Application Deadline : 10 Feb 2013
World Bank requires applications from the qualified candidates for the post of Operations Officer. Job location is Washington, DC. Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in French is an asset.
Duties and Responsibilities :
(i) Independently monitors implementation of trustfunded activities, including the implementation progress and budget through regular and timely reviews;
(ii) Prepares regular reporting on quarterly and bi-annual basis (and as required) on the progress of trustfund implementation, challenges and recommend appropriate actions
(iii) Ensures that planned work program/budget deliverables are compatible with trustfund priorities, and objectives and guidelines; Ensures consistency and conformity to Bank trust fund policies.
(iv) Supports task teams and responds to program queries and by assisting clients in accessing trustfund tools and resources. Provides oral and written responses and briefings for queries by staff and managers and by external clients;
(v) Reviews and processes documents, coordinating across disciplines and project components with other team members;
(vi) Provide inputs to the overall AFREA-2 program management and strategic direction.
(vii) Lead reporting and evaluation of AFREA-2 program activities.
Qualifications and Experience :
– Masters or other advanced degree in Public Adminstration, Business Administration, Project Management or Finance, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field;
– Substantial experience in the management of Bank-administered trust funds, including programmatic and free-standing trust fund creation, coordination, grant and reporting procedures for both recipient-executed and Bank-executed projects;
– Hands-on project management experience, an ability to efficiently manage a large number of activities simultaneously, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments;
– Demonstrated teamwork skills, proven ability to work across boundaries in a matrix management environment;
– Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence based dialogue with clients;
– Familiarity with World Bank or other MDB processes and guidelines, particularly pertaining to project cycle management and procurement, is an asset;
– Fluency in English; proficiency in French a plus;
– Knowledge of and interest in the energy or other infrastructure sectors is a plus.
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