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Digital Specialist

Job #: req35448
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Digital Development
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Yaounde,Cameroon
Required Language(s): English and French
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 2/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Digital and AI Vice Presidency 

Digital technologies offer a unique opportunity to transform development through digital solutions. The Digital and AI Vice Presidency and its global and regional teams will support client countries in building the foundational and cross-cutting elements of digital transformation through: 
• Building digital infrastructure and data platforms (including AI, cloud computing and digital public infrastructure) 
• Protecting institutions, businesses, and citizens through cybersecurity and data protection & privacy 
• Developing ICT sectors and supporting digital entrepreneurship, skills, and jobs 
• Implementing and digitalizing digital government services that improve accountability and transparency 
• Supporting the Vice presidencies of People, Prosperity, Planet, and Infrastructure in the digitalization efforts of their clients, and in leveraging digital solutions, including building client sectoral digital capacity, defining sectoral specific AI strategies, and designing sectoral AI solutions 
• Coordinating the operationalization of the WBG Digital Strategy as well as cross-GP efforts of achieving the new Corporate Scorecard digital indicators.
Duties and Responsibilities

The Digital Specialist will be based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. She/He is expected to:

• Contribute to the supervision of existing WB Operations in the digital sector, chief among them Investment Project Financing (IPF). Lead the implementation of digital development initiatives under the current digital projects, ensuring alignment with Project Development Objectives (PDOs) and timelines. Coordinate with the Project Implementation Units (PIUs), Ministries, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective project execution. Provide technical support and guidance to PIU and other project partners on digital development aspects, including infrastructure deployment, digital platforms, and services. Engage with government officials, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for digital development initiatives. Prepare regular reports and updates on project implementation, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Conduct field visits and assessments to gather data and insights on project impact and effectiveness.

• Contribute to the design and preparation of new pipeline operations. Support the preparation of investment projects and policy reform programs in client countries with a particular emphasis on stimulating development of broadband infrastructure and digital public platforms and services, including through PPPs and regulatory/policy reforms, facilitating development of digital government IT infrastructure, interoperability, digital ID, and promoting development of digital skills and innovation, cyber resilience, data governance, as well as on addressing WBG corporate requirements (e.g. climate change, gender).

• Advise Clients on strategies, best practices, and program design to develop their digital economies. Provide expertise on policy and regulatory issues to promote competition, investment, and innovation in the digital economy. Offer technical advice on policy, reform, project development, and execution to support public services. Prepare and supervise publications on best practices in the digital sector.

• Contribute to policy dialogue with senior officials of client countries, regional institutions, private sector/industry, and development partner agencies. Represent the World Bank in meetings, workshops, and conferences related to digital development in Cameroon and Client countries. Support the development and implementation of policies and strategies to enhance digital development.

• Liaise and provide guidance to colleagues working in other sectors (including agriculture, health, education, energy, financial services, transport, climate change, disaster management, etc.) on how to leverage digital technologies to improve public service delivery and efficiency in the respective sectors.  




Selection Criteria

• Strong educational and professional background. Possess a strong educational and professional background, including a Master's degree or higher in digital transformation, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Have at least 5 years of relevant experience in digital transformation, project management, or a related field, demonstrating the ability to excel in this role.

• Operational and client engagement skills. Have strong technical and operational skills as evidenced in a proven track record in preparing project operations and policy reforms and supporting project implementation and supervision within the Bank or similar type of projects/products for other public and/or private entities; knowledge and experience in World Bank Group Policy and Procedure Framework (PPF) is not mandatory but would be a plus. Demonstrate ability to prepare regular reports and updates on project implementation, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Strong drive for results, taking personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results. Strong client engagement skills, taking responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or project success.  

• Technical expertise. Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to think strategically and innovatively about the role of digital technologies for socio-economic development and for transformation in other sectors of the economy as evidenced in a proven track record of research works, consulting works, position papers, etc. Firm understanding of digital infrastructure, technologies (PKI, Cloud, DFS, AI, Cyber), digital transformation of society, and digitally enabled business model trends relevant to socio-economic development in the African context (especially West and Central Africa) and enthusiasm to stay abreast of new innovations.  

• Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with excellent written and verbal skills in both English and French, engaging with government officials, private sector partners, and other stakeholders. Ability to draft and present reports and publications on digital development initiatives and best practices. Capacity to participate in policy dialogue and represent organizations in meetings, workshops, and conferences. Proven ability to function effectively as a team member of multi-disciplinary teams and resolve conflicts constructively. 

• Experience in Cameroon and Central/West Africa. Possess experience in Cameroon and Central/West Africa, with a deep understanding of the regional context and challenges. Worked on digital development projects in Cameroon and other Central/West African countries to effectively support digital development initiatives in the region, fostering collaboration and achieving impactful results. Willingness and ability to travel.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered


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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

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Digital Transformation,Project Management,Policy Development,Client Engagement,Technical Expertise,Communication Skills,Collaboration,Analytical Skills,Cybersecurity,Data Governance,Digital Infrastructure,Public Sector,Stakeholder Engagement,Field Assessments,Digital Economy,Innovation

About World Bank Group

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.

Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: International Trade and Development

What you'll do

  • The Digital Specialist will supervise existing World Bank operations in the digital sector and lead the implementation of digital development initiatives. They will also contribute to the design of new projects and advise clients on strategies to develop their digital economies.

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As a Digital Specialist at World Bank Group, you will: the Digital Specialist will supervise existing World Bank operations in the digital sector and lead the implementation of digital development initiatives. They will also contribute to the design of new projects and advise clients on strategies to develop their digital economies..

Why join World Bank Group as a Digital Specialist?

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