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Job Description At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you'll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world's most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd 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: Advertisement 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. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/digital-and-ai The DAWDU Unit is looking for a Digital Specialist under an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract to be based in Liberia, Monrovia. The ETC will report to the DAWDU Practice Manager. Duties and accountabilities: The Digital Specialist (ETC) will be responsible for: Contributing to the preparation, implementation, and supervision of World Bank-financed digital transformation operations and related activities in Liberia. Providing technical and operational advice across relevant digital transformation areas, including connectivity, digital public infrastructure, digital government, cybersecurity, data governance, digital skills, entrepreneurship, jobs, and emerging technologies. Working closely with government counterparts, PIUs, and other stakeholders to monitor implementation progress, identify bottlenecks, and support timely follow-up on agreed actions. Supporting implementation support missions, field visits, consultations, and policy dialogue, including preparation of briefing materials, technical notes, aide-mémoires, terms of reference, and other operational documents. Contributing to procurement and contract implementation, institutional capacity building, analytical work, and preparation of new activities and financing proposals, as required. Coordinating with the Country Management Unit, global and regional technical teams, IFC, MIGA, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to mobilize relevant expertise and promote cross-sectoral solutions. Representing the Digital and AI Unit in relevant technical discussions, meetings, and events in Liberia, as requested. Undertaking other related tasks agreed with the Practice Manager and relevant Task Team Leaders. {{waiting}} This position is no longer open. Before you apply We review listings for quality, but organizations may update or amend a posting at any time, so confirm the role and closing date on the organization's official site before applying. No genuine employer charges a fee to apply, interview, or process an application - treat any request for payment as a scam. If a detail looks wrong or the posting seems fraudulent, report this job . Apply on World Bank's website Advertisement

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