The Eastern Europe Country Management Unit (ECCEE) which covers Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus is recruiting two Extended Term Consultants (ETCs) based in Kyiv, Ukraine to provide support to the World Bank portfolio. The ETCs will report directly to the ECCEE Operations Manager (OM), be part of the unit’s operational support team, and work closely with the task team, government counterparts and development partners.

• Under the guidance of the OM contribute to quality control by reviewing packages for compliance with corporate requirements and country strategic priorities, as well as internal consistency.
• Contribute to monitoring the Country Partnership Framework implementation.
• Review official correspondence, operational documents, lending, and implementation support mission documents, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s quality standards and operational guidelines prior to CMU’s/OM’s clearance.
• Support the dialogue with government and development partners by preparing meeting and visit briefs, conducting deep dives with clients and counterparts, and responding to requests from shareholders in close coordination with the OM.
• Assist in work program preparation and monitoring.
• Support the OM with office management and coordination functions, including facilities management and logistics for visiting missions.

• Carry out tasks related to portfolio monitoring and management, including preparing portfolio summary notes and annual Joint Portfolio Reviews.

• Support and guide to World Bank task teams working on pipeline and portfolio operations, with special emphasis on ensuring timely and consistent advice across teams.
• Work closely with and support operational teams in all aspects of the project cycle to resolve issues and ensure quality.
• Provide just-in-time advice and practical solutions to sector teams and government counterparts.

• Under the guidance of the Country Director and/or OM and in coordination with the Washington, DC-based CMU team and Senior Operations Officer, draft briefs for Senior Management as part of Annual/Spring Meetings preparation and for high-level meetings and visits.
• Liaise with relevant Bank units on operational and strategic matters when required.

• Engage with GIA on their Ukraine work program by answering questions, providing documentation, and supporting the country team in responding to requests and queries.
• Review GIA reports and ensure coordination between the GIA and the country team in addressing any concerns or recommendations.

• Organize and deliver presentations for World Bank teams to share lessons learned.