Job Title: Senior Policy Officer (Railway Transport)
Post Level: P3
Duty Station: AddisAbaba, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Headof Transport and Tourism Division
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Initiate the formulation of policies, plans of action, programmes and project proposals relating to the railway transport sub-sector;
Facilitate implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of railway transport projects and programmes;
Prepare and coordinate studies and research in the field of railway transport;
Organise and service workshops, seminars and meetings on railway transport matters;
Facilitate activities of specialized technical committee(s) and sub-committees on railway transport issues;
Maintain working relations with RECs and other regional and international organizations in railway transport matters;
Ensure overall management of the railway transport unit including preparation of its budget and supervising subordinate staff and short-term experts in conformity with relevant rules procedures in force;
Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned.
3. Qualifications and Experience Required:
Ø Candidatesmust have a University Master Degree in civil engineering, railway transporteconomics, or equivalent qualification.
Ø Ahigher qualification will be and added advantage.
4. Professional experiencerequired:
Candidates must have at least Seven (7) years of progressively relevant experience in railway transport policy development as well as programme/project management with a minimum of 3 years in senior position;
Experience in regional and international railway transport issues is desirable.
5. Other Relevant Skills:
§ Planning and organising - Provenability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timelydecisions;
§ Communication - Effective written,oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to draft/present informationin a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among peoplewith varying points of view.
§ Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability toestablish and maintain effective working relations with people of different nationaland cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
§ Judgment/Decision-making - Goodjudgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact,ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity andachieve Unit’s goals.
§ Well-developed ICT skills includingefficient use of word processing, spreadsheets and other important computerapplications.
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three(3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two (2) yearsrenewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified womenare strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary US$33,619.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance(US$14,414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other relatedexpenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per childper annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
The applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 6thAugust 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human ResourceManagement
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)
Monday, 11 June 2012
Senior Policy Officer Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: Senior Policy Officer (Tourism)
Post Level: P3
Duty Station: AddisAbaba, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Headof Transport and Tourism Division
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities
Initiate the formulation of policies, plans of action, programmes and project proposals relating to the tourism-sector;
Facilitate implementation, monitoring and evaluation of tourism projects and programmes;
Prepare and coordinate studies and research in the field of tourism;
Organise and service workshops, seminars and meetings on tourism matters;
Facilitate activities of specialised technical committee(s) and sub-committees on tourism issues;
Maintain working relations with RECs and other regional and international organizations in tourism matters;
Ensure overall management of the tourism unit including preparation of its budget and supervise subordinate staff and short-term experts in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force;
Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned
3. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have at least a University Master Degree in economics, business administration, or equivalent qualification;
A higher qualification will be and added advantage.
4. Professional experiencerequired:
Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressively relevant experience in Tourism policy development as well as programme/project management with a minimum of 3 years in senior position;
Experience in regional and international tourism issues is desirable.
5. Other Relevant Skills:
§ Planning and organising - Provenability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timelydecisions;
§ Communication - Effective written,oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to draft/present informationin a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among peoplewith varying points of view.
§ Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability toestablish and maintain effective working relations with people of differentnational and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
§ Judgment/Decision-making - Goodjudgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact,ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity andachieve Unit’s goals.
§ Well-developed ICT skills includingefficient use of word processing, spreadsheets and other important computerapplications.
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferable be between 30 and 45 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three(3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. GenderMainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plusother related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housingallowance (US$14,414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition andother related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum ofUS$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff ofthe Commission.
The applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment
How to Apply
Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 6thAugust 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human ResourceManagement
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)
Post Level: P3
Duty Station: AddisAbaba, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Headof Transport and Tourism Division
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities
Initiate the formulation of policies, plans of action, programmes and project proposals relating to the tourism-sector;
Facilitate implementation, monitoring and evaluation of tourism projects and programmes;
Prepare and coordinate studies and research in the field of tourism;
Organise and service workshops, seminars and meetings on tourism matters;
Facilitate activities of specialised technical committee(s) and sub-committees on tourism issues;
Maintain working relations with RECs and other regional and international organizations in tourism matters;
Ensure overall management of the tourism unit including preparation of its budget and supervise subordinate staff and short-term experts in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force;
Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned
3. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have at least a University Master Degree in economics, business administration, or equivalent qualification;
A higher qualification will be and added advantage.
4. Professional experiencerequired:
Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressively relevant experience in Tourism policy development as well as programme/project management with a minimum of 3 years in senior position;
Experience in regional and international tourism issues is desirable.
5. Other Relevant Skills:
§ Planning and organising - Provenability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timelydecisions;
§ Communication - Effective written,oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to draft/present informationin a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among peoplewith varying points of view.
§ Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability toestablish and maintain effective working relations with people of differentnational and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
§ Judgment/Decision-making - Goodjudgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact,ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity andachieve Unit’s goals.
§ Well-developed ICT skills includingefficient use of word processing, spreadsheets and other important computerapplications.
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferable be between 30 and 45 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three(3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. GenderMainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plusother related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housingallowance (US$14,414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition andother related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum ofUS$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff ofthe Commission.
The applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment
How to Apply
Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 6thAugust 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human ResourceManagement
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)
Program Director Job Vacancy at World Vision Sudan
Job Title: Program Director - Sudan Program Application Deadline Date: 15 Jun 2012
Position Location: Khartoum Position Start Date: 01 Sep 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Aug 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months
Country Name: Sudan Program/Office Name: Northern Sudan
City/Province: Khartoum Employee Type: Expatriate
Job Grade Level: 19 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFEDMAU-8U3MXS
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To lead, direct, develop, and manage the implementation of all aspects of World Vision's ministry, whist representing WV to all donors, project partners, partnership offices and other WV entities, foreign and local government representatives, churches and other non-governmental organizations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Effectiveness (20%)
Leadership Development
Build a strong Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance and building management capacity, synergy and depth of leadership within WV through regular and ad hoc meetings (group and one on one).
Facilitate the development of effective teams at State and National level. In so doing, provide an environment where different teams can share experiences and best practices in a way that enhances the quality of ministry in WV.
Relationships
Ensure that productive and effective relationships are maintained with the WV Region, Partnership Office and Support Office entities.
Staff capacity and Performance
Coordinate, manage and maintain integrity of the State Senior Management Teams.
Create positive team environments.
Champion the professional and personal development of all staff to ensure that the Vision and Mission of World Vision is implemented.
Oversee the development and implementation of a succession plan that ensure the active recruitment and capacity building of qualified candidates with senior management potential.
Ensure the continued implementation of WV’s staff capacity building program to equip staff to assume increasing levels of responsibility for effectiveness in WV’s programme. Provide overall strategic leadership to staff recruitment, retention, capacity building, and orientation.
Ensure that staff security, child protection, risk management, and stress and trauma management protocols are developed and implemented
Provide overall direction of staff code of conduct and ethics.
Ministry Effectiveness (20%)
External positioning
Position World Vision as a leading NGO with respect to children and known as a key figure in promoting the well-being and rights of children within the country context. In this regard, ensure that World Vision is a respected leader and strong advocate for children within civil society.
Position WV as the NGO of choice through strategic alliances and partnerships
Position WV as advocacy and policy experts for the poor and vulnerable, particularly children.
Mission Advocate and Collaborator
Represent World Vision to the communities within which we work with a particular focus on children being key players in the transformation of their lives and the lives of their communities.
Represent World Vision to the Government, the churches, major donor agencies, ministry partners, non-governmental agencies, and media. Build strategic alliances with these stakeholders that increase the impact of WV’s ministry on the communities with whom it is involved.
Fund-raising and development
Direct and focus private and public fund integration to maximize results and respond to community needs particularly in relation to children.
Secure funding for WV with a goal of balancing and integrating the sources and proportions of funding from each of these sources (a multiplicity of Government and multilateral donors. This in order to ensure a sustainable and intergenerational funding base for WV programmes while providing the necessary accountability to these same donors.
Strategic Thinking (20%)
Strategic Planning
Uphold the World Vision, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices as foundational of the planning and implementation.
Direct the integrated strategic plan and ensure regular intervals of strategic planning (every 3 to 5 years) to keep the programme focused and tailored to achieve impact in a rapidly changing country and global context.
