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WORLD BANK RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR AFRICA 

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Application Deadline: September 25, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

ELIGIBILITY:

Mid-career professionals, technical specialists with at least 5 years of experience in a sector, professional associations, and faculty and students who have an interest in learning more about the World Bank Group.

Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;

Hold a Master’s and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience for levels GF, GG, and EC2;

Hold a Bachelor’s degree and an accounting certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience for the GE position

A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;

Fluent in oral and written English. French or Portuguese is also required for some positions.

BENEFIT:

The World Bank Group offers competitive salaries and benefit packages.

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AERC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 30 September, 2024

LOCATION:  Kenya

The AERC is committed to ensuring it gives internship opportunities to recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy making and capacity building institutions. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The AERC aims to select candidates with a Master’s degree in any one the following disciplines:

Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Mathematics; or Gender Studies.

Governance and Knowledge Management.

General Support Services: Accounting and Finance Administration; Procurement; or HR Management.

ICT

Communication & External Relations

Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application

Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university; and is applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree

Is a Kenyan citizen or has legal document allowing him/her to work in Kenya

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage).

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

Rapid turnaround of work

Good communication skills

BENEFIT:

Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment.

Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya; either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments.

Interns must have attained at least a Master’s degree in their area of expertise from a recognized university.

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