Practice Manager
Apply NowCompany: The World Bank Group
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Practice Manager
Job #:
req30493
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Financial Sector
Grade:
GH
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English, Spanish
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/4/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
PROSPERITY VICE PRESIDENCY
The Prosperity Vice Presidency is one of the World Bank Group's five verticals, with a mandate that emphasizes "Growth, Finance, and Institutions for all." Our approach leverages data-driven analysis and combines expertise from both the public and private sectors, together with International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Prosperity Vice Presidency supports clients in advancing evidence-based structural reforms to establish the foundations for inclusive and sustainable growth in the thematic areas of macro-fiscal policy; financial sector resilience, access, and deepening; private sector development, trade, and competitiveness; and governance and public sector reform, including statistical capacity. Prosperity is comprised of five Global Departments.
The FCI unit in the Latin America and the Caribbean (ELCFN), with a current staff of 29, is responsible for an active program with 30 countries that includes investment loans, development policy operations, and a wide range of analytical and technical assistance activities. While most countries in the region are middle income the range is large, from countries in situations of fragility like Haiti to high income economies, from some of the largest emerging economies in the world to the specific challenges of small island states. As a result the challenges vary greatly across contexts although low economic growth and constrained private sector development are common across the region.
Duties and accountabilities:
Solutions and Results to Clients
Leads the team to deliver the WBG, Vice Presidency and Global Department key strategic priorities and, in collaboration with Country Directors, ensures alignment with the WBG Strategy, notably on Knowledge and Partnerships, and Country Partnership Framework.
Draws on thought leadership and implementation know-how to ensure high impact multi-sectoral solutions.
Builds and maintains a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective, and demand-driven products and services.
Works in partnership with other managers, as well as public and private stakeholders, to find tailored and holistic solutions to complex development challenges.
Accountable for delivering high-quality and timely results.
People Talent Management
Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff.
Drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the Global Department by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients.
Supports Global Department management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, talent, and performance management.
Knowledge Management
Ensures that the Global Department is at the forefront of the development debate and contributes to the global dialogue in the area of expertise of the Finance Directorate.
Ensures timely flow and capture of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge they need, when and where they need it.
Promotes innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning.
Instills a culture of evidence-based, yet client tailored engagement for highest development impact.
Resource Management
In consultation with relevant stakeholders within the WBG, decides on the best use of internal and external resources for maximum client and developmental impact.
Is accountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of outputs.
Selection Criteria
A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in finance, economy, trade or a relevant discipline with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams.
Strong operational and development experience and track record, including experience in more than one Global Practice/VPU (including IBRD, MIGA, and IFC), and in more than one world region of those relevant to these positions.
Technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the relevant areas is desirable, though solid managerial and influencing skills are at a premium for these positions.
Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across practices, disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit some activities, track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings.
Good partnership experience, including involving multiple stakeholders - both public and private - in building collaborative alliances for results.
Experience in applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results.
WBG Managerial Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Job #:
req30493
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Financial Sector
Grade:
GH
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English, Spanish
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/4/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
PROSPERITY VICE PRESIDENCY
The Prosperity Vice Presidency is one of the World Bank Group's five verticals, with a mandate that emphasizes "Growth, Finance, and Institutions for all." Our approach leverages data-driven analysis and combines expertise from both the public and private sectors, together with International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Prosperity Vice Presidency supports clients in advancing evidence-based structural reforms to establish the foundations for inclusive and sustainable growth in the thematic areas of macro-fiscal policy; financial sector resilience, access, and deepening; private sector development, trade, and competitiveness; and governance and public sector reform, including statistical capacity. Prosperity is comprised of five Global Departments.
The FCI unit in the Latin America and the Caribbean (ELCFN), with a current staff of 29, is responsible for an active program with 30 countries that includes investment loans, development policy operations, and a wide range of analytical and technical assistance activities. While most countries in the region are middle income the range is large, from countries in situations of fragility like Haiti to high income economies, from some of the largest emerging economies in the world to the specific challenges of small island states. As a result the challenges vary greatly across contexts although low economic growth and constrained private sector development are common across the region.
Duties and accountabilities:
Solutions and Results to Clients
Leads the team to deliver the WBG, Vice Presidency and Global Department key strategic priorities and, in collaboration with Country Directors, ensures alignment with the WBG Strategy, notably on Knowledge and Partnerships, and Country Partnership Framework.
Draws on thought leadership and implementation know-how to ensure high impact multi-sectoral solutions.
Builds and maintains a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective, and demand-driven products and services.
Works in partnership with other managers, as well as public and private stakeholders, to find tailored and holistic solutions to complex development challenges.
Accountable for delivering high-quality and timely results.
People Talent Management
Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff.
Drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the Global Department by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients.
Supports Global Department management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, talent, and performance management.
Knowledge Management
Ensures that the Global Department is at the forefront of the development debate and contributes to the global dialogue in the area of expertise of the Finance Directorate.
Ensures timely flow and capture of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge they need, when and where they need it.
Promotes innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning.
Instills a culture of evidence-based, yet client tailored engagement for highest development impact.
Resource Management
In consultation with relevant stakeholders within the WBG, decides on the best use of internal and external resources for maximum client and developmental impact.
Is accountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of outputs.
Selection Criteria
A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in finance, economy, trade or a relevant discipline with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams.
Strong operational and development experience and track record, including experience in more than one Global Practice/VPU (including IBRD, MIGA, and IFC), and in more than one world region of those relevant to these positions.
Technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the relevant areas is desirable, though solid managerial and influencing skills are at a premium for these positions.
Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across practices, disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit some activities, track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings.
Good partnership experience, including involving multiple stakeholders - both public and private - in building collaborative alliances for results.
Experience in applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results.
WBG Managerial Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.