World Bank Group
World Bank Group
11/16/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2021 18:04
Join the Mission - World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa
Join the Mission: World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa
Any questions? Please contact us at[email protected]
The World Bank's Western and Central Africa region is looking for dedicated professionals, passionate about international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing problems. These positions will be based in our country offices in Western and Central Africa.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, not discriminating based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.
In Western and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 387 projects totaling more than $44.1 billion. We work in various sectors, including agriculture, trade, transport, energy, education, health, water, and many more. We also work on tackling some of the major global challenges of our time, including climate change and global pandemics.
Are you ready to make an impact? Are you a development expert who is seeking new career challenges? Then, please apply online by November 18, 2021.
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Posting Title Grade Posting City/Country Abidjan Procurement Specialist GF Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Governance Specialist GF Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Senior Transport Specialist GG Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Social Development Specialist GF Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Social Protection Specialist GF Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Abuja Procurement Specialist
GF Abuja, Nigeria Senior Social Development Specialist GG Abuja, Nigeria Environmental Specialist GF Abuja, Nigeria Accra Procurement Specialist GF Accra, Ghana Environmental Specialist GF Accra, Ghana Bamako Social Development Specialist
GF Bamako, Mali Banjul Energy Specialist GF Banjul, The Gambia Brazzaville Environmental Specialist
GF Brazzaville, Congo Republic Social Development Specialist
GF Brazzaville, Congo Republic Digital Development Specialist GF Brazzaville, Congo Republic Conakry Environmental Specialist GF Conakry, Guinea Senior Education Specialist GG Conakry, Guinea Dakar Economist GF Dakar, Senegal Senior Economist GG Dakar, Senegal ET Consultant (Operational Lawyer) EC2 Dakar, Senegal Senior Water Specialist GG Dakar, Senegal Freetown Energy Specialist GF Freetown, Sierra Leone Environmental Specialist GF Freetown, Sierra Leone Lomé Economist GF Lomé, Togo Senior Transport Specialist GG Lomé, Togo Monrovia Senior Environmental Specialist GG Monrovia, Liberia Ndjamena Environmental Specialist GF Ndjamena, Chad Social Protection Specialist GF Ndjamena, Chad Niamey Procurement Specialist GF Niamey, Niger Digital Development Specialist ETC2 Niamey, Niger Nouakchott ET Consultant (Water & Urban Sector Specialist) ETC3 Nouakchott, Mauritania Ouagadougou Senior Education Specialist GG Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Yaoundé Senior Economist GG Yaoundé, Cameroon Water Specialist GF Yaoundé, Cameroon -
Can I apply? Yes, if you are:
- Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;
- Hold a Master's and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience;
- A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;
- Fluent in oral and written English. French is also required for some positions.
What is the timeline of the recruitment process?
- Timing of the Application Process: October 19 - November 18, 2021 (midnight GMT+4)
- Close of the Application Process: November 18
- Join the Mission - World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa Event: November 16
- Expected start date of new hires: January-February 2022
Do you have any resources to help me prepare for the application?
- Preparation Guide 2021(English, PDF)
- World Bank Group Interview
- Submitting a general application and job alerts for all jobs across the World Bank Group
- Programs and internships at the World Bank
- World Bank Units
What What is the Standard Language of the World Bank Group and What Level is Required?
- The standard language is English. We require a proficiency level, which means fluency in conversation and writing, as well as the ability to quickly summarize issues, prepare reports, and make a presentation. In addition to English, French is required (written and oral) for some positions, as described in the vacancy announcement. Interviews will be conducted in English. Candidates will be requested to demonstrate fluency in French for positions with this language requirement.
Can I Apply for Multiple Positions?
- Yes, it is possible. However, please check the Terms of Reference (ToR) and apply only for those positions for which you meet the application requirements.
What are the Employment Conditions and Benefits?
- 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.
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Session 1, in English and French: From 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Washington, D.C. time / 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm GMT/Dakar time
- Welcome remarks: Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President for Western and Central Africa, World Bank
- Introduction to our work in Western and Central Africa: Elisabeth Huybens, Director of Strategy and Operations, World Bank, Western and Central Africa
- Why the World Bank? Wei Wang, Director, Human Resources Client Services, World Bank
- Q&A session
Please submit your questions here
Session 2, interactive break-out rooms, in English: From 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Washington time / 2:00 to 3:30 pm GMT/Dakar time
The registration to these break-out rooms is closed.
- Break-out room1: Human Development (covering Education, Health, Nutrition and Population, Social Protection)
- Break-out room 2: Sustainable Development (covering Water, Agriculture, Environment, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land)
- Break out room 3: Infrastructure (covering Digital Development, Transport, Energy & Extractives)
- Break out room 4: Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (covering subjects like Governance, Procurement, Country Economics, Financial Management)
Any questions? Please contact us at [email protected]