Deadline: 28 September 2015
The World Bank is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Officer based in Washington DC, USA.
The World Bank has a vision to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Operations Officer will perform the following functions-
- Play a lead role in collaborating with recipient Governments in the regions assigned on GEF issues, including country programming and STAR implementation; lead the GEF Country Support Program for those regions and represent the Secretariat in country consultations.
- Play a key role in dialogue with governments on a broad range of policy issues; support governments in translating GEF strategies into concrete programs and projects and help countries to access and benefit from GEF experiences worldwide; clarify GEF requirements and procedures where necessary; play a strong role in assisting governments to make effective use of available resources. Work with GEF Agency representatives as necessary to help countries to get projects approved and executed;
- Understand governments’ concerns and convey them to the Secretariat and GEF agencies; ensure regular and informed communication with countries on GEF policies and procedures;
- Help develop strategies and programs to enhance GEF’s impacts in the region’s countries;
- Maintain relevant files and databases on GEF country activities to monitor and track progress.
- Undertake other assignments as requested within the Policy, Partnerships and Operations Unit within the mandate of GEF.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in economics, environmental policy, law, international relations or related areas and a minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience;
- Experience in developing countries and in dealing with a range of stakeholders as well as international organizations, development agencies, scientific and technical bodies, developing country counterparts, and NGOs is desirable; ability to develop constructive mutually beneficial working relationships with such groups;
- Excellent oral and written communications and editing skills in English;
- Working Knowledge of other languages, especially French and or Spanish, would be an advantage;
- Demonstrated diplomatic and negotiating skills;
- Ability to represent the GEF at highest level with governments;
- Demonstrated ability to think and write analytically, strategically, and programmatically;
- Ability to understand policies, procedures and technical issues related with the GEF and/or other similar global environmental/development operations;
- Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment in a collaborative and constructive way;
- High degree of self-motivation, initiative, flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness to changing demands;
- Ability to cooperate effectively with other professionals in a matrix management environment, to work under pressure of tight deadlines, and to respond to changing demands;
- Demonstrated willingness to assist others and perform whatever tasks are necessary to help the team achieve its goals; strong interpersonal skills; excellent team player.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit World Bank.
