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.
Specific Unit Description – Global Programs Unit, GPURL
GPURL covers a wide gamut of issues including: (i) supporting the development of green, inclusive, resilient and productive cities; (ii) promoting efficient, well-coordinated spatial and territorial development processes; (iii) strengthening disaster risk management policies, institutions and regulations and mainstreaming resilience across development sectors; (iv) post-conflict reconstruction and recovery; (v) strengthening land tenure, management and information systems; and (vi) supporting the development of national and sub-national spatial data infrastructure and supporting the development of geospatial information.
The GPURL Global Programs Unit supports GPURL through the design and implementation of the global programs that support the development of: (i) knowledge & innovation, and (ii) partnerships, convening and advocacy. The Global Programs include three Umbrella Trust Funds that catalyze donor support as well as stand-alone TFs and other Global Programs. The unit also hosts several key partnerships with funding agencies (bilateral donors, multilateral agencies) as well as non-funding partners (academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and civil society).
The land global program includes the management of the Umbrella Trust Fund ‘Land 2030’, a global initiative on women’s land rights, the organization and management of the annual World Bank Land Conference, as well as support for operational teams in land administration and related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the Land Global Program including delivery of analytical work and knowledge sharing to identify and disseminate good practices both internally and externally, in close coordination with the Global Lead and Senior Land Specialists in the Global Unit.
• Provide portfolio support including tracking the land portfolio globally; developing/enhancing a database of outcome and output data from land project ICR; and other related portfolio monitoring tasks.• As requested, provide technical and operational support to implementation of the Bank’s existing land administration/management portfolio consisting of investment lending and technical assistance. • Support the Global Unit in the development of trust fund proposals and activities.• Support the annual WB Land Conference development and logistics under the direction of the Land Conference TTLs.• Participate in professional development and knowledge sharing activities in the GPURL Practice.
Selection Criteria
• Degree in political science, social science, history, economics, or a related field involving spatial/urban planning, geography, geodesy or land law;• Experience in international project development and/or implementation of development projects or programs; • Experience with land administration, land management, or land governance would be an advantage;• High degree of initiative, ability to work independently;• Strong interpersonal, analytical, research and organizational skills;• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
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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