World Bank Begins Recruitment of Africans

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number
of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force. This commitment to hire Sub Saharan Africans
reflects the Bank Group’s senior leadership commitment for a diverse workforce in
which African nationals can play a key role in fighting poverty and increasing shared
prosperity. Employment opportunities will be in various technical areas and professional
streams for talented and diverse young professionals and mid-career level professionals
to contribute and grow their skills in a career in international development.

A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity for exceptionally
talented individuals with a passion for international development to contribute to solving
some of the world’s most pressing problems. Bank staff work with governments, civil
society groups, the private sector, and others in developing countries around the world,
assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the
identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects.
Below are the areas that we are currently recruiting for. Positions may be based in
Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.
Qualifications for the entry level is a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant
professional experience. For mid-career professionals, the requirements are a Master's
degree plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Ideal candidates for these
positions must have a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, the ability to
conduct dialogue on relevant development policies and priorities, and be fluent in
English with very good writing and communication skills.
All applications must be received by August 31, 2015 . Applications received after the
closing date will not be considered.
A select number of candidates will be interviewed in September and October 2015 in
Washington, D.C. and locations in Africa and Europe. Those applications that were not
selected for interview during this campaign will be kept on file for up to one year and
may be considered for future opportunities. Please note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
To submit your application, please see the area(s) listed below.
1. Macro-fiscal Management Transport and ICT Poverty Health, Nutrition, and Population
2. Governance Trade and Competitiveness Education Finance and Markets
3. Social Protection Agriculture Environment Energy and Extractives
4. Social Urban, Rural, and Resilience
5. Water Information Technologies Investment (IFC)
6. Finance / Risk Management
7. Development Economics -Economists
8. Development Economics -Statisticians
9. Development Economics -Private Sector Development
10.Climate Change Treasury (IFC) Leadership, Learning, and Innovation
11.Legal (IFC)
12.Legal (ICSID, OSD, SBS)
We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, particularly women, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Source : web.worldbank.org