Description

• Coordinate and consult with Senior Managers across the WBG on matters of both substance and procedure and bring WBG expertise to bear with the UN and multilateral organizations with a view to increase impact on the ground.

• Facilitate the WBG’s engagement in high-level UN and multilateral organization events as appropriate, including the UN General Assembly in September.

• In collaboration with World Bank operations, contribute to the formulation of the WBG’s position on key issues of concern to both the UN and multilateral organizations and the WBG such as financing for development, including debt; engagement in countries affected by Fragility, Conflict and Violence; policy coherence; donor coordination, etc.

• Produce briefings for Senior Management on issues of mutual concern to the Bank and the UN and multilateral organizations (e.g. poverty eradication; financing for development; climate change; Fragility, Conflict and Violence, Science, Technology, and Innovation, etc.) and for Senior Management’s bilateral engagements with the UN system and multilateral organizations. Plus, provide support to IFC and MIGA and updates to the Board of Executive Directors.

• Serve as the first point of contact for the UN, facilitating policy engagement and operational collaboration in client countries.

• Facilitate and host visiting missions to New York.

Selection Criteria

• Excellent managerial skills and proven experience in managing staff and a heavy work program.

• Capacity to think and act strategically and articulate complex technical cross-sector concepts and issues in clear terms. 

• Ability to exercise judgment, tact and discretion and actively and effectively manage sensitive matters.

• Solid understanding of the organization, mandates and priorities of the UN and its agencies and their inner workings and processes. 

• Experience in fostering partnerships with other international institutions, multilateral and/or bilateral donors, and UN agencies. Strong professional network within the UN system. Experience working in the UN system is a plus.

• Willingness to travel to multilateral events/meetings when necessary.

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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