World Bank: Operations Analyst – Washington DC

Description

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 Country Management Unit (CMU) of Cameroon comprises Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo Republic and Gabon. The Operations Analyst will be based in Libreville, Gabon and report to the Resident Representative.

Duties and Accountabilities

Portfolio management

• In close collaboration with the Resident Representative and TTLs, the Operations analyst will play a critical role in the oversight of the portfolio review and monitoring both at the design and implementation phases.
• He/She will liaise on regular basis with implementers, partners and beneficiaries to collect date and relevant information for quality assurance purposes.
• He/She will provide operational support to the Resident Representative, Task Teams, and relevant practices, in connection with the implementation of individual operations and the overall portfolio.
• He/She will contribute to the development and implementation of corporate /Regional policies, strategies, and practices related to various operational and institutional matters (e.g.: results, risks management, quality assurance system, fiduciary policies/practices, harmonization and alignment).
• He/She will be responsible for supporting the Resident Representative and the CMU management team on PCN Reviews, Trust Funds management and signing off on ISRs for the Country.
• In collaboration with the Resident Representative and other relevant colleagues, he/she will be expected to Champion dissemination, adaptation and use of knowledge and best practices across the Country Team, staff in Country Offices and visiting missions.
• He/She will identify and address cross-cutting and country generic portfolio issues and support the Country Teams in the design, implementation and supervision arrangements for the portfolio and the pipeline.
• He/She will assist the Resident Representative in the overall portfolio management of the country programs, including preparation of annual work-program and budget, together with the relevant stakeholders considering the Bank”s role and responsibilities in agreed Partnership Support Strategy.

Country Office Management

• The Operations Analyst in liaison with the Executive Assistant and the Resident Representative, plays a central role in overall Front Office tasks, especially regarding all aspects of day-to- day country office tasks.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of policies, processes, and practices related to the Bank”s lending and non-lending product lines, portfolio management, monitoring and evaluation, as well as other relevant operational policies and processes.
• A consistent record in timely delivery of outputs with high quality.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines; ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work pressure.
• Proven strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose problems and propose solutions.
• Excellent client orientation.
• Experience with strategy formulation, project management and/or monitoring & evaluation Dedicated team player with proven ability to work collaboratively across offices in several countries
• Excellent communication skills in English and French, written and spoken (writing sample may be requested from the short-listed candidates).

COS Competencies : COS_PFM_Criteria.pdf

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The 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.

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