Program Manager, Washington

Program Manager, Washington
Closing Date: Saturday, 19 January 2013
World Bank
1818 H St NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 473-1000

  Background / General description:
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) is a multi-donor technical assistance facility governed based on its Charter from July 1999 (revised July 2000 and May 2001) and the subsequent modifications documented in the Minutes of the Annual meetings of the PPIAF Program Council. PPIAF is aimed at helping developing countries improve the quality of their infrastructure through the participation of the private sector, including through the development and implementation of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). With an annual budget of around US$20 million, PPIAF provides technical assistance grants to governments to build an enabling environment for PPPs and develop infrastructure projects. PPIAF is managed by the World Bank on behalf of its 18 Donors.


PPIAF is currently hosted in the Finance, Economics and Urban Development Department (FEU), in the Sustainable Development Network (SDN) of the World Bank.

Through its Sub-National Technical Assistance (SNTA) program, PPIAF also helps utilities and municipalities improve their creditworthiness and access market-based finance without sovereign guarantees. SNTA's ultimate target is financial transactions involving bonds or bank loans. For more information about PPIAF please visit www.ppiaf.org.

The Program Management Unit (PMU) manager is recruited according to terms and conditions approved by the PPIAF Program Council. The PPIAF Program Council is inter alia overseeing the Program Management Unit. The responsibility of the Program Manager, who leads the PMU from its offices located at the World Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C, USA, is the Management of PPIAF's day-to-day operations. The Program Manager is integrated in FEU's Department Management Team as far as coherent with the PPIAF managers' mandate. He/she is accountable to the Program Council, currently represented by FEU Director, for the overall strategy, development, delivery and implementation of the program's activities and mandates.

This vacancy was originally posted in November and has been re-posted. Those who applied to the original posting need not apply again.

  Duties and Accountabilities:
Strategic direction:

    Continue implementing the 2010 Strategy for Resource Allocation approved by the donors, and develop new strategic priorities for PPIAF support in a rapidly changing global environment for public-private partnerships in line with donor priorities;
    Strengthen PPIAF's identity, branding and regional presence to ensure access and visibility across a broad range of stakeholders.
    Liaise with existing and potential donors to mobilize resources for PPIAF's technical assistance and knowledge management activities;
    Provide technical and administrative support to the Program Council and prepare all related reports and meetings;
    Lead the development of PPIAF's resources and technical capacity commensurate with client demand as well as World Bank and donor interests.

    Management and administration of the funds and the grant making process:
    Manage the allocation of PPIAF resources and the implementation of PPIAF's technical assistance activities with a strong emphasis on service orientation (towards co-financing donors) and development outcomes;
    Manage the grant-making process and the portfolio of grant-funded activities to ensure strong alignment with strategic PPIAF goals and strong oversight of fiduciary, social and reputational matters;
    Liaise with existing donors on all matters related to the Program, including requesting approvals and mobilization of resources for PPIAF's technical assistance and knowledge management activities.

    Management of the PMU:
    Manage and lead the PMU team in Washington DC and Nairobi and any future location, to deliver a high quality and demand responsive technical assistance, including mentoring team members and performance evaluation.

    Knowledge management:
    Build partnerships with relevant actors such as PIDG, project preparation units/funds focusing on PPP and relevant units within the WBG and foster strong strategic and operational partnerships with developing country governments, private sector representatives and the donor community, including bilateral donors and bilateral and multilateral development banks;
    Serve as an effective spokesperson and advocate for the opportunities and challenges of public private partnerships in the international development community.

  Selection Criteria:

 In addition to having Bank-wide Grade GH-level (international) clearance for the position, it is expected that the incumbent meets the following selection criteria:

    Advanced university degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline, plus 15 years of relevant experience (see below), or PhD plus 12 years of relevant experience.
    Extensive experience in the development, design and/or implementation of infrastructure PPPs either in upstream areas related to regulation, market and financial structure or downstream in transaction support.
    Experience in Trust Fund administration.
    Experience of working with other development partners is an asset.
    Experience in living and working in a developing country.
    Work experience with one or many of the PPIAF donors is an asset.
    Good understanding of and a demonstrated interest in advancing public-private partnerships.
    Outstanding interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills and proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with team members and across organizational boundaries.
    Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to lead a wide range of tasks.
    Proven record of management and ability to effectively lead and manage teams and to manage programs with a strategic vision and strong operational focus.
    Record of encouraging a culture of innovation, shared learning, risk taking, and accountability.
    Must be a results-driven, strategic planner and implementer, adept at building consensus in order to move projects from concept to implementation.
    A strong, persuasive, and clear communicator, with excellent writing skills.
    Solid understanding of Bank policies, processes and procedures related to trust funds and financing operations.
    Good knowledge of the donor community and excellent networking capabilities.
    High ethical standards and deep sense of fairness.

    The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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