The LC3 CMU wants to fill an extended term position to support LCCST’s operations. We encourage high-performing and seasoned staff and consultants based in DC to apply for this assignment. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Manager and CMU Operations Team for 12 months with a possible extension subject to business needs and the corresponding staff rules. The selected candidate will be based in Washington DC and travel as needed.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The ETC will support the Bank’s Program and Trust Fund team responsible for Sint Maarten. S/he/they will report to the Program Manager and support the investment and analytical work program. S/he/they will serve as a key staff of the Trust Fund’s secretariat, managed by the Program Manager, and overseen by the Country Director for the Caribbean.
Specifically, s/he/they will undertake the following principal tasks:
Operations Quality Management. Help ensure strategic and high-quality lending and knowledge products by playing a central role in the CMU's operational clearance function. Review operational documents in the project cycle (e.g., PCNs, QERs, Decision Meetings, ROC, Appraisal, Negotiations, Board, ISR, ICR) and ASA, and ensure inputs from other CMU members as appropriate. Ensure operational compliance and promote best practices and distill and disseminate operational lessons learned. Participate in selected missions to remain abreast of sector and country developments.
Portfolio Implementation Support. Play an active role in managing the operational quality of the ongoing Caribbean lending and knowledge program. This would involve taking a proactive role in reviewing and monitoring country portfolio performance in close collaboration with CMU country representatives/ coordinators; Global Practice(GP) project teams; fiduciary, safeguards, and legal staff;and government counterparts. Identify and assess implementation problems and bring them to the attention of the PM. Assist project teams in addressing complex implementation challenges, liaisingwith LCR Operational Services and with OPCS as needed. Also, overseeand participate in periodic country portfolio performance reviews and monitor follow-up. More broadly,help document the operational implementation arrangements in Sint Maarten and develop an exit plan for the Trust Fund.
Selection Criteria:
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, and minimum 8 years of relevant operational experience.
WB portfolio/pipeline management experience - sound experience in supporting portfolio and pipeline management based on solid understanding of World Bank’s policies and procedures for operations and advisory services and analytics, and familiarity with its various financial/knowledge instruments.
Knowledge of the overall objectives of the CMU and an understanding of the broader World Bank context in which it operates.
Demonstrated understanding of operational policies and procedures; hands on experience as a team member/team lead in the preparation of operations is an advantage.
Solid experience liaising/coordinating with donors, development partners, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical capabilities to interpret data and diverse information and lead to clear and concise recommendations.
Strong spoken and written communications skills in English, including the ability to speak and write persuasively and present ideas clearly and concisely. Dutch language skills to support our engagement in Sint Maarten will be considered a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams. Outstanding inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong drive for results by undertaking a diverse range of tasks in a rapidly changing and demanding environment with short deadlines.
Client orientation, high degree of motivation, and agility to effectively and efficiently deliver results are strongly desired.
