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The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. 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.

1). Senior Urban Specialist

Job No.: req32681

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full time

Sector: Urban

Grade: GG
Term duration: 3 years 0 months

Description
The “Urban, Resilience and Land” (URL) Global Practice:

  • Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented pace. Cities generate 80% of global GDP and are key to job creation and the pursuit of shared prosperity. Yet one billion city residents live in slums today, and by 2030 one billion new migrants will arrive in cities.
  • This concentration of people and assets will exacerbate risk exposure to adverse natural events and climate change, which affects the poor disproportionately.
  • The absence of secure land tenure underpins deprivation and is a major source of conflict in the urban and rural space. One and a half billion people live in countries affected by repeated cycles of violence.
  • In the absence of services, participative planning and responsive institutions, these trends will result in increased poverty, social exclusion, vulnerability and violence. Finally, avoiding a 4-degree warmer world requires drastically reducing the carbon footprint of cities.
  • The WBG is in a unique position to support national and sub-national clients to: harness urbanization and enable effective land management in support of both growth and poverty reduction; foster social inclusion of marginalized groups; support the responsiveness and fiscal, financial, and management capacities of local governments – cities, municipalities, and rural districts – to deliver local infrastructure and decentralized services; strengthen resilience and risk management related to natural disasters; reduce conflict and violence; scale-up access to finance for sub-national governments; and reduce the carbon footprint of cities.
  • The WBG brings a combination of lending ($7-8 billion in annual lending to cities), analytical and advisory services (e.g., social inclusion flagship, urbanization reviews, Sendai dialogue), its growing portfolio of reimbursable advisory services, its convening power (e.g., understanding risk and the land conferences), its leveraging capacity (e.g., guarantees and risk mitigation), and its ability to work with the private sector to tackle the challenges at scale and to effect.
  • The URL GP covers a wide gamut: (i) developing green, inclusive and resilient cities; (ii) enhancing urban and rural development through supporting and managing the urban-rural transition, assisting local development through developing land tenure, management and information systems; and (iii) assisting in disaster risk management through issues of risk assessment, risk reduction (including flood management, urban drainage, coastal management, and retrofitting of infrastructure), disaster preparedness (including hydromet services, early warning systems, and civil defense), risk financing (including Cat DDO), and resilient reconstruction (including post-disaster damage and loss assessment).

Regional and Unit Context

  • Urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa is occurring at an unprecedented pace. The share of Africans living in urban areas is projected to grow from 38 percent in 2016 to almost 60 percent by 2040, translating to an additional 40,000 new urban citizens every day until 2040.
  • The region’s urbanization rate, one of the highest in the world, can lead to economic growth, transformation and poverty. However, many cities in Africa still have not fully captured the benefits of urbanization and poorly managed urbanization have exacerbated existing infrastructure challenges, resulting in increased inequality, urban poverty, proliferation of informal settlements and vulnerability to hazards.
  • Adverse natural events present a serious obstacle for achieving sustainable social and economic development, particularly in vulnerable regions as Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Disaster affects the poor most severely; unplanned human settlements, unsafe building practices, high population densities, economic growth, and accumulations of assets in risk prone areas has dramatically increased exposure to hazards and increased disaster loss. Climate changed has the potential to significantly worsen the situation.
  • To this end, the AFW Urban, Resilience and Land Units brings together a wide range of important and interrelated development and financing instruments to support national and sub-national clients to: harness urbanization and enable effective land management in support of both growth and poverty reduction; foster social inclusion of marginalized groups;
  • Support the responsiveness and fiscal, financial, and management capacities of local governments – cities, municipalities, and rural districts – to deliver local infrastructure and decentralized services;
  • Strengthen resilience and disaster risk management related to natural disasters; reduce conflict and violence; scale-up access to finance for sub-national governments; and reduce the carbon footprint of cities.

