World Bank Group Recruitment Drive (TOR for Future Vacancies)

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1 World Bank Group Recruitment Drive (TOR for Future Vacancies) The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at attracting qualified candidates to fill positions in selected areas. Employment opportunities will be in various technical areas and professional streams for talented and diverse young and mid-career professionals. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique and exciting opportunity for exceptionally talented individuals who have a passion for international development. As a staff member at the Bank Group, you will get the opportunity to contribute to the effort to solve some of the world s most pressing problems. World Bank Group staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector and others in developing countries, assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects. In addition to strong technical competencies, ideal candidates must have a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and be fluent in English with very good writing and communication skills. Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office. Most of the positions require a Master s degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Please see description of each of the positions below to find the exact requirements. All CVs and resumes must be received by March 31, Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Qualified candidates will be interviewed beginning February The World Bank group values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Specifically, women are encouraged to apply. The World Bank Group offers a total reward package that includes competitive salary, retirement plan, life insurance, medical benefits, paid leave, mobility support, accidental death protection, and financial assistance.

2 [F1] Social Urban, Rural and Resiliency The Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice works to help clients build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities, villages and communities, with strong linkages to the WBG's twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Past rural development efforts have not been enough to address the rural poor's vulnerability and marginalization. Although 80% of GDP is generated in urban areas, social exclusion and inequality are rapidly growing in cities. Since 1980, low-income countries have accounted for only 9% of the disaster events but 48% of fatalities. Increasing the resilience of cities, villages, and communities is critical because the burden of disasters, conflict, crime, and violence falls disproportionately on the poor and the bottom 40% of the population. 1 billion people are expected to move to cities by The growth path of cities, human settlements, and rural areas has local and global implications for sustainability and climate change. Ensuring that the marginalized and vulnerable segments of society have a say in defining their development path is indispensable. To pursue these goals, the World Bank Group is seeking qualified applicants with experience in social inclusion and sustainability- with an emphasis on marginalized groups, gender, and youth; urban planning, services and institutions; social sustainability and safeguards; beneficiary and citizen engagement; land tenure policy and administration, urban planning and land-use management, geo-spatial planning tools, housing, informal settlements upgrade, risk assessment, hydromet services, resilient cities, resilient reconstruction, coastal protection; violence and conflict prevention and operational response; and national and regional territorial policy and local development. Social Sustainability and Safeguards Specialist: Job ID Advanced Degree (Master s Degree or equivalent) in a social science (Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science) or other relevant fields (Public Policy, International Development, etc.). Knowledge of WB policies and operations, including the phases of the project cycle, and the social safeguards policies on Involuntary Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples, with proven capacity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, international organizations, development agencies, government counterparts, beneficiaries of Bank-financed operations, and civil society organizations. [F2] Environment and Natural Resources (Pollution) World Bank Group staff working in the Environment and Natural Resources Practice bring a holistic view to local, regional, and global Environment and Natural Resources. We are seeking individuals who can help countries reduce pollution levels for healthy lives and clean development. Rapid urbanization and motorization trends in the developing world increase the urgency to eliminate point source emissions and manage pollution sources. Uncontrolled wastewater, nitrogen fertilizer runoff, car exhaust, dirty fuel

3 burning, industrial emissions, and toxic waste carry a heavy toll there were an estimated 8.4 million early deaths due to exposure to air, water, and soil pollution in 2012, while the combined global burden of disease from environmental risk factors exceeded that of malnutrition. Many of the policies, tools, and technologies for managing pollution already exist and could help: avoid millions of work hours and money lost to disease, save millions of lives, improve business productivity, and increase the competitiveness of developing country cities. Our work in this area focus on: legacy pollution cleanup and land rehabilitation; waste management; air quality, including reduction in indoor/outdoor air pollution and short-lived climate pollutants with accompanying reduction in GHG emissions; water quality; environmental and sustainable mining; and helping countries improve environmental governance, regulation, and enforcement. In all these subsectors, concern for the poor, who are least able to afford protective measures against the health impacts of pollution, is foremost. Pollution Reduction Specialist: Job ID Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environment or natural resource economics, environment or natural resource management, environmental science, engineering, forest management or related field is required. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is required: environmental or natural resource economics, engineering, environment or natural resource management, forestry, or environmental safeguards. Practical field experience working in a developing country context on environmental management issues is required. Landscape/Forestry & Safeguards Specialist: Job ID Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in environment or natural resource economics, environment or natural resource management, environmental science, engineering, forest management or related field is required. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is required: environmental or natural resource economics, engineering, environment or natural resource management, forestry, or environmental safeguards. Practical field experience working in a developing country context on environmental management issues is required. [F3] Energy and Extractives (Power Sector Policy/Strategy) The Energy and Extractives Global Practice (GEEDR) is committed to providing reliable electricity to the unserved and inadequately-served people of the world to help eradicate extreme poverty and create shared prosperity. Energy is a key input to economic growth needed to end extreme poverty, while extractives generate substantial revenues for poverty reduction and socio-economic development. Universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is key for ensuring economic opportunity and prosperity. The extractives sector, if managed well, can boost shared prosperity through codevelopment of infrastructure, local economic development, skills, and jobs.

