Closing Date: Tuesday, 05 July 2011
Job # 111118
Job Title Lead
Public Sector Governance Specialist and Cluster Leader
Job Family Public
Sector Management
Location Abuja,
Nigeria
Appointment International
Hire
Job Posted 20-Jun-2011
Closing Date 05-Jul-2011
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Africa Poverty Reduction and Economic
Management Group (AFR PREM) plays a key role in implementing the recently
published Africa Region Strategy which identifies governance and public sector
capacity as the foundational challenge for growth and development in the
region. AFR PREM has particularly significant responsibilities in strengthening
efforts to build sustainable and effective institutions that can help bring
about shared growth and poverty reduction in the countries of the region. The
Africa Public Sector Reform and Governance Unit (AFTPR) is part of AFR PREM and
is the focal point for efforts to strengthen public sector management and
governance across all the countries in the Africa region, including in the
fragile and conflict affected states. AFTPR currently provides both analytical
and project support to public sector and governance issues in a number of
countries in Anglophone West Africa, including Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and
Sierra Leone. In addition, as part of a broad effort to support improved
governance in Africa, AFTPR has undertaken analytical work on political economy
of sectors, including natural resource management, to better understand the
interests and incentives of key political actors that may influence the
prospects for governance and policy reforms. In line with the Africa strategy,
the unit also supports demand-side initiatives to enhance citizen-centered
governance and social accountability. AFTPR is looking to recruit a dynamic and
problem-solving Lead Public Sector/Governance Specialist and Cluster Leader to
be based in Abuja, Nigeria to lead the World Bank’s governance and public
sector management program in the following countries: Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria
and Sierra Leone. The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank’s
Country Office as part of the PREM team for a period of at least three years
and will have an important leadership role in advising Country Management units
on implementing the Africa Region Strategy including on the design of Country
Assistance Strategies. Working closely with the Lead Economist(s), she/he will
mentor the AFTPR staff of GF and GG level public sector and governance specialists
and lead the governance and public sector reform program francophone Africa,
working directly with key government and non-government entities and
coordinating with other development partners. As cluster leader, the candidate
will ensure close collaboration with staff in the Human Development and
Sustainable Development Networks and will foster multi-sector approaches to
addressing systemic constraints in countries to public service delivery and
effective management across sectors.
Duties and Accountabilities
The selected candidate will report to the
Sector Manager (SM), AFTPR, and will be expected to carry out the following
duties: - In 2-3 countries, directly lead multi-sector teams to deliver the
Bank’s analytical, lending, and grant operations pertaining to public sector
reform, including political economy and governance diagnostic work. - Supervise
and mentor the staff working on countries within the cluster and ensure
effective response and delivery of programs requested by CMUs and the quality of
the analytical and lending program. - Generate and exchange knowledge relating
to concepts, techniques and lessons of experience pertaining to governance,
public sector reform and capacity building, advise on governance issues for CAS
preparation, and facilitate multi-sectoral approaches to governance reforms. -
Lead the preparation (and periodic updating) of concise public
sector/governance strategy papers for each of the countries in the cluster,
drawing on inputs from relevant country team members. - Engage with the Country
Departments to derive substantive buy-in to the strategy and negotiate the
allocation of budgetary resources for the related work program, drawing in the
SM into the discussion where necessary. In doing so, the Cluster leader will coordinate
closely with the Lead Economist for each country department. - Assist the SM in
supervising the portfolio quality and timeliness of work program deliverables
under each cluster by providing oversight, reporting and guidance on major
outputs of the unit.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will be a highly
seasoned professional with extensive experience working on public sector
management, governance and anti-corruption issues in developing countries. -
Advanced degree in public policy and administration, economics, political
science, finance, or other related field, with a strong record of peer reviewed
publication. - At least 15 years of relevant experience in public sector reform
and capacity building. Work experience in Africa would be preferred and
experience in post-conflict countries will be relevant. - Demonstrated skills
and leadership in addressing governance challenges in multiple sectors and in
shaping country strategies. Experience in governance issues related to natural
resource management a plus. - Demonstrated skills and experience in project
management. - Strong interpersonal skills, proven team orientation, ability to
multi-task and work across unit boundaries and a solid track record of
mentoring junior staff. - Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain
productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors and
other stakeholders. - Excellent writing abilities, persuasive oral
communication skills and ability to foster long-term, productive client relationships.
- Fluency in English is required. The World Bank Group is committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational
background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All
applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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