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World Bank Group has a vacancy for the position of Communications Specialsit Location: Washington, DC.  

World Bank Group has a vacancy for the position of Procurement Specialist (Category Manager - Technology Sourcing) Location: Washington, DC.  

Are you an experienced child protection professional with expertise in armed violence, child recruitment prevention and reintegration? Join UNICEF Mexico to help shape and implement strategic, evidence-based responses for children affected by armed and criminal violence, working with government, civil society, communities and other partners to strengthen prevention, protection and reintegration systems.  

Requisition ID 37089 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors   Contract Type Fixed Term  Contract Length 4 years with potential to renew for a further 4 years  Posting End Date 25/10/2026          Purpose of Job   The Managing Director, Equity will be responsible for the equity investment activity of the Bank, both in direct equity investment and in participation in funds (such as private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, mezzanine and debt funds); as well as overseeing the monitoring of the portfolio of the same.    The Managing Director, Equity will have responsibility for ensuring a unified equity culture within the Banking Group through origination, processing, value creation, portfolio management and exits within the Banking Group.  The Managing Director will also be responsible for periodically reviewing the Bank's equity approach and updating this as markets and economic conditions change.   The Managing Director will combine investment experience, a strong commitment to the Bank's mandate and institutional goals, and well-developed leadership/management skills. The successful candidate will also have a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and good risk management skills.   Based at London Headquarters, the role will report to First Vice President, Client Services Group (CSG). The Private Equity Teams, Equity Funds Team, Venture Capital Investment Programme (VCIP) and Equity Portfolio Management Unit (EPMU) all report directly to the MD Equity.    In aligning the equity function with institutional and financial objectives, the incumbent will liaise actively with the VP Risk, and the VP Finance/CFO as well as consulting with a range of stakeholders across departments. The MD Equity is a member of the Bank's Equity Committee. The appointment to this position is envisaged to be for an initial duration of 4 years, in line with the Bank's practice for appointments to the Senior Leadership Group (SLG).    Facts/Scale   - The Bank's annual equity investments are between EUR 0.5-1.0 billion. - The Equity Funds current portfolio is almost 175 funds, with an average annual new commitments in 15-20 Funds.   - The group is comprised of c.95 staff, majority located in HQ and across a few of the Bank's Countries of Operations. - Equity Operating Assets of over EUR 8 billion between Direct Equity and Equity Funds. - Accountable for the management of the Equity Group's staff and non-staff costs budget.    Accountabilities & Responsibilities   - Accountable for the Equity Group's provision of best in-class equity investment operating standards and risk management, whilst delivering on the Bank's impact mandate.  - Provide strategic guidance for enhancing the origination and processing of the Bank's equity investments. Responsible for the periodic review of the Bank's equity approach ensuring it is responsive to a rapidly changing environment, maintaining and increasing the relevance of EBRD' equity offering - Oversee the Equity Value Creation process, including adequate investor relationship management.  - Design and manage an effective strategy for executing equity exits.  - Accountable for the nominee directors' appointment and management process.  - Accountable for the management of the Bank's equity investment portfolio, including on matters related to the activities and cooperation with the Internal Audit and the Evaluation Department.  - Working closely with the VP Risk, VP Finance and CSG MDs, take an operational view of the desirability and feasibility of active post-investment management of the equity portfolio in light of capital employed, mandate of EBRD to mobilize commercial finance, and broader risk/return issues. - Participate, as a member, in the decision-making process of the Equity Committee.  - Attend the Operations Committee, as and when required, to provide the Committee with strategic equity assessment and guidance. - Ensure effective engagement of the Equity Group in the fair value process, and other activities under the remit of the Equity Portfolio Management Unit. - Responsible for the continued development of appropriate initiatives to oversee and enhance the equity function within the Bank to increase its effectiveness, working with Banking management and non-Banking departments. - Ensure that systems are in place to provide timely flow of information to the FVP, VP Risk, VP Finance and other related departments on the equity pipeline, portfolio and key investor relations. - Represent the Bank in high profile external fora. - As a member of EBRD's senior management team, the MD will promote, contribute to and implement the Transformation Agenda to improve further the Bank's effectiveness and efficiency. - Accountable for the allocation and management of the Equity Group budget. - Accountable for the effective and cohesive overall integration and management of the staff in the Equity Group, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development.   - Champions and role models the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Workplace Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.   Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications   - Equity investment experience, in a private equity firm, institutional investor, or financial institution, with exposure to the Bank's countries of operation being highly desirable. - Understanding and experience of the broader strategic and development priorities of EBRD, including the Bank's role as an impact investor and a catalyst for mobilization of private sector capital into its countries of operation and the ability to align the Equity business with this agenda  - Experience of listed equities, IPOs and SPOs, Privatisations, Funds - Relevant academic background at post-graduate level or equivalent combination of academic and professional qualifications.  - Demonstrated risk management skills - Well-developed track record of cross-functional collaboration  - Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.  - Relevant experience in leading and developing teams, with a proven record of accomplishment in performance management.    Please note that we are working with an external search firm in the recruitment for this position. By applying for this position you are consenting to your details being shared with this third party. If you have any queries in relation to this role, please submit enquiries to  and mention "EBRD MD Equity" in the email subject line.    What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD    Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.     At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.    The EBRD environment provides you with:  - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.  - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. - A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.  - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.  - A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.    Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.      Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).   

