Thursday, December 3, 2015

Senior Health Specialist, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania



Background / General description
Established in 1944, the World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2014, the WBG committed $65.6 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $22.2 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
The WBG consists of five specialized 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). IBRD and IDA are commonly known as the World Bank, which is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions, and - as of July 1, 2014 - has introduced fourteen Global Practices (GPs) as well as five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs) to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.
THE GLOBAL PRACTICES SPECIFICALLY
Define Strategic Direction
  • define strategic priorities to deliver solutions and achieve results based on country and regional demands and interactions and global priorities;
  • define/implement integrated resource strategies,
  • engage in selected, high priority partnerships, and
  • establish robust monitoring and reporting systems.
Develop and Deploy Expertise Globally
  • lead the development and delivery of solutions to clients by deploying the right technical staff where and when needed; and
  • invest in developing technical talent.
Deliver Integrated Solutions
  • deliver operations, while Regions ensure fit for purpose;
  • develop public-private integrated solutions that draw on GPs, CCSAs, MIGA and IFC; and
  • hold the 'Concurrence' role in all project/AAA approval steps, ensuring that all technical quality, safeguard and fiduciary requirements (if applicable) are met.
Capture and Leverage Knowledge Effectively
  • ensure knowledge is used effectively to deliver solutions to clients;
  • assign staff roles and accountabilities in creating, capturing, sharing and using knowledge'
  • reward knowledge sharing and learning, in performance management and career development; and
  • develop knowledge base around key development challenges and solutions sets.


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