senior so cial development spe cialistWorld Bank

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The Social Sustainability and Inclusion (SSI) Global Practice (GP)
The SSI (formerly Social Development) GP helps countries tackle deep rooted social problems stemming from fragility, climate change, exclusion, and the digital age with people centered solutions that build on local values and institutions! The GP engages with citizens, communities and governments to deepen resilience, build inclusion, and empower vulnerable and marginalized groups to have influence and voice. We prioritize participatory, multi-sectoral approaches that build on norms and informal institutions to address social challenges and to build more inclusive, empowered communities! We also work across the Bank's portfolio to implement the environmental and social framework (ESF) strengthen inclusive development. Cross-GP collaboration is critical for the ESF and for the direct operational work of the staff.
Key areas for the Global Practice include expanding the engagement on the social dimensions of climate change including community level adaptation finance and capacity building, engaging in national climate and social justice dialogues, preventing violent extremism, addressing the long-term challenges for children exposed to violence, GBV, gender economic empowerment, SOGI, disability inclusion, and strengthening citizen engagement, including efforts to decentralize information collection and analysis to the community level.
SSI in EAP and Philippines
The SSI Unit 2 (SEAS2) in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region is responsible for: (i) undertaking social analysis during project preparation and implementation, to mainstream social development and inclusion issues throughout the Bank's work in the region; (ii) ensuring compliance with the Bank's social safeguards policies and the implementation of the ESF; (iii) undertaking Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) in the form of thematic studies on social development issues, country social analysis, and Reimbursable Advisory Services; (iv) leading the preparation and supervision of lending operations that promotes inclusion of vulnerable groups including women and youth often through a community-driven development approach (CDD); and (v) facilitating partnerships and dialogue with civil society through outreach and engagement.
In the Philippines, a major focus of the SSI team's engagement is on improving community or village governance and development, strengthening rural service delivery, gender equality and growth, and improving inclusion, empowerment and resilience across the country office engagement and portfolio.
The portfolio currently includes engagement on improving implementation of the national community driven development (NCDD) program; improving rural service delivery; strengthening inclusive livelihoods; social dimensions of climate change; supporting peacebuilding; and emerging areas of work in gender equality, Indigenous peoples; communities affected by various types of natural disasters. The selected candidate will report directly to the SSI Practice Manager (SEAS2) and will be expected to work closely with the country unit and Task Teams, as well as across the East Asia and Pacific Region, as relevant.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will have the following key responsibilities, as agreed with the Practice Manager and based on annual Results Agreements:
Operations:
Lead the planning, design and implementation of projects and other operational engagements led or co-led by the SSI team, using diverse instruments available to clients (investment lending, policy lending, trust funds, etc.).
Participate in project preparation, appraisal and supervision activities, including operational missions, with a focus on informing implementation arrangements, technical design, economic and financial analysis.
Engage in project supervision and regular monitoring of project implementation, including helping to resolve emerging issues to ensure results and implementation progress.
Engage in policy dialogue with government agencies, development partners, the private sector and civil society on social development and related topics, such as community-driven development (CDD), social accountability, citizen engagement, local governance, social inclusion and gender equality.
Analytical and technical assistance:
Develop and lead analytical work that informs the social development aspects of key policy and operational decisions on gender equality, social accountability, poverty reduction, social resilience, and local service delivery.
Advise task teams and Country Management Unit (CMU) on technical options for social development analytics and provide relevant analysis, peer review, advice and policy guidance related to all social development issues.
Summarize and share lessons from the Philppines experience; make valuable contributions to the creation of global knowledge on social development issues; actively contribute to the enhancement of Bank's support to clients outside the Region through peer review, cross support, etc.
Offer support to the Unit's briefs, blogs, strategy documents, and papers on critical social development issues for both internal and external audiences.
Others:
Manage multiple analytical and operational projects, Trust Funds budgets and activities.
Contribute to team building within the SEAS2 social development team through collaboration, knowledge sharing, learning activities and team meetings.
Maintain relationships with other GPs and provide support to the CMU as needed.
Selection Criteria
Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in relevant social science (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Community Development, Economics, and Public Administration) or related fields.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in social development policy and program development with focus on CDD or community-based approaches, social inclusion, social accountability, gender, youth, local climate action, etc.
Demonstrated experience in technical area of focus for the unit, including social assessment; social policy and program development, local development, frontline services delivery, gender equality; participatory local governance; social accountability.
Experience with Bank operations, policies, procedures and processes, including ESF/ safeguard policies will be an advantage.
Knowledge of or experience with Government of Philippines operational and administrative procedures will be an advantage.
Proven track record in communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner to different partners.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, diplomacy and team skills, and the ability to work with a range of internal and external partners to effectively build consensus to achieve constructive outputs.
Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, deal with frequent and unexpected changes, and work within tight timeframes.
Proven experience working on complex and multi-sectoral development challenges in the Philippines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Tagalog.
Ability to identify, analyze and propose practical solutions to a broad range of technical and operational issues during project preparation and implementation.
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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World Bank

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time