Operations Officer Job #: req32781 Organization: World Bank Sector: Operations Grade: GF Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Freetown,Sierra Leone Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 4/28/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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ย 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.ย For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
About the World Bank Group
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Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the worldโs largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.ย
The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).ย
With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.
ย Country Context
The World Bank Group (WBG) Office in Freetown-Sierra Leone is responsible for overseeing the World Bankโs programs for both IBRD and IFC in the Country. The WBG Office houses about 75 World Bank and IFC staff including consultants who are responsible for maintaining a successful WBG relationship with our clients. The team works with integrity, dedication and strong spirit to deliver on the WBG mission of eliminating extreme poverty and enhancing shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Duties and accountabilities
The Operations Officer will work in close collaboration with the Country Manager (CM) for Sierra Leone, the Operations Manager (OM), WB Director, IFC Director, and the other members of the CMU management and country teams on all aspects of the Sierra Leone work program to ensure strategic focus, integration and consistency across and within the portfolio. More specifically (s)he will, work under the overall supervision of the Country Manager:
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Selection Criteria
โข Masters in a relevant field (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Finance, International Relations, or similar filed relevant to the Bank's mission.)
โข Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Bank operational policies and business practices would be a plus.
โข Proven ability to think strategically, and to apply this to the design and implementation of country assistance programs.
โข Outstanding inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary country team, other groups throughout the Bank, and development partners.
โข Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills and drive for results, including ability to undertake diverse tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.
โข Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented attitude.
โข Political sensitivity and mature judgment; and ability to focus on the big picture, while not losing sight of details.
โข Highly developed spoken and written communications skills; including the ability to draft concise briefs, reports and correspondence.
โข Language proficiency in English (speak, read and write)
Competencies:
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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.
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.
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