World Bank Senior Education Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. World Bank South Africa looking for “Senior Education Specialist“. Applicants with a Doctorate in Education may apply on or before 27th April 2023.
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.
World Bank Senior Education Specialist Jobs 2023
The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th April 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Education Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Bank |
| Position | Senior Education Specialist |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Doctorate in Education |
| Experience Required | Minimum 08 years |
| Application Deadline | 27th April 2023 |
World Bank Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Accountabilities: The incumbent will lead (and support) policy dialogue with the client on key issues in the areas of early childhood development, basic and secondary education, and post-secondary education and training, with a focus on strengthening foundational learning and job-relevant skills development and closing inequalities across gender, geographic areas, and socio-economic groups. The incumbent will be expected to lead or/co-lead analytical work to inform policy discussions as well as the exploration of new engagement areas. He/she will also provide implementation support to select lending operations, as well as lead the preparation of new lending programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education/Experience: A Ph.D./Doctorate in Education, Economics or relevant field or a Master’s Degree (in same areas) with a minimum of 8 years of experience is required.
- Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of and experience in addressing education issues. Deep technical knowledge and experience in one or more areas of education of relevance to the country is required plus demonstrated ability to identify, mobilize and supervise high quality international expertise to develop local solutions. Demonstrated combination of analytical rigor and practical/ solutions-oriented approaches.
- Ability to conduct high level policy dialogue with sophisticated clients, including Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders
- Excellent writing ability to write short just-in-time notes, briefing papers as well as typical Bank operational and analytical products.
- Extensive experience with preparation and supervision of Bank projects; extensive experience in conducting and leading analytical work; experience in working across regions would be a plus.
- Prior field experience in low-income or middle-income country would be desirable but is not essential.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively across within and across sector boundaries, inspire commitment to excellence and teamwork, and to liaise tactfully as a member of a multicultural team.
- High levels of energy, initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements
- Ability to juggle numerous competing demands and priorities, respond quickly to country and management requests, and set priorities for self and others
- Language: Must have proficiency in English.
Other Details
- Job #: req22190
- Sector: Education
- Grade: GG
- Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply World Bank Senior Education Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite………
The Closing Date: 27th April 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.worldbank.org |
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