Job Title: Operations Analyst
Job #: 130618
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: World Bank Group
Job Family: Public Sector Management
Job Type: Professional & Technical
Grade: GE
Recruitment Type: Local Hire
Language Requirement: English [Essential]
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Operations Analyst is expected to assume the following duties and responsibilities:
• Provide research and operational support, monitoring and reporting to the existing AFR PREM portfolio, particularly the State and Local Governance Reform Project.
• Support in identification and design of new operations in the AFR PREM.
• Support in preparing analytical and advisory services in the AFR PREM and reviewing analytical work.
• Support clients with enquiries on operational issues.
• Assist in the monitoring of operational deliverables as well as the deliverables of the consultants supporting AFR PREM.
• Monitor emerging governance issues and developments in Nigeria or that affect Nigeria, and ensure that these are brought to the attention of the team.
• Undertake other activities as requested by the Lead Public Sector Specialist.
Selection Criteria:
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Public Policy and Management, Public Administration or related social sciences)
• A minimum of two years experience in governance and public sector management
• Good knowledge of World Bank operational policies and guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including problem-solving skills and strong client orientation
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Full proficiency in relevant software applications, including Lotus Notes databases and spreadsheets
• Good organizational capabilities and attention to detail; good editing and proofreading skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, with an ability to work effectively with a range of clients, development partners, and colleagues.
• Sound judgment and ability to work under minimum supervision and to exercise individual initiative to meet and anticipate emerging requirements
• Flexibility and ability to handle changes in priorities and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure
• Good analytical skills; ability to synthesize and present data
• Familiarity with the Nigeria portfolio
• Motivation and enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges of working in the Nigerian public sector.
COMPETENCIES
• Project Management – Understands the basic concepts of project management, as they relate to the execution of tasks within a project
• Data Collection and Management – Demonstrates use of this competency
• Bank Instruments, Policies, Procedures, and Systems – Basic knowledge of Bank Instruments, Policies and Procedures, including Safeguards, FM and Procurement.
• Portfolio Management (OS) – Assists and/or organizes portfolio reviews; prepares portfolio monitoring reports, and follows-up on portfolio review recommendations.
• Analytical and Technical Skills, Operational Strategy Development & Advice – Solid theoretical base with relevance for specific Bank Network recognized Sector or Theme.
• Client Orientation – Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Drive for Results – Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion – Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.
Closing Date: 24-Mar-2013.
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