Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with more than 16,000 staff located globally.
DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL PRACTICE
The Digital Development Global Practice (DD) is part of the Bank’s Infrastructure Practice Group.
Digital Development is critical factor of competitiveness, economic growth and inclusion. It plays a critical role in enabling the achievements of the Twin goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies are transforming firms, governments and people’s lives; and with the digital economy growing at a rate significantly higher than that of the global economy, it offers emerging economies a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional paths for development through digital solutions. Yet, close 4 billion people lack access to the internet and lack the foundations for digital economy.
Collaborating across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries, the Digital Development team helps design and deliver ICT-enhanced solutions to a diverse range of clients. The team supports support clients to establish analogue foundations such as institutions and policy and regulatory environments on the Digital Economy that allow the widespread use of technology and create a trust environment (cybersecurity, data protection); as well as some of the digital foundations such as infrastructure to connect the unconnected, enabling digital government shared platforms (cloud, digital, identification, etc.). The team supports other GPs/Groups in mainstreaming digital applications by leveraging digital enablers such as big data analytics, sensors, cloud computing, mobile platforms and location services for smarter development solutions.
The DD Global Practice is led by a Director supported by two Practice Managers (PMs) for the delivery of Digital Development Operations, managing the Digital Development Partnership (DDP) and leading ASA work. These Practice Managers have global thematic responsibilities and specific regional responsibilities, including full PM responsibility for lending, supervision and analytical work. In addition, the DD Global Practice hosts the Identification for Development (ID4D), a multi- GP initiative, headed by a Program Manager.
DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Senior Digital Development Specialist will in the area of specialization “Digital Platforms”:
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in Technology (telecoms, IT…), economics, management, public policy or another relevant field with 8 years of experience in Digital Platforms or equivalent combination of education and experience.
INCLUDE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
WBG COMPETENCIES
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their second-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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