Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org
Junior Professional Associates – Program Description
The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.
We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa
The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:
• Be 32 years of age or younger
• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Be fluent in English
The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank's Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.
Positions may be in any of the World Bank's offices worldwide.
Education Global Practice, East Asia and the Pacific Region
The World Bank's Education Global Practice in the East Asia and Pacific region focuses on improving educational outcomes and opportunities in several countries in this region. Our work encompasses a series of initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education, from early childhood to higher education and vocational training. This includes projects and analytical work to strengthen education systems, improve the quality of teaching, modernize curricula, and increase equitable access to education, particularly for disadvantaged groups. Our work also addresses region-specific challenges, such as adapting education to rapidly changing economies, closing educational gaps between rural and urban areas, and leveraging technology for learning, while engaging in policy dialogue with governments to support educational reforms and sustainable financing of education.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide on-demand operational support to teams on lending and analytical work and ensure adherence with regional and global quality requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of project documents such as Concept Notes, Implementation Status and Results Reports, Project Appraisal Documents, Restructuring Papers, Aide memoires, ASA reports, and provide timely feedback to project teams.
• Provide direct support on selected projects as agreed with the Practice Manager and handle counterpart requests on behalf of Task Team Leaders.
• Participate in implementation support missions and contribute to mission documents.
• Support on-demand research and data collection and contribute to write-up of reports, proposals, and briefs.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of national or sub-national events (online events and/or in-person events)
Selection Criteria
• Degree in an area relevant to human development work, such as education, economics, finance, public policy, or related social science fields.
• Possesses local knowledge of the education sector in Cambodia.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as ability to follow guidance from the Team leader(s) and Practice Manager.
• Strong technical skills, organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong technical analysis skills (quantitative and qualitative), monitoring and evaluation skills, and knowledge and use of data related to the education sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Khmer and English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Diversity and Inclusion
The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.
Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.
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