Job Listing: World Bank Group (WBG)
Job Title: Senior Operations Officer
Company Name: World Bank Group (WBG)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 19th July 2024
How to Apply: Click Here to Apply
About World Bank Group (WBG): The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The World Bank provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries. These support a wide array of investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource management. Some projects are co-financed with governments, other multilateral institutions, commercial banks, export credit agencies, and private sector investors.
Job Summary:
A Senior Operations Officer is required to support the Uganda Country Management Unit (CMU) in undertaking substantive operational and implementation support tasks with respect to the Bank financed portfolio – currently US$5.6 Billion in IDA commitments. The officer will support the Country Manager and Senior Operations Officers in monitoring and reporting on the Uganda program and maintaining up-to-date information on portfolio performance in close collaboration with task team leaders and under the supervision of the Country Manager.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and Implementation:
- Review and provide quality enhancement advice on all operations throughout the project cycle.
- Provide leadership and advisory support in all phases of operations.
- Facilitate resolution of cross-department and cross-sectorial problems.
- Participate in operational missions and meetings and assist teams in resolving difficult issues.
- Work closely with fiduciary and safeguards teams to address key issues.
- Portfolio Management:
- Support the preparation of work programs and budgets.
- Organize or lead the Country Portfolio Performance Reviews for Uganda.
- Interact with Program Leaders and Task Team Leaders on daily work program issues.
- Lead the development of key training programs for the client at a portfolio level.
- Lead the preparation of monthly Uganda portfolio dashboard reports.
- Assist in monitoring the development impact and implementation progress of the portfolio.
- Review all Uganda project documentation for consistency with country strategies and Bank policies.
- Country Strategy Formulation and Implementation:
- Support the formulation of the CPFs and preparation of CPS Progress Reports and Completion Reports.
- Manage relations with clients and partners.
- Prepare or assist with the preparation of briefs and presentations for high-level visiting missions, special events, and conferences.
- Support the country strategy formulation process and monitor the implementation of these strategies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant operational experience.
- Knowledge of operational policies and procedures, and experience relevant to portfolio management.
- Proven capacity to view project-level issues in a broader context.
- Ability to lead a team of professionals in the execution of major projects.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.
- Proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team and development partners.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Competencies:
- Project Management: In-depth knowledge and understanding of project management concepts.
- Portfolio Management: Leads the monitoring of country/sector strategy and work program.
- Analytical and Technical Skills: Recognized ability to identify and solve operational issues.
- Sector Dialogue: Able to conduct a dialogue with the client on familiar topics.
- Bank Instruments, Policies, Procedures, and Systems: Provides high-quality, pragmatic advice on the appropriate use of Bank policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Leads teams to achieve challenging outcomes.
- Client Orientation: Maintains client relationships and provides evidence-based advice and solutions.
- Drive for Results: Identifies needed resources and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
- Teamwork and Inclusion: Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused.
- Knowledge, Learning, and Communication: Leads in sharing best practices and lessons learned.
- Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Assesses risk, considers impact, and articulates benefits of decisions.
NB: The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
