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Globally, the World Bank Group finances water development through projects, policy lending and technical assistance in the fields of sustaining water resources, delivering services (both in water in agriculture as in water supply and sanitation) and building resilience, the Water Global Practice (GP) also seeks to ensure that water issues are effectively addressed across all related sub-sectors, such as agriculture (ensuring sustainable water availability for irrigation), climate change and disaster risk management, and energy (hydropower).

The Water GP is housed within the Sustainable Development Practice Group, which brings together the cross-cutting sectors of Water with Agriculture, Environment, Social Inclusion, and Urban and Disaster Risk Management.

The West and Central Africa Region, the hiring unit (SAWW1) is responsible for ensuring the translation of the World Bank’s Africa Regional Strategy and the Water Global Practice’s Water Security Strategy into practical results relevant to 13 countries. Specifically, the unit supports the definition and achievement of these results through analytical, policy, and investment activities. The unit has a staffing complement of 21 water professionals, with an active portfolio of over $2.6 Billion,11 investment projects, 2 Programs for Results, Advisory Services and Analytics and contribution to Development Policy Financing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

(i) Strategies, Planning and Policies

(ii) Projects implementation and Preparation

(iii) Institutional and analytical work

(iv) Monitoring & Evaluation

• A Master’s degree in water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, sanitation, environment, civil engineering, irrigation or a related discipline with a focus on water supply and sanitation and water resources management.

• Recognized technical, operational and/or policy-oriented expertise, and at least 5 years of work experience in the relevant areas

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of water supply and sanitation service delivery and water resources management, including infrastructure development, utility/institutional reform, public/private partnerships, sector coordination and policy dialogue, private sector participation, pro-poor strategy, and program development.

• Ability to incorporate implications of climate change into World Bank operations and advice to clients & Ability to work across administrative boundaries and integrate divergent viewpoints in World Bank activities.

• Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with technical and/or policy issues while maintaining a strong client focus & Ability to lead policy dialogue with governments and external partners.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English, including demonstrated ability of publishing technical and/or policy work and making effective presentations to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated track record as a results-oriented professional and excellent team player.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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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