Explore Exciting Career Opportunities with the World Bank Group in Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadlines Vary by Role
The World Bank Group (WBG) is a unique global partnership committed to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. With staff from more than 170 countries and offices in over 130 locations, we are one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. We work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
We are excited to announce four key opportunities currently open in Nairobi, Kenya. If you are driven by impact, value diversity, and want to be part of a mission that transforms lives, explore the job openings below:
1. Finance Analyst
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: April 30, 2025
Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
Job Description:
The Finance Analyst will be responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting support to operational and administrative teams in Nairobi and the region. The incumbent will contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and financial performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to enhance financial efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external audit requirements.
- Collaborate with operational teams on project funding structures and financial modeling.
- Utilize financial systems and tools for reporting, monitoring, and control.
- Assist in financial risk assessment and cost recovery processes.
2. Senior Finance Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: April 29, 2025
Application Deadline: May 7, 2025
Job Description:
As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting financial operations, ensuring transactional accuracy, and maintaining proper financial documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process payments, invoices, and journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
- Maintain detailed financial records and reconcile accounts.
- Respond to financial queries and provide assistance in audits.
- Coordinate with other teams to streamline financial workflows.
- Monitor and report discrepancies, ensuring resolution in accordance with WBG policies.
3. Economist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: April 24, 2025
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Job Description:
The Economist will join a team focused on macroeconomic analysis, policy dialogue, and development programming. This role involves analytical support for regional economic strategies and project-level evaluations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on economic trends, macroeconomic stability, and development impact.
- Provide economic forecasts and develop country strategies and policy advice.
- Collaborate on the design and evaluation of economic reform programs.
- Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to cross-sectoral dialogue and represent the Bank in policy discussions.
- Monitor country performance, including growth, inflation, trade, and fiscal metrics.
4. Senior Social Development Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: April 23, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Job Description:
This position supports the integration of social development considerations in World Bank-financed projects and policy dialogue. The Senior Social Development Specialist will ensure inclusive and sustainable development outcomes through expert guidance on social risk management, inclusion, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead social development input in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Oversee assessments related to social risks, resettlement, stakeholder engagement, and grievance redress.
- Promote inclusive participation in development processes, especially of marginalized groups.
- Work closely with clients and country teams to build capacity in managing social safeguards.
- Monitor compliance with Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and related standards.
- Contribute to the knowledge agenda through studies, learning events, and technical inputs.
