The World Bank is seeking to hire highly organized, energized and seasoned
professionals, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced
environment for the following vacancies.
Finance
Analysts (5 Positions)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120709 - Closing Date April 10, 2012
The World Bank’s Loan Department (CTRLD) is seeking to hire Finance Analysts (5 positions) and Finance Assistants (2 positions).
CTRLD is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes.
In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with several other Bank units.
CTRLD is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank’s financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank.
As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center (Center) will follow the staffing model of other teams in the other regional centers (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai and Manila), a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader.
The Finance Analysts (FNs) contribute to various team responsibilities, such as disbursement transaction and analysis, project management and capacity building.
The FN plays an important role in ensuring the financial accountability of borrowers/recipients, specifically that loan proceeds are used for the purposes intended and are eligible in accordance with the World Bank policies and procedures.
The FN might be requested to contribute to Department or corporate initiatives.
The position requires strong accounting and auditing skills, client orientation and drive for the results.
The FN provides technical support to the finance assistant and reports to the Regional Center Team Leader and Finance Officer for the assigned portfolio.
The responsibilities will include:
(a) Disbursement Transaction Processing/ Portfolio Management
- Analyze
and determine the appropriateness of borrowers’/recipients’ requests for
disbursements and the supporting documentation and compliance with the
World Bank’s policies and the provisions of the legal agreements and
related documents;
- Provide
first level approval of requests from borrowers/recipients for payments;
- Ensure
prompt and accurate entry/updating of the financial master data of all
loans/credits/grants;
- Perform
loan portfolio management, such as loan closing, extension, designated
account management among others;
- Respond
to questions regarding payments, disbursement procedures, and other
financial matters;
- Identify
issues and systemic problems relating to borrower capacity and
provide/recommend corrective measures;
- Provide
direction to the Finance Assistant working in his/ her country portfolio;
- Provide
training to internal and external audiences –operations, financial
management, and country office staff, clients (borrowers;
- Answer
questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and
suppliers on payments, balances, and application status.
(b) Departmental/ Divisional Tasks
- Participate
in departmental/ divisional task forces;
- Identify
issues relating to CTRLD policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend
actions or enhancements;
- Participate
in new systems development and user testing;
- Undertake
ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager.
The successful candidate will be holder of
- Professional
certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent), with Master’s degree in
Accounting, Finance or Business
- A
minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, project
implementation, accounting, auditing and/or contract management.
- Language
Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in
English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and
Portuguese (essential). Fluency on all three languages will be a plus.
- Knowledge
of internal controls and procedures.
- Knowledge
of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies
and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an
advantage.
- Ability
to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to
disbursements.
- Experience
delivering training in the required languages (English, French, and
Portuguese). Ability to prepare learning materials and presentations.
- Attention
to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Understanding
of information systems and the application of new technology.
Finance Assistants
(2 Positions)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120707 - Closing Date April 10, 2012
(2 Positions)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120707 - Closing Date April 10, 2012
- The
Finance Assistants (FAs) will be responsible for determination of the
completeness of borrowers’ requests in accordance with the Bank’s policies
and procedures, verification of documentation and processing of
disbursements or other loan transactions.
- In
addition, they provide support to negotiations, mission preparation, and
disbursement seminars.
- FAs
work under the technical supervision of Finance Analysts and report to the
Team Leader.
- The
FA at level GD works on withdrawal application processing and related
tasks with minimal supervision. The Finance Assistant might be requested
to contribute to Departmental initiatives, or to participate in Financial
Management network activities and contribute to corporate initiatives.
The responsibilities will include:
(a) Disbursement Transaction Processing
(a) Disbursement Transaction Processing
- Process
all types of withdrawal and special commitment requests, including complex
transactions. Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and enter
Detail of Expenditures (DOE) in the Loan Administration System (iLAP);
follow up with Task Team Leaders and Procurement Staff as needed;
- Draft
correspondence to the borrowers or operational staff;
- Review
the pending refunds and other adjustment transactions. Initiate processing
in coordination with the Client Services Loans team (CTRNF) or Treasury
(TRE) where appropriate;
- Process
special commitment amendments and prepare amendment letters.
(b) Portfolio Management
- (i)
Assist in closing of projects and finalizing the files for transfer to the
Loan Department Record Center;
- (ii)
Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and
suppliers on payments, balances, and application status.
(c) Departmental/ Divisional Tasks
- Participate
in departmental/divisional task forces;
- Identify
issues relating to CTR policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend
actions or enhancements;
- Participate
in new systems development and user testing;
- Undertake
ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager.
The successful candidate will be holder of
- A
Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent), with Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting. Finance or Business and a minimum of 3 years of
relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation,
accounting and/or contract management.
- Language
Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in
English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and
Portuguese (essential). Fluency in all three languages will be a plus.
- Knowledge
of internal controls and procedures.
- Knowledge
of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies
and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an
advantage.
- Ability
to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to
disbursements.
HR Analyst
(1 Position)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120710 - Closing Date April 10, 2012
The Bank is looking for a Human Resources Analyst (HRA).
The Bank’s Kenya duty location has been growing due to accelerated decentralization and expanded responsibilities which include the Global Center on Security, Conflict and Development.
In response to these developments the Kenya HR Team is further strengthening the delivery of HR business support by opening up a new position of HR Analyst.
(1 Position)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120710 - Closing Date April 10, 2012
The Bank is looking for a Human Resources Analyst (HRA).
