Job # 110298
Job Title Senior Energy Specialist
Job Family Energy and Mining
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Appointment Local Hire
Closing Date 04-Mar-2011
Language Requirements English [Essential

Background / General description
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a renewable term appointment.

AFTEG intends to recruit a Senior Energy Specialist for a position based in Abuja, Nigeria to support the in-country activities of the World Bank. The position reflects the Bank’s growing work program in West Africa, in general, and the increased bank support to the Nigerian Power sector reform, in particular.
The Sustainable Development (SD) Department covers Infrastructure (Transport, Energy, Urban, Water and Sanitation), Rural Development, Environment and Natural Resources Management. This department accounts for a substantial part of World Bank operations in the Africa region. The Africa region energy program is rapidly growing with several operations under preparation and supervision, complemented by some sector work supporting country policy dialogue.
The focus of the candidate will be in the area of power and gas sector reform, utility investment programming, rural electrification, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Knowledge of related financial issues/instruments and familiarity with Oil sector issues in Nigeria is desirable. The selected candidate will undertake frequent travel within Nigeria and throughout the Sub-saharan Africa region.
The key issues in the Nigeria Energy Sector include:
• Significant Supply deficits and unreliable electricity supply negatively impacts competitiveness of existing private sector and deters new business and investment; With about 3,800 MW of available generation supplied through the grid against an estimated demand of 10,000 MW, Nigeria has considerable unmet demand for power forcing a majority of the population and almost all private enterprises to resort to self generation at a high cost to themselves and the economy.
• Limited Gas supply infrastructure and upstream gas treatment investments reduce the pace of expansion of Nigeria’s gas fired generation capacity.
• High technical losses and poor commercial performance reduce the financial viability of the sector and the ability to fund much needed generation capacity expansion and quality of service improvements.
• Low access to electricity in rural areas limits economic activities, quality of social services and improvements in quality of life. Supply shortfalls have meant that only about 40% of the population has access to electricity – around 90 million people continue to live in the dark.
Energy efficiency and Renewable Energy will be important components of plans to diversify away from heavy dependence on domestic gas for power generation and expand access to power in rural areas.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities
The person selected will have the following responsibilities:

(i) support the broader policy and reform program in the energy sector in Nigeria, identifying opportunities and risks for strengthening the Bank’s engagement in the sector and the delivery of results;

(ii) support the design, preparation, appraisal of new energy sector operations;

(iii) Supervise power sector investments and/or capacity building projects or components such as the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement Project (NEGIP) and the National Energy Development Project (NEDP);

(iv) support the development of national and regional Analytic and Advisory Activities (AAA) and extend support to regional investment projects such as the Niger River Basin Development Project involving rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Kainji dam and hydropower plant and the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project involving supply of Nigeria’s gas to neighboring West African countries as necessary;

(v) coordinate with development partners, key government officials, regional institutions and other Bank Group teams as necessary; and

(vi) participate as part of the World Bank’s team at national forums, workshops and conferences focusing on energy issues.

Selection Criteria
Qualifications for consideration: (i) Master’s degree in economics, engineering, finance or related field; (ii) at least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international development institutions, companies and/or government institutions and utilities in energy sector with demonstrated track record in operational work; (iii) experience in leading/anchoring a power sector dialogue and preparation/supervision of donor funded energy projects is considered a distinct advantage; (iv) experience and/or substantive exposure with recent developments in the energy sector such as Gas to Power issues including supply contracts/delivery systems; renewable energy technologies, including hydro and Solar power power; regulatory reform; transmission/distribution network operations ; and commercial policies including utility revenue recovery strategies; (v) a track record of team work and ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision; (vi) a track record of good external client relations skills at all levels of seniority; (vii) good oral and written communication skills, in particular ability to effectively dialogue with and relate to clients and stakeholders; and, (viii) demonstrated proficiency in English is essential.

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.

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Job # 102314
Job Title Security Spec. Regional (Nigeria)
Job Family General Services
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Appointment Local Hire
Closing Date 15-Dec-2010
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description

The position of Security Specialist (Regional) will be established in the World Bank Group Country Office in Nigeria. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to all entities of the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID, IDA). While reporting to the Senior Security Specialist (SSS), GSDSO, the SSR will discharge his assignment in coordination with the designated Regional Security Focal Point of the assigned region. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the Senior Security Specialist, Global Operations Coordinator, Head of Global Security and World Bank Group Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other regions in which the World Bank Group operates.

Duties and Accountabilities
The duties of the Security Specialist (Region) are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas: a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services. Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed.

