Sector Manager, Development Effectiveness, Operations Services

** Applicants should be aware that under Staff Rule 5.01, the minimum time in assignment shall be for two years for staff in positions at grades GA-GE, three years for staff in positions at grades GF-GG and four years for staff in positions at grades GH or higher in regional vice-presidential units, unless otherwise agreed with the staff member’s manager.
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Regional Context

The World Bank Group serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large sophisticated middle income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a quarter of the Region's people living in poverty. The Bank's strategy in LCR is focused on four pillars: a) stimulating growth and improving competitiveness; b) reducing poverty and inequality; c) making governments and institutions work for people; and d) providing a platform for tackling global issues (climate change, trade, disease, migration).

The LCR Regional structure includes six Country Management Units (CMUs), four Sector Management Units (Human Development, Operations Services, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management and Sustainable Development) and several regional units (Chief Economist's Office, Resource Management, and External Relations). The Latin America Region emphasizes strong client orientation and responsiveness; innovation and high quality; results; teamwork and collaboration across sectors; and a dedication to attracting and developing a diverse and talented staff.

Operations Services Focus and Organization

The Operations Services Department (LCSOS) of the Latin America and Caribbean Region brings together four units that provide technical and policy support and advice to Bank operations. These units are Financial Management, Procurement, Information Technology and Development Effectiveness. The latter includes Quality Enhancement, Safeguards, Trust Funds, Learning and Knowledge Management. The quality, responsiveness and client orientation as well as the close links between these service functions are central to the effectiveness of the Region's operational and fiduciary work.

The Development Effectiveness (LCSDE) unit has about 25 staff based in Washington DC, many of whom have extensive operational experience and high level of seniority. The unit integrates various regional and corporate functions performed by the four teams. It houses the Secretariat of the Regional Operations Committee and of the Spanish Regional Trust Fund Program (SFLAC) committee, and chairs the Regional IDF Committee and the Regional Learning Committee. On behalf of the LCR Region, the unit is also called upon to represent regional interests and prepare comments on corporate issues presented by OPCS, IEG and other relevant operational vice-presidencies. The unit also works very closely with the Governance and Anti Corruption Advisor, the Country Operations Advisors and the Sector Liaisons.

The Manager, Development Effectiveness (LCSDE) reports to the LCSOS Director. The Manager is part of the LCSOS Departmental Management Team and is expected to collaborate closely with the heads of the other departmental units. The Manager also represents the Region on the Operational Services Panel chaired by OPCS.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 4 year renewable term appointment.
Sector Manager, Development Effectiveness, Operations Services