Private Sector Development Specialist- GF
(Lomé, Togo/Term Contract of 3 years – Local hire)
The AFTFW Unit (World Bank Group) seeks to recruit a Private Sector Development Specialist to join its team in
Togo. This locally recruited Private Sector Development Specialist position will report to both AFTFW and the
AFCF2 country management, a dynamic Country Management Unit (CMU) covering Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte
d’Ivoire, and Togo.
Responsibilities: (for more information, please refer to the job description in the World Bank Group recruitment
website, Ref# 120138#)
AFTFW’s work program in Togo and Benin includes a combination of lending and non lending activities which aim
to address competitiveness barriers and overcome finance and private sector development binding constraints.
The current portfolio includes:
-The Competitiveness and Integrated Growth Opportunities project (CIGOP) in Benin;
-The Private Sector Development and the Financial Sector Development and Governance projects in Togo;
-The Private Sector Development Specialist will assist in the development of the Bank’s private sector business
plan to support Togo and Benin’s medium term competitiveness strategy. He/she will provide technical support
the other country team members and provide support in supervising ongoing projects in the FPD portfolio in the
two countries.
More specifically he/she, will
-Supervise FPD operations (lending and non lending), working in close collaboration with the FPD cluster leader
and other FPD staff;
-Provide support and guidance to the Government team implementing projects and undertake supervision
activities on behalf of IDA (e.g. organizing missions, preparing procurement responses etc.);
-Contribute to the development of a robust finance and private sector work program in AFCC2 countries (Togo,
Benin) through support to management and staff within the CMU;
-Work closely with the FPD cluster leaders based in Washington, Abidjan and Dakar in providing regional
oversight on private sector related issues and developing regional analytical work;
-Provide technical inputs to the Togo and Benin strategic policy dialogue, policy-based lending, Country Assistance
Strategies and Development Policy Operations;
-Provide technical inputs to Government on specific issues for the formulation of a competitiveness and private
sector development strategy;
-Represent the World Bank in meetings relating to private and financial sector development;
-Serve as the principal contact for coordination of private sector issues and disseminate analytical work and best
practice principles (including regional reports and workshops/conferences);
-Work closely with other development Bank to strengthen partnerships and build synergies.
Qualifications :
-Masters Degree in economics and/or business administration with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant
experience since completing the degree, preferably with private and/or financial sector operations;
-Operational experience in the World Bank group or related organizations, preferably experience in preparation or
supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending;
-Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a strong
track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions;
-Recognized and respected by peers with demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially in a team with
peers at all levels;
-Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound
judgments on issues requiring management guidance;
-Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbal and written, in French
and in English;
-Trust Fund accreditation and procurement proficiency a plus.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational
background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the
strictest confidence.
Applications must be submitted electronically at www.worldbank.org/careers (job Ref #120138).The closing date
for receipt of applications is February 7, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
(Lomé, Togo/Term Contract of 3 years – Local hire)
The AFTFW Unit (World Bank Group) seeks to recruit a Private Sector Development Specialist to join its team in
Togo. This locally recruited Private Sector Development Specialist position will report to both AFTFW and the
AFCF2 country management, a dynamic Country Management Unit (CMU) covering Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte
d’Ivoire, and Togo.
Responsibilities: (for more information, please refer to the job description in the World Bank Group recruitment
website, Ref# 120138#)
AFTFW’s work program in Togo and Benin includes a combination of lending and non lending activities which aim
to address competitiveness barriers and overcome finance and private sector development binding constraints.
The current portfolio includes:
-The Competitiveness and Integrated Growth Opportunities project (CIGOP) in Benin;
-The Private Sector Development and the Financial Sector Development and Governance projects in Togo;
-The Private Sector Development Specialist will assist in the development of the Bank’s private sector business
plan to support Togo and Benin’s medium term competitiveness strategy. He/she will provide technical support
the other country team members and provide support in supervising ongoing projects in the FPD portfolio in the
two countries.
More specifically he/she, will
-Supervise FPD operations (lending and non lending), working in close collaboration with the FPD cluster leader
and other FPD staff;
-Provide support and guidance to the Government team implementing projects and undertake supervision
activities on behalf of IDA (e.g. organizing missions, preparing procurement responses etc.);
-Contribute to the development of a robust finance and private sector work program in AFCC2 countries (Togo,
Benin) through support to management and staff within the CMU;
-Work closely with the FPD cluster leaders based in Washington, Abidjan and Dakar in providing regional
oversight on private sector related issues and developing regional analytical work;
-Provide technical inputs to the Togo and Benin strategic policy dialogue, policy-based lending, Country Assistance
Strategies and Development Policy Operations;
-Provide technical inputs to Government on specific issues for the formulation of a competitiveness and private
sector development strategy;
-Represent the World Bank in meetings relating to private and financial sector development;
-Serve as the principal contact for coordination of private sector issues and disseminate analytical work and best
practice principles (including regional reports and workshops/conferences);
-Work closely with other development Bank to strengthen partnerships and build synergies.
Qualifications :
-Masters Degree in economics and/or business administration with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant
experience since completing the degree, preferably with private and/or financial sector operations;
-Operational experience in the World Bank group or related organizations, preferably experience in preparation or
supervision of sector investment loans or adjustment operations or policy lending;
-Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to address both macro and micro issues and a strong
track record of excellence in analytical work and policy discussions;
-Recognized and respected by peers with demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially in a team with
peers at all levels;
-Demonstrated ability to represent and present private and financial sector issues effectively and make sound
judgments on issues requiring management guidance;
-Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both verbal and written, in French
and in English;
-Trust Fund accreditation and procurement proficiency a plus.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational
background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the
strictest confidence.
Applications must be submitted electronically at www.worldbank.org/careers (job Ref #120138).The closing date
for receipt of applications is February 7, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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