Direct the development of the annual operating plan and budget to ensure that they are in accordance with World Vision strategies and standards. ·
Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of interdependence and twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of resources drawn from the Partnership.
Provide leadership to appropriate and expanded programs among marginalized communities especially among Muslim communities.
Ensure ongoing national level engagement with interdenominational Church leaders regarding responses to HIV/AIDS, good governance and social programs.
Individual performance management
Ensuring that there are appropriate accountability and performance management standards to encourage individual growth and increased team effectiveness.
Implementation Effectiveness (20%)
Technical / Sectoral oversight
Oversee program strategy development and program implementation.
Oversee operational and management plans.
Maintain quality through compliance with World Vision and international standards for Emergency Response & Disaster Mitigation (ERDM), Rehabilitation, and Development.
Implement strategies for sustainable programming.
Ensure programmatic integration of Microeconomic development (MFIs) into the projects
Lead the internal functions of the organization such as Finance, Human Resources, Administration, and Information Technology while ensuring effective service delivery of each.
Ensure the development and maintenance of information architecture that supports the clear an effective communication of information and sharing of strategic ideas.
Accountable steward of the Organization
Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for accessing resources.
Oversee budget preparation and on-going budget management.
Establish/maintain financial procedures and recording mechanisms.
Ensure that all Regional and Partnership policies are implemented and adhered to through active participation in the various African Forums and Leadership Team meetings.
Ensure staff security, child protection, risk management and stress and trauma management protocols and procedures are developed and monitored.
Performance culture
Develop a culture of performance and accountability while ensuring a learning and development environment is cultivated.
Self-managing and Spiritual Formation (20%)
Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity as an example to staff and to commend World Vision to various stakeholders.
Through lifestyle, effective work relationships and leadership, provide spiritual leadership to staff reflective of the Kingdom values, WV’s Vision and Mission Statements and Core Values.
Nurturing spiritual development
Ensure staff are developing and forming spiritually. Understand and model a biblical view of leadership.
Influence staff towards a shared World Vision mission.
Attend and participate in spiritual nurture meetings/devotions as scheduled.
Provide leadership in weekly chapel and devotional meetings.
Balance and diversity
Ensure gender and ethnic diversity at all levels according to relevant policies and guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences or management related field, Master’s Degree would be most preferred
Technical Training qualifications required: Significant leadership and management experience in handling complex humanitarian emergencies and country/national multi-sectoral projects is required.
8-10 years of experience in senior leadership/management field (5 of which should be in an international organization). 5 years experience in disaster management and/or community development.
Management experience of an organization with over 400-500 staff preferred.
Technological literacy: Knowledge of computers, email, internet and current office software is strongly preferred.
Strong motivation and ability to deal with adversity
Exhibit spiritual maturity, integrity and a dynamic personal sense of life calling.
Previous working experience in an Islamic context would be an added advantage.
Prepared to operate in a restrictive environment with few opportunities for personal pursuits
Keen advocate on pertinent issues with an ability to weigh risk versus benefit and act when appropriate
Ability to understand and manage financial information/systems/reporting
Good knowledge of diverse donor requirements for program implementation and reporting
Ability to design and develop reports, proposals, correspondence and media interest stories.
Ability to maintain a grant funding programming and ensuring sustainability
Evident vision and passion for the poor (particularly the vulnerability of children subjected to poverty), with a good understanding of the culture, history and social context of the country.
Demonstrated commitment to ethos, Vision Statement, Core Values and Mission Statement of World Vision International. Knowledge of and adherence to the Sphere Relief Standards, the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
Must be a committed Christian (growing in faith), able to stand above denominational/religious diversities.
Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field (and internationally)
Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel may be required.
On call: After normal working hours in cases of emergency or high-level visitor delegations.
PREFERRED:
Significant management and strategic leadership experience in a Relief Context
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/67F379D8E0497DA688257A0F001CE9A9?OpenDocument
Position Location: Khartoum Position Start Date: 01 Sep 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Aug 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months
Country Name: Sudan Program/Office Name: Northern Sudan
City/Province: Khartoum Employee Type: Expatriate
Job Grade Level: 19 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFEDMAU-8U3MXS
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To lead, direct, develop, and manage the implementation of all aspects of World Vision's ministry, whist representing WV to all donors, project partners, partnership offices and other WV entities, foreign and local government representatives, churches and other non-governmental organizations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Effectiveness (20%)
Leadership Development
Build a strong Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance and building management capacity, synergy and depth of leadership within WV through regular and ad hoc meetings (group and one on one).
Facilitate the development of effective teams at State and National level. In so doing, provide an environment where different teams can share experiences and best practices in a way that enhances the quality of ministry in WV.
Relationships
Ensure that productive and effective relationships are maintained with the WV Region, Partnership Office and Support Office entities.
Staff capacity and Performance
Coordinate, manage and maintain integrity of the State Senior Management Teams.
Create positive team environments.
Champion the professional and personal development of all staff to ensure that the Vision and Mission of World Vision is implemented.
Oversee the development and implementation of a succession plan that ensure the active recruitment and capacity building of qualified candidates with senior management potential.
Ensure the continued implementation of WV’s staff capacity building program to equip staff to assume increasing levels of responsibility for effectiveness in WV’s programme. Provide overall strategic leadership to staff recruitment, retention, capacity building, and orientation.
Ensure that staff security, child protection, risk management, and stress and trauma management protocols are developed and implemented
Provide overall direction of staff code of conduct and ethics.
Ministry Effectiveness (20%)
External positioning
Position World Vision as a leading NGO with respect to children and known as a key figure in promoting the well-being and rights of children within the country context. In this regard, ensure that World Vision is a respected leader and strong advocate for children within civil society.
Position WV as the NGO of choice through strategic alliances and partnerships
Position WV as advocacy and policy experts for the poor and vulnerable, particularly children.
Mission Advocate and Collaborator
Represent World Vision to the communities within which we work with a particular focus on children being key players in the transformation of their lives and the lives of their communities.
Represent World Vision to the Government, the churches, major donor agencies, ministry partners, non-governmental agencies, and media. Build strategic alliances with these stakeholders that increase the impact of WV’s ministry on the communities with whom it is involved.
Fund-raising and development
Direct and focus private and public fund integration to maximize results and respond to community needs particularly in relation to children.
Secure funding for WV with a goal of balancing and integrating the sources and proportions of funding from each of these sources (a multiplicity of Government and multilateral donors. This in order to ensure a sustainable and intergenerational funding base for WV programmes while providing the necessary accountability to these same donors.
Strategic Thinking (20%)
Strategic Planning
Uphold the World Vision, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices as foundational of the planning and implementation.
Direct the integrated strategic plan and ensure regular intervals of strategic planning (every 3 to 5 years) to keep the programme focused and tailored to achieve impact in a rapidly changing country and global context.
Direct the development of the annual operating plan and budget to ensure that they are in accordance with World Vision strategies and standards. ·
Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of interdependence and twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of resources drawn from the Partnership.
Provide leadership to appropriate and expanded programs among marginalized communities especially among Muslim communities.
Ensure ongoing national level engagement with interdenominational Church leaders regarding responses to HIV/AIDS, good governance and social programs.
Individual performance management
Ensuring that there are appropriate accountability and performance management standards to encourage individual growth and increased team effectiveness.
Implementation Effectiveness (20%)
Technical / Sectoral oversight
Oversee program strategy development and program implementation.
Oversee operational and management plans.
Maintain quality through compliance with World Vision and international standards for Emergency Response & Disaster Mitigation (ERDM), Rehabilitation, and Development.
Implement strategies for sustainable programming.
Ensure programmatic integration of Microeconomic development (MFIs) into the projects
Lead the internal functions of the organization such as Finance, Human Resources, Administration, and Information Technology while ensuring effective service delivery of each.
Ensure the development and maintenance of information architecture that supports the clear an effective communication of information and sharing of strategic ideas.
Accountable steward of the Organization
Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for accessing resources.
Oversee budget preparation and on-going budget management.
Establish/maintain financial procedures and recording mechanisms.
