World Bank Institute (WBI) Seeks Junior Professional Association (JPA)

World Bank Institute (WBI) has Banking/Finance jobs and opportunities in Ghana to hire Junior Professional Association (JPA). We are a global connector of knowledge, learning and innovation for poverty reduction hence we recognize that poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. So we are continually in search of the brightest, most talented individuals from around the globe. And we are proud to employ a dedicated and committed workforce that is diverse in gender, nationality and ethnic background. Bank staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector and others in developing countries around the world, assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of development projects. Build a career that is truly worthwhile with the World Bank, the world's leading international development organization.   JOB SUMMARY Company: World Bank Industry: NGO Category: Banking/Financing Location: Accra Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: Bachelor's Experience: N/A Job Expires: 29 Nov, 2012   Job Description Local Appointment, Accra, Ghana The Africa Region, Finance and Private Sector Development unit is currently seeking a Junior Professional Associate (JPA) to be based in Accra, Ghana, with short term travel to Liberia and Sierra Leone a possibility. This is an opportunity for younger professionals to interact with World Bank staff, who might seek to continue their studies or improve their job profile for work outside the Bank. Once the two year contract expires, the candidate cannot work at World Bank for the following two years. Sub-Saharan Africa is the largest and most complex region in the World Bank, spanning 47 countries (including 34 of the world's poorest countries) with a population approaching 800 million. Making headway against poverty will require a focus on job creation with Africa's youth entering the labour force at an estimated 7-10 million annually. A new Africa strategy is under implementation. It has two pillars - competitiveness & employment, and vulnerability & resilience - and a foundation of governance & public sector capacity building. It will be implemented through partnerships, knowledge and financing. This locally recruited JPA position will report to both sector (AFTFW -finance and private sector development issues for West & Central Africa) and country management ( AFCW1 - Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia). AFTFW's work programme in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia and ranges across both financial and private sector development issues, and includes research, analysis, design and implementation of both lending and non-lending services. The successful candidate will assist senior staff based in Accra and elsewhere to build relationships, expand knowledge, and provide operational support to Government in helping move the financial and private sector development agenda for the three countries forward.  Duties and Responsibilities: The Accra office of the World Bank is seeking the services of a Junior Professional Associate (JPA). This is an opportunity for younger professionals to interact with World Bank staff, who might seek to continue their studies or improve their job profile for work outside the Bank. Once the two year contract expires, the candidate cannot work at World Bank for the following two years. The primary responsibility of the Junior Professional Associate (JPA) is to assist the Financial and Private Sector Development technical team to deliver its work programme of analytical research and operational support to World Bank financed projects. The JPA will provide general mission support and portfolio monitoring as needed, and will liaise with government, development partners, and the private sector as required  Required Skills or Experience The successful candidate should have the following qualification: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher (preferred) in economics, law, or business administration, with sound knowledge of public policy processes; Strong analytical abilities and presentation skills, evidenced by written outputs; Demonstrated capacity to understand private and financial sector development issues; Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks; Team player - proven ability to work in a team to achieve team objectives; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Applicants must be age 28 or less or Entry on Duty date How To Apply For a full job description and selection criteria for this vacancy, interested applicants are advised to visit and submit an electronic application at the World Bank careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers.   Note: Once on the site, Click on > Current Job Openings > Location > Accra, Ghana > Job type > Professional & Technical > Job Family > Finance & Private Sector Development > Job number > 122663. Search for Other Jobs Here