World Bank Group has a vacancy for the position of Senior Economist Location: Washington, DC.  

Requisition ID 37092 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division The President   Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 4 years with potential to renew for a further 4 years  Posting End Date 25/10/2026          Purpose of Job   The Managing Director, Communications is accountable for leading and overseeing the development of the Bank's external and internal communications strategy.   This role drives an innovative and strategically aligned approach to communications and is critical to strengthening the Bank's visibility, profile and reputation among key stakeholders and the wider public, both in its countries of operation and internationally. It promotes awareness of the EBRD's transition mandate, mission and activities, while helping to safeguard and enhance the Bank's reputation.   The role closely interacts with other members of the senior management, including the President, as well as Board members and all the key external and internal stakeholders. The role has an Observer status within the Bank's Executive Committee (ExCom), and is involved in taking wider Bank decisions, beyond those in the Communications sphere.      Facts/Scale   - Three direct reports, span of control of 50-55 staff. - Responsible for an annual department budget circa £5 million pounds a year. - Advising the President as well as other ExCom members and the Board. - Responsible for both the Communications Strategy and helping to draw up and influence the Bank's wider strategy.      Accountabilities & Responsibilities     - Serve as a strategic adviser to the President on the Bank's internal and external communications, positioning and reputation. - Lead the development and delivery of the Bank's communications strategy across media, external stakeholders and internal audiences, ensuring consistent, engaging and impactful communications aligned with the Bank's strategic priorities, transformation agenda and workplace behaviours. - Provide leadership across the Communications Department, ensuring cohesion of approach, alignment of messaging and effective delivery of communications services, products and events that support the Bank's mission. - Advise senior leadership on building, enhancing and protecting the EBRD's reputation and image, including leading the Bank's response to communications-related crises and reputational risks. - Build and maintain relationships with Board members, ministers and other key stakeholders to strengthen understanding and support for the Bank's activities and investments. - Act as the Bank's senior spokesperson, ensuring communications reflect the Bank's strategic direction and business objectives. - Contribute to the Bank's strategy and decision-making as an observer member of the Executive Committee. - Lead the evolution of the Communications Department, including organisational design, transformation initiatives and the adoption of emerging communications practices, technologies and AI-enabled capabilities, supported by appropriate governance frameworks. - Set the Department's strategic objectives, manage its resources and budget, and ensure the effective delivery of high-quality communications activities and outcomes. - Lead, develop and inspire a diverse team, fostering a high-performance culture and creating opportunities for professional growth and development. - Champion and role model the Bank's Workplace Behaviours, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct across the department.    This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed above and the successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties in line with business needs.      Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications     - Extensive experience and expertise in corporate and/or governmental communications and media, with a proven ability to strengthen organisational reputation, build stakeholder confidence and advance strategic objectives through effective communications. - A well-developed understanding of geo-political and economic issues affecting economies, particularly those within the EBRD's regions. - Proven ability to think strategically and shape innovative, forward-looking communications strategies that advance the Bank's objectives and reputation. - Demonstrable judgement in dealing with sensitive communications and PR issues. - Strong track record of providing strategic communications counsel in a complex and politically sensitive environment, underpinned by exceptional political acumen and judgement in determining the most effective messaging, timing, channels and stakeholder engagement approaches to advance the Bank's objectives and profile. - Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Very strong interpersonal skills and able to build and manage relationships with people at all levels within the Bank's constituencies. - Ability to interact and operate at a high level, within the Bank and with ministers from shareholder countries. - Strong networks across media and communications, in areas relevant to the Bank's strategy and operations. - Able to inspire, lead and manage a large department and provide wider leadership within the Bank. - Experience of leading and embedding innovation in communications, leveraging digital channels, emerging technologies and new engagement approaches to enhance the Bank's reach, impact and effectiveness.     Please note that we are working with an external search firm in the recruitment for this position. By applying for this position you are consenting to your details being shared with this third party. If you have any queries in relation to this role, please submit enquiries to and mention "EBRD MD Communications" in the email subject line.        What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD    Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.     At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.    The EBRD environment provides you with:  - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.  - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. - A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.  - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.  - A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.    Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.      Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).   

