Operations Officer

World Bank Group • Washington, DC

2d

About The Position

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
Western and Central Africa (AFW) Region
We need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2 billion people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs.
Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades.
In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 350 projects totaling more than $38 billion in areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, trade, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank’s program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world’s extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved.
Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our innovative and diverse team to improve people’s lives and help countries build back better after COVID.
Western and Central Africa (AFW) Region:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa
Unit Context
The Infrastructure Front Office for the AFW Regional Director is seeking an Operations Officer to serve as program support for the M300 initiative, covering both AFE and AFW. The successful candidate will support the M300 coordination unit in monitoring of Mission 300 results as well as compact implementation progress; frame and position the initiative; inform and support task teams to align access programs with overall objectives; and provide briefings and updates to the INF Regional Directors for AFE and AFW.
The person selected is expected to be highly skilled and motivated. He/she will possess technical breadth in electricity access and have documented experience in supporting large and complex initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, international development, or equivalent areas relevant for energy sector development;
• At least 5 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with relevant developmental programs and projects;
• Demonstrates proven understanding of energy policies, technologies or strategies, private sector participation, utility reform, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytical work.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects of significant size and scope, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Experience in playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders, including private sector, and partner organizations.
• Proficient user of excel.
• Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI would be advantageous
• Experience working on/with World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate inputs from AFW energy teams on products and activities. Act as a point person for M300 related activities for the AFW team, ensuring effective inclusion of activities across the two energy units in AFW.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials for AFE and AFW INF Regional Directors and other senior management on M300.
• Utilizing the M300 tracking tool and dashboards, develop analytics of the energy access portfolio and pipeline, in close collaboration with ongoing initiatives.
• Lead on the successful implementation of M300 events, such as side events during COP, Annual and Spring Meetings.
• Support M300 coordinator in keeping track of and coordinating the various technical workstreams, including large flagship events, national energy compacts, and monitoring of M300 progress.
• Support the M300 partnership specialist in nurturing and creating effective cooperation to advance the M300 agenda.
• Advise on policy and investment requirements for achieving M300 targets, including coordination and inputs to country and regional energy compacts.
• Support the preparation of analytical and advisory reports and studies on Universal access, clean cooking, utility distribution, Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE), climate change, energy efficiency, and potentially other regional energy programs, as well as inputs to report management
• Work on other corporate assignments as needed
• Other tasks as needed and agreed with the RDs.
• In cooperation with Mission 300 partners, lead the monitoring and evaluation of compact implementation for Mission 300, ensuring that both internal and external reporting formats are accurate, timely, and comprehensive.
• Collaborate closely with the Outcomes Department to track Mission 300 results, maintaining and updating reporting formats to reflect the latest progress and insights.
• Propose and implement new reporting formats that enhance the effective sharing of results and lessons learned across teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and inform briefings for teams, practice managers, and senior leadership, summarizing key outcomes, progress, and areas for improvement related to Mission 300.
• Prepare progress reports on Mission 300 for internal and external audiences.
• Work in partnership with Mission 300 collaborators, particularly the African Development Bank (AfDB), to align monitoring methodologies and facilitate joint reporting efforts.
• Assist with other corporate assignments and tasks as needed and agreed upon with Regional Directors.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level