Deadline: 1 February 2016
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Policy Officer in Washington DC, United States.
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 Policy Officer will perform the following functions-
- Provide effective intellectual and strategic leadership on key issues concerning GEF institutional policy and strategy within PPO and for the GEF as a whole.
- Coordinate and lead the preparation of key GEF institutional policies and strategies.
- Proactively respond to emerging policy or strategic issues affecting the GEF and coordinate the development of a corporate response.
- Assist the GEF leadership team and other work streams in preparing policies and strategies for the GEF-7 replenishment.
- Coordinate the compilation and indexing of GEF operational policies approved by the Council.
- Coordinate the work of the Policy and Strategy staff, including leading the preparation and implementation of the annual work program and associated budget.
- Represent the GEF with the Council and agencies on policy and strategic issues.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Master’s degree (advanced degree) in economics, public administration or related fields and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- A solid track record of leading the preparation of policies and strategies relating to institutional or process management and/or environmental/natural resource issues.
- Proven strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong command of the English language, both oral and written.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment and willing to embrace new ideas.
- Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders, including international organizations, and development agencies.
- Ability to understand policies, procedures and technical issues related to the GEF and/or other similar global environmental/development operations.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information please visit WBG.
