SPJ Batch Rotation - GG-GF Staff

SPJ Batch Rotation - GG-GF Staff

Job #:

req20431

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Economics

Grade:

Term Duration:

4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

1/10/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Objectives of the Batch Rotation and Staff Eligibility

Following the spirit of batch rotations, the process is simplified. Please review the list of positions in the table below and note the following:

• You will be asked to select top three positions as Choice 1, Choice 2, and Choice 3 out of the list of positions below.

• Your Bank CV is already in the system. A personal CV is not mandatory, but you have the option to upload one if you like. If you have never applied in COMPASS and your Bank CV is not showing automatically in your COMPASS application, please upload from myHR Self-Service.

• A Cover Letter is not required. You can type N/A in the "type your cover letter" section and move to the next step.

• Please contact Dhanalakshmi Vijayarajan ([email protected]), (copy HR Recruitment Services) if you have any questions to complete your application in Compass.

• Please reach out to your respective Manager or our HR Business Partner, Karen Bajda (copy Barbara Kalisz) for any questions regarding the batch rotation process.

GG-GF TORs for FY23 SPJ Batch Rotation

#

Grade

Title

Report to Manager

Unit

Location

ToR Description

Language (besides English)

1

GG

Senior Economist

Walker, Ian

HSPJB

Wash, DC

S/he will work on the analysis of labor supply, labor market and social protection programs and other relevant policy constraints to improved jobs outcomes in LIC and MIC settings. Expected to have proven analytical experience working on labor markets in LIC and MIC settings; strong understanding of labor market institutions and policies, a good understanding of the broader jobs agenda and how it relates to the labor agenda, good writing and communications skills, strong statistical and/or econometric competences. Should have a degree in labor economics, and experience in more than one region is preferred.

2

GG

Senior Social Protection

Specialist

Rutkowski, Michal

HSJDR

Wash, DC

The SSN GL is expected to expand the use of global knowledge, data and convening power to enhance the design of our operations and to enrich advisory services for our clients who seek to end extreme poverty, promote shared prosperity and overcome the impoverishing effects of conflicts, disasters, and economic shocks. Almost 170 staff in SPJ GP have affiliated themselves with the SSN GSG. Strategic directions of the work area: improvement of our core knowledge base on design and implementation of cash transfers, public works, and other instruments of social assistance. The SSN GSG is also the SPJ focal point of institution -wide efforts to respond to emerging challenges, such as refugee crises, climate change adaptation, bridging the gap with humanitarian aid, contributing to the adaptive SP agenda. We invest in expanding knowledge on new topics in cooperation with other GSGs. Recent themes have been: SSN in urban contexts, SSN to enhance nutrition, food security and human capital, the role of SSN in disaster risk response and adaptation, SSN in crisis, fragile and conflict affected states, SSN to facilitate energy subsidy reform. Given that SSN are at the forefront of expanding the SP coverage, the SSN GSG is also actively contributing to international partnership within the Universal Social Protection and SDG agendas. The SSN GSG is providing curated knowledge on lessons learned for all types of country engagements, ranging from strategic systemic engagement over many years to the highly specific, punctual and customized services to develop new engagements.

3

GG

Senior Economist

Paternostro, Stefano

HSASP

New Delhi

Strong understanding of social protection issues particularly in urban settings and its interconnectedness with social assistance and the labor market. Engage primarily in our growing program in India and contribute to a host of ASA and operational activities. SPJ in India is a rich and growing portfolio of DPCs, P4Rs and IPF engagements thereby presenting a rich set of opportunities for a diverse set of professional experiences. Willingness to collaborate across GPs is highly appreciated. Knowledge and interest in Female Labor force participation issues would be a plus. Encouraged to develop engagements in other client counties in the region. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills needed to succeed in this position.

4

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist/Economist

Mete, Cem

HECSP

Wash, DC

S/he will lead sophisticated analytical work, but at the same time can carry out operational work in social protection, particularly in the social assistance, labor market and related cross-cutting areas. Preferably has applied experience in the areas of social assistance, labor or poverty reduction. Selection criteria include (i) experience in developing, preparing and disseminating sound analytical work and research; and (ii) experience in the design, assessment, preparation and supervision of social assistance and (ideally) employment programs.

5

GG

Senior Economist

Holmemo, Camilla

HAWS3

Wash, DC

Expected to lead operational engagements and analytical work across the region. Strong analytical skills, high level policy dialogue and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills needed to succeed in this position.

French language skills will be a plus

6

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Gottret, Pablo

HLCSP

Lima

Expected to contribute to activities in LC7 (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile) and potentially the other CMUs of the LAC region as needed. Will work across the range of WB instruments, including IPF, DPF and ASA, and engage in client dialogue in the countries of focus in the area of social safety nets, youth employment, jobs, human capital development, working with other GPs as needed. Will lead/support the task team on SPJ operations in LC7, especially supervision activities, including provision of day-to-day implementation support and engaging in policy dialogue. Liaise with external agencies to support joint programming and analytical activities to strengthen program delivery. Manage trust fund resources with a view to ensure cost effective programming to achieve policy objectives and business development. Contribute to the global knowledge base on the SPJ GP.

