LowonganKerjaan.Info – Responsibilities: The Online Communications Producer, a member of the VPU Communications Team, supports the day-to-day operations of the unit/VPU sites, including:

• Helping maintain the VPU web editorial calendar.
• Preparing, packaging and adapting content for the web in English and other languages when appropriate
• Ensuring that web content is optimized for search engines.
• Coordinating the translation of content for the web in English and other languages when appropriate
• Creating and publishing graphics, multimedia, video, and audio content in English and other languages when appropriate.
• Ensuring that content complies with the Bank’s web standards.
• Publishing content to the VPU/unit sites, using the Bank’s content management system.
• Compiling and publishing reports on metrics.
• Composing newsletters and managing distribution of e-mail alerts
• Archiving content.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment. Note: A potential candidate has been identified and intends to apply for this position. However, this remains a competitive process and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in interactive communications, journalism, marketing or other related field; some relevant experience working on the web.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English.
• Experience working with content management systems, html, and Photoshop.
• Experience creating multimedia and interactive content (such as slideshows, videos, and timelines).
• Familiarity with search engine optimization and web marketing and metrics.
• Demonstrated understanding of social media communications principles and other web 2.0 technologies.
• Good time-management skills and eye for detail.
• Good level of initiative, judgment, and decisiveness in accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment.

Closing Date: 24 June 2010

For further information of Online Communication Producer Career, please go to the link below:

http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=101261&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364

No hard copy and email application will be considered. Phone queries will not be entertained.

================================================

1. Introduction

The World Bank office in Jakarta (WBOJ) intends to hire an economist in the Macro and Public Expenditure Analysis cluster of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit. The Public Finance Economist will provide analytical and advisory services to the Government of Indonesia under the Initiative for Public Expenditure Analysis umbrella, a joint initiative to analyze public expenditure in Indonesia by the Government of Indonesia (in particular Ministry of Finance and BAPPENAS), the World Bank and participating donors (Dutch Embassy, Swiss Embassy and the European Union). In particular, the economist will (i) lead PREM’s inputs to the Infrastructure Public Expenditure Review for Indonesia and (ii) provide technical assistance to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) in the Ministry of Finance on monitoring of public expenditure and analysis of macroeconomic impact.

2. Background

The Macro and Public Expenditure Analysis (MPEA) cluster is part of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) unit of the World Bank Office Jakarta. It analyzes macroeconomic developments and public expenditure at the central government level, working closely with key economic ministries in the Government of Indonesia (Ministry of Finance, BAPPENAS and Coordinating Ministry for the Economy). The team has completed a comprehensive Indonesia Public Expenditure Review and a number of sectoral analytical pieces, providing support to other teams in the office for their operations.

Note: A potential candidate has been identified and intends to apply for this position. However, this remains a competitive process and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Accountabilities

3. Scope of Work

The economist will be an integral part of the MPEA cluster and will support the activities of the Initiative for Public Expenditure Analysis (IPEA). Specific responsibilities will include:
Initiative for Public Expenditure Analysis
• Lead the economic analysis of the Infrastructure Public Expenditure Review, being led by the Infrastructure unit of the World Bank office Jakarta;
• Provide technical assistance to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) in the analysis of public expenditure and disbursements, in particular their macroeconomic impact;
• Engage in high level discussions with key counterparts in the Ministry of Finance and Bappenas in public spending in Indonesia;
• Respond to rapid requests by BAPPENAS and the FPO on the impact of fiscal policy (e.g. on growth, poverty, inequality), liaising with other teams in the World Bank Office Jakarta and HQ as necessary;
• Supervise consultants working for IPEA in his/her main areas of responsibility.

4. Reporting Procedures
The economist will report to the Senior Economist at the World Bank Office Jakarta.

Selection Criteria

5. Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Economics or related discipline
• Minimum five years of relevant working experience
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills and familiarity with statistical methods and standard econometric software packages (STATA)
• Excellent knowledge of fiscal policy, public finance, and decentralization in Indonesia
• Working experience in an international organization and extensive interaction/working experience with the government
• Fluency in English and good writing skills
• Good team worker, able to work independently, and self-motivated

Closing Date: 24 June 2010

For further information of economist job vacancy by World Bank, please go to the link below:

http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=101267&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364

From 2010-2012, infoDev will implement an ambitious program entitled “Creating Sustainable Businesses in the Knowledge Economy”. This program, jointly organized by infoDev, the Government of Finland and Nokia, will undertake a range of activities focused primarily on the ICT and Agribusiness sectors.  The program includes establishing regional mobile applications laboratories; linking mobile entrepreneurs via a social networking; using business incubation initiatives to stimulate small business creation; assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to seek new markets overseas; ensuring that SMEs have appropriate access to finance; and starting international working groups for ICT and agribusiness entrepreneurs and incubators.

