The World Bank Group has launched 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 professionals and mid-career level professionals to contribute and grow their skills in a career in international development.
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.
The deadline for all applications is August 31 and interviews will be held in September at HQ and in various locations in Africa. For more information please also visit the micro site for this recruitment effort.
To apply click here www.worldbank.org/africa-recruitment.
Questions can be sent to africarecruitment@worldbank.org