The World Bank support to Nigeria includes active engagement in policy dialogue, analytical and operational work using various funding instruments. With an estimated education program size of US$2.0 billion and forthcoming pipelines, the World Bank-supported operations are spread across the entire education system. These include pre-primary and primary education, secondary education, technical, vocational and higher education, with national implementation coverage. To ensure comprehensive supervision support to Government while giving space to strategic engagements and advisory services, the World Bank plans to recruit a Education Economist/ Specialist based in Abuja, Nigeria for a one-year Extended Term Consultant (ETC) position.
Your Job Description
Duties and Accountabilities
The Education Economist/Specialist (ETC) provides technical expertise to support and lead/coordinate the preparation, design and implementation supervision of complex or large education or education-related lending operations (IPF, PforR and DPF); and non-lending operations in Nigeria. In addition, he/she will contribute to the development of the IDA pipeline; in addition to contributing to other tasks in the Country Management Unit. More specifically, the ETC tasks and accountabilities include:
Supporting strategic and operational work on the Education agenda in Nigeria;
Participating in the technical educational dialogue in the country and serve as one of the focal points for the World Bank on education related activities;
Co-leading or contributing to the preparation and implementation of education and multisectoral operations and ASAs;
Facilitating and coordinating the Knowledge, Analytics and Assessment activities;
Providing policy analysis and advice to counterparts in the areas of education systems reform; offer international comparative perspectives; and recommend policy options and implementation strategies;
Maintaining and fostering partnerships with government actors, bilateral donors, humanitarian and development partners engaged in the education sector;
Identifying opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to improve education service delivery, efficiency, outcomes, and impact of education interventions and to enhance human development impact where relevant;
Executing other tasks and deliverables as deemed appropriate by the Education GP Practice Manager.
The Job Requirements
Selection Criteria
The candidate should have:
Educational Degree: a Ph.D. in the field of education, economics, public policy or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required.
Demonstrated experience including recognized technical expertise within core education areas, such as early childhood education, learning poverty, learning assessment, teacher management, training, higher education, or economic analysis for education.
Diverse operational experience supporting clients to build capacity and lead complex policy dialogue on education.
Ability to pay attention to political economic aspects and design programs for comprehensive education reforms.
Strong operational, technical, research, and analytical skills in education and training, including demonstrated track record of thought leadership on education and training, publications, as well as demonstrated impact of analytical work.
Experience in working with cross-sectoral WBG teams, such as cross-People and cross-PG teams.
Track record of building trustful partnerships with external partners, including development partners, to coordinate support for clients and raise resources.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills.
WBG Culture Attributes:
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.