4 Designing and implementing Energy and Extractives projects and activities requires deep and wide exposure to the global energy sector (renewable as well as conventional energy), a strong background in private sector finance and commercial operations, as well as a good understanding of Bank-wide processes. In developing programs in the region, the World Bank Group (WBG) will be bringing to bear several instruments such as the Bank s financial risk mitigation instruments, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) insurance, and International Finance Corporation (IFC) project development and financing, alongside the more traditional IBRD and IDA lending tools and grants. Thus, exposure to and familiarity with, these different parts of WBG is an important requirement for this position. In keeping with the themes under the GEEDR, the candidate will need to have expertise in a combination of several of the following themes. Region specific experience and expertise, especially with respect to development and operation of complex or transformational projects will be greatly valued. Clean Energy (renewables and energy efficiency) Energy Access Power Systems and Development of Competitive Power Markets Hydropower Power Sector Pricing and Reform, Distributed Generation, and Mining and Extractives (especially gas and gas-to-power) Power Sector Policy/Strategy Specialist: Job ID Master s Degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, or equivalent areas relevant for energy sector development. Experience in international institutions/companies and/or government in energy with demonstrated track record in the management of large complex projects, with experience and/or substantive exposure with recent developments in the energy sector such as clean energy including hydro, power systems, energy access, regulatory reform, public-private partnerships and extractives (gas and gas-to-power). [F4] Fiduciary: Procurement and Financial Management Sound governance and effective institutions are essential for achieving shared prosperity and sustained reductions in poverty. A rapidly-growing body of analytic work demonstrates that there are clear linkages between good governance and the quality of health and education services, and that the poor often suffer disproportionately from lack of alternatives. Countries capable of controlling corruption are able to use their human and financial resources more efficiently with fewer losses and distortions. They are able to attract higher levels of foreign and domestic investment and, on average, grow more rapidly. The Governance Global Practice brings together professionals in procurement, financial management, taxation, public management, regulatory policy, transparency, digital governance, law and development,

5 anticorruption, and social accountability to develop innovative, integrated solutions to pernicious institutional problems. The practice utilizes a problem-driven, diagnostic approach, combining global comparative knowledge of reform successes and failures with keen understanding of the institutional challenges and opportunities of developing countries. We are seeking candidates with experience in Procurement and Financial Management who can help countries improve their capacity in public finance and accounting and procurement in order to ensure sustainable funding for public programs. Procurement Specialist: Job ID Master s degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Law, Procurement, Finance, Business or Commerce) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience as Procurement Specialist or responsibilities with a substantial content in the procurement area. Advanced technical qualifications and broad expertise in all aspects of procurement, including proven experience in designing, managing and delivering large scale and complex procurement operations. Seasoned knowledge and specialized command of major facets of Multilateral Development Banks procurement policies and practices, including notions of the new concepts under the New Procurement Framework. In-depth knowledge of Banks operations and demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate procurement-specific knowledge with broader operational and policies, research objectives, etc. Authority to ascertain clear procurement strategies, rules, and methodologies in implementation (e.g. to deal with cases such as the tendency of clients to mix national and Bank procurement policy). Proven track record of designing, managing and delivering relatively complex, large-scale procurement operations, policy work, etc. Ability to operate effectively in a large administrative environment such as the World Bank, and to work in teams, in close cooperation with TTLs Financial Management Specialists, other Governance Global Practice colleagues, to solve complex problems collaboratively, coordinate with managers, located at both Headquarters and in the field office(s), and work independently under the general direction of the APM. Experience in working with other multilateral or bilateral donors and solid knowledge of developing country conditions, and ability to develop joint operations in the context of the New Procurement Framework. Financial Management Specialist: Job ID Professional accountants (CPA, CA or equivalent) with at least a Bachelor s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and a minimum of 5 years of postqualification experience in financial management. Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing; The ability to understand public financial management issues and to adapt financial management knowledge acquired in the private sector to the public sector context is essential. Experience with internal audit

6 and internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary.