E-T Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), is a global organization dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing development challenges. Established to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries, the World Bank operates in over 145 countries with more than 182 offices worldwide. The organization focuses on investing in people, strengthening markets, and delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that generate better jobs and improve lives. The World Bank's mission is to reduce poverty and support development by providing loans, grants, and expertise to help countries implement effective policies and programs.

Job Overview:
The E-T Consultant position at the World Bank is integral to the Governance Global Practice (GGP), which aims to help countries build effective, accountable, and transparent institutions. The consultant will work under the Fiduciary Systems Solutions and Impact Unit, specifically focusing on the Public Financial Management for Health Collaborative (PFM4Health). This role involves improving public financial management systems essential for achieving universal healthcare coverage. The consultant will contribute to the development and implementation of diagnostic tools and modules that address public financial management bottlenecks in health services. The position also entails collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Health, Nutrition and Population GP and the World Health Organization, to ensure that public administration and financial management reforms are effectively integrated into health systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will report to the Practice Manager of the Fiduciary Systems Unit and will be responsible for co-authoring key publications related to public financial management and health. This includes the FinHealth diagnostic module on public employment for frontline health workers, operational notes on public financial management for community health workers, and other priority publications. The consultant will support country implementations of the FinHealth diagnostic in 2 to 4 countries, focusing on public employment and compensation management for health workers. Additionally, the consultant will assist country teams in operational engagements aimed at improving government IT systems, enhancing coordination, conducting functional reviews, and performing wage bill diagnostics. The role also involves supporting the development and analysis of global datasets and diagnostic instruments for public administration reform, as well as facilitating knowledge sharing and dissemination on public administration reform and the use of AI in workforce performance.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of public financial management, governance, and public administration reform. They should have experience in data analysis, operational engagements, and knowledge dissemination. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills for co-authoring publications and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Familiarity with health systems and public employment issues is highly desirable, as well as experience in international development contexts.

Educational Background:
A graduate degree in public administration, economics, finance, or a related field is required. Candidates with advanced degrees or specialized training in public financial management or health systems will be given preference. A strong academic background that demonstrates analytical and quantitative skills is essential for this role.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public financial management, governance, or public administration reform. Experience working with international organizations or in a development context is highly valued. The ability to demonstrate a track record of successful project implementation and stakeholder engagement is crucial for this position.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Italian is preferred. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the regions of focus (such as French or Spanish), would be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Rome and is expected to involve collaboration with various international partners. The role may require travel to countries where implementation is taking place. The consultant will work full-time and may be involved in both short-term and long-term projects, contributing to the World Bank's mission of improving public financial management and governance.