Spanish is required

7

GG

Senior Economist

Gottret, Pablo

HLCSP

Wash, DC

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on the interconnectedness between social assistance, social insurance and the labor market programs. Engage with client countries in Mexico and Central America where s/he will manage a growing portfolio with increasing emphasis on labor issues and migration. The engagement includes the management of several TF that finance strong analytical work on the continuum between Social Assistance, Social Insurance and Labor. Lead the dialogue in Mexico which will require strategic engagement with a complex client oriented towards increasing our operational engagement. Expected to also support operations outside Mexico and Central America with concentration on labor issues. Strong operational and analytical experience is required, with hands on experience in the above areas and TTL (both IPF and DPL preferred) and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills needed to succeed in this position.

Spanish is required as well as at least working knowledge of Portuguese

8

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

El-Gammal, Yasser

HEASP

Australia or Fiji

S/he will have a strong understanding of the social protection issues, in particular social assistance (cash transfers and public works), community-based approaches and links to economic inclusion and labor markets and delivery system for SPJ programs. Will work in the south pacific and will be based in Sydney or Suva. Must be TTL and TF Accredited. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills needed to succeed in this position.

9

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Chase, Robert

HAES1

Addis Ababa

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on social safety net systems that respond to crises, digital systems development, productive economic inclusion and jobs, and cash transfers as a platform for resilient human capital investment. Based in a FCV setting, s/he will lead the SPJ flagship rural safety net operation in Ethiopia, which involves management of a large and complicated operational program that sits at the center of the development/ humanitarian nexus. Will also lead similarly ambitious analytic portfolio, an extensive in-country team, and an expansive trust fund portfolio. Very strong operational experience is required, with hands on experience and TTL and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills across GPs needed to succeed in this position.

10

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Chase, Robert

HAES1

Wash, DC

Focus on FCV operations and/or jobs operations. Possibilities for operating in Francophone or Lusophone settings.

11

GG

Senior Social Protection Economist

Chase, Robert

HAES1

Wash, DC

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on social safety net systems that respond to crises, digital systems development, productive economic inclusion and jobs, and cash transfers as a platform for resilient human capital investment. S/he will engage on several new and growing operations, particularly to demonstrate options for scaling up social protection services in response to crises, looking to develop models for the next generation of those operations along the dimensions above in challenging East Africa operating environments. The specific focus of this position will be on developing social protection and jobs operations and analytic products that support to climate change adaptation, coordinating the unit's approaches to this growing theme for the practice. Depending on the operating environment, there will be opportunities to work in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique, as well as to become involved in operations across the (two) Africa regions. Strong operational experience is required, with hands on experience in the above areas and TTL and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills across GPs needed to succeed in this position.

As there are opportunities to work in Lusophone and Francophone countries, Portuguese and/or French language skills are a plus

12

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Bodewig, Christian

HAWS2

Abidjan

S/he will lead the social protection and jobs engagement in Cote D'Ivoire (with a flagship new SP PforR, a regional ID operation and innovative ASA), and lead or contribute to operational and analytical engagements in other countries in the CMU (Benin, Guinea and Togo). Strong understanding of social protection, jobs, labor, and skills policy. Expected to play a leading role in supporting the implementation of the SP system PforR and to lead analytical and policy work on adaptive social protection and jobs. Strong analytical skills, policy dialogue and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL and TF accreditation. FCV experience will be a plus. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills required.

Advanced French language skills required

13

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Bezhanyan, Anush

HMNSP

Wash, DC

S/he will have a strong understanding of the social protection issues, in particular social assistance (cash transfers and public works), community-based approaches and links to economic inclusion and labor markets. Strong analytical skills, policy and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL and TF accreditation. FCV experience will be a plus. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills required.

French language skills required

14

GG

Senior Economist

Bezhanyan, Anush

HMNSP

Wash, DC

Expected to lead innovative analytical and policy work on jobs analytics, youth employment and skills as well as on linkages between labor market and social protection policies. Strong analytical skills, policy and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL and TF accreditation. Experience with the RAS products would also be highly desirable for the work in the GCC HICs. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills required.

15

GG

Senior Economist

Bezhanyan, Anush

HMNSP

Wash, DC

Expected to lead innovative analytical and policy work on jobs analytics, youth employment and skills as well as on social protection for informal sector workers across the region. Strong analytical skills, policy and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills required.

French language skills required

16

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist/Economist

Belli, Paolo

HAES2

Nairobi

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on social safety net systems that respond to crises, digital systems development, productive economic inclusion and jobs, and cash transfers as a platform for resilient human capital investment. S/he will engage as TTL of the Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion project. Strong operational experience is required, with hands on experience in SSNs. TTL and TF accreditation is a must. Strong analytical experience on social assistance and working in fragile states are a plus. S/he will have demonstrated leadership, client relations, and collaboration skills across GPs needed to succeed in this position.

