Explore Exciting Career Opportunities with the World Bank Group – Nairobi, Kenya
Application deadlines between June 11 – 21, 2025 | Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome! We’re thrilled to present four exciting job opportunities at the World Bank Group (WBG) in Nairobi, Kenya. As a global development organization, the WBG is committed to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. These roles are ideal for experienced professionals eager to contribute to sustainable development across Africa. Whether you’re a seasoned investment advisor, a legal expert in risk control, or a dynamic operations leader, this is your chance to join a purpose-driven team shaping development outcomes at scale.
Below are the current open roles in Kenya:
1. Practice Manager, Digital, AFE
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: June 6, 2025
Application Deadline: June 21, 2025
Job Description:
The Practice Manager will lead the Digital Development practice for the Africa Eastern (AFE) region. The role involves overseeing the design and implementation of digital transformation programs across multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will supervise a team of technical experts, engage with country clients and stakeholders, and contribute to strategic policy reforms in digital development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership on digital transformation in AFE countries.
- Build and maintain high-level client relationships with governments and development partners.
- Oversee project design, delivery, and supervision, ensuring results and impact.
- Manage staff performance, learning, and development within the unit.
- Represent the World Bank in global forums on digital policy and innovation.
2. Senior Investment Officer – Public Private Partnership (PPP) Transaction Advisory
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: June 4, 2025
Application Deadline: June 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Investment Officer will support PPP transaction structuring and execution for infrastructure projects across East and Southern Africa. The role requires in-depth knowledge of financial modeling, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management in delivering commercially viable, development-focused PPPs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or support the preparation and execution of PPP mandates.
- Develop innovative financial structures and models to attract private sector participation.
- Conduct market analysis, project feasibility, and due diligence.
- Coordinate with government clients, private investors, and legal/technical advisers.
- Support capacity-building efforts with client governments.
3. Operations Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: May 29, 2025
Application Deadline: June 12, 2025
Job Description:
The Operations Officer will coordinate cross-cutting operational and strategic functions within the regional WBG office. This includes managing project portfolios, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring operational quality. The position is integral to achieving performance targets, supporting policy dialogue, and delivering development outcomes in country programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support monitoring and reporting on portfolio performance and operational risks.
- Facilitate internal coordination and strategic reviews of country programs.
- Prepare high-quality briefing materials, notes, and operational updates.
- Engage in cross-cutting thematic initiatives such as climate change, gender, and digital innovation.
- Liaise with development partners and government officials to promote alignment and coordination.
4. East Africa – Integrity and Risk Control Counsel
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: May 21, 2025
Application Deadline: June 11, 2025
Job Description:
The Integrity and Risk Control Counsel will provide legal support to enhance integrity, compliance, and risk control across the WBG’s operations in East Africa. This includes leading investigations into fraud and corruption, advising on risk mitigation, and promoting a culture of ethical practice within projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and lead investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and misconduct.
- Advise on preventive risk control measures and compliance protocols.
- Support staff training on integrity and ethics.
- Collaborate with integrity units across the WBG and external enforcement agencies.
- Provide legal input into sanctions processes and enforcement actions.
