Senior Regional Team Leader at World Bank Group

Selection Criteria

The candidate should meet the following criteria:

•  Minimum education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and any one or more of: (i) A professional certification (fully qualified as a CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent); or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
•  Work Experience: At least 8 years of direct relevant experience.
•  Language Skills: The ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English is required and essential. Ability to communicate effectively in other major languages is desirable.
•  Relevant knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls and financial management.
•  Knowledge and application of the Bank’s Operational Policies and Procedures and how they relate to disbursements and loan portfolio management is an advantage.
•  Ability to exercise professional judgment and appropriately interpret and apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements and loan portfolio management.
•  Knowledge of the Bank's IBRD and IDA lending products is an advantage.
•  Strong quantitative skills with superior attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
•  Strong analytical and conceptual skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data, assess issues, develop sound conclusions and formulate remedial measures.
•  Ability to manage complex tasks, deal with rapidly shifting priorities, provide professional support to senior staff and deliver against ambitious deadlines.
•  Capacity to work simultaneously, effectively and efficiently on a variety of diverse issues and tasks, independently adjusting priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.
•  Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment.
•  Strong client focus including good interpersonal, diplomatic and team building skills required for building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
•  Willingness to travel on mission and short-term assignments.