The World Bank · 1 day ago
Counsel - req35543
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. They are seeking a Counsel to work in their Peer Review Services unit, where the role involves creating briefings for Peer Review Panels, advising on financial compensation, and ensuring fair proceedings in employment disputes within a multilateral development organization.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Create written and oral briefings for Peer Review Panels (Panels) in PRS proceedings, and detailed Panels’ reports destined to the PRS decision-maker
Advise Panels on financial compensation or other relief for the aggrieved staff member, where applicable
Summarize the Panels’ lessons learned for the attention of World Bank Group senior management
Manage PRS cases in line with PRS Key Performance Indicators
Ensure that Peer Review proceedings always remain fair and impartial
Communicate with parties and Panels in an impartial and culturally sensitive manner
Assist on special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in law or Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent
Current license of admission to the Bar of at least one World Bank Group member country
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a peer review secretariat, appeals committee, or grievance committee of a multilateral development bank or international organization in a similar position with progressively increasing responsibilities
Detail-oriented with solid, hands-on experience in employment disputes within a multilateral development organization
Ability to deliver high quality work product that is timely, with the highest level of professionalism and cultural sensitivity, in a confidential environment
Benefits
Retirement plan
Medical, life and disability insurance
Paid leave, including parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Company
The World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fernanda Zavaleta
Communications Advisor to the CFO and MD
Joaquim Levy
Managing Director and World Bank Group CFO
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