Ensure that all Regional and Partnership policies are implemented and adhered to through active participation in the various African Forums and Leadership Team meetings.
Ensure staff security, child protection, risk management and stress and trauma management protocols and procedures are developed and monitored.
Performance culture
Develop a culture of performance and accountability while ensuring a learning and development environment is cultivated.
Self-managing and Spiritual Formation (20%)
Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity as an example to staff and to commend World Vision to various stakeholders.
Through lifestyle, effective work relationships and leadership, provide spiritual leadership to staff reflective of the Kingdom values, WV’s Vision and Mission Statements and Core Values.
Nurturing spiritual development
Ensure staff are developing and forming spiritually. Understand and model a biblical view of leadership.
Influence staff towards a shared World Vision mission.
Attend and participate in spiritual nurture meetings/devotions as scheduled.
Provide leadership in weekly chapel and devotional meetings.
Balance and diversity
Ensure gender and ethnic diversity at all levels according to relevant policies and guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in Social Sciences or management related field, Master’s Degree would be most preferred
Technical Training qualifications required: Significant leadership and management experience in handling complex humanitarian emergencies and country/national multi-sectoral projects is required.
8-10 years of experience in senior leadership/management field (5 of which should be in an international organization). 5 years experience in disaster management and/or community development.
Management experience of an organization with over 400-500 staff preferred.
Technological literacy: Knowledge of computers, email, internet and current office software is strongly preferred.
Strong motivation and ability to deal with adversity
Exhibit spiritual maturity, integrity and a dynamic personal sense of life calling.
Previous working experience in an Islamic context would be an added advantage.
Prepared to operate in a restrictive environment with few opportunities for personal pursuits
Keen advocate on pertinent issues with an ability to weigh risk versus benefit and act when appropriate
Ability to understand and manage financial information/systems/reporting
Good knowledge of diverse donor requirements for program implementation and reporting
Ability to design and develop reports, proposals, correspondence and media interest stories.
Ability to maintain a grant funding programming and ensuring sustainability
Evident vision and passion for the poor (particularly the vulnerability of children subjected to poverty), with a good understanding of the culture, history and social context of the country.
Demonstrated commitment to ethos, Vision Statement, Core Values and Mission Statement of World Vision International. Knowledge of and adherence to the Sphere Relief Standards, the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
Must be a committed Christian (growing in faith), able to stand above denominational/religious diversities.
Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field (and internationally)
Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel may be required.
On call: After normal working hours in cases of emergency or high-level visitor delegations.
PREFERRED:
Significant management and strategic leadership experience in a Relief Context
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/67F379D8E0497DA688257A0F001CE9A9?OpenDocument
E T Consultant Job Opportunity at World Bank Malawi
Job # 121399
Job Title E T Consultant
Job Family Private Sector Development
Location Lilongwe, Malawi
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 05-Jun-2012
Closing Date 19-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
Sub-Saharan Africa, with a population of over 700 million people in 47 countries, is home to 34 of the world’s poorest countries. Making headway against poverty in sub-Saharan Africa continues to present the world’s most formidable developmental challenge. The Africa Region’s Finance and Private Sector Development Department (AFTFP) is responsible for providing operational support and technical advice to AFR clients on a broad range of finance and private sector development (FPD) issues. The AFTFP Department has 60 staff shared between two geographical sectors – AFTFE and AFTFW jointly covering a span of 47 countries and 13 country directorates. FPD specialists in the department have region-wide responsibility for providing technical advice and operational support to sub-Saharan country departments and their client countries on financial sector and PSD issues. In carrying out its mandate, the unit collaborates closely with regional staff working on other sectors, the FPD and PREM networks, and with other parts of the Bank Group, including the IFC, and MIGA. In line with the Africa region’s objective to facilitate the implementation of the Paris Declaration, AFTFP has an established track record in working in partnership with other development partners. The World Bank is seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Private Sector Development Specialist in the Lilongwe office. The successful candidate will be mapped to the Africa Region’s Finance and Private Sector Development network (AFTFP) and will form a core member of the FPD team for Malawi, under the overall guidance of the FPD Country Sector Coordinator for Zambia, Zimbabwe and reporting to the Sector Manager for AFTFP based in Washington. The selected person is also expected to work closely with the Country Manager for Malawi and interact with other members of the Malawi country team both in Lilongwe and Washington DC.
Duties and Accountabilities
- refine and further develop a private and financial sector business and strategic plan, in close collaboration with the private and financial sector team and the country team - frequently represent the World Bank in meetings relating to private and financial sector development - provide technical private and financial sector inputs to the strategic policy dialogue, policy-based lending, CEMs, CASs and PRSP - lead, provide oversight and develop analytical (AAA) work in private and financial sector issues - provide technical inputs to Government on specific issues for the formulation of competitiveness strategy for Malawi - provide support to the Government team implementing projects and undertake supervision activities on behalf of IDA (e.g. organizing missions, preparing procurement responses) - develop position papers on private sector issues - work closely with the regional private and financial sector specialist in providing regional oversight on private sector related issues and developing regional analytical work - provide technical support to the public private dialogue process established - support the team on coordination of private sector issues for Malawi - lead the dissemination AAA and best practice principles (including regional reports and workshops/conferences) - coordinate with other development partners on FPD design and implementation - monitor developments in the private sector and share information promptly with other team members from across the World Bank Group - participate in other Bank sector operations (e.g. agriculture, energy, transport, telecommunications and regional program initiatives) with FPD components - participate in Bank missions and preparation of aide memoires, and will closely follow up with all stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of the action plans prepared after each Bank mission
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree in economics and/or business administration and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience with private and/or financial sector operations - Operational experience in development programs either with the World Bank group or a related organization or donors, preferably with leadership in preparation or supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending - Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions - Recognized and respected by peers; demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels - Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound judgments on issues requiring management guidance - Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbally and in writing
- Advanced degree in economics and/or business administration and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience with private and/or financial sector operations
- Operational experience in development programs either with the World Bank group or a related organization or donors, preferably with leadership in preparation or supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions
- Recognized and respected by peers; demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound judgments on issues requiring management guidance
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbally and in writing
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121399&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Job Title E T Consultant
Job Family Private Sector Development
Location Lilongwe, Malawi
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 05-Jun-2012
Closing Date 19-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
Sub-Saharan Africa, with a population of over 700 million people in 47 countries, is home to 34 of the world’s poorest countries. Making headway against poverty in sub-Saharan Africa continues to present the world’s most formidable developmental challenge. The Africa Region’s Finance and Private Sector Development Department (AFTFP) is responsible for providing operational support and technical advice to AFR clients on a broad range of finance and private sector development (FPD) issues. The AFTFP Department has 60 staff shared between two geographical sectors – AFTFE and AFTFW jointly covering a span of 47 countries and 13 country directorates. FPD specialists in the department have region-wide responsibility for providing technical advice and operational support to sub-Saharan country departments and their client countries on financial sector and PSD issues. In carrying out its mandate, the unit collaborates closely with regional staff working on other sectors, the FPD and PREM networks, and with other parts of the Bank Group, including the IFC, and MIGA. In line with the Africa region’s objective to facilitate the implementation of the Paris Declaration, AFTFP has an established track record in working in partnership with other development partners. The World Bank is seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Private Sector Development Specialist in the Lilongwe office. The successful candidate will be mapped to the Africa Region’s Finance and Private Sector Development network (AFTFP) and will form a core member of the FPD team for Malawi, under the overall guidance of the FPD Country Sector Coordinator for Zambia, Zimbabwe and reporting to the Sector Manager for AFTFP based in Washington. The selected person is also expected to work closely with the Country Manager for Malawi and interact with other members of the Malawi country team both in Lilongwe and Washington DC.
