Interested and eligible candidates now invited to apply and join the World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024. A drive to fill about opening 20 new positions in country offices in the Western and Central Africa Region, the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff.
In Western and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a large portfolio of projects, technical assistance, and financial resources worth almost $57 billion. A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.
What Positions you Can Apply for in the World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024
There are currently about 20 new positions you can apply for in the World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024 as listed in the table (below)
| Duty Country | Title | Grade |
| Burkina Faso | ET consultant (Digital Development Specialist) | EC2 |
| Burkina Faso | Environmental Specialist | GF |
| Cabo Verde | Procurement Specialist | GF |
| Cabo Verde | Environmental Specialist | GF |
| Cameroon | Education Specialist | GF |
| Chad | Environmental Specialist | GF |
| Congo Republic | ET consultant (Agriculture Specialist) | EC2 |
| Congo Republic/Cameroon | Transport Specialist | GF |
| Cote d’Ivoire | E T Consultant | EC2 |
| Ghana | Private Sector Specialist | GF |
| Ghana | Energy Specialist | GF |
| Guinea | Senior Agriculture Economist | GG |
| Guinea | Operations Officer | GF |
| Mauritania | Finance Analyst | GE |
| Mauritania | Procurement Specialist | GF |
| Nigeria | Transport Specialist | GF |
| Senegal | Digital Development Specialist | GF |
| Senegal | Economist | GF |
| Senegal | Financial Management Specialist | GF |
| Sierra Leone | Human Development Specialist | GF |
Who can Apply?
You can apply for the 2024 World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa if you are:
- Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;
- Hold a Master’s and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience for levels GF, GG, and EC2;
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and an accounting certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience for the GE position
- A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;
- Fluent in oral and written English. French or Portuguese is also required for some positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested to apply for any of the above listed positions in the World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa 2024, please follow the steps below to apply online
- Step 1: Visit the World Bank Job (link here)
- Step 2: Click on your desired job position to take you to the page dedicated for that position
- Step 3: Click on the APPLY button there and follow the instructions to submit your applications.
Note: Any application outside the World Bank Job portal will not be considered.
Application Deadline: September 25, 2024