Private Sector Development Specialist- GF – Deadline : February 7, 2012 janvier 29 2012
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The AFTFW Unit (World Bank Group) seeks to recruit a Private Sector Development Specialist to join its team in Togo. This locally recruited Private Sector Development Specialist position will report to both AFTFW and the AFCF2 country management, a dynamic Country Management Unit (CMU) covering Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo.
Responsibilities : (for more information, please refer to the job description in the World Bank Group recruitment website, Ref# 120138#)
AFTFW’s work program in Togo and Benin includes a combination of lending and non lending activities which aim to address competitiveness barriers and overcome finance and private sector development binding constraints.
The current portfolio includes:
-The Competitiveness and Integrated Growth Opportunities project (CIGOP) in Benin;
-The Private Sector Development and the Financial Sector Development and Governance projects in Togo;
-The Private Sector Development Specialist will assist in the development of the Bank’s private sector business plan to support Togo and Benin’s medium term competitiveness strategy. He/she will provide technical support the other country team members and provide support in supervising ongoing projects in the FPD portfolio in the two countries.
More specifically he/she, will
-Supervise FPD operations (lending and non lending), working in close collaboration with the FPD cluster leader and other FPD staff;
-Provide support and guidance to the Government team implementing projects and undertake supervision activities on behalf of IDA (e.g. organizing missions, preparing procurement responses etc.);
-Contribute to the development of a robust finance and private sector work program in AFCC2 countries (Togo,
Benin) through support to management and staff within the CMU;
-Work closely with the FPD cluster leaders based in Washington, Abidjan and Dakar in providing regional oversight on private sector related issues and developing regional analytical work;
-Provide technical inputs to the Togo and Benin strategic policy dialogue, policy-based lending, Country Assistance Strategies and Development Policy Operations;
-Provide technical inputs to Government on specific issues for the formulation of a competitiveness and private sector development strategy;
-Represent the World Bank in meetings relating to private and financial sector development;
-Serve as the principal contact for coordination of private sector issues and disseminate analytical work and best practice principles (including regional reports and workshops/conferences);
-Work closely with other development Bank to strengthen partnerships and build synergies.
Qualifications :
-Masters Degree in economics and/or business administration with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience since completing the degree, preferably with private and/or financial sector operations;
-Operational experience in the World Bank group or related organizations, preferably experience in preparation or supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending;
-Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a strong track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions;
-Recognized and respected by peers with demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially in a team with peers at all levels;
-Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound judgments on issues requiring management guidance;
-Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbal and written, in French and in English;
-Trust Fund accreditation and procurement proficiency a plus.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications must be submitted electronically at www.worldbank.org/careers (job Ref #120138).The closing date for receipt of applications is February 7, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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