ET Consultant | Abu Dhabi, UAE

ET Consultant

ET Consultant

Job #: req32688

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Operations

Grade: EC1

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Middle East and North Africa

Required Language(s): English, Arabic

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 4/22/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The Middle East and North Africa Region Vice-Presidency (MNA) serves a population of 355 million living in 20 countries. The mission of MNA is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance. The MNA Region attaches importance to creating a supportive work environment, based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, client service, and professional excellence.

As part of MNA strategy to integrate and enhance the value of all its client services, Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) are an integral part of the regional work program, particularly in high- and middle-income countries. The region is experiencing strong growth in demand for reimbursable services in the GCC and other MNA countries.

The World Bank Country Office in Abu Dhabi manages relations with the Government of the United Arab Emirates and oversees the Reimbursable Advisory Services program in the UAE. MNC05 is looking for a high-performing, energetic, self-motivated, and flexible individual with demonstrated dependability and dedication to teamwork.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Monitoring and Implementation including Budget and Billing:
   • Prepare materials for periodic portfolio reviews and country team meetings, in coordination with the RR and CMU.
   • Review and screen relevant outputs/reports for consistency with the country RAS program, in coordination with the RR.
   • Work closely with the RR to undertake portfolio monitoring, analyzing operational data, and providing regular and ad-hoc reports to management.
   • Coordinate with Resource Management staff to ensure accuracy of data in institutional information systems; identify issues and raise concerns.
   • Contribute to specific operational activities at all stages of project design and implementation.
   • Conduct follow-up discussions with client representatives on selected problems and issues identified by the TTLs and task teams.
   • Analyze projects at completion, comparing actual results with those projected.
2. Client/ Country Relations:
   • Undertake research and analytical tasks on specific country issues, maintain informational databases to assist TTLs and task teams.
   • Draft sections of briefing materials on the status of the country program and project issues.
   • Interact with country and task team members, and respective government agencies in the formulation and implementation of documents.
   • Support practice group teams by participating in meetings with government agencies and maintaining records of meetings.
   • Provide backup duties for those PGs lacking OT coverage in countries.
   • The analyst may be expected to travel to other GCC countries when key missions and meetings are taking place.
3. Country Office Duties: country-level reporting; coordinating country-level portfolio review, CO guidelines, etc.

Selection Criteria

Education/Experience
• Master's degree in economics, business, project management, international development, or related field or equivalent and 2 years of experience.

Competencies
• Data Collection and Management - Ensures data relevance and quality through appropriate selection of data sources and sound collection and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Facilitates dialogue with country partners and country teams, including listening skills and capacity development skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE political economy and institutions.
• English and Arabic fluency.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.