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HEKS/EPER has been working in Cambodia since the 1980s and in Myanmar since 2017. In Cambodia, it works across eight provinces, applying a market systems development approach to promote inclusive and sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and secure access and rights to land and natural resources. In Myanmar, HEKS/EPER Myanmar strengthens food security, resilient livelihoods and inclusive economic development. Across both countries there is a strong focus on climate-resilient agriculture, private sector engagement and localisation. Both country programmes also use human-centred design to develop solutions with smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities. For our Mekong programme, we are looking for a pragmatic and entrepreneurial colleague with strong people skills, who builds trust easily with teams, partners and businesses, to take up this position from December 2026 or by agreement. Regional Specialist for Market Systems and Climate ResilienceYour main responsibilities: Thematic support and backstopping (50%) - Provide technical assistance and quality assurance for the design, implementation and monitoring of projects across the Mekong region (currently Cambodia and Myanmar), particularly in inclusive market systems development, private sector engagement and climate-resilient agriculture. - Support teams in applying systems thinking beyond individual projects, including understanding wider institutional, social, economic and ecological dynamics, identifying leverage points for change, and designing adaptive and context-sensitive strategies. - Coach and backstop project staff and partners, including on market systems and human-centred design assessments that integrate GEDSI considerations. - Strengthen monitoring and results measurement (MRM) and adaptive management, supporting teams to develop and use Theories of Change and results chains as decision-making tools through regular monitoring visits, and supporting evaluations and project reviews - Strengthen the strategic use of private sector engagement across the portfolio, and support partnership development, including negotiating with private and public partners to pilot and scale inclusive business models. - Build team knowledge on financial inclusion, blended finance and impact investment. - Capture and share lessons learned, translate them into practical guidance and tools, and contribute to the development of HEKS/EPER standards, frameworks and approaches. - Act as a thematic bridge between the Mekong region and HEKS/EPER's global Thematic Advisory team, and take part in regional and global learning events and communities of practice. - Engage and manage thematic advisors and external consultants, including developing terms of reference and following up on deliverables. Programme and project cycle management (25%) - Support programme and project cycle management, including workplans, budgets, spending forecasts, project documentation, annual reports and adjustments based on monitoring findings. - Contribute to regional and global strategic reflection on systems transformation, identifying opportunities for HEKS/EPER to work through partnerships, market actors, institutions and policies. Networking and acquisition (20%) - Represent HEKS/EPER in relevant national and regional networks and identify strategic partners and donors. - Monitor funding opportunities in the region and share them with the Regional Director, Country Directors and GAP Advisor. - Lead responses to relevant tenders and calls for proposals in close coordination with the Regional Director, Country Directors, GAP Advisor and Thematic Advisory team, and support HQ fundraising with foundations. Additional tasks (5%) - Provide technical support to humanitarian interventions when needed. - Contribute to gender, social inclusion or other thematic research initiatives. - Participate in monthly thematic advisory team meetings, country team meetings and regional meetings. What you can expect from us: - A varied and multidisciplinary position in a regional programme. - A competitive salary package with health insurance and annual return flights to your home country. - This is an unaccompanied position, and dependant benefits such as schooling are not provided. - Duty station: Yangon or Phnom Penh, with up to 30% travel within the Mekong region. - Initially a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Would you like to join the HEKS/EPER Team? We are looking forward to your complete application in English (CV, motivation letter and certificates) exclusively via our [online](https://apply.refline.ch/973549/1116/index.html?lang=en) portal by 15 November 2026. For further information, please contact Julien Brewster (Julien.Brewster@heks-eper.org), Regional Director Mekong. - Master's degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, economics, business administration, development studies, climate change or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - At least seven years of experience in market systems development, agribusiness or climate-resilient agriculture in countries of the Global South, including in an advisory or technical backstopping role. - Strong practical experience in market systems development, private sector engagement and systems thinking. Experience in climate adaptation, human-centred design, GEDSI, and blended finance or impact investment is an asset. - Solid experience in monitoring and results measurement and adaptive management. Knowledge of the DCED Standard is an asset. - Successful track record in proposal development and acquisition with institutional donors. - Experience in Southeast Asia, ideally in Cambodia and/or Myanmar. - Excellent coaching, facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to work across teams and cultures. - Analytical, creative and flexible, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. - Excellent oral and written English. Khmer or Burmese is an asset. - Willingness to identify with HEKS/EPER's values and objectives. - Availability for regular travel within the Mekong region, including Myanmar