World Bank Extended Term Consultant Job Vacancy in Washington

Background /
General description

Note: This is a
one-year co-terminus ETC renewable appointment for one additional year. The
Global Partnership for Education is a global partnership launched in 2002 of
donors and developing countries , multilateral institutions and civil society
organizations, dedicated to ensuring that all children receive quality basic
education . It aims to achieve Education for All by efficiently using international
and national resources and matching donors’

priorities with developing
countries ’ own education strategies. The Global Partnership comprises all
major donors and agencies in education, 46 developing country partners,
numerous civil society organizations, private sector representatives and
foundations. It manages trust funds that have allocated approximately $2.2
billion over the past 8 years and will be allocating approximately a further
$2bn by 2014. The Global Partnership has a two-tiered governance structure.
At the country level, the Local Education Group (LEG) is the foundation for
governance. The LEG comprises the government, local donors, multilaterals,
and civil society organizations and others supporting the education sector.
Global Partnership country level processes are supported by global processes,
led by a representative Board of Directors. The Chair of the Board of
Directors is independent of the other Partners and represents the Board and
the Partnership as a whole. The Global Partnership’s Secretariat serves the
interests of all partners through administrative and technical support to the
Board of Directors and Chair and to the members of various committees and
working groups. It is hosted by the Education Department of the World Bank’s
Human Development Network. Secretariat staff are subject to employment
conditions and human resource policies and procedures of the host
organization, the World Bank. The Board of Directors has given clear
direction that fundraising and broader Partnership support be a major
priority of the Secretariat following the successful replenishment start-up
event in Copenhagen in November 2011. The ETC position will sit in the
External Affairs group and report to the Team Coordinator of the External
Affairs and Communications (EAC) team. The position will work closely with
the rest of the EAC Team, the Global Good Practices Team, the Country Support
Team, the Head of the Secretariat, and the Chair of the Global Partnership’s
Board of Directors.

Duties and
Accountabilities

The consultant’s
work includes (but is not limited to) tasks as described below. Work program
can be modified as new demand for additional tasks emerge.

 Lead on engagement with civil society
partners, teachers and private foundations/private sector partners.

 Develop engagement strategy for civil
society and lead on its implementation.

 Manage the tracking and reporting of
pledges by all partners received at the November 2011 Pledging Conference in
Copenhagen and any subsequent pledges (working closely with the Global Good
Practice Team).

 Manage assessment of donor contributions to
the Partnership’s $8 billion overall funding target from 2011-2014. This will
involve significant interaction with Partners, often at a senior level.

 Within the EAC team sphere of
responsibilities, improve or establish relationships with development banks
and other international organizations .

 Prepare research papers, reports and other
documents as required by the EAC team.

 Act as something of a translator of more
academic and technical pieces of work produced by the Secretariat so they can
be communicated clearly and understandably to a wider audience.

 Prepare briefing as required.

 Assist as required in the preparations for
fundraising and profile-lifting events.

 Assist other parts of the Secretariat in
the preparation of policy and strategy documents as required.

 Contribute to political advocacy as
appropriate and global “soft” campaign strategies that the Global Partnership
engages in.

 Assist Global Good Practice Unit in the
reporting of outcomes from the Mutual Accountability Framework.

 Other assignments as required.

 The Consultant will be required to travel
extensively and engage with senior levels of donor and partner governments,
civil society organizations and other Global Partnership members.

Selection Criteria

 Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant
field of study (development studies, international relations , public policy,
information systems or technology, economics or other related fields). Solid
experience in international development issues, especially the education sector.
Knowledge of the education sector is essential for this position.

 Strong knowledge of and commitment to the
principles of the Global Partnership for Education.

 Experience in communicating with government
and other partners, including bilateral donors, multilateral organizations,
academic institutions and non-governmental organizations .

 Direct experience of working with civil
society organizations.

 Ability to work well in a small team,
operate under pressure, deliver high-quality work within deadlines, and meet
team objectives.

 Demonstrated strength in written and oral
communications.

 Demonstrated strength in international
development policy.

 Advanced analytical and research skills.

 Experience of working on a major
fundraising campaign, including direct engagement at a senior political and
institutional level. Note: Only applicants selected for interviews will be
contacted. Further information on the Global Partnership for Education can be
found at: www.globalpartnership.org

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Closing
Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2012