Counsel
Apply NowCompany: The World Bank Group
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Counsel
Job #:
req32269
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Ethics & Internal Justice Systems
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
3/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. It consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development: 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). For additional information, please visit http://www.worldbank.org
ETHICS AND INTERNAL JUSTICE SERVICES VPU
The World Bank's Ethics and Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ VPU) is a newly created Vice Presidency within the World Bank Group (WBG) that brings together, under a single umbrella, the WBG's approach to values, ethics and the resolution of workplace conflict. The EIJ VPU's vision is to foster a values-based workplace culture and help staff uphold the WBG's ethical standards. EIJ provides an integrated, empathetic and efficient approach to resolving workplace conflict, allowing staff to focus with urgency on the WBG's mission. EIJ's work covers each of the five WBG institutions.
The Vice Presidency has recently been organized as follows:
1. Ethics Advice and Early Interventions Department, which consists of:
Advisory, Training & Values (ATV) - responsible for the Core Values and the Code of Ethics and associated rules; manages all training and outreach on behalf of the VPU; provides advice and guidance on the Code, with specific focus on conflicts of interest; and manages the Bank's Declarations of Interest program;
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination (AHAD) - addresses reports of harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and discrimination based on race and other identity characteristics; provides guidance to management on preventing and addressing such behaviors.
2. Mediation and Formal Reviews Department, which consists of:
Mediation Services (MEF) - offers a confidential conflict resolution process for staff to resolve workplace issues with the assistance of a neutral third-party. MEF also provides team building and team facilitation services;
Peer Review Services (PRS) - provides an independent review by a panel of peers of managerial decisions, actions or inactions (not related to performance management) affecting a staff member;
Performance Management Review (PMR) - provides an independent appellate review of performance management-related decisions; and
Investigations (INV) - conducts independent fact-finding investigations of allegations of staff misconduct.
3. Ombuds Services, which offers staff a confidential off the record, impartial and informal venue to discuss any workplace issues, and alerts management to systemic trends.
4. Client Services, which consists of:
EIJ Navigator - a centralized intake function to assist staff with their concerns by pairing them with the appropriate channel within the EIJ VPU to resolve their concerns efficiently and expediently.
Respectful Workplace Advisors (RWAs) - comprising staff selected by their peers, RWAs act as a confidential sounding board for staff and a source of information about EIJ services.
5. Core Services, which consists of:
Front Office - providing day to day unit-based administrative support;
Core Services - overseeing centralized administrative and resource management coordination across the VPU, and supporting cohesion through VPU-wide communications.
Selection Criteria
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT (DAIS)- PEER REVIEW SERVICES (PRS)
Under the overall guidance of the PRS Executive Secretary, the Counsel will carry out the following duties and accountabilities and will be expected to work with limited supervision:
Prepare written and oral briefings for Peer Review Panels (Panels) in PRS proceedings.
Assume a lead role on the PRS Secretariat's side during hearings to keep the hearing in focus.
Ensure that Peer Review proceedings always remain fair and impartial.
Create detailed Panels' reports to the PRS decision-maker and lessons learned memoranda for Management.
Advise Panels on financial compensation or other relief for the aggrieved staff member, where applicable.
Summarize the Panels' recommendations / lessons learned where appropriate.
Draft case dismissal memoranda.
Communicate with parties and Panels.
Provide legal advice and guidance to PMR Reviewers.
Conduct EIJ outreach activities, as required.
Assume a lead role on ad hoc assignments.
SELECTION CRITERIA Degree in law; JD; or equivalent.
Admission to the Bar of at least one WBG member country.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a peer review secretariat, appeals committee, or grievance committee of a multilateral development organization is preferred.
Language:English (Essential)
Note: ThisDevelopmental Assignment is only open to World Bank Group staff holding Regular or Term Appointments. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group StaffMember with a Regular or Open Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular orOpen-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group StaffMember with a Term appointment that expireslater than the end date of this appointment,they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.
