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Practice Manager, MTI, AFWJob # : req33011 Organization : World Bank Sector : Macroeconomics Grade : GH Term Duration : 4 years Recruitment Type : International Recruitment Location : Washington, DC or Accra, Ghana Required Language(s) : English Preferred Language(s) : French Closing Date : 5 / 16 / 2025 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC DescriptionWorking at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit

and Central Africa (AFW) Region : We need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move, with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams into leading innovation hubs.Yet, these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades.In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 387 projects totaling more than $44.1 billion in areas such as agriculture, trade and transport, energy, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank's program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world's extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved.Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our innovative and diverse team to improve people's lives and help countries build back better after COVID. Western and Central Africa (AFW) Region : In West and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 387 projects totaling more than $44.1 billion in areas such as agriculture, trade and transport, energy, education, health, water and sanitation- all to support job creation, gender equality, poverty reduction, and better lives. Across the continent, the World Bank's program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030, about 87% of the world's extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa, so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved.en / region / afr / western-and-central-africaProsperity Practice Group : The Prosperity Practice Group (PROSPERITY) is one of the World Bank Group's five Practice Groups. Prosperity's mandate is "Growth, Finance, and Institutions for all." Our approach is to leverage public and private sector expertise, together with International Finance Corporation (IFC), to support a data-driven reform agenda. PROSPERITY supports clients in advancing evidence-based structural reforms to build the foundations for inclusive and sustainable growth.PROSPERITY is composed of four Global Practices (GPs) : Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment (MTI)and Finance, Competitiveness, and Innovation (FCI) - consist of country economists and trade, financial and private development specialists that support structural reforms.Governance GP - consists of public sector, financial management and procurement specialists to support institutional and governance reforms and provide fiduciary support to all Bank

and Equity GP - consists of micro, labor, and development economists to build the evidence base, provide advice and operational support to ensure country policies and WBG interventions are inclusive.The FCI GP is comprised of two directorates : The Finance directorate, and the Trade, Investment and Competitiveness (TIC) directorate. The GP aims to support client countries to create an enabling environment in which financial stability, efficiency and firm-level solutions are provided in an integrated way to crowd in the private sector, support the creation of markets, and accelerate equitable growth.The Trade, Investment, and Competitiveness (TIC) Directorate provides analytical, advisory, and lending support to client governments to enact reforms that lead to increased investment, trade, jobs, and more competitive and contestable markets. The unit is comprised of thematic teams focused on :

• Trade and Regional Integration
• Investment Climate (2) Markets and Technology
• Firms, Entrepreneurship, and InnovationTIC is part of the FCI GP and contributes to the MTI GP.AFW is seeking a Practice Manager for the MTI (EAWM2) within the PROSPERITY Practice Group. Reporting to the Regional Director, the EAWM2 practice manager will be based in Washington DC or Ghana (to be decided between Director and selected candidate).The Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global PracticeThe Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, competition and investment. MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. For more information : en / about / unit / mti-gpDuties and Responsibilities :
• Leads team in global engagement on investment climate topics, including global partnerships, applied research and dissemination, global databases, and monitoring, in collaboration with Country Directors, ensures alignment with the WBG Strategy and Country Partnership Framework.
• Works closely with regional Directors, PMs, and teams in supporting analytics, advisory and lending projects by providing in-depth technical inputs and quality reviews and sharing global experiences and practices.
• Works in partnership with other PMs in the GP and with other GPs, as well as public and private stakeholders, to find tailored and holistic solutions to complex development challenges.
• Drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the GP by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients.
• Supports GP management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, talent, and performance management.
• Is effective in communication to various audiences, including key stakeholders, clients, beneficiaries, public, internal, and external partners.The PM will collaborate across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries to help design and deliver development solutions to a diverse range of clients, while supporting global knowledge flows that share knowledge and practical development experience with other countries, assuring that global lessons are reflected in the Bank-supported programs.The PM is a member of EAW Management Team and coordinates closely with the other EFI Practice Managers, EFI Program Leaders and the Regional Management Teams. The PM is also a member of the MTI Talent Board to oversee the strategic staffing, career development and deployment of GP staff across the Bank.Note : This internal requisition is open to WB and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants / temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.Selection Criteria
• A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in economics, finance, public finance or financial economics, with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience. Practical public debt management experience in a leading debt management office is desirable.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams.
• Strong operational and development experience and track record, including experience in more than one Global Practice / VPU (including IBRD, MIGA, and IFC), and in more than one world region of those relevant to these positions.
• Technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the areas described above is desirable, though solid managerial and influencing skills are at a premium for these positions.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across practices, disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
• Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit some activities; track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings.
• Good partnership experience, including involving multiple stakeholders - both public and private - in building collaborative alliances for results.
• Experience in applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven experience in dealing with the media, external constituencies and expert groups.WBG Leadership Values and Managerial Behaviors : Leadership of Self : Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convictions, ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance to our valuesPeople Leadership : Lead and inspire staff to perform and deliver for better results; Help others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and mentorshipCollaborative Leadership : Be mutually accountable for entire WBG's corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better resultsClient Solutions Leadership : Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing Decisive Leadership : Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been madeClick here for WBG Managerial Competencies World Bank Group Core CompetenciesThe World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.