WBG Pioneer - Economist Intern

WBG Pioneer The CIV CMU is composed of 4 countries, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and Togo, of which 3, Benin, Guinea and Togo, are JCR countries. The CMU is responsible for shaping and implementing the country programs through the CPF, which is based on each government’s national development priorities. The CMU leverages collaboration and partnerships by working in close collaboration with IFC and MIGA, but also development partners and stakeholders to identify strategic and operational opportunities to mobilize and capitalize technical and financial resources as well as knowledge. The CIV CMU manages a large portfolio of close to US$ 10.8 billion, including national and regional operations, which has been growing steadily over the last five years. The CMU oversees the implementation of the portfolio through close engagement with the government, and regular portfolio performance reviews prepared and organized jointly with the counterpart The CMU provides day-to-day operational support to project teams and sectoral units, by tracking project’s implementation pace and monitoring risks and performance, but also leveraging high level dialogue when needed to ensure that projects are implemented smoothly and provided expected results while reducing risks Duties and Responsibilities • Work on growth and job reports for Togo and Benin. • Assist in the implementation of the National Development Plan of Cote d’Ivoire. • Any other tasks