Digital Development Specialist - World Bank
E T Consultant -Digital Development Specialist
- Job #: req13513
- Organization: World Bank
- Sector: Digital Development
- Grade: EC2
- Term Duration: 1 year 0 months
- Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
- Location: Gaza,West Bank & Gaza
- Required Language(s): English ,Arabic
- Preferred Language(s):
- Closing Date: 11/3/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Duties and responsibilities:
The ET Consultant will be responsible for:
- • Contributing to the design, preparation and supervision of World Bank Group financed digital development related investment and policy reform programs in client countries with a particular emphasis on stimulating development of digital connectivity infrastructure through PPPs and regulatory/policy reforms, facilitating development of digital government IT infrastructure, platforms and services, and promoting development of digital skills and innovation as well as on addressing corporate requirements (e.g. climate change, gender, ….).
- • Advising clients on strategies, best practices and design of programs to develop the foundations of their digital economies. This may include participating in complex technical assistance activities and providing ad hoc technical and strategic expertise on the design of the overall policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the ICT sector and wider digital economy as well as IT functions and digital services delivery within governments.
- • Providing technical expertise and advice on a range of ICT policy and regulatory issues to promote competition, investment and innovation in the telecoms sector and broadband value chain with the aim of boosting affordability, service quality and access to digital connectivity by citizens, businesses and governments and to stimulate the downstream development of value-added digital services.
- • Providing technical expertise and advice on policy, institutional reform, project development and execution to support the digitization of public administration and public services delivery in client countries.
- • Liaising and providing guidance to colleagues working in other sectors (including agriculture, health, education, energy, financial services, transport, etc.) on how to leverage digital technologies to improve public service delivery and efficiency in the respective sectors.
- • Developing innovative and practical approaches to solving difficult policy and operational issues for selected high priority telecommunications, ICT or digital economy related activities
- • Contributing to policy dialogue with senior officials of client countries, regional institutions, private sector/industry, and development partner agencies.
- • Preparing and supervising publication of best practice notes and reports on policy and regulation in the DD sector.
- • Performing economic and financial analysis (market models, business models, etc.) to inform decisions on project designs, PPP schemes, financing plans, etc.
- • Representing the DD Unit and the Bank at digital development related fora and events, as well as liaison in the above areas with key external partners.
Selection Criteria
- • Master's degree in telecommunications, engineering, computer science, law, economics, public policy or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT / Digital Economy policy and regulation and/or ICT / Digital Economy project design and implementation, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- • Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to think strategically and innovatively about the role of digital technologies for socio-economic development and for transformation in other sectors of the economy.
- • Strong technical and operational skills as evidenced in a proven track record in supporting the delivery of project operations and project implementation and supervision within the Bank or similar type of projects/products for other entities; knowledge and experience in World Bank Group Policy and Procedure Framework (PPF) is not mandatory but would be a plus.
- • Firm understanding of digital technologies, digital transformation of society, and digitally enabled business model trends relevant to socio-economic development in the Middle Eastern context and enthusiasm to stay abreast of new innovations.
- • Strong client engagement skills, taking responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or project success.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and in Arabic as demonstrated in a proven track record of effectively delivering technical information in a clear, easily understandable and effective manner.
- • Excellent presentation skills, using charts, graphs and other data presentation techniques appropriately to communicate data, technical information, or complex concepts to non-specialists.
- • Strong drive for results, taking personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results.
- • Strong business judgment and analytical decision making, analyzing facts and data to support sound and logical business decisions.
- • Proven ability to function effectively as a team member of multi-disciplinary teams and resolve conflicts constructively.
- • Prior work experience in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region, and good knowledge of sector issues in the region is a plus. Experience in Fragile Conflict and Violence environment would be an additional plus.
- • Willingness and ability to travel.