Job opportunity at World Bank

 The World Bank is looking for Operations Analyst

TASK DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, who is responsible for managing World Bank’s lending (including 19 projects for an amount of ~$3 billion) and analytical portfolio, establishing and maintaining relationship with clients, development partners and other stakeholders, and responding to all corporate requirements related to the countries under the Country Management Unit (CMU), the Operations Analyst will undertake the following tasks in collaboration with Sr. Operations Officer, Operations Officer and Sr. Operations Assistant in the unit:

• • Contribute to monitoring the lending and analytical portfolio, through accessing and generating standard reports, as well as contacting task teams.
  • Conduct initial routine reviews of investment project packages for review meetings to ensure that the teams have complied with the checklist.

• Help ensure aide memoire, management letter and other standard correspondences prepared by the task team for the CMU review follow the appropriate format.
• Ensure primary review of project Implementation Status Reports
• Occasionally participates in supervision missions.
• Perform other duties as required (such as support to the Front Office).
• Work as a tag team with the Sr. Operations Assistant to ensure business continuity.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 26

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of Switzerland and therefore specific criteria apply:

• Candidates must be Swiss nationals.
• Candidates must be between 18 and 29 years of age at the time of application.
• Only candidates who have been pre-selected by Switzerland (cinfo) are eligible to apply.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• Donor priorities

Requirements
Required experience

• 0 years of experience in (ideally one year) and/or demonstrated interest in economic development, poverty reduction, help clients in achieving more equitable and inclusive growth
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, work under time pressure and be able to prioritize, collaborate with colleagues from different cultures and be a good team player willing to go an extra mile.

Area(s) of expertise

• Economics and finance, Development programmes
• Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

• Master degree or equivalent in Economics, development, political science, or any other relevant fields

Competencies and values

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams

HOW TO APPLY?

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