Duties and Accountabilities
- refine and further develop a private and financial sector business and strategic plan, in close collaboration with the private and financial sector team and the country team - frequently represent the World Bank in meetings relating to private and financial sector development - provide technical private and financial sector inputs to the strategic policy dialogue, policy-based lending, CEMs, CASs and PRSP - lead, provide oversight and develop analytical (AAA) work in private and financial sector issues - provide technical inputs to Government on specific issues for the formulation of competitiveness strategy for Malawi - provide support to the Government team implementing projects and undertake supervision activities on behalf of IDA (e.g. organizing missions, preparing procurement responses) - develop position papers on private sector issues - work closely with the regional private and financial sector specialist in providing regional oversight on private sector related issues and developing regional analytical work - provide technical support to the public private dialogue process established - support the team on coordination of private sector issues for Malawi - lead the dissemination AAA and best practice principles (including regional reports and workshops/conferences) - coordinate with other development partners on FPD design and implementation - monitor developments in the private sector and share information promptly with other team members from across the World Bank Group - participate in other Bank sector operations (e.g. agriculture, energy, transport, telecommunications and regional program initiatives) with FPD components - participate in Bank missions and preparation of aide memoires, and will closely follow up with all stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of the action plans prepared after each Bank mission
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree in economics and/or business administration and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience with private and/or financial sector operations - Operational experience in development programs either with the World Bank group or a related organization or donors, preferably with leadership in preparation or supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending - Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions - Recognized and respected by peers; demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels - Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound judgments on issues requiring management guidance - Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbally and in writing
- Advanced degree in economics and/or business administration and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience with private and/or financial sector operations
- Operational experience in development programs either with the World Bank group or a related organization or donors, preferably with leadership in preparation or supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions
- Recognized and respected by peers; demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound judgments on issues requiring management guidance
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbally and in writing
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121399&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Economist (Human Development) Job Vacancy at World Bank Nairobi Kenya
Job # 120951
Job Title Economist (Human Development)
Job Family Education
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 18-Apr-2012
Closing Date 20-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Bank’s Africa Region is committed to working with client governments, the private sector and civil society in Africa, as well as its development partners, to support countries in achieving their plans for strong economic growth as well as for human development. The Africa Region is comprised of around 1,500 staff, many of whom are based in country offices. The Human Development Department (AFTHD) has around 200 staff. The core values guiding our work are passion for our mission of sustainable development and poverty reduction, putting the needs of the client at the center of all our activities, trust and respect as a common currency, intellectual rigor and curiosity, honesty and integrity, teamwork and multisectorality, openness to learning and the courage to admit we do not always have the answer and therefore foster partnerships to broaden our open development values. The new Africa Strategy “Africa’s Future and the World Bank Support to It” underpins country and sector strategies for the Bank’s engagement in the Region. The Strategy aims at enhancing competitiveness and employment, reducing vulnerability and building resilience, and improving governance and public sector capacity on the continent. AFTHD, which covers three sectors: Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP), Education, and Social Protection, Developing country governments allocate roughly a third of their budgets to education and health, and donor allocations to health in particular have reached historic highs. Weaknesses in quality in large part explain why the increased spending and expanded access to education and health services have not been matched with commensurate improvements in human development outcomes. This is also evidenced in the uneven progress toward the MDGs in, especially in the human capital-related MDGs. In the education and health sectors quality is critically dependent on what service providers know and what they do. But, there is little robust and representative data of what teachers and health workers do during a typical work-day, their levels of knowledge and skill. Inspired by the Bank's 2004 WDR Making Services Work for Poor People, the Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) is the first attempt to standardize human development service delivery indicators across Africa that focus on provider effort and competence, in addition to the usual focus on inputs. The vision of the Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) project is that within 5 years across Africa in about 15–20 countries, Service Delivery Indicators would be a highly trusted data source, anticipated by policymakers, NGOs and the media every 2–3 years to feed into (i) high level policy discussions on effectiveness of public spending; (ii) old and new media so that citizen groups and NGOs could engage governments to improve accountability for service delivery; and (iii) at the global level, result in a highly visible annual scorecard on Service Delivery in Africa. The Service Delivery Indicators project is a unique partnership of the World Bank, the African Economic Research Consortium and the African Development Bank is expected to become an important tool for accountability for performance—both for governments to monitor results, as well as enabling citizens to challenge poor governance. The World Bank is the implementing agency for the first five years of the project, and it is within this context that the capacity of the SDI Team—located in the Africa Human Development Department (AFTHD)—is being expanded. The economist would be expected to work closely with the AFTHD Director and the SDI Program Leader, in particular. The candidate would be expected to be based in Nairobi and to undertake extensive travel on a regular basis.
Duties and Accountabilities
The candidate will provide technical support to: (i) oversee implementation and provide quality assurance of the data collection, data entry and data cleaning to the end of producing a clean, robust dataset ready for analysis; (ii) provide support in the preparation of Country SDI Report; and (iii) build capacity on a continuous basis. The incumbent will be supervised by the SDI Program Leader. Tasks and duties: • Work collaboratively as a member of the SDI Project Team. • Oversee the implementation of education and health service delivery indicator surveys in multiple African countries, including in conflict-affected countries. • Ensure consistency with SDI methodology and meticulous oversight of quality standards. • Provide strategic guidance to country implementation partners to help address implementation challenges. • Facilitate strategic partnerships for communication between different stakeholders (government, think-tanks, academic institutions as well as non-government organizations) to ensure widespread use and application of SDI findings. • Contribute to analytical products on service delivery for human development. • Take responsibility for preparation country reports in based on SDI data within the expected time-frame. • Innovate new ways of data collection and creative data dissemination.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD), PhD preferred, in microeconomics. • Experience with survey design and execution (survey instrument design, field work management, data entry programming, etc.). • An ability to work with an exceptional high level of delegation and skill in seeking guidance from others when it is needed. • An ability to find pragmatic and implementable solutions to problems in a timely and cost effective manner. • Strong client orientation and an ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary teams. • Proven teamwork and leadership skills, working with multi-disciplinary teams across different sectors, and across operational boundaries within the World Bank Group and outside it. • Strong communications skills, ability to develop and deliver persuasive oral and written presentations. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD), PhD preferred, in microeconomics.
• Experience with survey design and execution (survey instrument design, field work management, data entry programming, etc.).
• An ability to work with an exceptional high level of delegation and skill in seeking guidance from others when it is needed.
• An ability to find pragmatic and implementable solutions to problems in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Strong client orientation and an ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, working with multi-disciplinary teams across different sectors, and across operational boundaries within the World Bank Group and outside it.
• Strong communications skills, ability to develop and deliver persuasive oral and written presentations.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120951&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Economist (Human Development)
Job Family Education
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 18-Apr-2012
Closing Date 20-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Bank’s Africa Region is committed to working with client governments, the private sector and civil society in Africa, as well as its development partners, to support countries in achieving their plans for strong economic growth as well as for human development. The Africa Region is comprised of around 1,500 staff, many of whom are based in country offices. The Human Development Department (AFTHD) has around 200 staff. The core values guiding our work are passion for our mission of sustainable development and poverty reduction, putting the needs of the client at the center of all our activities, trust and respect as a common currency, intellectual rigor and curiosity, honesty and integrity, teamwork and multisectorality, openness to learning and the courage to admit we do not always have the answer and therefore foster partnerships to broaden our open development values. The new Africa Strategy “Africa’s Future and the World Bank Support to It” underpins country and sector strategies for the Bank’s engagement in the Region. The Strategy aims at enhancing competitiveness and employment, reducing vulnerability and building resilience, and improving governance and public sector capacity on the continent. AFTHD, which covers three sectors: Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP), Education, and Social Protection, Developing country governments allocate roughly a third of their budgets to education and health, and donor allocations to health in particular have reached historic highs. Weaknesses in quality in large part explain why the increased spending and expanded access to education and health services have not been matched with commensurate improvements in human development outcomes. This is also evidenced in the uneven progress toward the MDGs in, especially in the human capital-related MDGs. In the education and health sectors quality is critically dependent on what service providers know and what they do. But, there is little robust and representative data of what teachers and health workers do during a typical work-day, their levels of knowledge and skill. Inspired by the Bank's 2004 WDR Making Services Work for Poor People, the Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) is the first attempt to standardize human development service delivery indicators across Africa that focus on provider effort and competence, in addition to the usual focus on inputs. The vision of the Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) project is that within 5 years across Africa in about 15–20 countries, Service Delivery Indicators would be a highly trusted data source, anticipated by policymakers, NGOs and the media every 2–3 years to feed into (i) high level policy discussions on effectiveness of public spending; (ii) old and new media so that citizen groups and NGOs could engage governments to improve accountability for service delivery; and (iii) at the global level, result in a highly visible annual scorecard on Service Delivery in Africa. The Service Delivery Indicators project is a unique partnership of the World Bank, the African Economic Research Consortium and the African Development Bank is expected to become an important tool for accountability for performance—both for governments to monitor results, as well as enabling citizens to challenge poor governance. The World Bank is the implementing agency for the first five years of the project, and it is within this context that the capacity of the SDI Team—located in the Africa Human Development Department (AFTHD)—is being expanded. The economist would be expected to work closely with the AFTHD Director and the SDI Program Leader, in particular. The candidate would be expected to be based in Nairobi and to undertake extensive travel on a regular basis.
