Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

Senior Operations Officer - Rabat, Morocco

Rabat

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Locally recruited Senior Operations Officer based in Rabat, Morocco, within the World Bank's Maghreb and Malta Country Management Unit. The role is the primary in-country interface between the World Bank country office and the Moroccan government, local stakeholders and development partners, supporting strategic oversight of the Morocco IBRD portfolio. Key focus areas include implementation performance, disbursement, development outcomes and project restructuring. Requires a master's degree, at least eight years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English and French; open-ended staff position.

Vos missions

  • Monitor development impact and implementation progress of the Morocco portfolio, draw lessons and resolve implementation issues.
  • Maintain an integrated view of lending, pipeline and ASA portfolios, identifying delivery risks and preparing concise, decision-oriented portfolio briefings.
  • Review projects from concept stage to appraisal documentation before Board submission, and advise country teams on operational policies and complex issues.
  • Track agreed actions, ensure timely escalation and follow-up with clients and Bank management, and support implementation of the Country Partnership Framework.
  • Support the Operations Manager in managing client and partner relations, including trust funds and policy dialogue with multilateral and bilateral partners.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and on-the-job coaching to the Morocco Operations Team and junior CMU staff based in Rabat.

Profil recherché

  • You have at least eight years of relevant experience in development, public policy, finance or multilateral operations, including Bank operations.
  • You can engage senior government officials and partners diplomatically while coordinating across a matrixed organization without formal authority.
  • You can turn complex operational and country context information into clear, concise briefings for management decision-making.
  • You are proficient in both French and English and prepared to mentor and coach junior colleagues.

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Senior Operations Officer - Rabat, Morocco

Locally recruited Senior Operations Officer (SOO) based at the World Bank Country Office in Rabat, within the Maghreb and Malta Country Management Unit (CMU). The SOO serves as the primary in-country interface between the World Bank and the Moroccan government, local stakeholders and development partners.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager (OM), the SOO supports strategic oversight of the Morocco IBRD portfolio, with a strong focus on implementation performance, disbursement, achievement of development outcomes, timely restructuring and disciplined management of project closings. The role collaborates closely with Task Team Leaders and may expand to other CMU countries and to a One World Bank Group approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the OM in monitoring development impact and implementation progress of the portfolio, drawing lessons and resolving implementation issues.
  • Maintain an integrated view of lending, pipeline and ASA portfolios, identifying delivery risks and preparing concise, decision-oriented portfolio briefings.
  • Review projects from concept stage to appraisal documentation before Board submission, and advise country teams on operational policies and complex issues.
  • Track agreed actions, ensure timely escalation and follow-up with clients and Bank management, and support implementation of the Country Partnership Framework.
  • Support the OM in managing client and partner relations, including trust funds and policy dialogue with multilateral and bilateral partners.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and on-the-job coaching to the Morocco Operations Team and junior CMU staff.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's degree in economics, public policy, international development, public administration, finance or a related field, with at least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven direct experience in Bank operations, preferably with operational experience in a Vertical/GP team.
  • Proven experience with World Bank operational policies, lending instruments and country engagement processes, or comparable multilateral institutions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication in French, and professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of Arabic.
  • Experience with CPF formulation and implementation (strong advantage).
  • Direct operational experience with project teams as a member of a Vertical/GP (advantage).

Working Arrangements

Locally recruited, on-site position at the World Bank Country Office in Rabat, Morocco, with no international mobility entitlements. Regular in-country travel to project sites, government offices and regional centers may be required. Closing date: 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm UTC.

Benefits

The World Bank Group offers 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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