Deputy Chief Financial Officer, GPE
World Bank Group, Washington, United Kingdom
Job #: req30195
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Operations
Grade: GH
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French
Closing Date: 12/13/2024 (11:59pm UTC)
Description
Are you a passionate advocate for education? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you.
Who We Are
GPE is a shared commitment to end the world's learning crisis. It is the only global partnership and fund dedicated entirely to helping children in lower-income countries get a quality education. We bring together governments, teachers, civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, development banks, businesses, and private foundations to transform education systems.
What We Do
GPE helps low- and lower-middle-income countries to build stronger education systems. We currently support nearly 90 countries focusing on reaching the most vulnerable children. Since 2002, 160 million more children in GPE partner countries have set foot in classrooms for the first time.
How We Work
GPE is working to help governments transform their education systems to get the most vulnerable children in school. Between 2020-2025, GPE will support transformative change in up to 90 countries and territories.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Finance & Grant Operations team (FGO) works to maximize the impact of the GPE Fund. The Deputy CFO will oversee the work of the Risk and Compliance team and Corporate Finance team reporting to the CFO.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position will be based initially in Washington DC.
Duties And Accountabilities
• Deputizes for the Chief Financial Officer on all aspects of GPE finances and risk management functions.
• Specific responsibility for leading the budget development and internal oversight of a unit budget of over $60 million per year.
• Provides direct technical leadership to the Corporate Finance sub-team responsible for financial planning and management of the US$1 billion per year GPE Fund.
• Provides direct technical leadership to the Risk and Compliance sub-team responsible for corporate risk management and ensuring compliance with GPE policies.
• Leads financial and risk management work on high value / high risk cross-cutting initiatives.
Selection Criteria
Education
Master's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience
At least 12 years of relevant experience in a senior operations, risk, or finance role.
Competencies
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Results Focus, and Accountability.
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION
Term appointments include medical benefits, retirement plan, financial assistance program, and comprehensive leave policy.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
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