Duties and Accountabilities
The candidate will provide technical support to: (i) oversee implementation and provide quality assurance of the data collection, data entry and data cleaning to the end of producing a clean, robust dataset ready for analysis; (ii) provide support in the preparation of Country SDI Report; and (iii) build capacity on a continuous basis. The incumbent will be supervised by the SDI Program Leader. Tasks and duties: • Work collaboratively as a member of the SDI Project Team. • Oversee the implementation of education and health service delivery indicator surveys in multiple African countries, including in conflict-affected countries. • Ensure consistency with SDI methodology and meticulous oversight of quality standards. • Provide strategic guidance to country implementation partners to help address implementation challenges. • Facilitate strategic partnerships for communication between different stakeholders (government, think-tanks, academic institutions as well as non-government organizations) to ensure widespread use and application of SDI findings. • Contribute to analytical products on service delivery for human development. • Take responsibility for preparation country reports in based on SDI data within the expected time-frame. • Innovate new ways of data collection and creative data dissemination.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD), PhD preferred, in microeconomics. • Experience with survey design and execution (survey instrument design, field work management, data entry programming, etc.). • An ability to work with an exceptional high level of delegation and skill in seeking guidance from others when it is needed. • An ability to find pragmatic and implementable solutions to problems in a timely and cost effective manner. • Strong client orientation and an ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary teams. • Proven teamwork and leadership skills, working with multi-disciplinary teams across different sectors, and across operational boundaries within the World Bank Group and outside it. • Strong communications skills, ability to develop and deliver persuasive oral and written presentations. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD), PhD preferred, in microeconomics.
• Experience with survey design and execution (survey instrument design, field work management, data entry programming, etc.).
• An ability to work with an exceptional high level of delegation and skill in seeking guidance from others when it is needed.
• An ability to find pragmatic and implementable solutions to problems in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Strong client orientation and an ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, working with multi-disciplinary teams across different sectors, and across operational boundaries within the World Bank Group and outside it.
• Strong communications skills, ability to develop and deliver persuasive oral and written presentations.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120951&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Senior Operations Officer Job Vacancy at World Bank Kampala Uganda
Job # 121364
Job Title Senior Operations Officer - Uganda
Job Family Country Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 30-May-2012
Closing Date 17-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking a high caliber locally-recruited Senior Operations Officer for the Uganda program to be based in Kampala. Uganda is among the seven largest country programs in Africa and has an active portfolio consisting of both projects and analytical activities. In order to support the management of this diverse program, the Operations Officer will assist the Country Manager, working closely with the Fiduciary Team at the Country Office and the Country Program Coordinator, based in Washington DC. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
(i) Portfolio Coordination/Monitoring: • Play a key role in coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the Uganda Portfolio to ensure quality and documented results. • Manage existing portfolio monitoring systems effectively to follow-up programs and activities across sectors, in close liaison with the Task Teams and client implementation teams. • Monitor the implementation of various activities financed through grants, outside the main lending program, including the Analytical and Advisory Assistance/Economic Sector Work and Trust Funds supported activities. • Provide both the Country Director and the Country Manager with regular assessments of portfolio performance status, with recommendations on necessary follow-up actions to improve performance. (ii) Quality Assurance: • Work with task teams in ensuring Quality at Entry, Supervision and Exit for the Bank supported program. • Provide leadership and advisory support in all phases of operations, including problem solving on complex issues of implementation. • Identify the major implementation issues which may affect portfolio quality and highlight them for the Country Manager in a timely manner and with proposed remedies or appropriate actions on how to address them. • Chair the quarterly Project Coordinators’ Forum which links Bank and client teams on matters of program implementation and performance monitoring. • Play a lead role in preparing, organizing and managing the process for Country Portfolio Performance Reviews, internally and with Government. Prepare the issues paper and action plans for such reviews, in consultation with the Fiduciary team and the task teams in the Bank and in Government. • Play an active role in overseeing quality by reviewing documents (including ISR, ICRs, ESW/AAA, TF proposals and Board packages) and correspondence for Country Manager and/or Country Director’s action. • Inform the task teams on emerging Bank instruments and changes to the Bank’s operational policies. • Respond or contribute to information requests by Bank management and or external clients relating to the portfolio and related activities. • Provide inputs to and/or prepare diverse operational products/outputs (e.g. sector and country briefings, including for Spring and Annual Meetings, background reports, case studies, portfolio performance reviews, etc.)..
Selection Criteria
• A minimum of a Masters Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field/discipline (such as economics, development planning, finance, business administration, engineering, or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant professional and operational support experience; • Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for Bank operational work; • Familiarity with macroeconomic and/or operational issues and broad understanding of links to sector policies. • Capability to assess policy issues and interrelationships of sector, macroeconomic and country strategies; • Task and project management skills, including Monitoring and Evaluation; • Broad understanding of Uganda’s political economy, the country’s development issues and cultural factors; • A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures will be an advantage. • Demonstrated strategic skills and ability to link macro and sectoral issues in an integrated way; • A drive and commitment for results through team work and consultation and good work ethics; • Ability to take initiative and work independently without much supervision; • Ability to operate in a mature manner and sensitively in multi-cultural and in multi-disciplinary teams environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Strong report writing and communication skills. A proven ability to write brief and clear analytical reports and concise discussion notes requiring strong written and oral communication skills in English;
• A minimum of a Masters Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field/discipline (such as economics, development planning, finance, business administration, engineering, or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant professional and operational support experience;
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for Bank operational work;
• Familiarity with macroeconomic and/or operational issues and broad understanding of links to sector policies.
• Capability to assess policy issues and interrelationships of sector, macroeconomic and country strategies;
• Task and project management skills, including Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Broad understanding of Uganda’s political economy, the country’s development issues and cultural factors;
• A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated strategic skills and ability to link macro and sectoral issues in an integrated way;
• A drive and commitment for results through team work and consultation and good work ethics;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without much supervision;
• Ability to operate in a mature manner and sensitively in multi-cultural and in multi-disciplinary teams environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Strong report writing and communication skills. A proven ability to write brief and clear analytical reports and concise discussion notes requiring strong written and oral communication skills in English;
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121364&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Senior Operations Officer - Uganda
Job Family Country Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 30-May-2012
Closing Date 17-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking a high caliber locally-recruited Senior Operations Officer for the Uganda program to be based in Kampala. Uganda is among the seven largest country programs in Africa and has an active portfolio consisting of both projects and analytical activities. In order to support the management of this diverse program, the Operations Officer will assist the Country Manager, working closely with the Fiduciary Team at the Country Office and the Country Program Coordinator, based in Washington DC. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
(i) Portfolio Coordination/Monitoring: • Play a key role in coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the Uganda Portfolio to ensure quality and documented results. • Manage existing portfolio monitoring systems effectively to follow-up programs and activities across sectors, in close liaison with the Task Teams and client implementation teams. • Monitor the implementation of various activities financed through grants, outside the main lending program, including the Analytical and Advisory Assistance/Economic Sector Work and Trust Funds supported activities. • Provide both the Country Director and the Country Manager with regular assessments of portfolio performance status, with recommendations on necessary follow-up actions to improve performance. (ii) Quality Assurance: • Work with task teams in ensuring Quality at Entry, Supervision and Exit for the Bank supported program. • Provide leadership and advisory support in all phases of operations, including problem solving on complex issues of implementation. • Identify the major implementation issues which may affect portfolio quality and highlight them for the Country Manager in a timely manner and with proposed remedies or appropriate actions on how to address them. • Chair the quarterly Project Coordinators’ Forum which links Bank and client teams on matters of program implementation and performance monitoring. • Play a lead role in preparing, organizing and managing the process for Country Portfolio Performance Reviews, internally and with Government. Prepare the issues paper and action plans for such reviews, in consultation with the Fiduciary team and the task teams in the Bank and in Government. • Play an active role in overseeing quality by reviewing documents (including ISR, ICRs, ESW/AAA, TF proposals and Board packages) and correspondence for Country Manager and/or Country Director’s action. • Inform the task teams on emerging Bank instruments and changes to the Bank’s operational policies. • Respond or contribute to information requests by Bank management and or external clients relating to the portfolio and related activities. • Provide inputs to and/or prepare diverse operational products/outputs (e.g. sector and country briefings, including for Spring and Annual Meetings, background reports, case studies, portfolio performance reviews, etc.)..