This position is one of a number of short- and extended-term consultant positions that are being recruited specifically for this program. The project management team includes the infoDev Program Manager, a Task Team Leader (TTL), an Operations Officer and a Program Analyst.

The Program Manager will provide on-going strategic guidance and oversee relations with the donors. The TTL will have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the program. The Operations Officer will coordinate the work of the program on a day-to-day basis with the assistance of the Program Analyst.  In addition, the other staff of infoDev, including business incubation, communications, financial management, administrative, operations and procurement specialists, will assist the team.

infoDev is seeking an extended term consultant (ETC) to assist the project management team in implementing the portion of the program relating to SME access to markets. The ETC will report to the TTL and will work closely with infoDev team members on these tasks.
One of infoDev’s key objectives is to facilitate the start-up and growth of innovative SMEs. infoDev supports the start-up and growth of innovative SMEs through business incubators, which provide a combination of shared facilities, business development and financial services, and mentorship. Once these enterprises graduate from the business incubators and reach maturity, growth is often restricted by the small size of the domestic market. Today, infoDev has a global network of 300 business incubators spanning 87 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The natural question is: How can this network be leveraged to facilitate international expansion for SMEs?

The ETC will be responsible for developing the strategy for infoDev’s SME internationalization program, and for delivering a pilot program targeting the participation of 50 SMEs over the course of a three-year period. Key questions that must be assessed are: How should participating SMEs and incubators be identified? What kind of services should the foreign market host incubator provide? What should be the business model for the SME internationalization program?

In addition, the ETC will oversee the development of a curriculum for the participating SMEs and the incubators that mentor them to familiarize them with common terms, tools and risks associated with internationalizing their business and entering foreign markets. A template for host incubators in target markets to put together appropriate information and services for SMEs will also need to be developed, as well as a web-based collaboration platform for foreign and local SMEs.

Success for this program will be measured by the number of enterprises that secure a customer, supplier or partner in their target markets.

The Task Manager will:
1. Develop a strategy for the SME internationalization program on the basis of lessons learned from bilateral international incubation efforts and SME export facilitation and international technology transfer programs;
2. Oversee the identification of the main challenges SMEs that seek to internationalize their enterprises face, and the development of a training curriculum to helps incubator managers a) identify internationalization ready enterprises, and b) coach them through the internationalization process. The training program will form part of infoDev’s existing business incubation training program.
3. Design a 2-year pilot program that will reach 50 SMEs from developing countries and assist them in securing a customer, supplier or partner in their target market(s).
4. Oversee the implementation of the above pilot program, including
a. Developing and implementing a nomination process to select 50 candidate SMEs and incubators from developing countries for participation in the pilot. This includes developing the appropriate selection criteria and overseeing the development and implementation of a nomination, review and selection process; and
b. Facilitating the matching of nominated SMEs and incubators with incubators in their target markets;
c. Organizing and delivering the SME internationalization training;
d. Monitoring the progress made by the SMEs and their host incubators and providing technical assistance and guidance where necessary
5. Design and implement an SME Fair at infoDev’s Global Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a critical milestone for the pilot implementation. The Global Forum will take place in Helsinki. Finland, May 30th to June 2nd, 2011;
6. Engage relevant organizations and potential partners in dialogue and outreach around this novel activity;
7. Ensure integration of all knowledge outputs into infoDev’s existing work, such as its Business Incubation Manager Training curriculum and iDisc (www.idisc.net), infoDev’s web-based toolkit and networking site for business incubator managers; and
8. Advise infoDev on its future strategy in SME internationalization

A Masters degree in a relevant discipline;
 Demonstrated practical experience in helping SMEs in developing countries gain access to new markets;
 Excellent program management skills and demonstrated experience in managing international projects with activities in multiple countries;
 Sound knowledge of business incubation;
 Prior experience in advising SMEs in the ICT and/or agribusiness sectors would be an advantage;
 An extensive network of contacts in business, financing and technology;
 Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision;
 Experience of working in a multicultural team and proven ability to build relationships with project partners;
 Excellent abilities in the use of ICTs, especially for project management, web development and remote communication;
 Fluency in English is required and additional language skills are a plus;
 A minimum of ten years relevant professional work experience.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The position is initially for 1 year, which may be extended for an additional year, depending on the availability of funds. The candidate should be able to start the assignment on September 1, 2010.

LOCATION
This position is based in Washington, DC and will require extensive travel.

Closing Date: 27 June 2010

For further information of World Bank Career and Job Vacancy, please go to the link below:

http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=101239&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834