Social Protection Specialist Needed At The World Bank

Duties & Responsibilities

Specifically, the consultant will:

Assist the TTL, and the project teams in the identification, preparation and appraisal of pipeline projects to be financed by the World Bank, with a specific focus on social protection;

Assist the TTL and the project teams in the technical supervision of on-going project - Youth Employment and Social Support Operation: 

Support the development of key documents for policy dialogue and contribute to the discourse on the subject of 

Social Protection in Nigeria with government and other development partners

Carry out any other related technical assessment (including the preparation of analytical pieces and/or technical reports on various aspects of ongoing and pipeline Bank projects) and administrative activities required by the TTL, Sector Manager and Country Director 

Key Requirements 

• A postgraduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in Social Sciences with concentration in Welfare Economics or Labour Economics, Public Policy or Management, Poverty Reduction, Rural Development and or Sociology. 
• At least seven years of progressive professional experience in the relevant field. 
• Relevant experience in Development Agencies operations, including provision of technical or operational support for projects or country assistance strategies, in the are a 0 f human capital development will be an added advantage. 
• Superior organizational and logistical skills; research, oral presentation skills, and capacity to work simultaneously and effectively on a variety of tasks; in a team and intercultural environment, and with minimal supervision.
• Also Excellent writing, oral and presentation skills. 
• Willing to travel to remote areas in Nigeria and field experience in developing countries a plus.