Financial Management Specialist
| Job #: | req35503 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Financial Management |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 2 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Nairobi,Kenya |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 2/10/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
The Governance UnitDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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.Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) RegionHome to about 700 million of Africa’s people, the World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa Region is a geographically, culturally and economically diverse region of 26 countries stretching from the Red Sea in the North to the Cape of Good Hope in the South.The World Bank Group helps AFE countries realize their considerable development potential by focusing on priorities detailed in the World Bank Africa strategy, including creating jobs through economic growth and human development.For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africaThe Governance Unit in Eastern Africa (EAEG1) is part of the Prosperity Department. It helps countries build capable, efficient, open, inclusive and accountable institutions that can support economic growth, reduce poverty, deliver services efficiently, and earn the confidence of citizens. Our work program comprises six core Business Lines: 1. Public Financial Management (PFM), 2. Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM)/Tax Administration, 3. State-owned Enterprises and Corporate Governance, 4. Public Institutions Reform, 5. Decentralization and Sub-national Governance, and 6. Financial Management (FM) Fiduciary Assurance for Bank-financed Operations; as well as three Cross-Cutting Themes: GovTech, Anti-Corruption and Political Economy. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance Somalia FM SpecialistWe are seeking a Financial Management (FM) Specialist to provide FM support to the Somalia portfolio of projects funded by the World Bank. You will work under the supervision of the EAEG1 Unit Manager and the coordination of the Senior FM Specialist / Coordinator for the country.This is a local position in the World Bank’s Nairobi Office. As such, it is intended primarily for residents of Kenya.Duties and Accountabilities• Support high quality FM fiduciary assurance services to the World Bank’s portfolio in Somalia, including assessing the adequacy of the FM arrangements of World Bank-funded operations and the associated implementing entities, providing FM implementation support and supervision, ensuring compliance with the applicable FM requirements, carrying out capacity building activities, and supporting analytical work on FM issues, all with due attention to quality assurance.• Promote effective reliance on country systems as deemed appropriate, greater use of technology for fiduciary due diligence and implementation support, and streamlining of FM and disbursement processes.Other responsibilities can include:• Contribute to the provision of operational, policy, analytical, and advisory support to strengthen PFM systems and institutions, through the Governance Unit work program and through sector interventions.• Generate and exchange knowledge relating to FM and PFM subject matters.• Contribute to the provision of high-quality inputs to portfolio reports, as well as corporate tasks such as the preparation of country briefs, inputs to thematic notes and knowledge and learning events.• As needed, provide FM support to other countries covered by the Unit.
Selection Criteria
You will be a professional with relevant operational experience on project FM, preferably in operations funded by the World Bank and/or other multilateral lending institutions.• Master’s degree in accounting, public financial management, finance, or a related field.• Professional accountancy qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) by a professional accounting organization member of IFAC.• 5 years of directly relevant professional experience.• Directly relevant experience and knowledge in FM fiduciary services, or similar assurance/audit functions.• Understanding of different facets of World Bank-funded operations.• Understanding of PFM systems and their use for World Bank-funded operations.• Team player with strong integrative skills and track record of excellent relationship building within the organization and with clients.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Preference for candidates with experience in Somalia and who can communicate in Somali.
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.
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