Selection Criteria
• A minimum of a Masters Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field/discipline (such as economics, development planning, finance, business administration, engineering, or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant professional and operational support experience; • Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for Bank operational work; • Familiarity with macroeconomic and/or operational issues and broad understanding of links to sector policies. • Capability to assess policy issues and interrelationships of sector, macroeconomic and country strategies; • Task and project management skills, including Monitoring and Evaluation; • Broad understanding of Uganda’s political economy, the country’s development issues and cultural factors; • A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures will be an advantage. • Demonstrated strategic skills and ability to link macro and sectoral issues in an integrated way; • A drive and commitment for results through team work and consultation and good work ethics; • Ability to take initiative and work independently without much supervision; • Ability to operate in a mature manner and sensitively in multi-cultural and in multi-disciplinary teams environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Strong report writing and communication skills. A proven ability to write brief and clear analytical reports and concise discussion notes requiring strong written and oral communication skills in English;
• A minimum of a Masters Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field/discipline (such as economics, development planning, finance, business administration, engineering, or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant professional and operational support experience;
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for Bank operational work;
• Familiarity with macroeconomic and/or operational issues and broad understanding of links to sector policies.
• Capability to assess policy issues and interrelationships of sector, macroeconomic and country strategies;
• Task and project management skills, including Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Broad understanding of Uganda’s political economy, the country’s development issues and cultural factors;
• A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated strategic skills and ability to link macro and sectoral issues in an integrated way;
• A drive and commitment for results through team work and consultation and good work ethics;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without much supervision;
• Ability to operate in a mature manner and sensitively in multi-cultural and in multi-disciplinary teams environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Strong report writing and communication skills. A proven ability to write brief and clear analytical reports and concise discussion notes requiring strong written and oral communication skills in English;
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121364&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Public Health Spec.Job Vacancy at World Bank Ethiopia
Job # 121393
Job Title Public Health Spec.
Job Family Health, Nutrition & Population
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 04-Jun-2012
Closing Date 18-Jun-2012
Language Requirements Amharic [Essential]; English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Africa Region, Technical Health Unit (AFTHE) is currently seeking hire a Public Health Specialist to support the design and implementation of new health operation using the Program for Results Instruments in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is among the few countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with a real chance of attaining the Health MDGs. The joint United Nations MDG progress assessment suggests that Ethiopia is on track to reach MDGs for child health, HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), and malaria. The 2011 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) shows a rapid decrease in infant and under-five mortality by 23 and 28 percentage points respectively from 2005 to 2011. Also, Ethiopia reports impressive reductions in stunting among children and anemia among women. The contraceptive use nearly doubled contributing to reduction in total fertility rates. Despite these positive achievements, huge challenges still remain. One out of every 11 children born dies before the 5th birthday and the maternal mortality has not changed significantly during the past five years. Nearly a third of deaths among women aged 15-40 years are due to maternal causes . While there has been notable progress in coverage of evidence based interventions for child health and use of contraceptives, coverage for maternal health services such as antenatal care and skilled care during child birth remains low compared to the regional averages. The program now needs to address key health systems challenges building on successful engagement of communities through the Health Extension Workers which helped to improve household behaviors and deliver routinely scheduled services such as immunization, TB treatment and contraceptive distribution. Now a functional health system that provides round the clock care is needed which requires focus on availability of competent and well motivated staff, assured availability of quality essential medicines and commodities at the service delivery points and effective referral. There is also need to enhance accountability of the health system by shifting emphasis from inputs to results. Like most developing countries, Ethiopia also faces constraints in institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation systems that provide reliable and timely information on program results to strengthen evidence based planning especially at the facility and district levels. The successive Health Sector Development Programs (HSDPs) which started in 1996 provided the overarching strategic framework and direction for the sector and contributed to the health gains made by Ethiopia during the past decade. Currently Ethiopia is implementing its fourth HSDP (HSDP IV) covering the period 2011-2015. The HSDP IV reflects the Ethiopian government’s vision to achieve the health sector goals set under the GTP which are closely aligned with MDGs. Bank’s engagement in the Health Sector: The Bank has been working closely with the health sector during the past few decades through several operations directly supporting the sector as well as through sector wide initiatives for improving basic service delivery such as the nation-wide program for Protection of Basic Services (PBS). The Bank is currently in the process of designing a new operation using the recently approved Program for Results (P for R) Instrument. The P for R instrument makes a good choice for supporting programs such as HSDP that are demonstrating good results. Ethiopia is highly committed to achieve the MDGs and has been requesting the Bank to come up with a lending instrument that is more responsive to their current needs. Supporting the HSDP IV program with flexible financing focused on results that have strong evidence base through the P for R instrument helps to reduce transaction costs and effectively leverage efforts of the Government and other partners supporting the sector to contribute for the attainment of MDGs. The Public Health Specialist will play a key role (i) in the supporting the task team preparing the new P for Operation in finalizing the design, and (ii) in the implementation of the program after its approval. S/He will work in close co-ordination with the government counterparts and development partners involved in the HSDP IV and will report primarily to the project TTL and also to the country based senior health specialist and HD Sector Leader at the World Bank.
Duties and Accountabilities
The successful candidate will: • Assist the World Bank task team designing the new Program for Results operation including the arrangements for assessing the results and development of protocols for the Health Results Innovation Trust Fund. • Assist the World Bank task team in the implementation of the Program for Results Operation following the agreed protocols • Support the World Bank task team in design and scale-up of pilots proposed under the Health Results Innovation Trust Fund. • Support the World Bank task team in ensuring effective coordination and engagement with Government counterparts, development partners and other key stakeholders • Support the World Bank task team in ensuring that the results for disbursement linked indicators are obtained in a timely manner. • Ensure that any approved changes and updates in the design and implementation of the program are recorded and followed up. • Co-ordinate regular communication between the Ministry of Health, the World Bank task team and other key stakeholders. • Ensure regular consultation with the Policy, Plan and Finance General Directorate of Ministry of Health and other stakeholders as relevant on the progress in the development of project activities and respond on a timely manner to requests from client and other donors • Provide regular progress updates to the World Bank TTL, highlighting any emerging issues. • Provide supervision support to the implementation of the project through: o Planning the supervision mission o Organizing overall supervision mission carried out by the TTL as planned o Providing inputs to reports related to the project (ISR, Aide-memoires, etc…) • Ensure policy dialogue with the Ministry of Health, Regions and other stakeholders • Keep the Bank informed and updated on policy dialogue, issues and perspectives in the health sector. • Represent the TTL at donor coordination and consultation meetings and other activities relevant for the project • In addition, the public health specialist will carry out any task related to World Bank business as requested by the World Bank TTL
Selection Criteria
• Master degree with at least 5years of field experience or an advanced degree (such as Ph.D) public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, social science, or other field relevant to this assignment. • Familiarity with Ethiopian context and its health system in particular • Fluency in written and spoken Amharic and English. Communication in other regional languages would be an advantage. • Strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership potential.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121393&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Public Health Spec.
