Deadline: 07 October, 2020
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking to fill the role of Agriculture Specialist.
The bank, with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, works with public and private sector partners, invests in groundbreaking projects and uses data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The WBG consists of five specialised institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
- Contribute as core team member to the preparation and implementation of selected operations, both in agriculture and multi-sectoral ones, as well as those led by other GPs (e.g. water) assuring quality in all stages of the project cycle
- Serve as the focal point for liaison with key counterparts and other partners for colleagues working with the Cameroon programme, providing them with advice and support as needed
- Stay abreast of relevant developments for Cameroon’s agri-food sector and effectively communicate them to the country team
- Identify innovative opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agri-food sector
- Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession
- Participate in strategic analytical work in Cameroon and/or on a sub-regional level, and work with teams engaged in analytical work relevant to the Agriculture GP’s work programme in Cameroon
- Represent the World Bank in forums involving the community of development partners
- Provide support, either explicit or implicit, to the work of the development partners in the sector
- Represent the World Bank and the Agriculture GP’s management at events with sectoral focus that take place in the field
Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or in a relevant discipline
- Five years, minimum, of experience on agricultural development issues
- Strong technical and analytical skills in the range of issue of relevance to agriculture
- Familiarity with the institutional context of African agricultural development will be an advantage
- Ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-sectoral and multi-cultural environment
- Ability to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions in a multi-disciplinary context
- Ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel and work under challenging conditions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in French
- Ability to present complex issues to World Bank management and senior government representatives, as well as to non-specialist audiences
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