Senior Advisory Operations Lead, Country Economics

World Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development organization is looking for a Senior Operations Officer to join the Country Advisory and Economics Team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will leverage local and regional resources to deliver market-creating client solutions and ensure that Advisory programs align with strategic priorities. The role requires extensive experience in private sector development and strong stakeholder management skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, a retirement plan, and a commitment to diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Medical, life, and disability insurance

Paid leave including parental leave

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with governments at senior levels.
• Ability to design, negotiate, and lead client offerings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver market-creating client solutions.
• Engage with senior government and private sector levels.
• Provide technical oversight of CAE programs.

Skills

Private sector development

Advisory programs

Regulatory reform

Investment climate improvement

Project management

Fluency in English

Education

12–15 years of experience in a relevant field

Experience in manufacturing and infrastructure sectors

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

RfX

Iportal

Job description

A leading international development organization is looking for a Senior Operations Officer to join the Country Advisory and Economics Team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will leverage local and regional resources to deliver market-creating client solutions and ensure that Advisory programs align with strategic priorities. The role requires extensive experience in private sector development and strong stakeholder management skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, a retirement plan, and a commitment to diversity in hiring.