World Bank Group
Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 01-02-2023
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.
The World Bank Group Finance and Accounting (WFA) Vice Presidency Unit, is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting, reporting and the internal control framework for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of those entities
WFA comprises the following functions: Financial Instruments Accounting and Valuation; Loan Operations; Accounting Business Services; Financial Analysis and Reporting; Accounting Policy; Documentation and Communication; Advisory Services; and Operational Risks and Controls. These units collectively include approximately 450 staff, of which approximately 150 are in Washington, D.C., with the remainder in regional offices including the largest in Chennai, India.
WFA has a large footprint in Chennai (WFACO) with about 250 staff, supervised by 8 senior team leads and supported by 20+ team leads. Functionally, the Senior team leads report to Managers of their respective units in Washington, DC; administratively, they report to the WFA Chennai Manager, who has cross-cutting responsibilities for WFA Chennai and some functional responsibilities.
The position of the program assistant will report to the WFA Chennai Manager (WFACO), who has leadership responsibility for WFA teams in Chennai, and will support the WFA Chennai Manager on daily administrative tasks and provide program support to WFA teams as required.
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