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World Bank Group Social Development Specialist - Safeguard Policies Jobs Positions
IntroductionEstablished in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2014, the WBG committed $65.6 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $22.2 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
Responsibilities
Work under the coordination of the regional focal point for safeguards on the social safeguards portfolio, providing oversight and quality assurance. This will include direct operational support to operations.
Serve as a social development specialist, advising task teams and clients on the Bank’s policies relating to assessment and mitigation of social risks and impacts during preparation and supervision of lending operations.
Undertake policy dialogue with clients on social sustainability and safeguards issues and advise counterparts on technical options for social development, particularly involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples, labor, community health, stakeholder engagement, mitigation plan and institutional development.
Participate in cross-practice teams responsible for the preparation of policy notes, Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, sector studies, and research and policy development activities on the full range of social development topics; advise on the social sustainability of the portfolio, including gender, beneficiary feedback and safeguards issues, etc.
Advise and participate in project teams to help develop operational designs and mechanisms to assess social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks related to Bank supported operations; develop and evaluate proposed technical solutions, and assist in the preparation of project documentation.
Support Senior and Lead Specialists in handling complex technical, institutional and program implementation issues regarding social development and social .
For high risk projects for which OPSOR is providing direct oversight, liaise closely with Regional Safeguards Advisors and Lead/Senior Social Development Specialists to ensure timely distribution, completion and follow up on social review processes. This will include ensuring that technical comments related to social aspects have been fully addressed and integrated into project documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and disclosure requirements.
Participate in portfolio reviews on selected social development topics.
Build capacity with clients on issues related to safeguards and broader social issues, including clients’ monitoring and evaluation of social development activities and outcomes.
Improve feedback mechanisms through participating in and contributing in high quality training and other learning events related to social assessments, social safeguards and broader social development issues.
Contribute to ongoing and emerging corporate initiatives related to social safeguards and standards, through participation in the Global Solutions Group on Social Sustainability and Safeguards. This will include contributing to the ongoing safeguards policy reform at the Bank.
Liaise with other social development specialists and other groups within GSURR and other Global Practices and across the World Bank Group, to develop and promote the use of consistent approaches to social assessment and risk management.
Participate in the broader social development work of the team.
Work independently under general direction of the Practice Manager, seeking guidance on complex projects/issues from Senior and Lead specialists.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant social science discipline (anthropology, sociology, political economy, social development, etc.)
Knowledge and experience in addressing issues covered by social safeguards policies (social assessments, involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples, labor, community health and stakeholder engagement) in complex and challenging settings, and across practices. Experience in addressing safeguards issues in project design and implementation, reviewing potential social impacts of development projects, balancing corporate interests with regional/country/sector needs, and promoting social sustainability aspects of operations.
Experience in participatory processes, civic engagement, gender and community development approaches.
Ability to develop novel approaches
to mitigate social risks or overcome difficult challenges across a range of investment lending operations.
Team oriented professionals with proven ability in managing complex tasks as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in dealing directly with clients on complex tasks, and capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment, manage multiple tasks, identify and respond to needs as they arise, and remain flexible and self-motivated in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Ability to work across practices, work in cross-thematic teams.
Very high level of energy, initiative and self-motivation; willingness to travel and work under challenging circumstances.
Excellent oral and writing skills. Ability to write well in English is essential.
Competencies:
Social Development Implications on Policy, Institutions, and Operations - Familiarity with the implications of social development on policy, institutions, and operations.
Participation and Consultation - experience conducting social development consultative and participatory approaches, and applying the approaches in the course of an operation.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 6th February, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; World Bank Group Social Development Specialist - Safeguard Policies Jobs Positions
World Bank Group Social Development Associate Counsel Jobs Positions
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate agreements;
Prepare and/or review subsidiary agreements and other on-lending and on-granting agreements, and legal opinions, and recommend appropriate changes;
Carry out portfolio management, including drafting amendments and other project-related legal documents;
Advise project teams on World Bank policies and procedures;
Prepare legal memoranda on pertinent legal issues, including on matters related to local law (at the national and sub-national levels) and international law;
Participate in identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision missions with project teams and attend any other operational meetings;
Provide guidance to Administrative Client Support staff and/or paralegals on processing of project documentation;
Assist with legal and judicial reform work, if any (including analysis of local legislation, judicial system, etc.); and
Carry out any other complementary duties assigned by the Senior Counsel(s) and/or the Regional Chief Counsel.
Qualifications
At minimum, an LL.B. degree or equivalent and qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. A Master’ s degree in law is desirable.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience involving legal research, contract drafting and/or other relevant legal experience;
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communications skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources in the internet) and other databases;
Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, internet services, and library sources;
Ability to work well as a team member in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment;
Ability to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines;
Experience in administrative and contract law, and preparation and negotiation of project-related legal agreements a plus; and
Fluency in written and spoken English is required, as well as excellent English language drafting skills. Applicants will be asked to undertake a drafting exercise as part of the selection process.
Fluency in written and spoken French and/or Portuguese is highly desired.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 6th February, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; World Bank Group Social Development Associate Counsel Jobs Positions
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