Une entreprise recrute : public sector specialist

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Regional context

While the overall business climate in Africa is the weakest in the world, several countries including some fragile states have made great strides in improving their environment for business. What is emerging as a result is a growing region, with setbacks from time to time, that is increasingly seen as a destination for investment as much as for aid; and one where leaders are increasingly willing to address problems of poor governance that harms development effectiveness. More information on Africa: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr

Country Management Unit Context

The AWCF2 country management unit (CMU), covers four countries (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Togo), and delivers Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) and lending services to these countries. AWFC2 has an active portfolio of 64 operations (USD6.27 billion) and a pipeline of 16 operations (USD1.92 billion). There is a growing shift in the CMU towards result-based/PforR operations. More on the CMU countries:

Benin: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/benin

Cote d’Ivoire: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/cotedivoire

Guinea: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/guinea

Togo: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/togo

Your work will be focused on Togo and will be located in Lome.

GOVERNANCE GLOBAL PRACTICE (GP) CONTEXT

Our GP helps developing countries build capable, efficient, open, inclusive and accountable institutions that can support economic growth, reduce poverty, deliver needed services and earn the confidence of citizens. Our work encompasses public financial management, public procurement, civil service reform, open government, anti-corruption, and using technology to improve quality and access to government services. More information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance

You will be under the supervision of the GOV Practice Manager for the EAWG1 Unit (Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, and Togo) and will focus on the program on Togo mostly. Several PforRs are in early stage of implementation and others are currently in preparation in Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Duties and Accountabilities

•Co-manage the preparation and supervision of a public sector governance operation in Togo and ensure effective delivery of programs requested by the Country Management Unit.

•Manage analytical tasks on Togo especially in the area of decentralization, digitalization of public services, State-owned enterprises reforms and accountability vis-à-vis citizens.

•Build strong and trustworthy working relationships with key government counterparts and development partners to ensure high impact of lending, advisory and analytical work.

•Perform tasks on analytical activities and lending programs in other countries of the region if relevant, as requested by the Practice Manager.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be a professional with solid Bank operational experience, thematic experience on public sector reforms, including civil service reforms and excellent knowledge of Western Africa. Specifically, the successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following competencies:

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

•Written and Verbal Communication – Delivers information effectively in support of team or workgroup

•Client Orientation – Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.

•Drive for Results – Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.

•Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion – Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.

•Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.

•Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work.

•Public Administration – Understands the overall dimensions and structures of the mechanics of government and its public administration, including domestic resource mobilization (especially tax policy and administration); public financial management, and service delivery).

OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA

•Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in public policy/political science, economics, public financial management, or another related field.

•At least 5 years of relevant work experience in public sector management.

•Experience in civil service reforms, especially in low governance countries.

•Experience in evidence-based wage bill management, public sector productivity.

•Strong experience in Bank operations.

•Experience in result-based lending/PforR is a plus.

•Experience in IDA countries.

•Experience in policy dialogue and knowledge of political economy analysis.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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