Operations Officer

OnsiteNationalExpert UCoS from Apr2026Full-timeOn UN premisesLong-term

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Competitive recruitment

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General

Mission and objectives

The World Bank Group (WBG) works to reduce poverty and promote sustainable, inclusive development by supporting countries through financing, technical expertise, policy advice, and knowledge sharing. In Belize, the World Bank partners with the Government to advance the objectives of the Country Partnership Framework (CPF), focusing on strengthening resilience to climate change and economic shocks, promoting sustainable growth, improving public sector effectiveness, and enhancing opportunities for private sector development and job creation. The World Bank Group, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), supports Belize’s development priorities through investments, advisory services, and partnerships across key sectors such as energy, agriculture, blue economy, water, education, and fiscal sustainability.

Context

The World Bank is seeking to engage a UN Volunteer Belizean national to support its operational and strategic engagement in Belize. The World Bank's Caribbean Country Management Unit (CMU) in Kingston, Jamaica manages an active portfolio in Belize across sectors including energy, agriculture, blue economy, water, education, climate shocks, fiscal sustainability and private sector engagement. The office works in close partnership with the Government of Belize to deliver the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) objectives and to support the country’s development priorities. The assignment is intended to support the effective management and delivery of the Belize programme and to strengthen the operational capacity of the Country Management Unit (CMU) on the ground. The volunteer will support the Country Representative and the CMU team in managing and monitoring the country portfolio, facilitating operational processes, coordinating knowledge and learning activities, and supporting engagement with government counterparts and development partners. The candidate is also expected to faciliate private sector engagements in support of the program that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which are agencies of the World Bank Group, are developing in the country. The selected candidate is expected to bring strong experience in development operations, portfolio management, public policy, international development, or related fields, and will work closely with the World Bank Group team, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to advance development priorities and support effective programme delivery.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager for the Caribbean Country Management Unit (CMU), the UN Volunteer will provide analytical, operational, and coordination functions as a key member of the CMU’s Operations team supporting the World Bank's engagement in Belize. Key responsibilities will include the following: Portfolio Management and Monitoring · Monitor country portfolio performance in close collaboration with the CMU operations team, task teams, and government counterparts, and provide periodic reporting. · Contribute to the preparation of monthly portfolio meetings to facilitate/ensure timely deliveries and promote the exchange of operational knowledge/experiences. · Assist with Country Portfolio Performance Reviews (CPPRs) to enhance the performance of the portfolio. · Participate as a key team member of strategic products activities; and contribute to the preparation of management briefs and other major or complex internal reports. · Assist the Country Representative and country operations team in monitoring of work program and budget implementation, quarterly reviews and progress reporting. · Liaise with national authorities to ensure follow-up on World Bank requests. · Assist with the organization of operational and management visits to Belize. · Support the Country Representative and CMU team with ad-hoc requests. Country Strategy and Analytical Support · Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Business Planning Process under the CPF, the CPPR and country engagement products. · Contribute to the preparation of other analytical and advisory work as needed. · Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for the Country Representative and Senior Management. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination · Facilitate coordination with government counterparts, development partners, civil society, and private sector stakeholders on portfolio and strategic matters. · Represent the CMU in inter-agency meetings, donor coordination forums, and working groups as delegated by the Country Representative. · Support the CMU in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and serve as a liaison with clients, development partners, and civil society in Belize. · Build rapport and leverage partnerships with counterparts across the government to foster collaboration, advance strategic goals, and ensure alignment with the Belize CPF. · Navigate Belize’s development landscape, analyzing key stakeholders’ roles and interests to identify challenges and opportunities. Use this insight to guide discussions, support high-level decision-making, and develop sustainable strategies for project implementation. · Support the preparation of briefing notes and assist in determining appropriate Bank responses to government requests and other communications. · Support the Country Representative and CMU operations team in the preparation of briefings and coordination of meetings with authorities for the Annual Meetings, Spring Meetings, and in country, as needed. Administrative and Operational Support to the CMU · Support the identification, documentation of lessons learned and good practices from the portfolio. · Support the organization and coordination of events including portfolio reviews meetings and missions for the agencies of the World Bank Group. · Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, management of mission calendars, and coordination of high-level visits for the agencies of the World Bank Group. Expected Deliverables The volunteer will be expected to contribute to the timely delivery of, among others: · Monthly portfolio update reports. · Contributions to country engagement and analytical products. · Briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for management. · Quality-reviewed operational documentation. · Summaries and follow-up matrices for development partner coordination meetings. · Operational and management support products for the World Bank Group.

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

Belmopan, the capital city of Belize, provides a safe and comfortable living environment with access to essential services, including healthcare facilities, banking services, telecommunications, reliable internet connectivity, and a range of accommodation options. English is the official language and is widely spoken throughout the country. The duty station offers a good quality of life and serves as the administrative center of the country, allowing close interaction with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Domestic travel within Belize is generally accessible, and international travel is facilitated through Belize City’s international airport. Belize is a culturally diverse country with a rich natural environment and strong commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience. The assignment provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact development initiatives while engaging with a broad range of national and international stakeholders. This is a family duty station with adequate infrastructure and access to goods and services. Flexibility, cultural sensitivity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment are important for success in this assignment. Please refer to the UNV Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP)r. for information on the applicable Volunteer Living Allowance and entitlements, as well as the Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers for additional details. National Senior Expert Volunteers will receive the following benefits: International health insurance with 100% coverage (including dental care) for the volunteer and eligible dependents. Life insurance and permanent disability coverage. A monthly allowance of bzd$ 6,690.83 to cover essential living needs. Learning and professional development opportunities through the UNV e-Campus, with access to hundreds of courses and external learning platforms, including language learning opportunities. For more information about the United Nations Volunteers programme, visit: https://www.unv.org/

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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