Public Sector Specialist

The Governance GP helps developing countries build capable, efficient, open, inclusive and accountable institutions that can support economic growth, reduce poverty, deliver needed services and earn the confidence of citizens. Our work encompasses public financial management, public procurement, civil service reform, open government, anti-corruption, and using technology to improve quality and access to government services. More information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance

Roles and accountabilities:

• The Public Sector Specialist will be under the supervision of the Governance Practice Manager for the Unit in charge of Africa Francophone group countries, EAWG1 (Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, and Togo). The Public Sector Specialist will focus on the programs in Mauritania and Senegal where he/she will provide support to the Governance program in these countries.

He/she will be expected to:

• Contribute to the preparation and supervision of public sector governance operations and analytics and ensure effective and timely delivery of programs;
• Actively engage in dialogue and build working relationships with key government counterparts and development partners; and
• Contribute to business development.

Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will be a professional with thematic experience on public sector and GovTech, and good knowledge of Western Africa. Specifically, the candidate will be selected on the basis of the following competencies:

• MA/MS degree in economics, political economy, or public administration.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience with a strong record on policy advisory services to government and overall public financial management.
• In-depth technical and sectoral expertise in the areas of civil service, good governance, domestic resource mobilization, transparency and accountability, fiscal management/economic governance, and political economy.
• Proven track record in project and program design, management, and implementation in public sector reforms in particular on ongoing public sector reforms in Senegal.
• Strong team player and proactive team member with a clear ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural environment, but equally able to work autonomously.
• Able to take initiative.
• Fluent in English and French (written, read, and spoken).

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=26487&site=1