World Bank Senior Social Development Specialist Jobs Ethiopia 2024
World Bank Senior Social Development Specialist Jobs Ethiopia 2024: World Bank Group has announced latest Job vacancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Oct 2nd, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job: req29409
- Organization: World Bank
- Sector: Social Development
- Grade: GG
- Term Duration: 3 years
- Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Closing Date: 10/2/2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Management Unit (CMU) Social Coordinator/Senior Social Development Specialist will lead a team of seven specialists overseeing one of the Africa region’s largest IDA portfolios.
The CMU covers Fragile, Conflict and Violence (FCV) affected countries, including Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and Eritrea.
The successful candidate is expected to have a strong track record of working on complex, high-risk projects and extensive experiences with safeguards and ESF.
Ethiopia is the country in the CMU with and the largest and most complex portfolio.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Practice Manager, the Regional Safeguards Advisor, Sector Leader and the CMU, and be part of the Bank-wide Global Solutions Group on Social Sustainability and Standards.
The work will entail exercising leadership on social risk management, and engagement on operational, policy and analytical aspects of the social development agenda.
Candidates looking for opportunities to expand their team leadership experiences, applying innovation and strategic thinking, in a fast-paced and high-visibility setting are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
This is a challenging position suited to constructive, highly motivated team players with an eye for detail, understanding the bigger picture context of operations, and creative problem-solving abilities.
The successful candidate should have extensive experiences in social risk management, implementation of safeguards policies and ESF, including ESS5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement (ESS5).
Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in relevant social science (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science) or related relevant fields.
A minimum of eight years of professional experience in social sustainability, social standards/safeguards and/or social development (gender, community-driven development, citizen engagement).
Extensive experience working on complex, high-risk programs, addressing social risk management aspects of project design and implementation support.
Demonstrated experience with complex involuntary resettlement, social risk management/safeguards is required.
Experience in Africa region and broader areas of social development such as experience in fragile, conflict and violence affected settings, regional operations, citizen engagement, social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, gender and women’s empowerment, lagging and conflict-affected regions, and forced displacement are desirable.
Demonstrated ability to translate analytical work into policy advice and substantial, practical recommendations.
Proven ability to engage effectively with Government, private sector, project beneficiaries and civil society.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving skills, and ability to think innovatively and strategically to find solutions to complex development problems.
Readiness for frequent travel within Country duty station and to other countries covered by the Unit.
Proven ability to work in and actively contribute to teams and champion a positive team dynamic.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.