World Bank -Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!World Bank would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
Position 1: Environmental Engineer
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in engineering – civil, chemical, environmental, sanitary with good technical training in related topics such as OHS, solid waste management, large scale civil engineering, pollution prevention and control, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time, relevant professional experience in environmental management, including: (i) Managing environmental, social, health, and safety risks of large infrastructure, extractive, or industrial projects; (ii) applying World Bank Group ESF and/or similar global sustainability frameworks including the preparation of environmental safeguard/risk management documents.
• Technical experience in the management of the environmental, social, health and safety risks of large infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, dams, irrigation, power systems, water systems) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated project management and operational skills, including occupational health and safety management and working with contractors with varying capacity.
• Experience in capacity building for environmental, health, and safety risk management is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; diplomatic approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience working in developing countries, with understanding of institutional/political context and national environmental policy challenges; experience in FCV (Fragile, Conflict, and Violence) countries is beneficial.
• Fluency in English and Amharic, both oral and written (Required).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to synthesize diverse qualitative and quantitative environmental data.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including to remote rural areas.
| Location: | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Position 2: Social Development Specialist
Selection Criteria:
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (e.g., Development Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, International Development, Business Sustainability Management, Environmental Sciences, or related fields).
• Minimum 5 years of direct professional experience managing social and environmental risks in infrastructure projects (energy, water, transport, urban development, agriculture) in Eastern and Southern Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Demonstrated competence in operationalizing global sustainability frameworks (World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards, AfDB Safeguards, etc.).
• Grounded experience with social impact assessment, land acquisition, resettlement, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, community health and safety, and social investment interventions.
• Experience in Fragile, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) settings is an advantage.
• Ability to translate analytical work into practical policy advice and recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues simply.
• Proven ability to engage with government, private sector, beneficiaries, and civil society.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to innovate and multi-task.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan.
• Experience working in multicultural settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Amharic and English.
| Location: | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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| Application Deadline: 1/7/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application letter along with their CV and credentials Online:
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