Senior Operations Officer

World Bank Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

VPU Context:

The WB Eastern and Southern Africa Region is committed to helping the countries in AFE to realize their considerable development potential and become more competitive in the global economy by focusing on (i) Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies, (ii) Building Up the Digital Economy, (iii) Making Institutions more Efficient and Accountable, (iv) Investing in People, (v) Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and (vi) Adaption and Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent.

More information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa

Unit Context:

The World Bank is assisting the government with policy reforms to attract investments in generation and renewable energy along with the promotion of the regional energy trade in the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP), modernizing the electricity network for the needs of a modern economy and increasing energy access are among the key areas of the Bank’s deepening engagement in the sector. The unit’s work program ranges from Pipeline Delivery Management; Quality Assurance; Portfolio Management and Monitoring, Results Measurement and Management; support to Regional and Corporate priorities

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MA/MS) and a minimum of eight years of experience in a relevant field/discipline (e.g. economics, management, business administration, social sciences, technical studies, or another field related to development).
• Solid knowledge of World Bank operational policies, procedures and systems and M&E skills for operations products.
• Undertake a monthly analysis of operational data and information.
• Track and report on key deliverables, the work program and budget execution
• Demonstrated operational experience as TTL or task team member with specific deliverables, or as quality assurance support.
• Understanding of internal systems, processes and procedures, and of the roles and responsibilities of various Bank units.
• Outstanding client orientation and inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary country teams, all levels of staff and managers.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a diversity of tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment and capacity to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and discretion, sound judgment, and diplomatic skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English, including the ability to speak and write persuasively and present ideas clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• Operational experience in one or more regions or corporate experience (OPCS, CRO, GROW etc.) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the region’s pipeline and portfolio management efforts and contribute to background materials and briefs for AFE Management in preparation for regular corporate meetings on the pipeline/portfolio and annual/spring meetings.
• Providing strategic operational support and policy guidance to AFE Energy Management and task teams in connection with the preparation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of operational products.
• Implement monitoring system to formally track concept notes, aide memoires, completion summaries, and budget utilization.
• Advising AFE Management and task teams on complex operational issues, including strategic, technical and institutional aspects.
• Reviewing operational lending packages/requests on behalf of the AFE Management to ensure: (i) consistency with the various regional strategies, Energy Strategies and corporate operational guidelines; and (ii) that the due diligence and quality standards are met.
• Supporting teams on results management, in particular in relation to the corporate scorecard.
• Support the Operations team members (officers, analysts, and assistants) through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Monitoring of regional high-risk operations and participating in the resolution of issues pertaining to integrity in operations, and inspection panel complaints and cases.
• Preparing regular operational updates and briefs for Regional Management, as well as comments and presentations on operational policy matters.
• Carrying out learning activities on operational policies, instruments and innovations.
• Monitoring, following up and reporting on the GP’s achievements and compliance with corporate commitments such as Citizen Engagement, Gender, and Climate Change.
• Participating in knowledge management and sharing activities; writing operational good practice notes and results stories as needed.

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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees