Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 10 Apr 2017
The role of the World Bank Group in Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
To achieve its twin goals of eliminating extreme poverty by 2030 and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable manner, the World Bank Group (WGB) needs to address a number of development challenges related to Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV). Recent events have highlighted the complexity of this agenda, its multifaceted nature, its relevance across all country income levels, and its cross-border and regional dimensions.
In the face of this increasingly complex landscape, the WBG and key partners are re-evaluating their approach to FCV, and are working to identify more effective policy and financial solutions. A number of processes and discussions within and outside the WBG are ongoing in this regard. These are informed by the broader debate on global risks, risk mitigation and management, the role of development policy and development financing (including innovations), and partnerships. They also take place against the backdrop of the IDA18 FCV scale up, the World Bank’s Forward Look exercise (which places particular emphasis on the role of the WBG in countries affected by FCV) and the establishment of the Global Crisis Response Platform (GCRP) in September 2016.
The demand for WBG expertise and operational engagement on FCV has increased over the last years, and is expected to further increase in the period to come. Dedicated streams of resources will be made available under IDA 18 (for low income) and the Global Concessional Financing Facility (for middle income countries hosting significant numbers of refugees). The challenge for the WBG is to maximize the impact of its engagement on FCV issues, by: (1) mainstreaming and scaling up FCV programs across the WBG; (2) ensuring quality and impact, including by developing new, evidenced-based business models where needed; and (3) leveraging partnerships with donors, UN, and other stakeholders.
The role of the FCV CCSA
The FCV Cross-Cutting Solutions Area (CCSA) aims to steer and drive the FCV agenda within the WBG, and to ensure consistency, complementarity, and synergies in approaches across the WBG. The CCSA’s strategy and work program are articulated around five tracks: (1) analytics; (2) forced displacement; (3) corporate strategy and reforms; (4) operational support; and (5) partnerships, located in DC and Nairobi. Going forward, FCV CCSA staff will support and partner with the frontline, in different regions, prioritizing those Country Management Units (CMUs) where fragility is one of the core challenges for the Bank.
Duties and Responsibilities The FCV Regional Advisor will play a crucial role of bringing FCV operational knowledge and experience to directly support the overall Myanmar country program. He/she will also support other EAP country programs as needed.
A. Drawing on critical background in operations, diplomacy, refugee and humanitarian issues, and strong experience in development, the FCV Regional Advisor will provide operational support to Myanmar country program, and other EAP programs including but not limited to:
- monitoring and analyzing subnational fragility and conflict.
- integrating fragility and conflict sensitivity into WBG operations, including analytic work, program and project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- advising task teams to better address weak capacity and institutions in the design of operations
- monitoring the evolving country context and associated risks to the WBG portfolio;
- engaging with government, ethnic armed organizations, development partners and other relevant stakeholders on a coherent strategy that supports the peace process and addresses roots of the conflict and fragility;
- representing the Country Director in the Peace Support Group in Myanmar; and
- supporting the implementation of the Korean Trust Fund;
B. Lead and engage strategically on FCV Initiatives in EAP: - engage strategically (e.g. with EAP regional team, and external partners (e.g. UN, MDBs, the private sector)) on IDA18 FCV scale up implementation plans and the Forward Look priorities in EAP.
- lead implementation plans for the IDA18 FCV innovations to significantly enhance the WBG’s engagement, effectiveness and results for key strategic priorities in EAP Region through knowledge products, financial and operational innovations to adopt a differentiated risk-based approach to FCV in strategic country diagnostics and country partnership frameworks.
- provide cross-sector and cross-region operational support for Risk and Resilience Assessments, Recovery and Peace Building Assessments, and Forced Displacement Country Diagnostics.
C. Carry out other tasks as requested by the Myanmar Country Director and FCV/CCSA.
The FCV Regional Advisor will work under the supervision of the Myanmar Country Director and the Manager of the FCV Nairobi Hub.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Masters or PhD), and at least 12 years of relevant operational experience.
• Solid understanding of fragility and forced displacement issues. Demonstrated capacity to understand the political economy and local context of fragility and forced displacement situations. Familiarity with FCV policies, tools, and instruments.
• Strong operational experience in FCV context is essential, preferably in LICs, MICs and active conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to high-level analytical work and investment operations.
• Ability to deliver in a dynamic environment with multiple demands and quick turnaround of outputs. Ability to work under pressure while retaining perspective and professionalism.
• Results oriented, with an ability to work independently as well as devise and produce results in collaboration with departments across the WBG.
• Excellent report writing and communications skills in English, knowledge of another major language desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and team management skills, with demonstrated ability to build strong networks and teams to achieve results.
• Excellent client orientation and results focus; pragmatism and effectiveness.
• Integrity, tact and discretion.
• Exemplary track record of working effectively with other development partners.
How to apply:
For Corporate Information and to apply to the position, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers, vacancy number 170576**.** Deadline is April 10, 2017.
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