World Bank Job Vacancy 2025
The World Bank Ethiopia Country Office is hiring Ethiopia. The positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to Ethiopian nationals.
The World Bank on-going energy portfolio and pipeline of projects in Ethiopia include support for power sector reforms; investment projects on power transmission, distribution, and grid electrification; solar mini grids & standalone solar systems for households and communities; clean cooking and improved cook stoves; and interconnection with neighboring countries as part of the efforts to bring Ethiopia connected to the regional electricity network.
Selection Criteria
• Masters degree in a relevant field, International Development, Finance, Economics, Business.
• At least five years of relevant experience in operations, project management, and working in a challenging business environment including refugee situations and/or conflict affected countries will be a distinct advantage.
• Self-starter, mature and flexible personality; able to work in a multicultural, fast-paced team environment.
• A team player with outstanding people management skills, ability to work with colleagues from different teams who are not reporting to him/her and achieve outstanding results while meeting tight deadline and maintaining strong client service orientation.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills working with data using standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with IFC Investment and/or Advisory processes.
Technical experience and expertise:
• Demonstrated thematic knowledge on private sector development in FCS and a solid operational experience in FCS markets in Africa
• Knowledge and experience with IFCs investment and advisory processes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing IFC advisory programs including PSR and CN development.
Selection Criteria:
• Master’s degree in telecommunications, engineering, computer science, law, economics, public policy or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT / Digital Economy policy and regulation and/or ICT / Digital Economy project design and implementation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to think strategically and innovatively about the role of digital technologies for socio-economic development and for transformation in other sectors of the economy. Specific technical knowledge on sector issues spanning digital infrastructure, digital ID, platforms, e-services and data-driven innovation.
• Strong technical and operational skills demonstrated by a proven track record in supporting the design and delivery of project operations within the World Bank or similar type of projects/products for other entities, including in a development country context.
• Firm understanding of digital technology and digitally enabled business model trends relevant to socio-economic development in the African context and enthusiasm to stay abreast of innovation and emerging technology.
Location: Addis Ababa,EthiopiaApplication Deadline: 4/17/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application letter along with their CV and credentials Online: