Job Description
WBG Explorer
Job #:
req37464
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Economics
Grade:
UC
Term Duration: 2 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Brasilia,Brazil
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Portuguese
Closing Date:
8/17/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
The World Bank's portfolio in Brazil is substantial, comprising 52 projects under implementation with total commitments of US$9.63 billion, alongside four trust funds totaling US$120 million. The portfolio is both diverse and complex, engaging clients across federal, regional, state, and municipal levels, with a geographical reach spanning all five regions of the country. Since 2023, demand for IBRD financing has grown significantly. IBRD has progressively expanded its program in Brazil, delivering 14 new operations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (US$1.92 billion in new commitments), 16 new operations in FY25 (US$3.86 billion), and is on track to close FY26 with 18 new operations totaling US$4.65 billion. Looking ahead, 25 operations are in the pipeline for FY27 and FY28, representing US$5.5 billion in new commitments.
The LC5 (Brazil) Country Management Unit (CMU) is led by a Country Director (CD) based in Brasília, who steers the strategic dialogue with the client and oversees the program's design and delivery. An Operations Manager (OM) is responsible for portfolio oversight and office administration, supervising a team of approximately 20 ACS staff. The broader Country Management team also includes a Senior Operations Officer, one Operations Officer, two Operations Analysts, and two Program Assistants. The Brazil Country Office is one of the Bank's largest, with over 90 staff working across the program and five staff in a decentralized regional disbursement unit.
The LC5 CMU is seeking an adaptable, energetic, and proactive professional to support the Country Operations Team, take on special assignments as needed, and serve as a catalyst for advancing the CMU's diversity agenda. The selected candidate will work closely with the Operations Team and CMU staff across the full breadth of the unit's work.
Objective
This TOR aims to seek a qualified and highly motivated person to work in the Brazil Operations team. The successful candidate will support the CMU in coordinating the programming and implementation of the Bank program in Brazil, monitor the portfolio’s business development, project preparation and implementation. He/she will also support technical teams in addressing various operational issues. The successful candidate will be a core member of the LC5 Operations Team and will engage in and contribute to broader office team initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Expected tasks include:
• Support the program’s monitoring and assist with specific tasks, as required (e.g., preparing periodic portfolio tracking on disbursements and reports on historical data).
• Support administrative tasks, including preparing draft presentations and formatting documents.
• Monitor pipeline and project's milestones and support the preparation of inputs for the Operational meetings, including portfolio/pipeline monitoring meetings.
• Provide on-demand operational support to the Global Practice teams and Regional teams as requested by the Operations Manager.
• Support the monitoring of the “informação” email account where information requests on Brazil operations are received; liaise with corresponding teams and draft responses to be shared withthe team.
• Support on data analysis, as needed.
• Support the Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) and other
Assignment Structure
The assignment will last for two years from the date of hiring and selected candidate will be based in Brasilia, Brazil.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, social sciences, or any related field.
• Strong interest in international development work.
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience (may include previous job positions, paid or unpaid internships and volunteer work), field experience in development is an asset.
• Self-driven with a sense of urgency, innovation, and intellectual curiosity.
• Technically proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and statistical computing tools (e.g., Power BI, R, Stata) is highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.
• Enthusiasm for working in multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain and enhance systematic processes.
• Creativity and innovation in developing and implementing new strategies, techniques, and processes to optimize organizational effectiveness.
• Strong drive for results and demonstrated ability to multitask under pressure, attend to detail, and follow through.
• Operational or portfolio management experience is an advantage.
• Ability to treat sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and care.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in diverse teams, with minimum supervision.
• Openness to innovative approaches.
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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