The IEGID unit evaluates the work of the World Bank on infrastructure and digital for the two Verticals. In these areas, the IEGID unit will be responsible for conducting both micro and macro work conducting validations of ICCRs and thematic evaluations as well as Synthesis evaluation products such as Evaluation Insight Notes, EIN; Project Performance Assessment Reviews (PPARs); and, Learning Engagements (LE), among others. The IEGPS and IEGPL units are responsible for evaluating World Bank projects in both micro and macro for the FCI GP, IFC and MIGA and for the Planet Vertical, respectively.
The IEGID unit delivers more than 150 ICCRs on an annual basis. Macro work or thematic evaluations, under IEGID work program are multi-level, multi-project evaluations which rely on mixed methods designs that usually combine synthetic analyses at the overall portfolio level with in-depth analyses at country, project or program levels. Within the framework of thematic evaluations, IEG employs a range of methodological approaches such as portfolio analyses, structured literature reviews, surveys and case study analyses.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The IEG Infrastructure and Digital Unit (IEGID) is recruiting a Senior Evaluation Officer, Infrastructure to contribute to and take the lead on the preparation of macro thematic evaluations, micro review reports, project cluster evaluations, thematic and focused evaluations, as well as Learning Engagements for topics related to the infrastructure sectors. More specifically, under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Sr. Evaluation Officer will have the following primary responsibilities:
• Lead, co-lead and/or participate in macro thematic evaluations in infrastructure sectors
• Lead, co-lead micro reviews in the infrastructure sectors.
• Contribute to thematic evaluations assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the World Bank Group assistance in the infrastructure and digital sectors. The selected candidate will be asked to carry out evaluations that cover all three institutions (the majority of FS evaluations cover all three institutions) or that are specifically focused on the World Bank, the IFC and/or MIGA.
• Lead, co-lead and/or participate in the development Learning Engagements (LEs) on topics related to the sectors mentioned above.
• As lead, co/lead or senior member of thematic evaluations and LEs, the senior staff member will oversee the work of junior staff, including by providing quality-assurance (setting and upholding high standards of quality for various evaluations) and will seek advice from the IEGSP technical leads and the manager. He/she will also advise other IEG teams on infrastructure related issues.
• The senior staff will engage in disseminating the findings of the evaluations, EINs and LEs within the World Bank Group (internal dissemination) and with external clients (government representatives, private sector and international partner organizations). He/she will work on the dissemination plan closely with IEG Knowledge and Communication (KC) team.
• Contribute to VPU, departmental, and cross-sectoral activities designed to help IEG pursue its mission, specifically in providing methodological advice and coaching across units, and contribute in other forms to the development of IEG products.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, capacity to motivate and develop teams, and ability to operate collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries.
• Proactive, inclusive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style and ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse points of view.
• Ability to coach, mentor, develop and empower more junior staff, provide seasoned advice to more senior staff and managers, and work collaboratively with peers.
Selection Criteria :
The successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation, and personal attributes:
• Advanced degree in energy, transport, urban or another infrastructure sector discipline; and/or an advanced degree in economics or evaluation methods.
• Some experience and/or an aptitude for designing, conducting and leading evaluations; typically, the successful candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience in World Bank or other IFI operations that can be applied to evaluation work.
• Outstanding analytical aptitude, as evidenced by a strong track record of solid contributions to development project design, implementation and review of projects in the infrastructure, finance and/or sustainable development portfolios.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of WBG operational strategies, processes, and instruments.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, capacity to motivate and develop teams, and the ability to operate collaboratively across organizational boundaries.
