Deadline: 14 January 2016
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior International Affairs Officer in Rome, Italy.
The Senior International Affairs Officer will be responsible for shaping and coordinating shareholder and stakeholder engagement in Southern Europe with a view to increasing the financial, political, institutional and intellectual support of country institutions to multilateral efforts in general.
WBG has set two ambitious goals to push extreme poverty to no more 3 percent by 2030, and to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior International Affairs Officer will perform the following functions-
- Represent the WBG on a broad range of routine to sometimes complex and sensitive issues, regularly addressing shareholders and major audiences on WBG business and development topics in business meetings and external speaking engagements.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the political and economic situation and prospects in Southern European countries, and of the policies/thinking/attitudes pertaining to and affecting all aspects of Southern European’s official and non-governmental development assistance.
- Analyze, report and brief WBG Management on major political economic issues, both proactively and on demand, to enhance their interaction with Southern European constituencies and the overall effectiveness of the WBG’s partnership with Southern European countries.
- Write analytical briefing notes on major issues/events/institutions/individuals in Southern Europe that are of significance to the WBG – including trends in public opinion.
- Coordinate high-level missions by WBG Senior Management to Southern Europe, in close coordination with ECAEU Paris and relevant HQ-based WBG units.
- Liaise with international organizations based in Rome, in close coordination with the SDN Network and ECRUN.
- Continually assess and anticipate critical public relations/communications issues pertaining to the WBG’s relations with Southern Europe, and contribute to the formulation of the WBG’s public position on those issues.
- Responsible for front-line Rome Office management, including routine financial transactions (e.g., signing checks).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, international relations, development studies, social sciences, public affairs or any other related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight or more years of directly relevant work experience in any of the above disciplines in organizations working on development (e.g., in government, international organizations, academia, business, or NGOs), OR a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 13 years of relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge about the WBG and its activities.
- Ability to address a range of issues related to the WBG’s business and development.
- Very good knowledge of WBG operations (first-hand experience preferred) and of current operational and policy dialogue issues. In-depth experience in a WBG program or unit is highly desirable.
- Broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the political economy and media in Southern Europe.
- Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English and Italian.
- Ability to work in Spanish highly desirable.
- Demonstrated capacity to write analytically and concisely in English – in a short time and under pressure.
- Substantial experience in public affairs, and proven ability to conceptualize, design, and implement outreach programs.
- Strong public speaking abilities and experience, including ability to persuasively present and defend sometimes controversial issues/positions.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in the use of modern office technology (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information please visit WBG.
