The Africa Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Group (AFR PREM) plays a key role in implementing the Africa Region Strategy, which identifies governance and public sector capacity as the foundational challenge for growth and development in the region. AFR PREM has particularly significant responsibilities in strengthening efforts to build sustainable and effective institutions that can help bring about shared growth and poverty reduction in the countries of the region.
To respond to increasing client demand AFR PREM is looking to recruit a dynamic and problem-solving individual as Operations Analyst to support the program.
Position: Operational Analyst
Local, Term Appointment, Abuja, Nigeria
The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria, for an initial period of two years with the possibility of renewal). Working as a member of the PREM Team and in close collaboration with the Task Team Leader, she/he will work particularly with six states and with their constituent Local Government Councils, as well as with government and non-government entities and other development partners.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The Operations Analyst is expected- to assume the following duties and responsibilities: (a) Provide research and operational support, monitoring and reporting to the existing AFR PREM portfolio, particularly the State and Local Governance Reform Project, (b) Support in identification and design of new operations in the AFR PREM. (c) Support in preparing analytical and advisory services in the AFR PREM and reviewing analytical work. (d)Support clients with enquiries on operational issues, (e) Assist in the monitoring of operational deliverable as well as the deliverable of the consultants supporting AFR PREM (f) Monitor emerging governance issues and developments in Nigeria or that affect Nigeria, and ensure that these are brought to the attention of the team (g) Undertake other, as requested by the Lead Public Sector Specialist
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Public Policy and Management, Public Administration or related social sciences)
- a minimum of two years experience to governance and public sector management
- good knowledge of world bank operational policies and guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including problem solving skills and strong client orientation
- strong written and oral communications skills
- Familiarity with the Nigeria portfolio
- Motivation and enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges of working in the Nigerian public sector
How to Apply:
For the FULL job description and selection criteria for this vacancy qualified candidates are required to visit and submit an electronic application at the World Bank careers website. www.worldbank.org/careers once on the site click on Current on > current job Openings > Job type >Professional & Technical >Job Family >Public Sector Management > Location > Abuja, Nigeria > Job number >130618. The World Bank Group as committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, Nationality, culture and educational background individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 24th March, 2013
