sectoral pathways in alignment with Paris Agreement goals. - Contribute to EBRD involvement in external technical-financial working groups, such as EEFIG (Energy Efficiency Financing Institutions Group). - Analyse and summarise aspects of EU climate/green policy relevant to GET, providing guidance to other team members on specific topics. - Conduct research and data analysis on GET aspects relating to different sectors, countries and stakeholders to help with development of financing proposals and for internal knowledge development. - Conduct analysis on concessionality approaches to be applied as part of EBRD donor funded financing instruments. Business Development - Liaise internally and externally to analyse project opportunities arising from project development platforms such as the European Battery Alliance, the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, the EU Raw Materials Alliance and others - Enable and support the review of the EBRD pipeline, to identify potential leads for climate finance aligned with the GET objectives. This in relation to existing or upcoming programmes, for example EBRD's Green Innovation Programme which is suported by both Taiwanese TC funds and the EU's Horizon 2020 facility. - Represent, or support others to represent, the Bank in relevant meetings/ committees/ conferences in order to be able to represent the Bank's GET activities in sufficient detail. Co-financing product development and implementation - Keep abreast of relevant climate finance opportunities, including their relevant technical parameters and links with stakeholder policy goals. - Coordinate or lead GET-related proposals in development, such as for InvestEU, the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD+) guarantee instrument, or bilateral donor instruments. - Provide early-stage support to operation leaders on donor-funded technical cooperation and investment project preparation. Facilitate implementation of donor facilities, such as by managing internal information and awareness by drafting and updating operational manuals and instruction sheets for teams using the funding. - Monitor implementation and provide updates for donors as needed and in coordination with the Bank's Donor Co-Finance team and other relevant colleagues. - Support the programming work within GECA for GET donor funds. Other duties may include supporting the Unit Lead and other colleagues in internal and external matters relating to climate finance and donors e.g. by providing input to reports, strategies and presentations Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion to help address the climate and environmental crises, to work in a highly skilled team at the forefront of climate/green finance and policy and to specifically focus on strategic co-financing and technical collaborations with EU institutions and individual donor partners. Education and Skills - Relevant degree such as engineering/ technology, industrial business, environmental/climate sciences, economics, finance or international policies in sustainable development. - Good understanding of climate, energy and resource policy and/or technical aspects, preferably with in-depth understanding of one or more specific topics or sectors. - Qualitative and quantitative research skills and experience: ability to develop and manage spreadsheets and incorporate into management reports; ability to draft text for internal process documents, press releases, websites and to fulfil narrative reporting requirements. - Computer literate (advanced Excel, MS Office suite). - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Required Experience - 4+ years in a consulting, finance, engineering, research/policy or comparable environment. - Understanding of the EBRD region advantageous. - Understanding of the EU institutions and funding landscape advantageous. Desirable Attributes - Enjoys working independently and also as part of a team. - Good organisational and programme/ project management capacity. - Energetic commitment to meeting deadlines and ability to self-motivate. - Ability to proactively seek advice and guidance in carrying out tasks effectively, as appropriate. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. 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Zambia belongs to the group of the poorest countries in the world (HDI 141/187). Therefore, most of the population lives in tough situations without sufficient access to health care, education, social welfare and protection of their rights. HIV/AIDS has further worsened the situation by bringing the traditional social system to the brink of collapse. 66.2% of the population is below the age of 25 years. Our partner organization DAPP runs various projects across all 10 provinces of Zambia reaching over 1.5 million people with common goals to tackle humanitarian, social and environmental challenges through empowering local communities. DAPP works with long-term sustainable programs that address the needs of families and communities by empowering people to take action to improve their circumstances in a collective and collaborative way. Your activities / tasks As a co-worker of Comundo you will contribute to improving access to and the quality of educational opportunities for all within the country programme of Comundo in Zambia. You support DAPP in two of their projects, building capacity in teachers and staff members in entrepreneurship in the Children Town and the Small-scale Farmer's club. You develop programs and train staff in teaching and mentoring skills, and knowledge related to entrepreneurship /start-ups, such as business and finance administration, market research, marketing and selling. Your profile - Qualification in business administration, management or related field - Experience in running or advising on start-ups - Experience in leading and managing capacity building and trainings in the area of entrepreneurship, marketing and/or business management - Strong communication skills in addressing people with a wide range of educational backgrounds - Be a problem-solver - Interest in organic farming, environment protection a plus General requirements - Completed vocational or tertiary education - At least 2 years of professional experience - Between 25 and 60 years old. - Resident in Switzerland or Germany - Very good knowledge of the national language of the country of assignment - Intercultural competences and the ability to act in diverse contexts - Good physical and mental health - Basic knowledge in project management, institutional development and adult education welcome - Ability to work independently and in a team - High social competences and intercultural sensitivity - You are motivated to live a simple lifestyle - You are prepared to contribute to public relations and fundraising We offer - An exciting working environment with an ample space for initiative, participation and intercultural contacts - An adequate preparation - Introduction to the situation of the country of assignment and local support - Living and insurance costs during your assignment - Travelling costs in both directions - Initial financial aid after your return