JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Technical Expertise:
• As a key member of MIGA's senior management team, work closely with the other management team members to implement the strategy of the WBG Guarantee Platform.
• Contribute to the Concept Review Committee and Project Review Committee along with other members of the senior management to review and approve new projects/policies.
• Manage the legal team’s delivery of transactional, portfolio, policy, and legal advice to internal and external clients in relation to the MIGA, IFC, and WB guarantees.
• Manage all disputes, restructurings, pre-claim and claim matters that may arise with a view to maintaining the development outcomes of projects.
• Manage the integrity team and the provision of advice to business teams on core aspects of IDD and AML/CFT risks as they impact the Guarantee Platform’s clients, partners, transactions, and new products/initiatives.
• Provide crisis management and legal advice related to significant integrity matters, including potential or actual litigation, or involving complex legal issues.
Leadership/Talent Management:
• Provide thought leadership and direction to the team to ensure attainment of the department goals and objectives.
• Take accountability for recruitment, coaching, performance evaluations and career development of staff.
• Promote a culture of effective teamwork and collaborative synergy.
• Intervenes and resolves any issues arising from cross departments interactions.
• Model integrity, equity, and inclusion.
Resource Management:
• Ensure that deployment of MIGA’s resources is prudent and consistent with Resource Management rules, policies, and internal controls.
• Set priorities and allocates budget within and across the department, in line with institutional priorities and a view to maximizing the impact and value-add of the Agency’s activities.
Relationship Management:
• Lead or maintains and further strengthens the relationship with key stakeholders and partners within and outside the World Bank Group.
• Lead complex cross-cutting engagements to further the Agency’s agenda.
Selection Criteria
- A Law degree (JD, LLB, SJD or equivalent) and admission to the Bar (or equivalent) in at least one jurisdiction and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Law firm or private sector corporate or multilateral bank experience would be considered a plus.
- Relevant experience in the areas of project finance, investment protection, political risk insurance, complex commercial transactions and insurance and guarantees. Experience in claims management and/or troubled loan workouts strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the principles of economic development, investment analysis and insurance portfolio management.
- Experience and track record of applying international law to economic development projects in international financial institutions a particular advantage.
- Experience operating in emerging markets strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, structure and implement projects and contribute to closing transactions.
- Strong track record of providing intellectual leadership, strategic planning skills and management of large and diverse groups.
- Ability and demonstrated track record of team leadership, creating an enabling work environment, coaching/mentoring, delivering high quality work within deadlines and budget.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly. Ability to demonstrate candor, clarity of thought and expression, openness, and thoughtfulness.
- Excellent partnering and stakeholder relationship management skills. The successful candidate needs to successfully navigate the organization, build strong relationships, manage conflicts, and work collaboratively with internal and external clients.
- Sensitivity to operate successfully in multi-cultural and highly diverse environments.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
