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2015 World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive for African Nationals (Massive Recruitment for Africans to Work at the World Bank).

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

Application Deadline: August 31, 2015..

Location: Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force. This commitment to hire Sub Saharan Africans reflects the Bank Group’s senior leadership commitment for a diverse workforce in which African nationals can play a key role in fighting poverty and increasing shared prosperity.

Employment opportunities will be in various technical areas and professional streams for talented and diverse young professional and mid-career level professional to contribute and grow their skills in a career in international development.

A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented individuals with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Bank staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector, and others in developing countries around the world, assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects.

Requirements:

Qualifications for the entry level is a Master’s degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. For mid-career professionals, the requirements are a Master’s degree plus 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Ideal candidates for these positions must have a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, the ability to conduct dialogue on relevant development policies and priorities, and
be fluent in English with very good writing and communication skills.

Below are the areas that the World Bank are currently recruiting for. Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.

To submit your application, please click the area(s) listed below.

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Timeline:

All applications must be received by August 31st 2015.
Qualified candidates will be interviewed at the beginning of September 2015 in locations in Africa and Europe.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive

July 7, 2015 43 comments

Fellowships

Apply Now: The World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. students of African descent.

by lanredahunsi September 14, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Bank has an exciting fellowship for PhD students from the Continent.

The Africa Region of the World Bank Group is launching the World Bank Group Fellowship Program for Ph.D. students of African descent. The program will increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients.

The Fellowship Program aims to build a pipeline of researchers and professionals from the African Diaspora, particularly women, who are interested in working in the development field at home or abroad, and in starting careers with the World Bank Group.

“The Fellowship Program represents an incredible opportunity not only for young African scholars to conduct research and develop their careers in development, but also for the World Bank Group to learn from their experiences and fresh insight, as well as absorb the tremendous energy young people can contribute to our work and mission,”

said Sean McGrath, Vice President for Human Resources at the World Bank Group.

About the Fellowship

Fellows will spend a minimum of six months at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. getting hands-on experience in development work. This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. While benefitting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, Fellows will also work on economic policy, technical assistance, and lending for eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. Special attention will be given to work with Fragile and Conflict-Affected States.

Fellows will be expected to complete a research project and prepare a research paper to present to staff. High-standard papers may be published internally.

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Fellowship HIGHLIGHTS

Ph.D. students of African descent, particularly women, are eligible to apply for the new World Bank Group Fellowship Program
World Bank Group Fellows will spend a minimum of six months getting hands-on experience at World Bank headquarters in Washington D.C.
Fellows will work on economic policy, technical assistance to countries, and lending for eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity

Specifically, selected participants will:

Gain a better understanding of the World Bank Group’s mission and operations
Access quality data for their research work
Interact with seasoned experts in their field of development
Contribute to the World Bank Group’s mission

Who Should Apply

Doctoral students of African descent within one or two years of completing a Ph.D. program in the following fields: Economics, Demography, Applied Statistics and Econometrics, Impact Evaluation, Education, Health, Energy, Agriculture, and Infrastructure.

Candidates must:

Be enrolled in an academic institution and returning to university after the fellowship
Be 32 years of age or below
Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal
Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

Selection Process

After submitting an application online, the most promising candidates will be identified and their application packages forwarded to World Bank Africa Region managers and participating departments for consideration. Departments and managers will then indicate their preferences, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Selected candidates will then be notified and, upon acceptance, will be hired as short-term consultants for a minimum of six months. Fellows will receive consultant fees, round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university, and worker’s compensation insurance.

Submit Your Application:

Application Form

For More Information

September 14, 2013 3 comments

Internships

World Bank Africa Social Media Internship Search (#iwant2work4africa).

by lanredahunsi January 14, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The World Bank’s Africa team is looking for two social media interns who are creative, smart, and committed to excellence.

These paid interns will join the World Bank’s Africa Communications unit, a team of hardworking professionals, who love Africa and want to see it thrive and grow.

If you love Africa and are willing to work hard, come join our team! The World Bank Group is an international development bank that works for a world free of poverty, with opportunity for all.

We work in 48 nations on the continent, putting our expertise, know-how, and financing behind the development plans of African countries and the communities themselves. Modern strategic communications are vital to the World Bank’s development mission in Africa.

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