• In coordination with the Sr. Security Specialist and Security Specialist develop, train and mentor a network of part-time security focal points within in each Bank Group country office so as to provide for a standardized application of corporate security policies and operating procedures.

• To work closely with the Sr. Security Specialist and Security Specialist in their region and other units of the GSDSO Corporate Security to provide expert risk mitigation advice and support to Country Office Directors and Managers and Regional Vice Presidency staff to ensure compliance with corporate administrative policy on the safeguarding of personnel, property and reputation.

• To develop a region-wide network of contacts among senior law-enforcement, military and other Government officials to ensure that host government responsibilities for the security of Bank Group operations are discharged to the maximum extent possible.

• To review and enhance where necessary all country office emergency response and business continuity planning documentation to ensure accuracy and workability.

• In coordination with GSD Corporate Real Estate to review all plans for the construction or refurbishment of country offices to ensure compliance with corporate physical security and fire safety standards.

• To review the residential security and fire safety provisions at the residence of the Country Office Director and Manager and at Bank approved hotel accommodation for visiting mission staff making recommendations for improvement where necessary.

• To review and coordinate the provision of manned guarding services at country offices to ensure consistency of service standards and value-for-money in operations.

• To identify cost saving opportunities where available in the provision of manned guarding services and the procurement of security related equipment.

• To manage crisis response operations in coordination with Emergency Management Teams and GSDSO, including country office evacuations and relocations and to respond to security related incidents as required.

• To develop and conduct culturally focused security awareness training sessions for staff based in country offices and visiting mission personnel and to increase security awareness generally throughout the region by the production and distribution of awareness material such as newsletters, pamphlets or other documents/media.

• To conduct regular site visits to country offices in order to implement the services detailed above.

• Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDSO specified frequency for the country of responsibility.

In addition to the standard services detailed above, an SSR may be required to perform certain non-standard security services. These may include:

• Provision of security services in support of conferences and/or retreats organized within the region.

• Provision of security services in support of visits by senior Bank management or Executive Director personnel.

• Sourcing and assisting in the negotiation for specialist security services such as counter- surveillance and/or electronic counter-measures.

• Provision of security support services to other organizations sharing a similar broad mission as the World Bank Group, providing any and all such services are agreed in advance by the Parties and subject to the terms and conditions of any subsidiary agreements and arrangements for cost-sharing and/or charge-back.

Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.
• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.
• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.
• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and with a working knowledge of French
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.

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.

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The World Bank is looking for Extended Term Consultants (ETCs) in Financial Management (ETC-FM) to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. The ETC-FM will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager
(RFMM) who is part of the core team Africa Region Quality and Knowledge Services Team in Washington, DC. The ETC-FM will assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations under the direct supervision of Senior Financial Management Specialists (FMS) based in Abuja.

 Duties and Accountabilities
The specific duties and responsibilities of the ETC-FM will be agreed with the RFMM.  The ETC-FM will work under the close supervision of a Senior FMS and will contribute to the following tasks:

•    Assessing the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor World Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, policies and procedures, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting and auditing;
•    Assisting the Borrower and the World Bank Task Team members on financial management requirements, including monitoring and reporting issues;
•    Carrying out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial management reports for financial performance;
•    Assessing the selection and engagement of auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform; and ensuring that the borrower provides auditors with all the relevant information (including Terms of Reference and the Bank’s own requirements) necessary to carry out their engagement;
•    Reviewing interim financial reports and audited project/entity financial statements, monitoring borrower compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensuring adequate communication with borrowers in respect of audits and enters data on auditing and accountability issues in the Audit Reports Compliance System; and
•    Other activities, as agreed with the RFMM.

Selection Criteria
The candidates should have a Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or related subject, a professional accountancy qualification (ACA or equivalent) and at least 5 years audit experience.  Public sector experience would be an advantage. In addition, the candidate should have the following qualifications:

•    Knowledge of the application of accounting, auditing and financial reporting systems and software packages;
•    Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial statements and audit reports in diverse sectors and circumstances;
•    Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
•    Experience with internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary
•    Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to apply these in gathering, recording and summarizing financial and other operational data;
•    Experience in auditing and knowledge of what to do with respect to qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters;
•    Capacity to function as a member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a matrix and decentralized environment;
•    Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks and under pressure to meet deadlines;
•    Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, clients and donor counterparts;
•    Recognized as a results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs, takes initiative, can work independently and is capable of contributing to a diverse set of activities; and
•    Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English.
•    Willingness to travel frequently

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Government, and other agencies in implementing World Bank-financed programs by providing critical procurement advice and support. The incumbent will respond to the increasing demand to provide procurement support to World Bank operations in Nigeria and other countries as required from time to time.