French

17

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Belli, Paolo

HAES2

Wash, DC

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on social safety net systems that respond to crises, work in FCV contexts, and cash transfers as a platform for resilient human capital investment. S/he will primarily cover Somalia with a possibility to engage in other countries. In Somalia, the engagement focuses on establishing a SP system to support crisis response, poverty mitigation and the human capital agenda, promote the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged to receive basic services, and build their resilience against increasing climate change induced disaster risks.

French

18

GG

Senior Economist

Belli, Paolo

HAES2

Pretoria

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on linking safety nets and active labor market policies, digital systems development, productive economic inclusion and jobs, and cash transfers as a platform for resilient human capital investment. Strong business development and analytical experience is required, with hands on experience in the above areas and TTL and TF accreditation. Prior experience managing RAS and working in middle income countries is a plus. S/he will have demonstrated leadership, client relations, and collaboration skills across GPs needed to succeed in this position.

French

19

GG

Senior Economist

Belli, Paolo

HAES2

Wash, DC

S/he will have a strong understanding of social protection and jobs issues, in particular on jobs and skills policies and programs that respond to crises, skills development systems, productive economic inclusion and jobs, labor market information system, green and digital jobs for resilient human capital investment. The Sr Economist/ SP Specialist will engage with client countries on well-established skills and jobs operations and ASAs. Countries to be covered are Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Eswatini. Strong operational and analytical experience is required, with hands on experience in the above areas and TTL and TF accreditation. Demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills across GPs required.

French

20

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist/Economist

Belli, Paolo

HAES2

Kinshasa

The successful candidate will co-lead the WB's engagement in the design and implementation of the SPJ program in DRC and Rwanda. Prior experience or readiness to work in FCV settings will be essential. Based in Kinshasa, DRC but with frequent mission travel to Rwanda. Major responsibilities include: • As co-TTL of the DRC portfolio, support the TTL ADM responsible based in Kinshasa with field implementation support for the operation currently under implementation and with preparation of new projects. • Lead or contribute to core lending deliverables, especially IPFs and DPFs in Rwanda. • Organize and co-lead field missions to supervise activities, advise the project implementation unit, engage with beneficiaries and local authorities, and develop field-based partner network. • Shape the policy dialogue on social protection, with a focus on social protection system building with key sector ministries and development partners. • Experience with large scale, multi-sectoral programming and multiple partners, including within low-capacity environments is an asset.

French

21

GG

Senior Social Protection Specialist

Arribas-Banos, Loli

HSPGE

Wash, DC

Provide effective strategic and technical support in variety of corporate and operational issues in the HD PG to improve their capacity to design and deliver operations that meaningfully address gender gaps relevant to the four pillars of the WBG's Gender Strategy. In addition, s/he will allocate half of his/her time to bring a gender lens to SPJ interventions, including by strengthening the data and evidence based agenda. S/he will report to the SPJ PM, with a dotted line to the Manager of the WBG Gender Group and will work closely with the core RSR Management Team as well as Task Team Leaders across the relevant HD practices and Gender Group.

22

GF/

GG

(Senior) Social Protection Specialist

Holmemo, Camilla

HAWS3

Wash, DC

S/he is expected to lead innovative analytical and policy work on jobs, youth employment and skills as well as on social protection for informal sector workers across the region. Strong analytical skills, policy and operational experience as well as a track record in developing strategic engagements is required, with hands on experience as TTL. S/he will have demonstrated leadership, client relations and collaboration skills needed to succeed in this position.

French is a plus

23

GF

Labor Economist

Mete, Cem

HECSP

Wash, DC

S/he will have a broad understanding of other SPJ topics, and can carry out sophisticated analytical work, and with willingness to work on operations. Selection criteria include (i) expertise in developing, preparing and disseminating sound analytical work and research; and (ii) some experience with Bank operations.

24

GF

Operations Officer

El-Gammal, Yasser

HEASP

Wash, DC

S/he will have a broad understanding of social protection issues, with a particular focus on delivery systems, and/or a deep understanding of labor markets and skills related to the future of work, in particular, the evolving green jobs agenda. S/he will be expected to: lead or participate in the delivery of operations, ASA, or RAS tasks; contribute to various tasks related to the SPJ GP, including peer reviewing, supporting teams, representing the Bank at conferences and events, among others; have the ability to carry out policy dialogue with relevant authorities; coordinate as necessary the SPJ work with other GPs; contribute to tasks led by other GPs, as appropriate, including, CPF, SCD, PLR, DPO, CEM.

25

GF

Social Protection Specialist

Chase, Robert

HAES1

Wash, DC

Position with opportunities for extensive operational and analytic engagement in vibrant, growing East Africa SPJ portfolio.

26

GF

Economist

Bezhanyan, Anush

HMNSP

Wash, DC

Expected to contribute to analytical and policy work on youth employment and skills, productive inclusion as well as on social protection issues. Strong analytical skills, policy and operational experience as well as hands on experience as TTL/co-TTL and TF accreditation. FCV experience will be a plus too. S/he will have potential for leadership, has strong client relations and collaboration skills to succeed in this position.

French and Arabic skills is plus

Selection Criteria

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