DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accra office of the World Bank is seeking the services of Research Assistant(JPA). This is an opportunity for younger professionals to interact with the World Bank staff, who might seek to continue their studies or improve their job profile for work outside the Bank. Once the two years contract expires, the candidate cannot work at the World Bank for the following two years.

The primary responsibilities of the research assistant is to assist the country director and the operation teams, to follow up when needed, in the project preparation, implementation and completion, as well as, to collaborate with the different teams in commenting, discussing timelines for preparation, delivery and dissemination of Economic Sector Work. The research assistant will provide general mission support, and portfolio monitoring as need. The research assistant will be delegated to assist particular working groups, as needed, as staff cannot attend given meeting because of other commitments.

The Second major task is to collaborate with the Country Director and the Senior Operations officer. The preparation of the consultative Group meetings to be held in June 2012, and the follow up country partnership strategy for Ghana, which includes consultations, internal discussion, and dialogue with the client and other development partners. It will also include the task of preparing country briefs, or background briefs for other activities, such as country performance portfolio reviews, regular report, etc..

CRITERIA FOR THE POSITION

. Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) or higher (preferred) in social sciences(economics, international relations, political science or law) engineering, or business administration, with sound knowledge of public policy.
. Strong analytical abilities and presentation skills, evidenced by written outputs
. Track record of facilitating multi stakeholder dialogues.
. Knowledge of social accountability mechanisms and their application in Ghana
. Ability to work capable under stress and to juggle multi tasks
. Team player - Proven ability to work in a team ti achieve team objectives.
. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
. Applicants must be age 28 or less at entry on duty date.

The Research Assistant will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Operation Officer in Ghana and will prepare a work plan within a month of the appointment.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications online at( www.workbank.org/jobs). Once on the website Click on > employment opportunities > Consulting and temporary opportunities > Job number 120919.

Only short-list candidates will be contacted.  Paper Application will not be considered.