Position Context

  • The West Africa sub-region harbors some of Africa’s protracted conflicts, rendering many of its countries fragile.
  • This creates a huge development challenge which compounded with other natural shocks like floods and droughts, impacts heavily on the lives and livelihoods of people. But it also creates an opportunity to work closely with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and young people to chart a brighter course for the future.
  • The WBG’s experience in Africa offers important source of insight, drawing on an array of lessons learned from multi-sector operations in FCV or disaster-conflict nexus situations.
  • The AFW Urban, Resilience and Land Units (IAWU4) brings together a wide range of important and interrelated development and financing instruments to support national and sub-national clients to: harness urbanization and enable effective land management in support of both growth and poverty reduction; foster social inclusion of marginalized groups; support the responsiveness and fiscal, financial, and management capacities of local governments – cities, municipalities, and rural districts – to deliver local infrastructure and decentralized services; strengthen resilience and disaster risk management related to natural hazards; reduce conflict and violence; scale-up access to finance for sub-national governments; and reduce the carbon footprint of cities.
  • IAWU4 Unit is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Urban Specialist (GG). The Senior Urban Specialist will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and will report to the IAWU4 Practice Manager based in Accra.
  • He/She will work on the Urban program in the area of urban development and infrastructure, with a particular focus on Nigeria.
  • He/She will be expected to provide technical support in operational and analytical tasks, including but not limited to the preparation and implementation of lending operations, operational and analytical projects, engagements across various global practices, and support the further development of the urban programs through a range of Bank instruments and engagement modalities.
  • Given the multi-GP nature of the urban agenda, the Senior Urban Specialist is expected to demonstrate the highest collaborative competencies, working with colleagues across the range of technical areas within the unit and, equally importantly, from other Global Practices.

Roles and Responsibilities
The Senior Urban Specialist’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

  • Lead engagement in Urban sector through existing country program and provide technical support towards the promotion and implementation of the Urban resilience agenda, including through participation in our dialogue with clients and CMU.
  • Provide technical and thought leadership on Urban strategy development and portfolio management, including in maintaining engagement with a range of stakeholders within the Bank, and with clients and development partners in Nigeria.
  • Participate in, co-lead, and lead task operational and analytical activities including preparation and implementation support towards lending operations and development and implementation of cutting-edge analytical instruments and knowledge products.
  • Lead and contribute to regional and country level policy dialogue and just-in-time advisory work in climate resilience and adaptation, and urban resilience including cross-sectoral engagements such as Country Partnership Framework, CCDR and other CMU-led activities.
  • Work closely with national and sub-national clients to respond to Urban challenges through analytical work and lending operations, particularly in the areas of flood resilience, land, municipal finance, solid waste management, urban planning among others.
  • Help adapt global good practice to local context and advise government counterpart and Bank teams on matters related to green, resilient and inclusive urban development.
  • Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency and conformity to Bank standards; evaluate studies and sector-related project documentation.
  • Manage Trust Fund (TF) activities including preparation and review of grant proposals, consultation on technical issues, preparation of progress reports, project briefings, disbursements and quality control of deliverables.
  • Participate in professional development and knowledge sharing activities in the URL Global Practice, the GSGs, and contribute specific knowledge both within the assigned countries and in the World Bank.
  • Provide coaching mentoring on-the-job to junior team members, extended term consultants and junior professionals in the unit; and
  • Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Selection Criteria

  • Advanced University Degree (Masters) in a field relevant to Urban Development, such Urban or Regional Planning, Economics, Geography, Municipal Finance, Infrastructure Engineering, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
  • At least eight years of relevant experience in urban development program or urban infrastructure development, integrated multi sector operations.
  • Understanding of fragile and low-capacity context.
  • Supporting/providing leadership on stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills leading complex operations, sector policy and engagement strategies, and analytical works.
  • Demonstrated experience of bringing global knowledge, best practice international experience and fit for purpose innovation into operations and sector engagements.
  • Strong motivation to work in the urban, DRM, and land fields and ability to work flexibly and independently on a range of assignments, adjusting to and prioritizing a variety of complex evolving tasks.
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills with internal stakeholders (CMUs, PGs), external clients, and development partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams and function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • High energy and demonstrated interest and experience in achieving impact through operational and analytical work.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write quickly and concisely on a variety of topics in a well-structured manner and deliver complex concepts and messages orally in an understandable and compelling manner.
  • Excellent and effective command of English in verbal and written forms required.

WBG Core Competencies:

  • Drive for Results: Takes personal responsibility for producing high quality work, identifying and informing of risks, and delivering results for clients
  • Lead and Innovate: Brings new and different insight; applies critical thinking to current approaches, identifies areas for improvement and tries new solutions that drive results
  • Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Keeps others fully informed to ensure integration and work consistency and displays a sense of mutuality and respect.
  • Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Actively contributes to and readily applies WBG’s body of knowledge for internal and/or external client solutions
  • Make Smart Decisions – Leverages available data and makes timely decision; seeks and analyzes facts, data and lessons of past experience to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025; 11:59pm UTC.

Note

  • If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment.
  • If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.

