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Join the Mission - World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa

November 16, 2021

Apply online and attend a virtual event

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Breakout session recordings:

  • Breakout session 1: (covering Education, Health, Nutrition and Population, Social Protection)
  • Breakout session 2: (covering Water, Agriculture, Environment, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land)
  • Breakout session 3: (covering Digital Development, Transport, Energy & Extractives)
  • Breakout session 4: (covering subjects like Governance, Procurement, Country Economics, Financial Management)

 

Any questions? Please contact us at westerncentralafrica@worldbank.org

ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº¡¯s Western and Central Africa region is looking for dedicated professionals, passionate about international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world¡¯s most pressing problems. These positions will be based in our country offices in Western and Central Africa.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, not discriminating based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

In Western and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 387 projects totaling more than $44.1 billion. We work in various sectors, including agriculture, trade, transport, energy, education, health, water, and many more. We also work on tackling some of the major global challenges of our time, including climate change and global pandemics.

Are you ready to make an impact? Are you a development expert who is seeking new career challenges? Then, please apply online by November 18, 2021.

  • Posting TitleGradePosting City/Country
    Abidjan  
    GFAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    GFAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    GGAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    GFAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    GFAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
       
    Abuja  

    GFAbuja, Nigeria
    GGAbuja, Nigeria
    GFAbuja, Nigeria
       
    Accra  
    GFAccra, Ghana
    GFAccra, Ghana
       
    Bamako  

    GFBamako, Mali
       
    Banjul  
    GFBanjul, The Gambia
       
    Brazzaville  

    GFBrazzaville, Congo Republic

    GFBrazzaville, Congo Republic
    GFBrazzaville, Congo Republic
       
    Conakry  
    GFConakry, Guinea
    GGConakry, Guinea
       
    Dakar  
    GFDakar, Senegal
    GGDakar, Senegal
    EC2Dakar, Senegal
    GGDakar, Senegal
       
    Freetown  
    GFFreetown, Sierra Leone
    GFFreetown, Sierra Leone
       
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    GF³¢´Ç³¾¨¦, Togo
    GG³¢´Ç³¾¨¦, Togo
       
    Monrovia  
    GGMonrovia, Liberia
       
    Ndjamena  
    GFNdjamena, Chad
    GFNdjamena, Chad
       
    Niamey  
    GFNiamey, Niger
    ETC2Niamey, Niger
       
    Nouakchott  
    ETC3Nouakchott, Mauritania
       
    Ouagadougou  
    GGOuagadougou, Burkina Faso
       
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    GG³Û²¹´Ç³Ü²Ô»å¨¦, Cameroon
    GF³Û²¹´Ç³Ü²Ô»å¨¦, Cameroon
  • Can I apply? Yes, if you are:

    • Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;
    • Hold a Master¡¯s and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience;
    • A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;
    • Fluent in oral and written English. French is also required for some positions.

    What is the timeline of the recruitment process?

    • Timing of the Application Process: October 19 - November 18, 2021 (midnight GMT+4)
    • Close of the Application Process: November 18
    • Join the Mission - World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa Event: November 16
    • Expected start date of new hires: January-February 2022

    Do you have any resources to help me prepare for the application?

    What What is the Standard Language of the World Bank Group and What Level is Required?

    • The standard language is English. We require a proficiency level, which means fluency in conversation and writing, as well as the ability to quickly summarize issues, prepare reports, and make a presentation. In addition to English, French is required (written and oral) for some positions, as described in the vacancy announcement. Interviews will be conducted in English. Candidates will be requested to demonstrate fluency in French for positions with this language requirement.

    Can I Apply for Multiple Positions?

    • Yes, it is possible. However, please check the Terms of Reference (ToR) and apply only for those positions for which you meet the application requirements.

    What are the Employment Conditions and Benefits?

    • ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
  • Session 1, in English and French: From 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Washington, D.C. time / 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm GMT/Dakar time

    • Welcome remarks: Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President for Western and Central Africa, World Bank
    • Introduction to our work in Western and Central Africa: Elisabeth Huybens, Director of Strategy and Operations, World Bank, Western and Central Africa
    • Why the World Bank? Wei Wang, Director, Human Resources Client Services, World Bank
    • Q&A session

    Please submit your questions here

    Session 2, interactive break-out rooms, in English: From 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Washington time / 2:00 to 3:30 pm GMT/Dakar time

    The registration to these break-out rooms is closed. 

    • Break-out room 1: Human Development (covering Education, Health, Nutrition and Population, Social Protection)
    • Break-out room 2: Sustainable Development (covering Water, Agriculture, Environment, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land)
    • Break out room 3: Infrastructure (covering Digital Development, Transport, Energy & Extractives)
    • Break out room 4: Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (covering subjects like Governance, Procurement, Country Economics, Financial Management)

    Any questions? Please contact us at westerncentralafrica@worldbank.org

About the Event

  • WHEN: November 16, 2021, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, Washington, DC time / 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm GMT/ Dakar time.
  • AGENDA: The various sectors will feature their work and career opportunities in the region.
  • FORMAT AND LANGUAGE: Virtual meeting in English with French simultaneous interpretation for the first session.
  • TARGET AUDIENCE: Mid-career professionals, technical specialists with at least five years of experience in a sector, professional associations, and faculty and students interested in learning more about the World Bank Group.

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ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group (WBG) aspires to be the best place to work in international development. Spanning five institutions, with over 16,000 staff from more than 170 countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership with one mission: to end poverty. We are always looking for the brightest, and most talented people to join our mission.