Job Family Health, Nutrition & Population
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 04-Jun-2012
Closing Date 18-Jun-2012
Language Requirements Amharic [Essential]; English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Africa Region, Technical Health Unit (AFTHE) is currently seeking hire a Public Health Specialist to support the design and implementation of new health operation using the Program for Results Instruments in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is among the few countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with a real chance of attaining the Health MDGs. The joint United Nations MDG progress assessment suggests that Ethiopia is on track to reach MDGs for child health, HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), and malaria. The 2011 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) shows a rapid decrease in infant and under-five mortality by 23 and 28 percentage points respectively from 2005 to 2011. Also, Ethiopia reports impressive reductions in stunting among children and anemia among women. The contraceptive use nearly doubled contributing to reduction in total fertility rates. Despite these positive achievements, huge challenges still remain. One out of every 11 children born dies before the 5th birthday and the maternal mortality has not changed significantly during the past five years. Nearly a third of deaths among women aged 15-40 years are due to maternal causes . While there has been notable progress in coverage of evidence based interventions for child health and use of contraceptives, coverage for maternal health services such as antenatal care and skilled care during child birth remains low compared to the regional averages. The program now needs to address key health systems challenges building on successful engagement of communities through the Health Extension Workers which helped to improve household behaviors and deliver routinely scheduled services such as immunization, TB treatment and contraceptive distribution. Now a functional health system that provides round the clock care is needed which requires focus on availability of competent and well motivated staff, assured availability of quality essential medicines and commodities at the service delivery points and effective referral. There is also need to enhance accountability of the health system by shifting emphasis from inputs to results. Like most developing countries, Ethiopia also faces constraints in institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation systems that provide reliable and timely information on program results to strengthen evidence based planning especially at the facility and district levels. The successive Health Sector Development Programs (HSDPs) which started in 1996 provided the overarching strategic framework and direction for the sector and contributed to the health gains made by Ethiopia during the past decade. Currently Ethiopia is implementing its fourth HSDP (HSDP IV) covering the period 2011-2015. The HSDP IV reflects the Ethiopian government’s vision to achieve the health sector goals set under the GTP which are closely aligned with MDGs. Bank’s engagement in the Health Sector: The Bank has been working closely with the health sector during the past few decades through several operations directly supporting the sector as well as through sector wide initiatives for improving basic service delivery such as the nation-wide program for Protection of Basic Services (PBS). The Bank is currently in the process of designing a new operation using the recently approved Program for Results (P for R) Instrument. The P for R instrument makes a good choice for supporting programs such as HSDP that are demonstrating good results. Ethiopia is highly committed to achieve the MDGs and has been requesting the Bank to come up with a lending instrument that is more responsive to their current needs. Supporting the HSDP IV program with flexible financing focused on results that have strong evidence base through the P for R instrument helps to reduce transaction costs and effectively leverage efforts of the Government and other partners supporting the sector to contribute for the attainment of MDGs. The Public Health Specialist will play a key role (i) in the supporting the task team preparing the new P for Operation in finalizing the design, and (ii) in the implementation of the program after its approval. S/He will work in close co-ordination with the government counterparts and development partners involved in the HSDP IV and will report primarily to the project TTL and also to the country based senior health specialist and HD Sector Leader at the World Bank.
Duties and Accountabilities
The successful candidate will: • Assist the World Bank task team designing the new Program for Results operation including the arrangements for assessing the results and development of protocols for the Health Results Innovation Trust Fund. • Assist the World Bank task team in the implementation of the Program for Results Operation following the agreed protocols • Support the World Bank task team in design and scale-up of pilots proposed under the Health Results Innovation Trust Fund. • Support the World Bank task team in ensuring effective coordination and engagement with Government counterparts, development partners and other key stakeholders • Support the World Bank task team in ensuring that the results for disbursement linked indicators are obtained in a timely manner. • Ensure that any approved changes and updates in the design and implementation of the program are recorded and followed up. • Co-ordinate regular communication between the Ministry of Health, the World Bank task team and other key stakeholders. • Ensure regular consultation with the Policy, Plan and Finance General Directorate of Ministry of Health and other stakeholders as relevant on the progress in the development of project activities and respond on a timely manner to requests from client and other donors • Provide regular progress updates to the World Bank TTL, highlighting any emerging issues. • Provide supervision support to the implementation of the project through: o Planning the supervision mission o Organizing overall supervision mission carried out by the TTL as planned o Providing inputs to reports related to the project (ISR, Aide-memoires, etc…) • Ensure policy dialogue with the Ministry of Health, Regions and other stakeholders • Keep the Bank informed and updated on policy dialogue, issues and perspectives in the health sector. • Represent the TTL at donor coordination and consultation meetings and other activities relevant for the project • In addition, the public health specialist will carry out any task related to World Bank business as requested by the World Bank TTL
Selection Criteria
• Master degree with at least 5years of field experience or an advanced degree (such as Ph.D) public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, social science, or other field relevant to this assignment. • Familiarity with Ethiopian context and its health system in particular • Fluency in written and spoken Amharic and English. Communication in other regional languages would be an advantage. • Strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership potential.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121393&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Security Specialist Job Vacancy at World Bank South Sudan
Job # 121419
Job Title Security Specialist - South Sudan
Job Family General Services
Location Juba, South Sudan
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - South Sudan will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Juba. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While reporting to the Senior Security Specialist, GSDCS, the SSC will discharge his assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the Country Manager in South Sudan. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the AFR Senior Security Specialist (SSS) , the Global Security Operations Coordinator and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other countries in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - South Sudan are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. a. Security Management – i. Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters. ii. Provide technical security advice, in consultation with SSS, GSDCR and Corporate Security, for the existing and any potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. iii. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members. iv. Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. v. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of staff members, and provide advice as to possible remedial actions that will improve security profile. vi. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. vii. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. viii. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank Group interests. ix. Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. x. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes, and coordinate with UN-DSS and the Watch Office. xi. Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. b. Security Awareness – i. Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. ii. Provide customized security advice and support for field missions. iii. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. iv. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. v. In conjunction with the Country Manager and SSS/SSR GSDCS deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff (and, as needed, for dependents). c. Crisis Management – i. Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBCP) on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as required or directed. ii. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. iii. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. iv. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. v. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. vi. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. vii. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel. d. Protective Services- i. As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission. ii. Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress. iii. Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety-related issues iv. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials. v. Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions. vi. Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences. vii. Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in South Sudan, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English and French --orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in South Sudan, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French --orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121419&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Security Specialist - South Sudan
Job Family General Services
Location Juba, South Sudan
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - South Sudan will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Juba. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While reporting to the Senior Security Specialist, GSDCS, the SSC will discharge his assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the Country Manager in South Sudan. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the AFR Senior Security Specialist (SSS) , the Global Security Operations Coordinator and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other countries in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - South Sudan are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. a. Security Management – i. Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters. ii. Provide technical security advice, in consultation with SSS, GSDCR and Corporate Security, for the existing and any potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. iii. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members. iv. Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. v. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of staff members, and provide advice as to possible remedial actions that will improve security profile. vi. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. vii. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. viii. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank Group interests. ix. Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. x. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes, and coordinate with UN-DSS and the Watch Office. xi. Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. b. Security Awareness – i. Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. ii. Provide customized security advice and support for field missions. iii. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. iv. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. v. In conjunction with the Country Manager and SSS/SSR GSDCS deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff (and, as needed, for dependents). c. Crisis Management – i. Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBCP) on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as required or directed. ii. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. iii. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. iv. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. v. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. vi. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. vii. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel. d. Protective Services- i. As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission. ii. Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress. iii. Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety-related issues iv. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials. v. Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions. vi. Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences. vii. Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in South Sudan, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English and French --orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in South Sudan, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French --orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121419&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Security Specialist Job Vacancy at World Bank New Guinea
Job # 121425
Job Title Security Specialist - Papua, New Guinea
Job Family General Services