The Bank’s Kenya duty location has been growing due to accelerated decentralization and expanded responsibilities which include the Global Center on Security, Conflict and Development.
In response to these developments the Kenya HR Team is further strengthening the delivery of HR business support by opening up a new position of HR Analyst.
- The
HR Analyst will be part of a small but enthusiastic and professional HR
team working as part of the World Bank’s global HR community to primarily
provide quality human resource support to Managers and staff based in
Kenya, support key HR initiatives and programs, including implementation
of the compensation system, recruitment, performance management, training
and staff development.
- The
HR Analyst will also collaborate with the extended HR team in Washington
and other locations in Africa.
- The
incumbent will work closely with the Regional Senior Human Resources
Officer based in Kenya on a day to day basis, and will have an official
reporting relationship to the HR Manager in Washington, DC.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:
- Responsible
for the end-to-end recruitment and selection process of local staff
appointment from workforce planning, sourcing, screening to selection,
on-boarding and evaluation, including local consultant and contractual
staff management.
- Provide
in-house orientation and briefing to new staff and consultants on Kenya
office based systems, guidelines and arrangements, ensuring the smooth
transition of new hires; and relocating HQ appointed staff or
direct-to-field hires to be based in Kenya, in close collaboration with
Global Mobility unit (HRSGM) and the Global Mobility Analyst based in
Kenya.
- Guide
Managers and staff in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures
including their application; streamlining and improving HR processes to
ensure an efficient, common standard in the Kenya Office.
- Assist
Managers and staff with the implementation of strategies for performance
and career management, job evaluation, conflict resolution, separation
management, on-boarding, organizational effectiveness interventions etc.
- Design
and manage customized databases, and independently conduct research/
analysis/ special studies resulting in recommendations to facilitate
decision-making on key planning, program and policy initiatives covering a
range of HR management related areas (e.g. strategic staffing, skills mix
analysis and planning, and other work force issues; organizational change,
training, recruitment, performance management, diversity and inclusion
etc.).
- Convene
focus groups to discuss HR program/policy issues in specialized units,
document and follow up. Prepare and make presentations to clients relating
to the focus area.
- Conduct
basic training needs analysis as needed, including language proficiency
testing and training. Take lead on strengthening the delivery of learning
programs in the learning hub (Kenya).
- Serve
as a resource in preparing HR data, reports and analytical materials and
presentations to management and general staff population; particularly for
organizational and strategic programs and initiatives.
The successful candidate will be
- Holder
of a Master’s (in Human Resources, management, behavioral sciences, or
other related field) and a minimum of 2 years of professional HR
experience in a large public or private sector institution in corporate HR
or consulting environment with demonstrated ability to enable management
decision-making with high-quality analysis, engaging key stakeholders to
guide analysis and resulting work programs.
- Among
other criteria, the successful candidate should have
- Advanced
knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and statistical data packages
to efficiently process requests and produce clear and actionable analysis;
and in-depth knowledge of HR systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
- Willingness
to “roll-up sleeves” and to engage in all aspects of HR work, from
identification of issues and design of policies and programs to
implementation;
- Effective
verbal and written communication skills, with a particular focus on
ability to present well-reasoned analyses, findings and recommendations on
people issues; ability to simplify complex data to suit a variety of
audiences, and experience with preparing clientready materials and
presenting recommendations;
- Track
record of the highest level of integrity and being highly discrete and
respected by staff as someone who handles sensitive information with
utmost confidentiality.
Financial Management Specialists.
(2 Positions)
(i) Job No# 120674 - Lilongwe, Malawi (Local 2 year Term Appointment)
(ii) Job No# 120675 - Lusaka, Zambia (Local Consultant, One year)
Closing Date April 04, 2012
The Bank is looking for 2 professionals to serve as Financial Management Specialists (FMS).
The two FM Specialists will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager (RFMM) and work from the Bank’s country office in either Zambia or Malawi, and will assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the Bank’s operations.
This will include, but is not limited to:
(2 Positions)
(i) Job No# 120674 - Lilongwe, Malawi (Local 2 year Term Appointment)
(ii) Job No# 120675 - Lusaka, Zambia (Local Consultant, One year)
Closing Date April 04, 2012
The Bank is looking for 2 professionals to serve as Financial Management Specialists (FMS).
The two FM Specialists will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager (RFMM) and work from the Bank’s country office in either Zambia or Malawi, and will assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the Bank’s operations.
This will include, but is not limited to:
- assessing
the adequacy of project financial management arrangements,
- participating
in supervision of projects financed by grants and credits with a special
attention to value for money issues;
- ensuring
compliance with the Bank’s audit and other fiduciary requirements,
- ensuring
that the project operations are carried out in accordance with sound
financial management practices,
- performing
analytical work on financial management and accountability issues in
support of building client capacity.
The successful candidates should
- Be
professional accountants (CPA, CA or equivalent) with preferably a Masters
degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and meet the
following criteria amongst others.
- S/he
should have
- a
minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial
management;
- Knowledge
of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on
Auditing;
- Experience
with internal audit and internal control systems and procedures (including
familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and
recommend remedial action where necessary;
- Understanding
of management information systems and the application of new information
technologies;
- Ability
to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English and to
negotiate substantive and difficult issues with senior government
officials;
- Willingness
to travel frequently.
For the full job descriptions and full selection criteria, for
all the positions; qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an
electronic application through the World Bank careers
website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job No. (indicated on the specific job advert above).
Email or paper/postal applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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.
website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job No. (indicated on the specific job advert above).
Email or paper/postal applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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.