World Bank Group Core 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 #:
req32269
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Ethics & Internal Justice Systems
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
3/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. It consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development: 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). For additional information, please visit http://www.worldbank.org
ETHICS AND INTERNAL JUSTICE SERVICES VPU
The World Bank's Ethics and Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ VPU) is a newly created Vice Presidency within the World Bank Group (WBG) that brings together, under a single umbrella, the WBG's approach to values, ethics and the resolution of workplace conflict. The EIJ VPU's vision is to foster a values-based workplace culture and help staff uphold the WBG's ethical standards. EIJ provides an integrated, empathetic and efficient approach to resolving workplace conflict, allowing staff to focus with urgency on the WBG's mission. EIJ's work covers each of the five WBG institutions.
The Vice Presidency has recently been organized as follows:
1. Ethics Advice and Early Interventions Department, which consists of:
Advisory, Training & Values (ATV) - responsible for the Core Values and the Code of Ethics and associated rules; manages all training and outreach on behalf of the VPU; provides advice and guidance on the Code, with specific focus on conflicts of interest; and manages the Bank's Declarations of Interest program;
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination (AHAD) - addresses reports of harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and discrimination based on race and other identity characteristics; provides guidance to management on preventing and addressing such behaviors.
2. Mediation and Formal Reviews Department, which consists of:
Mediation Services (MEF) - offers a confidential conflict resolution process for staff to resolve workplace issues with the assistance of a neutral third-party. MEF also provides team building and team facilitation services;
Peer Review Services (PRS) - provides an independent review by a panel of peers of managerial decisions, actions or inactions (not related to performance management) affecting a staff member;
Performance Management Review (PMR) - provides an independent appellate review of performance management-related decisions; and
Investigations (INV) - conducts independent fact-finding investigations of allegations of staff misconduct.
3. Ombuds Services, which offers staff a confidential off the record, impartial and informal venue to discuss any workplace issues, and alerts management to systemic trends.
4. Client Services, which consists of:
EIJ Navigator - a centralized intake function to assist staff with their concerns by pairing them with the appropriate channel within the EIJ VPU to resolve their concerns efficiently and expediently.
Respectful Workplace Advisors (RWAs) - comprising staff selected by their peers, RWAs act as a confidential sounding board for staff and a source of information about EIJ services.
5. Core Services, which consists of:
Front Office - providing day to day unit-based administrative support;
Core Services - overseeing centralized administrative and resource management coordination across the VPU, and supporting cohesion through VPU-wide communications.
Selection Criteria
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT (DAIS)- PEER REVIEW SERVICES (PRS)
Under the overall guidance of the PRS Executive Secretary, the Counsel will carry out the following duties and accountabilities and will be expected to work with limited supervision:
Prepare written and oral briefings for Peer Review Panels (Panels) in PRS proceedings.
Assume a lead role on the PRS Secretariat's side during hearings to keep the hearing in focus.
Ensure that Peer Review proceedings always remain fair and impartial.
Create detailed Panels' reports to the PRS decision-maker and lessons learned memoranda for Management.
Advise Panels on financial compensation or other relief for the aggrieved staff member, where applicable.
Summarize the Panels' recommendations / lessons learned where appropriate.
Draft case dismissal memoranda.
Communicate with parties and Panels.
Provide legal advice and guidance to PMR Reviewers.
Conduct EIJ outreach activities, as required.
Assume a lead role on ad hoc assignments.
SELECTION CRITERIA Degree in law; JD; or equivalent.
Admission to the Bar of at least one WBG member country.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a peer review secretariat, appeals committee, or grievance committee of a multilateral development organization is preferred.
Language:English (Essential)
Note: ThisDevelopmental Assignment is only open to World Bank Group staff holding Regular or Term Appointments. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group StaffMember with a Regular or Open Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular orOpen-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group StaffMember with a Term appointment that expireslater than the end date of this appointment,they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.
World Bank Group Core 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.