The World Bank Group (WBG) has commenced a global search for its next Director General, Evaluation (DGE) at the level of Senior Vice President reporting to and directly responsible to the Board of Executive Directors. The Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is recognized as a global leader in evaluating development effectiveness. The Director General leads the assessment of the relevance, efficacy and efficiency of WBG operational programs and activities. The DGE assesses whether the WBG's programs and activities are producing needed results and he or she incorporates evaluation assessments into recommendations for improving the development effectiveness of the WBG's work and its responsiveness to the needs and concerns of its member countries. The DGE also appraises operations self-evaluation and development risk management systems.
In addition the DGE encourages and assists developing member countries to build effective monitoring and evaluation capacities and systems. The key characteristic of the DGE's role is its independence from management and outside influences. Accordingly, the ideal candidate should be:
- A strong, independent, innovative thinker known for a high level of personal and professional integrity
- A respected development practitioner with thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art evaluation strategies in International Financial Institutions
- A results oriented, proven manager with persuasive and inspirational motivation skills, and a reputation for attracting and developing the highest quality staff
- An excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries, articulate results and influence change, internally and externally
A full position description will be sent upon receipt of nominations or expressions of interest to
DirectorGeneralEvaluation.WBG@boyden.com
Deadline April 15, 2011.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
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