World Bank Group
Economist
World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Economist
Job #:
req30714 Organization:
World Bank Sector:
Human Development Grade:
GF Term Duration:
4 years 0 months Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment Location:
Washington, DC, United States Required Language(s):
English Closing Date:
12/20/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC 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. For more information, visit
www.worldbank.org . VPU Context The World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-30 puts forward the bold ambition to accelerate gender equality to end poverty on a livable planet. The strategy responds to the global urgency, fundamentality, and complexity of achieving gender equality. It approaches gender equality for all as essential for global development. Unit Context The Gender Group drives progress and inspires action across the World Bank Group to implement the World Bank Group Gender Strategy, achieve targets, and meet gender equality goals. Responsibilities: Provide technical support to the Gender Group under the guidance of the Global Director, more specifically: Lead and coordinate the production of briefing notes, talking points, speeches, presentations, technical inputs, and other materials for the Global Director and World Bank management for various internal and external engagements. Connect with staff across WBG working to accelerate gender equality and integrate relevant work and good practice to inform the Gender Group’s strategic directions. Lead on managing and assigning requests for external engagements with critical stakeholders and partners. Respond to queries related to the Gender Group front office from various internal and external clients. Coordinate the Gender Group’s participation in key events and summarize takeaways for the Gender Group Global Advocacy, Partnerships and Communications. Support high-level partnership engagements, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, but also with other MDBs, in collaboration with the Communications team. Lead engagement with CSOs on behalf of the Global Director. Lead the organization, logistics and preparation processes for events in which the Gender Group Director participates or hosts. Contribute to development and implementation of the communication strategy of the Gender Group. Selection Criteria Advanced degree in International Development/Affairs and/or Economics and Public Policy related areas preferably with a strong focus on gender issues. A minimum of five years of relevant experience. Experience in leading the preparation of briefs, analytical products, and other materials; strong project management and organizational skills. Strong integrative thinking; ability to conceptualize, design, and implement major tasks collaboratively. Strong technical and analytical skills and ability to provide well-grounded, analytical inputs with pragmatism. Strong drive for results with the ability to work independently and diligently, while prioritizing and meeting deadlines. Strong analytical writing ability. Ability to learn quickly, synthesize technical material and distill in a user-friendly manner for multiple audiences. 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. Learn more about working at the
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req30714 Organization:
World Bank Sector:
Human Development Grade:
GF Term Duration:
4 years 0 months Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment Location:
Washington, DC, United States Required Language(s):
English Closing Date:
12/20/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC 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. For more information, visit
www.worldbank.org . VPU Context The World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-30 puts forward the bold ambition to accelerate gender equality to end poverty on a livable planet. The strategy responds to the global urgency, fundamentality, and complexity of achieving gender equality. It approaches gender equality for all as essential for global development. Unit Context The Gender Group drives progress and inspires action across the World Bank Group to implement the World Bank Group Gender Strategy, achieve targets, and meet gender equality goals. Responsibilities: Provide technical support to the Gender Group under the guidance of the Global Director, more specifically: Lead and coordinate the production of briefing notes, talking points, speeches, presentations, technical inputs, and other materials for the Global Director and World Bank management for various internal and external engagements. Connect with staff across WBG working to accelerate gender equality and integrate relevant work and good practice to inform the Gender Group’s strategic directions. Lead on managing and assigning requests for external engagements with critical stakeholders and partners. Respond to queries related to the Gender Group front office from various internal and external clients. Coordinate the Gender Group’s participation in key events and summarize takeaways for the Gender Group Global Advocacy, Partnerships and Communications. Support high-level partnership engagements, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, but also with other MDBs, in collaboration with the Communications team. Lead engagement with CSOs on behalf of the Global Director. Lead the organization, logistics and preparation processes for events in which the Gender Group Director participates or hosts. Contribute to development and implementation of the communication strategy of the Gender Group. Selection Criteria Advanced degree in International Development/Affairs and/or Economics and Public Policy related areas preferably with a strong focus on gender issues. A minimum of five years of relevant experience. Experience in leading the preparation of briefs, analytical products, and other materials; strong project management and organizational skills. Strong integrative thinking; ability to conceptualize, design, and implement major tasks collaboratively. Strong technical and analytical skills and ability to provide well-grounded, analytical inputs with pragmatism. Strong drive for results with the ability to work independently and diligently, while prioritizing and meeting deadlines. Strong analytical writing ability. Ability to learn quickly, synthesize technical material and distill in a user-friendly manner for multiple audiences. 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. Learn more about working at the
World Bank
and
IFC
, including our values and inspiring stories.
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