The World Bank Group is excited to announce the availability of 25 unique positions for 2025, aimed at attracting talented individuals passionate about making a difference in global development. These positions span various sectors, including finance, economics, environmental sustainability, and social development, offering a diverse range of opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that improve lives worldwide.
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Joining the World Bank Group means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to addressing pressing global challenges, such as poverty alleviation, climate change, and inclusive growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to public service, innovative problem-solving skills, and a desire to collaborate with stakeholders across sectors.world bank
This is a prime opportunity to kickstart your career in international development, gain invaluable experience, and work alongside leading experts in the field. If you are ready to engage in meaningful work that shapes the future, consider applying for one of these exciting positions.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Own and drive the full lifecycle recruitment process from job posting to candidate onboarding for requisitions in the region, in collaboration with the Recruitment Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Ensure adherence to metrics on time to fill, workforce plan completion, diversity of hires, Hiring Manager experience, and candidate experience.world bank
• Engage early and frequently with hiring teams to understand client needs, advise on recruitment policies and procedures, help determine selection committee. composition, provide best practice assessment methods, and set timelines and roles.world bank world bank world bank
• Source candidates from talent pipelines and through proactive sourcing using multiple channels, including internal referrals, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, and online campaigns.world bank
• Review Recruitment Coordinators’ resume longlisting to ensure quality control and facilitate shortlisting and assessments.
• Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring a clear and transparent process, timely communication, and incorporating candidate feedback.
• Collaborate with the HR Client Services team to determine salary offers, obtain relevant approvals, and communicate the offer and benefits to candidates.
• Track, analyze, and interpret relevant metrics to develop and inform strategies to meet recruitment goals.
• Manage relationships with regional recruitment search firms and agencies.
• Oversee recruitment drives and batch hiring processes for the region.
• Organize and participate in talent outreach events in the region, such as webinars, career fairs, and campus visits to actively promote IFC as an employer of choice and identify prospective talent.
• Oversee the work of the Recruitment Coordinator, providing coaching and mentoring.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally gained within the region, preferably at an international organization or large corporate environment such as an investment bank, consulting, or accounting firm.
• Proven experience in sourcing talent for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Deep familiarity with regional talent pools and labor trends.
• Experience recruiting across multiple countries in Africa is a plus, as is experience recruiting in “fragile, conflict-afflicted or violent” (FCV) countries in the region.
• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills across boundaries, with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with managers, staff, and candidates at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and deliver pragmatic, structured solutions to client/business needs.
• High levels of integrity, tact, and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills, along with strong presentation abilities.• Results-driven with a positive attitude, high degree of initiative, and responsiveness.
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French is considered an asset but is not mandatory.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Can leverage data to build a strategy and are comfortable explaining metrics.
