Practice Manager (Idd07)

Practice Manager (IDD07)

Job #:req26741Organization:World BankSector:Digital DevelopmentGrade:GHTerm Duration: 4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:International RecruitmentLocation:Washington, DC,United States or Bogota, ColombiaRequired Language(s):English, SpanishPreferred Language(s):Closing Date:4/8/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

 

 Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of fiveinstitutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. The World Bank Group comprises 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 Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IBRD and IDA are together referred to as The World Bank.  With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.  For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Digital Development Global Practice

The Digital Development (DD) Global Practice 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.

Collaborating across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries, the DD team helps design and deliver digitally-enhanced solutions aimed at harnessing the full potential of digital transformation. This requires decisive policy action to mobilize private investment, promote competition in digital markets and support the rollout of infrastructure in commercially unviable areas. It also entails working with client countries to develop digital platforms, strengthen data protection against privacy and cybersecurity risks, and leverage the potential of digital technologies to enhance environmental sustainability.

 

The DD Global Practice has been led by a Director supported by several Practice Managers and Program Managers (PMs) with specific regional responsibilities and global responsibilities. This Practice Manager will manage the delivery of DD's programs in the Latin America & Caribbean (LCR) region.

 

This position will be based in Washington DC. Duty stations other than Washington DC but located in LCR region (i.e. Bogota, Colombia or other LCR locations) can be considered on a case by case basis.

Duties and Accountabilities

The PM will collaborate across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries to help design and deliver development solutions to a diverse range of clients, while supporting global knowledge flows to share knowledge and practical development experience with other countries, assuring that lessons from outside the region are reflected in Bank-supported programs in LCR.

The PM is a member of the LCR Regional Leadership Team. The PM is also a member of the DD GP Management Team which sets the GP's strategic global directions and sits in the DD GP Talent Board overseeing the strategic staffing, career development and deployment of DD staff across the Bank.

More specifically, the PM is responsible for the following areas:

Solutionsand Results to Clients:
 Leadsher/his team to deliver on the GP's key strategic priorities and specificactivities, including by (i) leading business development efforts, (ii)assuring the quality of the lending, ASA and RAS pipeline and portfolio in theregion, (iii) working closely with the CMUs, the regional director, Programleaders, and (iv) ensuring alignment with the WBG Regional Strategy and CountryPartnership Frameworks.
Draws on global thought leadership and implements know-how to ensure highimpact solutions; provides focused, evidence-based and just-in-time analyticalinsights to clients with a view to inform better decision making.
Builds and maintains a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective anddemand-driven products and services.
Works in partnership with other GPs, IFC, MIGA to find tailored solutions tocomplex development challenges.
Accountable for delivering high-quality and timely results.
People/TalentManagement:
 Modelsexemplary WBG leadership values and supervisory behaviors and reinforces thesequalities in own team and staff.
 Drivesand inspires technical excellence within the team and the GP by creating anenvironment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the besttalent reflective of the diversity of our clients.
 Supportsthe GP's Leadership Team in developing and implementing appropriate strategiesfor global staffing, deployment, talent and performance management.
 SupervisesDD staff and agrees on respective responsibilities and work programs.
MentorsWashington and field-based staff, being responsive to staff requests, andensuring they remain well connected with the rest of the team.
 Attractsnew talent to match the growth and changing nature of the agenda.
KnowledgeManagement and Partnerships:
Respondsto global, regional and national challenges and opportunities in the broader DDarea. Ensures that the GP is at the forefront of the development debateand contributes to the global dialogue on DD.
 Contributesto international fora on DD matters, in coordination with the DD Director andother PMs.
 Developsclose partnerships with donor agencies, international organizations and otherdevelopment partners as well as private sector and technology leaders as wellas academic institutions active in the DD area.
 Strengthensthe analytical base of the unit's work and fosters partnership with leadingglobal institutions and experts, ensures timely flow and capture of knowledgeand expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledgethey need, when and where they need it.
 Promotesinnovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination oftechnical and experiential knowledge and learning.
 Instillsa culture of evidence-based, yet client-tailored engagement for highestdevelopment impact.
ResourceManagement:
Establishesfunding priorities and manages within available budget constraints.
Providesleadership in fundraising efforts.
Inconsultation with relevant stakeholders within the WBG, decides on the best useof internal and external resources for maximum client and developmental impact.
Isaccountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effectiveuse of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and incompliance with internal controls and policies, and ensures timely delivery andoverall quality of the GP's outputs.

Selection Criteria

Masters or PhD degree in economics, public policy, private sector development, technology, telecom engineering, or another relevant field.
At least 12 years of relevant experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility. Experience working for telecoms operators, digital consultancies or telecoms regulators would be a particular advantage.
Experience in at least two regions, or a combination of regional and corporate assignments. 
Excellent operational skills covering policy lending (IPF/P4R/DPF) and ability to lead complex policy dialogue.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams.  
Strong operational and development experience and track record, including in more than one region.
Technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the DD areas described above is desirable, though solid managerial and influencing skills are at a premium for this position. 
Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across practices, disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
Ability to influence dialogue and policy on DD and its use in other sectors without direct control or authority.
Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit activities and engagements; track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings.
Good partnership experience, including involving multiple stakeholders - both public and private - in building collaborative alliances for results.  
Experience in applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (required) with proven experience in dealing with the media, external stakeholder and expert groups.
WBG Leadership Values and Managerial Behaviors: 
Leadership of Self: Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convictions, ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance with our values. 
People Leadership: Lead and inspire staff to perform and deliver for better results; Help others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and mentorship. 
Collaborative Leadership: Be mutually accountable for entire WBG's corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better results. 
Client Solutions Leadership: Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing. 
Decisive Leadership: Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been made

WBG Five Managerial Competencies: Courage of your convictions; Leading Teams for impact; Influencing across boundaries; Fostering openness to new ideas; and Building talent for the future.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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