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2). Country Security Specialist

Job ID.: req32709
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: GF
Sector: General Services
Recruitment type: International Recruitment
Term Duration: 3 years, 0 months

General

  • The position of Country Security Specialist (CSS) will be located in the Country Office in Abuja and will be responsible for the security programs at World Bank Group IBRD and IFC Offices in Nigeria.
  • The incumbent CSS will report to, and receive support and direction from the Manager (based in Nairobi, Kenya), through the Senior Security Specialist (SSS) for the Central Africa Region (based in Yaoundé, Cameroon).
  • The incumbent will advise and consult with management in the WBG Office of responsibility and will discharge his/her assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the IBRD and IFC Head of Office in Nigeria.
  • The CSS may, when requested, be required to provide occasional back-up support to WBG Country Offices and other Country Security Specialists in the Central Africa Region, and possibly to other geographical regions, and may be required to travel on short notice.
  • In addition, the CSS will serve in a full-time capacity and on-call for emergencies.

Roles and Responsibilities
The duties of the Country Security Specialist are to provide security support to WBG Country Office Management and staff in the following areas:

  • Security risk management;
  • Security awareness;
  • Contingency planning;
  • Protective operations;
  • Guard force contract management;
  • Provide 24-hour on call emergency security support to IBRD and IFC Country Office and staff.

Security Risk Management:

  • Assist Senior Security Specialist and Country Office Management in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security programs and ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents and natural and man-made disasters.
  • Provide inputs for the preparation of the Security Risk Assessment for Nigeria may be required from time-to-time.
  • Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems.
  • Carry out testing and evacuation drills periodically.
  • Manage the Country Office major security equipment programs (portable items such as handheld/ walk-through metal detectors, package screening devices, communications, and ECM equipment) to include the procurement process when applicable.
  • Provide technical security advice to and coordinate with Corporate Real Estate, in consultation with the Senior Security Specialist and headquarters security staff, for all existing facilities and any potential new offices to include site selection, renovation of existing facilities and installation of effective physical and procedural security measures.
  • Monitor and advise on overall residential security for newly acquired and existing residences of international staff and upon request provide general residential security advice to all staff.
  • Provide advice on security arrangements at hotels, restaurants, ministries diplomatic/international organizations and other locations which staff may visit for business or recreation purposes.
  • Advise on the implementation of the WBG Road Safety policy in the area of responsibility.
  • Liaise with host government security and law enforcement officials as appropriate and with security advisors for diplomatic/international organizations and private security firms to establish a network of contacts.
  • Assist staff and visiting missions in reporting incidents (Corporate Security, UNDSS, host government, etc.).
  • Ensure country office has a viable system is in place to track staff and visiting missions, note arrival/departure/ residence changes, contact details while at the field location, and coordinate with UNDSS and the WBG Security Operations Center, including internal UN Security clearance program requirements.
  • Represent WBG and GCS at security meetings, as appropriate.
  • Prepare security program for periodic program reviews.

Security Awareness:

  • Provide newly arriving staff and visiting missions with practical security advice and contact information in advance of their visit and briefings upon arrival including communications and logistical support for field missions.
  • Draft staff security advisories on risk mitigation in response to the general security situation, following significant specific incidents and during periods of heightened risk.
  • Conduct periodic security awareness briefings and training for all staff.

Contingency Planning:

  • Assist with the coordination and revisions of the Crisis Management Plan (CMP) on an annual basis or more frequently as required or directed.
  • Serve as advisor to or as a member of the Country Office Crisis Management Teams (CMT).
  • Maintain and update as necessary all Country Office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes.
  • Maintain and coordinate with periodic test the staff telephone tree, warden system and other local contingency plans.
  • Organize periodic security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. Conduct appropriate emergency drills (fire, shelter-in-place, and bomb threat).
  • Maintain and enhance the Country Office emergency contact and locator systems and ensure coordination between the Country Office, UNDSS, and the WBG Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Continually assess in-country relocation and out-of-country evacuation options.

Protective Operations:

  • Provide advice on protective operations to include when applicable, the coordination of official vehicle movements, and any special security required for specific movements, locations, or individuals, conduct site advance security assessments and coordinate security arrangements.
  • Plan emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to staff.
  • Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress.
  • Arrange the appropriate level of security for visiting senior World Bank officials.
  • Arrange continuing or special host government protective services support for staff, visiting missions and facilities as necessary.
  • Coordinate security arrangements for World Bank Group sponsored conferences and training events held in country as required.
  • Assist with the development of security policies and procedures to include approved/prohibited locations and to ensure a mechanism is in place to keep staff informed.

