THE WORLD BANK

Senior Social Development Specialist

3 Years Term Appointment

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Background

The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IBRD and IDA are commonly known as the World Bank, which is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions, and – as of July 1, 2014 – has introduced fourteen Global Practices (GPs) as well as five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSas) to bring best-in- class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.

The Responsibilities will include:

The Social Development Specialists will have the following 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, mitigation plans and institutional development strategies.
• Serve as social development focal point for 1-2 countries and engage actively and regular with country units and teams, and identify business opportunities for the social development team in consultation with clients and country units.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 8 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related social science (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science).
• Demonstration, through written work and dialogue, of in-depth knowledge, of social issues and issues of conflict and fragility in Africa.
• Relevant experience in conflict and broader social development issues in Africa.

For the full job description and selection criteria for this vacancy, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application at the Word Bank careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers. Once on the site, click on > employment opportunities >Professional & Technical> job number 162834.

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.

Closing date is January 23, 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.