Communications Officer, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at World Bank

Closing date: Thursday, 24 September 2015

  Background / General description:

The World Bank's strategy to help end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in Africa takes shape across an array of programs tailored to the circumstances and needs of each country. Working with governments and other partners, the Bank is supporting delivery of basic services, extending safety nets, ensuring food security, strengthening small farmers, and helping Ebola-affected countries recover. Investments in human capacity and in strengthened institutions underlie many of the development strategies.

Africa's recently robust growth rates are slowing due to lower international prices for oil and other commodities on which a number of countries depend. Meanwhile, stability and security concerns shape the Bank's work in eighteen countries categorized as Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS), where programs aim to accelerate state rebuilding and lower economic disparities among regions and groups.

The World Bank Group's work in Tanzania is guided by the Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) 2012-2015, which is aligned with Tanzania's National Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction. Four strategic objectives underpin the program:

• Promoting inclusive, sustainable private sector-led growth through an improved business environment and financial intermediation; strengthened agricultural productivity and commercialization; and enhanced management of natural resources.
• Strengthening infrastructure, including expanded and sustainable electricity, improved transport services, greater access to safe water and sanitation, and improved urban services.
• Expanded access to quality education and health care; more effective safety nets.
• Greater accountability and improved governance.

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