Location Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - Papua New Guinea will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Papua, New Guinea. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While reporting to the EAP Senior Security Specialist, GSDCS, the SSC will discharge his assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the Country Manager in Papua New Guinea. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the EAP Senior Security Specialist (SSS), the Global Security Operations Coordinator and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other countries in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - Country are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. a. Security Management – i. Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters. ii. Provide technical security advice, in consultation with the SSA and Corporate Security, for the existing and any potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. iii. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members. iv. Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. v. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of staff members, and provide advice as to possible remedial actions that will improve security profile. vi. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. vii. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. viii. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank Group interests. ix. Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. x. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes, and coordinate with UN-DSS and the Watch Office. xi. Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. b. Security Awareness – i. Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. ii. Provide customized security advice and support for field missions. iii. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. iv. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. v. In conjunction with the Country Manager and SSS/SSR GSDCS deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff (and, as needed, for dependents). c. Crisis Management – i. Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBCP) on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as required or directed. ii. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. iii. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. iv. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. v. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. vi. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. vii. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel. d. Protective Services- i. As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission. ii. Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress. iii. Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety-related issues iv. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials. v. Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions. vi. Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences. vii. Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in Papua New Guinea, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in Papua New Guinea, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121425&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Security Specialist - Papua, New Guinea
Job Family General Services
Location Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - Papua New Guinea will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Papua, New Guinea. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While reporting to the EAP Senior Security Specialist, GSDCS, the SSC will discharge his assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the Country Manager in Papua New Guinea. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the EAP Senior Security Specialist (SSS), the Global Security Operations Coordinator and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other countries in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - Country are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. a. Security Management – i. Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters. ii. Provide technical security advice, in consultation with the SSA and Corporate Security, for the existing and any potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. iii. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members. iv. Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. v. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of staff members, and provide advice as to possible remedial actions that will improve security profile. vi. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. vii. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. viii. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank Group interests. ix. Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. x. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes, and coordinate with UN-DSS and the Watch Office. xi. Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. b. Security Awareness – i. Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. ii. Provide customized security advice and support for field missions. iii. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. iv. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. v. In conjunction with the Country Manager and SSS/SSR GSDCS deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff (and, as needed, for dependents). c. Crisis Management – i. Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBCP) on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as required or directed. ii. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. iii. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. iv. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. v. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. vi. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. vii. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel. d. Protective Services- i. As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission. ii. Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress. iii. Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety-related issues iv. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials. v. Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions. vi. Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences. vii. Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in Papua New Guinea, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in Papua New Guinea, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121425&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Security Specialist Job Vacancy at World Bank Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Job # 121426
Job Title Security Specialist - West Africa Region
Job Family General Services
Location Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - West Africa Region will be established in the World Bank Group Country Office in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to all entities of the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID, IDA). While reporting to the AFR Senior Security Specialist (SSS), GSDCS, the SSR will discharge his assignment in coordination with the designated Regional Security Focal Point of the assigned region. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the Senior Security Specialist, Global Operations Coordinator, Head of Global Security and World Bank Group Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other regions in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - West Africa Region are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. • In coordination with the SSS and the Security Specialist –West Africa (SSR) develop, train and mentor a network of part-time security focal points within in each Bank Group country office so as to provide for a standardized application of corporate security policies and operating procedures. • To work closely with the SSS and SSC in their region and other units of the GSDCS Corporate Security to provide expert risk mitigation advice and support to Country Office Directors and Managers and Regional Vice Presidency staff to ensure compliance with corporate administrative policy on the safeguarding of personnel, property and reputation. • To develop a region-wide network of contacts among senior law-enforcement, military and other Government officials to ensure that host government responsibilities for the security of Bank Group operations are discharged to the maximum extent possible. • To review and enhance where necessary all country office emergency response and business continuity planning documentation to ensure accuracy and workability. • In coordination with GSD Corporate Real Estate to review all plans for the construction or refurbishment of country offices to ensure compliance with corporate physical security and fire safety standards. • To review the residential security and fire safety provisions at the residence of the Country Office Director and Manager and at Bank approved hotel accommodation for visiting mission staff making recommendations for improvement where necessary. • To review and coordinate the provision of manned guarding services at country offices to ensure consistency of service standards and value-for-money in operations. • To identify cost saving opportunities where available in the provision of manned guarding services and the procurement of security related equipment. • To manage crisis response operations in coordination with Emergency Management Teams and GSDCS, including country office evacuations and relocations and to respond to security related incidents as required. • To develop and conduct culturally focused security awareness training sessions for staff based in country offices and visiting mission personnel and to increase security awareness generally throughout the region by the production and distribution of awareness material such as newsletters, pamphlets or other documents/media. • To conduct regular site visits to country offices in order to implement the services detailed above. • Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. In addition to the standard services detailed above, an SSR may be required to perform certain non-standard security services. These may include: • Provision of security services in support of conferences and/or retreats organized within the region. • Provision of security services in support of visits by senior Bank management or Executive Director personnel. • Sourcing and assisting in the negotiation for specialist security services such as counter- surveillance and/or electronic counter-measures. • Provision of security support services to other organizations sharing a similar broad mission as the World Bank Group, providing any and all such services are agreed in advance by the Parties and subject to the terms and conditions of any subsidiary agreements and arrangements for cost-sharing and/or charge-back.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in the West Africa Region, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English and French -orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in the West Africa Region, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French -orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121426&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Security Specialist - West Africa Region
Job Family General Services
Location Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Appointment International Hire
Job Posted 07-Jun-2012
Closing Date 21-Jun-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The position of Security Specialist - West Africa Region will be established in the World Bank Group Country Office in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to all entities of the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID, IDA). While reporting to the AFR Senior Security Specialist (SSS), GSDCS, the SSR will discharge his assignment in coordination with the designated Regional Security Focal Point of the assigned region. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the Senior Security Specialist, Global Operations Coordinator, Head of Global Security and World Bank Group Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other regions in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist - West Africa Region are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services.
Duties and Accountabilities
Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed. • In coordination with the SSS and the Security Specialist –West Africa (SSR) develop, train and mentor a network of part-time security focal points within in each Bank Group country office so as to provide for a standardized application of corporate security policies and operating procedures. • To work closely with the SSS and SSC in their region and other units of the GSDCS Corporate Security to provide expert risk mitigation advice and support to Country Office Directors and Managers and Regional Vice Presidency staff to ensure compliance with corporate administrative policy on the safeguarding of personnel, property and reputation. • To develop a region-wide network of contacts among senior law-enforcement, military and other Government officials to ensure that host government responsibilities for the security of Bank Group operations are discharged to the maximum extent possible. • To review and enhance where necessary all country office emergency response and business continuity planning documentation to ensure accuracy and workability. • In coordination with GSD Corporate Real Estate to review all plans for the construction or refurbishment of country offices to ensure compliance with corporate physical security and fire safety standards. • To review the residential security and fire safety provisions at the residence of the Country Office Director and Manager and at Bank approved hotel accommodation for visiting mission staff making recommendations for improvement where necessary. • To review and coordinate the provision of manned guarding services at country offices to ensure consistency of service standards and value-for-money in operations. • To identify cost saving opportunities where available in the provision of manned guarding services and the procurement of security related equipment. • To manage crisis response operations in coordination with Emergency Management Teams and GSDCS, including country office evacuations and relocations and to respond to security related incidents as required. • To develop and conduct culturally focused security awareness training sessions for staff based in country offices and visiting mission personnel and to increase security awareness generally throughout the region by the production and distribution of awareness material such as newsletters, pamphlets or other documents/media. • To conduct regular site visits to country offices in order to implement the services detailed above. • Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDCS specified frequency for the country of responsibility. In addition to the standard services detailed above, an SSR may be required to perform certain non-standard security services. These may include: • Provision of security services in support of conferences and/or retreats organized within the region. • Provision of security services in support of visits by senior Bank management or Executive Director personnel. • Sourcing and assisting in the negotiation for specialist security services such as counter- surveillance and/or electronic counter-measures. • Provision of security support services to other organizations sharing a similar broad mission as the World Bank Group, providing any and all such services are agreed in advance by the Parties and subject to the terms and conditions of any subsidiary agreements and arrangements for cost-sharing and/or charge-back.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred. • 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. • In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in the West Africa Region, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes. • Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring. • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations. • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team. • Knowledge of executive protection security practices. • Ability to communicate effectively in English and French -orally and in writing. • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges in the West Africa Region, including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French -orally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=121426&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
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