The World Bank requires the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, to be based in Abuja.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work closely with the country teams to strengthen results management, under the management of the AFTRL Sector Manager and guidance of the AFCS2 Country Director.

Specifically, He/She would report jointly to the AFTRL Lead M&E Specialist and HD Sector Leathe in the Bank’s matrix environment. He/She would spend 70% of time on Humane Development projects in the portfolio and 30% on other sectors

Key responsibilities include:

Providing advisory support in all aspects of monitoring and evaluation for operations, including developing results frameworks, designing monitoring and evaluation systems for Bank-supported operations, supervising the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, and providing guidance on retrofitting ISRs and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects under implementation to capture Bank wide core indicators;

* Providing advisory support to develop results matrix and monitoring and evaluation system for CAS and related CAS products;
* Strengthening country teams’ capacity to improve monitoring and evaluation systems, impact evaluations, and statistical systems, through design and delivery of learning activities and knowledge sharing tools;
* Contributing to the design and implementation of the Bank wide and Africa Regional results monitoring and measurement platforms that integrate reporting on country, sector and global program results, in collaboration with other Bank units;
* Supporting capacity building of national systems and institutions for effective monitoring and evaluation the national Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and national development strategies;
* Working with other development partners and civil society to harmonize country monitoring systems and strengthen country monitoring and evaluation capacity to meet PRS monitoring and reporting requirements.

The specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

* An advanced degree in public health, economics, statistic, social sciences, or related subject area, and at least five years of relevant experience in development work, including design and implementation of public sector results management and monitoring and evaluation;
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Bank’s Results Agenda, the systems and processes that support its implementation (including the new Bank-wide Results Monitoring and Measurement Platform), and the international efforts by Borrowers and Donors to promote the monitoring and management for development results;
* Relevant experience in Bank operations, including provision of operational support for results management in projects and country assistance strategies, in at least one region and one sector, and strong knowledge of World Bank’s operations and business processes;
* Superior organizational and logistical skills; capacity to work simultaneously and effectively on a variety of tasks;
* Excellent writing, oral and presentation skills.
* Behavioral competencies that facilitate dialogue with country partners and country teams, including listening skills, effective teamwork, knowledge sharing, training and capacity development skills, and ability to adapt advice to the local institutional realities.

Deadline is 4th November 2009

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The world bank is recruiting for Abuja Nigeria

Job # 091710
Job Title Team Assistant
Job Family Administration
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Appointment Local Hire
Closing Date 09-Oct-2009
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type See Job Description Below
Background / General description
Background / General description
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to all teams working on his/her unit’s portfolio. The job implies frequent interaction with other VP Units, IFC, MIGA and other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants and external organizations.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 1 year renewable term appointment

These will include, but are not limited to:
Duties and Accountabilities

• Keeping abreast of the Organization’s directives on and ensuring effective processing of all project documents.
• Using desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, figures, graphs, etc., according to Bank format and distribution.
• Collecting and inputting data provided by Task Team Leaders into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
• Tracking and reporting on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities.
• Drafting standard letters, memos, faxes, etc. conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style.
• Drafting minutes of meetings.
• Performing Analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader from time to time.
• Providing assistance in editing large documents.
• Maintaining up-to-date divisional project files (both paper and electronic).
• Answering internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, taking accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and routing them to appropriate persons to handle.
• Assisting in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, board presentation and signing, etc.
• Maintaining current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for the team.
• Serving as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.

Selection Criteria
Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.
• Demonstrable team spirit and strong desire to actively contribute to a team’s objectives.
• Willingness to extend his/her working hours to meet deadlines and at short notice.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
• Ability to work independently and produce excellent results under pressure.
• Excellent word and data processing skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.)
• Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests in place at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.).
• Minimum of two years cognate experience.
• HND or First Degree obtained at not less than Lower credit or Second Class (Lower) grades, respectively.
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The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to all teams working on his/her unit’s portfolio. The job implies frequent interaction with other VP Units, IFC, MIGA and other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants and external organizations.
Job # 091711
Job Title Receptionist
Job Family Administration
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Appointment Local Hire
Closing Date 09-Oct-2009
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type See Job Description Below
Background / General description

