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Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities โ the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org
We are dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. The Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (EFI) Practice Group provides support to build the foundations for inclusive and sustainable growth. It includes the WBG Global Practices (GPs) of Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation (FCI); Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment; Governance; and Poverty and Equity. In the FCI Global Practice, we combine expertise in the financial and private sector development to foster private sector led growth and help create markets in client countries.
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises 30 extremely diverse countries, with a population of nearly 500 million people! A predominantly middle-income region, three clients are IDA, two are IDA blend, and the remaining 25 are IBRD eligible. The FCI Global Practice in ECA delivers the full portfolio of World Bank (WB) instruments. These include lending, analytical, and advisory - often financed through Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) or trust funds (TFs).
The FCI Global Practice in ECA is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Private Sector Specialist based in Washington D.C.! We need someone who can demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver the private sector development program in the countries of the European Union (EU), South Caucasus (SC), Central Asia (CA), and Russia. You will report to the FCI Practice Manager based in Washington D.C.
Duties and Accountabilities
Your duties will entail the implementation of the WB private sector development program in ECA countries, including to (i) lead complex analytical and advisory work on private sector development, including a growing RAS and TF program; (ii) explore and deliver on lending opportunities, working as a team leader or member of lending projects; (iii) be responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and development partners in Europe and Central Asia , including the IMF,ย Asian Development Bank, OECD and EBRD; (iv) lead and provide technical inputs to analytical work and briefing notes on private sector development; (v) leverage the private sector development agenda by contributing to knowledge and investmentย country operations, and (vi) integrate relevant financial sector development aspects in the upstream analysis and downstream project design and collaborate closely with financial sector development specialists in the unit.
Selection Criteria
โขMasterโs degree or PhD in Economics, Business, Public Policy, or similar;
โขAt least eight years of relevant professional experience since completing university degree (i.e., the Master degree);
โขStrong expertise in private sector development, with proven ability and track record in conceptualizing and delivering high-quality technical and analytical work using modern econometric methods;
โขExperience in designing and leading investment projects as well as in leading PSD policy dialogue under development policy operations. Experience with leading RASs and managing TFs will be a strong advantage;
โขDemonstrated professional leadership skills and ability to lead a team of professionals in project execution;
โขProven ability to develop and nurture relationships with clients and other stakeholders;
โขKnowledge of the institutions and policy priorities of Europe and Central Asia and ECA clients more broadly.
โขExcellent writing and presentation skills in English;
โขWillingness to travel frequently.
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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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