The World Bank Group - Washington, DC

posted 22 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Washington, DC
101-250 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations and risk management functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the DCFO will manage the Risk and Compliance Team and the Corporate Finance Team, ensuring effective financial planning, management, and analysis of the GPE Fund. This position is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and promoting a collaborative work environment that supports the mission of GPE to improve education systems in low-income countries.

Responsibilities

  • Deputize for the Chief Financial Officer on all aspects of GPE finances and risk management functions.
  • Lead the budget development and internal oversight, reporting and reallocation of a unit budget of over $60 million per year.
  • Provide direct technical leadership to the Corporate Finance sub-team responsible for financial planning, management, and analysis of the US$1 billion per year GPE Fund.
  • Provide direct technical leadership to the Risk and Compliance sub-team responsible for corporate risk management and ensuring compliance with GPE policies.
  • Lead financial and risk management work on high value/high risk cross-cutting initiatives.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in business administration, finance, assurance and risk management, accounting, or equivalent professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
  • At least 12 years of relevant experience in a senior operations, risk, or finance role, including extensive people management experience.
  • Experience in international development.

Nice-to-haves

  • Fluency in French as a preferred language.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits, including dental and vision.
  • Staff Retirement Plan.
  • Financial assistance program.
  • Life & disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive leave policy (minimum 26 days/annum).
  • Parental leave policy (50-100 days).
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