Operations Analyst Job #: req35476 Organization: World Bank Sector: Operations Grade: GE Term Duration:ย 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Djibouti,Djibouti Required Language(s): French, English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 2/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the worldโs greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
VPU Context:ย
The Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Region serves twenty two countries across different income groups, of which fourteen are active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Afghanistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia, and Yemen), with a total of 251 projects and over $51 bn in total commitment. Eight are users of the Region's non-lending services, mostly on a reimbursable basis (Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates).ย The mission of the region is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance. The region attaches importance to creating a supportive work environment based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client service, underlined by professional excellence. The region places high value on diversity. The region is organized into seven Country Departments (CMUs), the Office of the Regional Chief Economist, and the Development Effectiveness Unit (MNADE).
With an expanded regional strategy, the World Bank aims to help the region weather the current crises, move from stabilization to transformation, unlock its vast economic potential of youth and women, develop its human capital to adapt to global megatrends, and foster innovation (https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/mena).
Unit Context:ย
Djibouti is one of the smallest countries in Africa, with an area of 23,200 square kilometers and a population estimated at about 990,000. The size of its economy limits its ability to diversify production and increases its reliance on foreign markets, making it more vulnerable to market downturns and hampering its access to external capital. With less than 1,000 square kilometers of arable land (0.04% of its total land area) and average annual rainfall of only 130 millimeters, Djibouti depends almost completely on imports to meet its food needs. As of June 2025, Djiboutiโs active portfolio comprised 20 IDA projects worth about US$577 million. The portfolio is focused on energy, transports, digital transformation, education, health, social safety nets, energy, rural community development, slums upgrading and urban poverty reduction, governance, and private sector development, with an emphasis on women and youth. For more information on Djibouti, please visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/djibouti
The Djibouti Country Office is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Operations Analyst who will report to the WBG Joint Country Representation, Resident Representative supporting the program across World Bank Group. This is a local TERM (2 year) position based in the World Bank's office in Djibouti.ย
Duties and Accountabilities
Under the guidance of the Resident Representative, the key roles and responsibilities of the Operations Analyst will include the following:
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โข Contributes to specific operational activities at all stages of the project design and implementation, including participation in the development of concept notes, facilitating communication between the World Bank Groupsโ task teams and counterpart agencies, drafting project-related correspondence, reviewing budget planning, monitoring use of funds and assisting with client billing, supporting mission scheduling and meeting arrangements, participating in meetings with government agencies and development partners, and maintaining records of meetings to help with drafting of correspondence; and conducts independent discussions with client representatives on selected problems and issues identified by task team leaders;
โข Carries out substantive research and analytical tasks on a wide range of country issues, maintains informational databases in order to assist the Resident Representative with regular country monitoring notes and updates; drafts sections of briefing materials on the status of the country program and project issues for the World Bank Group Annual and Spring Meetings, as well as for management visits and other purposes; and prepares materials for annual and mid-year portfolio reviews and country team meetings;
โข Interacts with country and task team members, and the government agencies in the formulation and implementation of the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and/or other documents related to strategic cooperation with the Government of Djibouti; prepares standard sections of the CPS document and country strategy submission as input into business plans, work program agreements, mid-year reviews, etc.; reviews and screens relevant documents/reports for consistency with the CPS and other documents;
โข Works closely with the Resident Representative on portfolio monitoring, analyzing operational data and providing regular and ad hoc reports to management on the status of the country program; coordinates with Resource Management staff to ensure accuracy of the data in the institutional information systems; identifies issues and raises concerns with regard to the overall portfolio quality, as needed.
โข Works in close coordination with IFC investment, advisory, and upstream teams to ensure alignment with broader IFC strategy and objectives to support the identification and development of impactful pipeline of projects. Analyzes projects at completion, comparing actual results with those projected at the concept note stage.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Education/Experience
โข Masterโs degree in relevant field (Economics, International Development/Affairs, Public Policy or related field).ย
โข Minimum of 2 years of work experience. Experience in the field(s) of public policy, international development and/or economics preferred.ย ย
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Required Competencies
โข Strong analytical and conceptual skills - In-depth understanding and experience of impact evaluation as an analytical and policymaking tool;
โข Evaluation Approaches and Methods - Understands and applies the approaches, methods, and tools of development evaluation. Assists in developing, the strongest feasible design to answer the evaluation questions and respond to the evaluation's purpose.
โข Data Collection and Management - Ensures data relevance and quality through appropriate selection of data sources and sound collection and management. Develops appropriate strategies for dealing with data quality issues. Effectively uses software and systems in support of work.
โข Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.
โข Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.
โข Deliver Results for Clients - Proactively addresses clients stated and unstated needs.
โข Strong interpersonal skills - Behavioral competencies that facilitate dialogue with country partners and country teams, including listening skills, training and capacity development skills, and ability to adapt advice to the local institutional realities.
โข Commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and ability to influence across organizational boundaries. Creates a team climate of practical and innovative action, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders.
โข Lead and innovate - Brings new and different insights.
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โข Deliver Results for Clients - Contributes to delivery of results for clients on complex issues.
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โข Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Collaborates within team and across boundaries.ย
โข Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Actively contributes to and readily applies WBGโs body of knowledge for internal and/or external client solutions.ย
โข Make Smart Decisions - Leverages available data and makes timely decisions.
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COS Competencies - COS competencies
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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