Reception
a) Operating the telephone switchboard system and managing phone calls at the reception area, directing incoming calls to the appropriate staff and taking messages when required;
b) Assisting visiting mission staff with making calls as may be required
c) Welcoming and answering queries from visitors/clients/visiting mission staff and providing them with necessary information/literature when possible. S/he directs visitors to proper offices when needed and as per established procedure;
d) Maintaining neat and tidy appearance of reception area;
e) Courier services: handling the diplomatic pouch and processing Country Office incoming and out going mail;
f) Distributing periodicals, newspapers and, from time to time incoming mail reports.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.
a)Maintaining/updating regularly a data base of CO Contact list and CO Directory list, including ministries, agencies, hospitals, hotels, embassies etc and arranging for its distribution at regular intervals;
b)Greeting and issuing the welcome package for visiting mission staff;
c)Ensuring the maintenance of the visiting mission area; the conference room(s) and other designated offices by ensuring that the areas are in good and orderly manner; set up with the basic office supplies; current information on VC etc;
d)Coordinate the office supplies and stationery
e)Performing any other office tasks as assigned by the supervisor

o HND or Bachelors degree in Secretarial studies, Office Administration, Communication or any relevant business discipline.
o At least 2 to 3 years direct relevant experience in a large international or multinational or corporate or public service organization;
o Good English language skills (verbal and written) and working knowledge of relevant computer software, particularly Word, Excel, Internet;
o Excellent phone etiquette, coupled with ability to take comprehensive and accurate phone calls/messages, ensuring they are routed in a timely and efficient manner to the proper destination;
o Good team player with ability to interact tactfully and affectively with staff at all levels;
o Willingness to seek assistance from supervisor(s)/colleagues and learn from them;
o Ability to deal accurately and complete tasks according to specific standards;
o Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.
o Ability to follow through on work priorities, and respond creatively to client requests.
o Demonstrated interpersonal skills, initiative, resourcefulness, effective time management, organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
o Ability to solve simple routine problems/constraints.

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The Africa Transport Unit of the World Bank wishes to recruit a local Transport Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

The selected candidate will be employed under

local employment terms and will report to both the Country Director and the Sector Manager.

The candidate will participate in the Bank’s transport sector network and operations but might also need to work in other countries of the sub-region.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities

The selected candidate will participate in the preparation, appraisal, negotiation and supervision of transport sector projects (including roads, railways, port, and air transport), and maintain an active sector dialogue and contact with Government, the private sector, development partners, the media and other stakeholders.

S/he will be expected to contribute to analytical and advisory work and to participate in policy dialogue with the government related to transport sector policy and strategies.

The specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

* Participate in project preparation, appraisal, negotiations, implementation and evaluation, including operational missions in the field, with particular focus on:
* Program and project preparation. Helping identify development objectives, review and analyze proposals from Government to meet these objectives, gather supporting data and information to support the proposals and provide specific inputs into project appraisal document.
* Program and project implementation. Regular monitoring of costs and quality of work, identify and assist in resolution of issues to ensure results on the ground.
* S/he will participate in project supervision missions and take a key role in all or part of the implementation review activities.
* Multi-sector country team activities. Portfolio review, formulation of country assistance strategy, analytical and advisory services, review of poverty reduction strategies and cross-support to other sectors in the design, implementation, and supervision of civil works and related project components.
* S/he will provide cross-support to other sector units in the design, implementation, and supervision of civil works and related project components.
* Country and sub-region dialogue. Initiate and contribute in high-level discussions on policy reform and program, implementation.
* S/he will also provide the supporting role for Bank interventions and participate in transport sector donor coordination activities in the country;
* Fiduciary activities. Together with procurement and financial management specialists on the team, review procurement documents and financial management reports to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and agreements.
* Knowledge sharing. Contribute specific professional knowledge both in the assigned countries and within the Bank on transport and development issues.
* S/he will participate in country team activities, including portfolio review, formulation of country assistance strategy, and analytical and advisory activities.
* Facilitation of private sector engagement. Encourage participation of the private sector in formulation of transport policy, strategies and implementation, for example, with respect to the domestic construction and transport industries.

Selection Criteria

Critical Success Factors

* Ability to identify, analyze and propose practical solutions to a broad range of technical, operational, financial and procurement issues during project implementation and evaluation.
* Sound understanding of World Bank or similar donor operational and procurement procedures.
* Professional credibility.
* Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with team members, government partners and other development partners. and
* Strong organizational and project management skills to perform day-to-day in-country management of a large and complex portfolio.

Key Competencies/Qualifications Required

* A Masters level degree in Highway Engineering, Transportation Planning, or Transport Economics.
* At least 5 years experience in transport operations including management of transport projects, experience in contract administration, planning and programming of capital and maintenance works and/or institutional reforms
Comprehension of typical sectoral issues in transport, including experience in advocacy of sector policy reforms and management and financing of transport infrastructure.
* Superior analytical skills as applied to common problems in the transport sector.
* Excellent organizational and professional skills.
* Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Job # 091397

Deadline is 26th August 2009

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