Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL PRACTICE
The Digital Development Global Practice (DD) is part of the Bank’s Infrastructure Practice Group. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. It comprises Energy and Extractives (EEX), Transport, Digital Development, and Infrastructure Finance, Public Private Partnerships and Guarantees (IPG). The World Bank’s active portfolio in Infrastructure consists of 400 operations, implemented by a workforce of over 700 staff in headquarters and 82 country offices. The core values guiding our work include our passion for sustainable poverty reduction, our willingness to put the needs of the client at the center of all our activities, and our honesty and integrity as a common currency.
Digital Development is a critical factor of competitiveness, economic growth and inclusion. It plays a critical role in enabling the achievements of the Twin goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies are transforming firms, governments and people’s lives; and with the digital economy growing at a rate significantly higher than that of the global economy, it offers emerging economies a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional paths for development through digital solutions. Yet, close 4 billion people lack access to the internet and lack the foundations for digital economy.
Collaborating across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries, the Digital Development team helps design and deliver ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) -enhanced solutions to a diverse range of clients. The team supports support clients to establish analogue foundations such as institutions and policy and regulatory environments on the Digital Economy that allow the widespread use of technology and create a trust environment (cybersecurity, data protection); as well as some of the digital foundations such as infrastructure to connect the unconnected, enabling digital government shared platforms (cloud, digital, identification, etc.). The team supports other GPs/Groups in mainstreaming digital applications by leveraging digital enablers such as big data analytics, sensors, cloud computing, mobile platforms and location services for smarter development solutions.
The DD Global Practice is led by a Director supported by two Practice Managers (PMs) for the delivery of Digital Development Operations, managing the Digital Development Partnership (DDP) and leading ASA work. These Practice Managers have global thematic responsibilities and specific regional responsibilities, including full PM responsibility for lending, supervision and analytical work. In addition, the DD Global Practice hosts the Identification for Development (ID4D), a multi- GP initiative, headed by a Program Manager.
Duties & Accountabilities
The Senior Digital Development (DD) Specialist will be responsible for:
Selection Criteria
Competencies
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