Operations Officer

Vacancy announcement: World Bank seeks a Operations Officer for their operations in Djibouti. This role falls within the Operation Affairs sector and requires candidates with 5 - 6 years of relevant experience. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Apr, 22. Operations Officer Job #:req36308Organization:World BankSector:OperationsGrade:GFTerm Duration: 2 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:Local RecruitmentLocation:Djibouti,DjiboutiRequired Language(s):English, FrenchPreferred Language(s):Closing Date:4/22/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative changes around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.orgVPU Context: The Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Region serves twenty two countries across different income groups, of which fourteen are active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Afghanistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia, and Yemen), with a total of 251 projects and over $51 bn in total commitment. Eight are users of the Region's non-lending services, mostly on a reimbursable basis (Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates). The mission of the region is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance. The region attaches importance to creating a supportive work environment based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client service, underlined by professional excellence. The region places high value on diversity. The region is organized into seven Country Departments (C === Skills & Qualifications === Selection Criteria • Master’s degree in a relevant field/discipline (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Law, Finance, International Relations, or similar field relevant to the Bank’s mission). • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional and operational experience. • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French. • Established inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively within a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary country team and with other groups throughout the Bank, development partners, and governmental institutions.• Organizational skills and ability to deal rapidly, and in a timely and accurate manner, with shifting priorities and work pressure with minimum supervisory requirements.• Solid analytical and quantitative skills that can be applied to gather data and generate knowledge.• Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agre --- About Djibouti --- Djibouti City is the capital of the Republic of Djibouti, strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. The city hosts multiple international military bases, UN agencies, and development organizations, offering unique opportunities in logistics, maritime services, security, and international development. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Jabuuti • Shaqo Cusub

Selection Criteria • Master’s degree in a relevant field/discipline (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Law, Finance, International Relations, or similar field relevant to the Bank’s mission). • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional and operational experience. • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French. • Established inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively within a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary country team and with other groups throughout the Bank, development partners, and governmental institutions.• Organizational skills and ability to deal rapidly, and in a timely and accurate manner, with shifting priorities and work pressure with minimum supervisory requirements.• Solid analytical and quantitative skills that can be applied to gather data and generate knowledge.• Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. • Attention to detail and thorough follow-through and a self-starting attitude.• Familiarity with World Bank Group operational procedures and processing would be desirable; or an ability to quickly learn relevant procedures and practices. Required Competencies:• Strong analytical and conceptual skills - In-depth understanding and experience of impact evaluation as an analytical and policymaking tool;• Evaluation Approaches and Methods - Understands and applies the approaches, methods, and tools of development evaluation. Assists in developing, the strongest feasible design to answer the evaluation questions and respond to the evaluation's purpose.• Data Collection and Management - Ensures data relevance and quality through appropriate selection of data sources and sound collection and management. Develops appropriate strategies for dealing with data quality issues. Effectively uses software and systems in support of work.• Knowledge and Experience in Develo

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