LATEST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPENINGS IN WORLD BANK

1.The World Bank is seeking an Operations Officer to become a core member of the Human Development team based in the Yemen CO, with primary focus on the social protection program but including support to its associated activities in the health sector. The candidate is expected to play a significant role in ensuring the timely delivery of services to our clients. Initial contract will be for one year with eligibility of extension for the second year.closing date 29/10/2010. Note: This is a one-year ETC appointment, renewable to a second year. 2.The Multilateral Trusteeship and Innovative Financing (CFPMI) department is in the Concessional Finance and Global Partnerships Vice-Presidency (CFP), reporting to the CFP Vice President. CFP’s operational units include CFPMI, which is at the forefront of the Bank's engagement in global funds and innovative financing initiatives; the Global Partnership and Trust Fund Operations Department, including teams for trust fund program management and administration as well as trust fund policy and partnerships; and the Resource Mobilization Department in charge of managing IDA’s operations and finances and its periodic replenishment. These Departments are complemented by a central finance and risk department. CFPMI was created in mid-2007 in response to the growing demand for Bank engagement in global funds and innovative multilateral financing initiatives. Currently, we have two main business lines: (1) Management of multilateral trust funds and initiatives, for which, CFPMI designs and provides end-to-end trustee, fiscal agency, financial and replenishment management services, and recording and monitoring of financial and accounting transactions using customized system applications. Long-established multilateral funds managed by CFPMI include the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the HIPC/Multilateral Debt Reduction Initiative (MDRI), and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The cumulative value of CFPMI trust fund pledges/contributions managed is just under $50 billion, nearly 70% of all Bank Trust Funds, with annual disbursements of $4 billion in FY09; and (2) Innovative financing, which involves advising on and managing the design, negotiation and implementation of highly tailored, individual solutions for specific development challenges. Newer innovative financing initiatives include the International Finance Facility for Immunization, and three initiatives approved by the Bank’s Board in FY09, namely, the pilot Advance Market Commitment for pneumococcal vaccines, the Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol, and the Climate Investment Funds; these latter three initiatives together comprise expected new funding of about $8 billion. CFPMI seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual for the position of Financial Officer to focus on internal controls and risk management.closing date is 01/Nov/2010 3.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.Closing date is 10/Nov/2010 4.The HR Analytics Team provides strategic and analytical inputs to Bank management and HR Teams, which lay the foundation for evidenced-based decision-making, at all levels and all locations of the institution. As the central repository of workforce intelligence, the Analytics Team works closely with other central units in the Bank, and is often called upon to participate in institutional strategic initiatives, including: (i) decentralization and the global Bank; (ii) managerial span of control; (iii) succession planning; (iv) diversity and inclusion; and (v) the internal job market. In addition, the Analytics Team delivers and interprets the Bank’s staffing data through the preparation of institutional reports, the design of on-line tools, and in its direct consultations with clients. The Analytics Team’s most visible deliverables are the annual Staffing Update Paper, the Quarterly Staffing Report, and HR Insight which is an internal website that provides easy access to HR data and analyses in order to help demystify HR processes and policies. The unit recently launched e-Analyst, which is a "self-service" web based reporting tool for the HR community. Analytics Team members work seamlessly across the unit’s different portfolios, and the culture within the team is results-driven, reform-minded, and highly supportive. Due to its privileged access to confidential HR information, the Analytics Team observes the highest standards of integrity.Closing date 26/Nov/2010 5.The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economic development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank's office in Abuja, Nigeria The Accounting Assistant will be a member of the World Bank's Resource Management team recruited locally. The incumbent in this position works under the guidance of senior team members on detailed issues, using accuracy and attention to details) in order to meet the country office's need for timely processing and reporting of day-to-day RM work program. Uses working knowledge of daily Bank procedures to ensure day-to-day RM work program is completed effectively and efficiently, working as needed with others in the team or in other Bank units.Closing date is 26/Nov/2010 6.The World Bank is looking for Extended Term Consultant (ETC) in Financial Management (ETC-FM) to be based in Dakar, Senegal. The candidates should have a Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or related subject, a professional accountancy qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent), and at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Public sector experience would be an advantage. 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 work from the Dakar World Bank Country Offices, and assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations under the supervision of a Financial Management Specialist (FMS). The ETC-FM will perform as a member of the various Task Teams of the World Bank financed projects, and in addition lead special purpose initiatives.closing date is 25/Nov/2010 7.PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK The WB is a multilateral organization whose mission is to fight poverty through the provision of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The Country Management Unit (CMU) responsible for overseeing the WB’s program in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela is now seeking to recruit a Transaction Specialist (TS) to carry out financial and administrative tasks in coordination with the Resource Management Analyst (RMA) and the Transaction Specialist on board. Duties include the processing of financial transactions and payment of invoices, as well as maintaining accounting and budget files. The World Bank country office in Peru is responsible for overseeing the program of the Latin America and Caribbean Region in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. With a decentralized Country Director, the Lima office is the Regional Hub for these countries. The Lima office is home to more than 45 staff responsible for maintaining a successful relationship with Peruvian clients. Office values include dedication, hard work, teamwork and cooperation among colleagues. Due to the growing demands on the office, it is seeking an additional Transaction Specialist to carry out financial and administrative tasks in coordination with the Resource Management (RM) Analyst and the Transaction Specialist on board. Duties include the processing of financial transactions and payment of invoices, as well as maintaining accounting and budget files. The appointment would be a one-year Extended Term Temporary (ETT) renewable for one additional year, subject to local recruitment and local salary scales. The duty station is Lima, Peru.closing date 24/oct/2010.For selection criteria and duties specifications please copy and paste the link below on your browser http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=101981&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834

FRSC RECRUITMENT

FRSC EXTENDS RECRUITMENT EXERCISE The Federal Road Safety Corps has extended closing date for sale of its recruitment forms to 21 October,2010. This postponement, according to the Corps’ recruitment committee, is to enable the present batch of year 2009/2010 members of the National Youth Service Corps, who are slated to complete their one year compulsory service on 14 October,2010, to participate in the recruitment exercise. Similarly, this year’s two-day public holidays observed on 9 and 10 September,2010 to commemorate the Eid-el-fitri celebrations, has necessitated the need for the FRSC to extend the initial closing date from 7 October,2010 to 21 October,2010 in order to enable more qualified Nigerian youths to be employed into the services of the Federal Road Safety Corps. It will be recalled that the Corps had commenced a nationwide recruitment exercise on 23 August,2010 as part of measures to improve on its human capacity to discharge statutory functions. Federal Road Safety Corps is a para-military organization and the lead agency in road traffic administration and safety management in Nigeria.Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointments to the following positions. CATEGORY 'A' OFFICER CADRE CATEGORY 'B' SUPERINTENDENT ROAD MARSHAL CADRE CATEGORY 'C' ROAD MARSHAL ASSISTANT CADRE FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINKS http://www.frsc.gov.ng/FRSC%20RECUITMENT.jpg OR http://www.frsc.gov.ng/onlineforms.php HURRY UP WHILE IT LAST.