WBG Country Manager, South Sudan
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About this role
WBG Country Manager, South Sudan
| Job #: | req39429 |
| Organization: | World Bank Group |
| Sector: | |
| Grade: | GH |
| Term Duration: | Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP) |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Juba,South Sudan |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 12/1/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking a Country Manager based in Juba, South Sudan to represent IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA and to lead the One World Bank Group engagement with government, private sector clients, and key partners.
To address country development needs and global challenges with impact and at scale, IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA increasingly work as One World Bank Group through purposeful collaboration, coordination, and deployment of collective knowledge, financing, and advisory services. The Country Manager plays a critical role in delivering this integrated approach, ensuring coherent country engagement and effective mobilization of public and private solutions.
The Country Manager reports to the relevant IBRD and IFC Division Directors and serves as a member of the respective regional management teams.
VPU including Unit Context:
The WB Eastern and Southern Africa Region is committed to helping the countries in AFE to realize their considerable development potential and become more competitive in the global economy by focusing on (i) Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies, (ii) Building Up the Digital Economy, (iii) Making Institutions more Efficient and Accountable, (iv) Investing in People, (v) Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and (vi) Adaption and Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent. More information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa
The South Sudan office operates in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCV), requiring close collaboration, agility and strong client engagement. More information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/country/southsudan
IFC supports private sector-led growth, job creation and economic diversification in South Sudan’s highly fragile operating environment. Its selective engagement focuses on expanding access to finance, supporting viable local businesses and investment opportunities, and laying the foundations for private investment in key sectors. Close World Bank Group collaboration is critical to advancing private sector solutions and market development.
MIGA/WBG's guarantees support an ambitious growth agenda focused on building a pipeline by utilizing all guarantee products in key sectors such as water, energy (green hydrogen, transmission), agribusiness, and transport.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Business Management
• Lead dialogue with Verticals to promote integrated development solutions across WBG activities.
• Lead the annual ABPE process.
• Coordinate closely with Operations Manager on pipeline and portfolio.
• Develop market knowledge to identify suitable sponsors and take accountability for client vetting and integrity due diligence.
• Provide advice and guidance to teams on the implementation of IFC investments and advisory services.
• Under the guidance of the relevant Division Directors, develop, update, and implement country-level strategies informed by diagnostics and core analytics.
• Experience in fragile and conflict-affected environments would be a plus
• Lead the One World Bank Group engagement aligned with Country Partnership Framework (CPF) priorities, coordinating delivery of integrated public and private sector solutions.
• Drive business development, pipeline origination, and portfolio quality across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA.
• Promote upstream market creation approaches and policy dialogue to improve the enabling environment for private capital.
• Exercise sound business judgment balancing development impact, bankability, risk, and sustainability.
• Oversee portfolio performance and implementation quality, ensuring results on the ground.
Relationship Management
• Manage senior‑level relationships with government counterparts, private sector clients, and key stakeholders.
• Lead coordination with development partners, including bilateral, multilateral, and regional institutions.
• Represent the WBG with credibility, diplomacy, and strategic clarity.
Knowledge Management and Communications
• Apply global WBG knowledge to country context and support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Promote learning, innovation, and dissemination of best practices.
• Lead internal and external communications in coordination with communications teams.
Country Office and Team Leadership
• Lead and manage the WBG country office team.
• Oversee budget, security, and administrative functions.
• Foster an inclusive, high‑performing, and collaborative workplace culture.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree or PhD in economics, finance, business, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively senior experience in an international context.
• Demonstrated experience at the public–private interface, including country program management, investment, advisory, or operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of WBG instruments, products, and the Evolution Roadmap.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and diplomatic skills.
As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
- Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
- Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
WBG Five Managerial Competencies Include only for managerial positions
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.
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