Guard Force Contract Management

  • Support the Management of the Country Office security guard services contracts to include the procurement process, contract extensions, conducting periodic reviews with guard services contract management, certification of invoices, documentation of non-performance and other issues
  • 24-Hour on call Emergency Security Support to the responsible WBG Country Offices and staff (to include Visiting Mission staff).
  • Other Responsibilities May Be Assigned.

Selection Criteria

  • Master’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in combination with seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
  • A career level diploma (at least three consecutive years of training) from a military or police institution, college, or academy, in combination with seven years of security experience, may be exceptionally substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Five years of progressive experience in security program management with an international or diplomatic organization preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in security program delivery and project implementation, especially in the geographic area of responsibility.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, namely, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Proven proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
  • Willingness to travel to high-risk locations on short notice.
  • Able to comfortably operate within a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with staff across the WBG.

Specialized Skills:

  • In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures and a general understanding of threat mitigation procedures and high-risk operations.
  • Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by Country Office management.
  • Knowledge of the range of protective operations.
  • Familiar with basic procurement procedures and project/resource management.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025; 11:59pm UTC.

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3). ET Consultant – Nigeria Communication Consultant

Job ID: req32678
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full Time
Grade: EC2
Sector: Communications

Summary

  • We are looking to hire an External Term Consultant to join our Regional Communications team, implement our communications strategy and develop content for Nigeria, with flexibility to support other countries/sub-regions as needed.
  • The right candidate will be highly organized, and a good team player.
  • He/she is expected to travel, including in difficult markets where security issues might appear, as needed to effectively perform his/her role.
  • The External Term Consultant will be an integral member of the Regional Communications Unit.
  • This Unit works closely with Corporate and Industry communications teams to advance business development and communicate IFC’s impact in regions of coverage.
  • Regional Communications Officers engage with IFC’s stakeholders (companies and businesses, development partners, civil society, and others) to promote projects that showcase IFC’s leadership and innovation as the premier partner of choice for the private sector in emerging and developing economies.
  • The Regional Communications Unit collaborates regularly with counterparts within the World Bank Group.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The External Term Consultant will be based in Lagos, Nigeria, and report to the Central Africa Communications Lead also based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The External Term Consultant, Nigeria, will be responsible for:
Advice and strategic communications:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on communications to IFC management and staff leading IFC’s operations in Nigeria and Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa.
  • Provide recommendations on internal and external communications, partnerships opportunities, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Coordinate with other regional Communications colleagues to design and execute a coherent communications strategy in Nigeria that elevates IFC’s brand in the region.
  • Follow up on communications activities and track impact of engagement.

Messaging and Products:

  • Develop, under Communications Lead’s guidance, communication products (e.g., feature stories, news releases, talking points, speeches, op-eds, blog posts, speeches, presentations, briefing notes, online and social media content, etc.) and thought leadership pieces.

Networks:

  • Initiate effective professional relationships with key external and internal constituencies (e.g., the media, civil society, academia, businesses, government agencies, influencers, creative industries players, tech ecosystems, World Bank Group colleagues, etc.), in accordance with priorities defined by the operational teams and Communications Management.

Events:

  • Oversee communications aspects for IFC-organized conferences and seminars, executive missions and speaking engagements, public or broadcast appearances, press briefings involving external and/or internal audiences.

Risk management:

  • In collaboration with the African communications team, reputational issues and risk management team and industry communications team:
  • Support risk identification and mitigation activities in the context of regional and operational communication interventions.
  • Contribute to political economy analysis Nigeria. Focus includes current events, public opinion, social or political issues, and other external or internal developments.

Selection Criteria

  • Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business / Finance with 7+ years’ experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or other related fields.
  • Solid background in communications
  • Strong knowledge and experience working across in markets in Africa, especially in Nigeria or Central Africa, and in the private sector is a plus.
  • Networks or experience in key sectors (creative industries, tech ecosystems) is a plus.
  • Expertise in social media content development and project management tools is a plus (cf. knowledge of Canvas, Hootsuite’s, Asana, etc.)
  • Proven ability to capture trends, case studies and innovations in communications products in a compelling, easy-to-understand manner.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources and an ability to learn, adapt, and to be innovative as new communications challenges arise.
  • Self-motivated, creative, excellent organizational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent English and French, including writing and editing skills.
  • Understanding of multilateral development institutions, including the World Bank Group policies and operations; understanding of current development topics and issues.
  • WBG Core competencies: client orientation; drive for results; teamwork of collaboration and inclusion; knowledge, learning and communication; business judgement and analytical decision-making.

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2025; 11:59pm UTC.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:

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