Practice Manager

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Practice Manager

Job #:	req35809
Organization:	World Bank
Sector:	Transportation
Grade:	GH
Term Duration:	5 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:	International Recruitment
Location:	SingaporeSingapore
Required Language(s):	English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:	3/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Background & General Description:

Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide we work with public and private sector partners investing in groundbreaking projects and using data research and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information visit .

The Infrastructure Practice Group

The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economiesWe help countries address their unique infrastructure needs by working with the public and private sectors. Infrastructure improves lives by connecting people to opportunity. For more information:

VPU Context:

The East Asia and Pacific Region (EAP) and the EAP Regional Infrastructure Department (IEADR).

The EAP region serves 22 client countries with a total population of about 2 billion. Clients range from large IBRD countries such as China Indonesia Vietnam and the Philippines; to smaller IDA countries (or IDA/IBRD blend countries) such as Cambodia Laos Mongolia several Pacific Island states Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. The EAP region presents a dramatic illustration of the global dynamics opportunities and risks of the 21st century. EAP has made spectacular progress towards achieving the WBGs twin goals eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity extreme poverty declined faster than any other region and the income of the bottom 40 percent increased substantially. Such a rapid transformation has made EAP one of the most dynamic regions in the world. However it also faces significant challenges such as managing the largest shift in rural-to-urban population in human history coping with rising inequality addressing large infrastructure gaps dealing with climate change and building human capital.

The EAP Infrastructure Department (IEADR) is responsible for project lending and policy advisory work in the energy transport and urban related climate action and private capital mobilization space for the EAP Region. The department presently comprises an energy and extractives unit (IEAE1) a transport unit (IEAT1) and two Urban units (IEAU1 and IEAU2).

Unit Context:

The EAP Transport (IEAT1) portfolio now includes 30 ongoing projects and is hiring a Practice Manager in Singapore to work alongside the current manager. Responsibilities will be divided based on each managers strengths with this allocation forming part of the selection process. Candidates must be prepared to oversee any transport program or project in the EAP region and demonstrate their relevant readiness and competence.

Transport Global Practice Context:

The transport sector is undergoing significant changes driven by digitalization urbanization climate change evolving supply chains and regional integration. These shifts challenge traditional business models and expose vulnerabilities but also present opportunities for the World Bank and others to promote sustainable resilient and inclusive mobility. Transport is crucial for sustainable development yet it generates congestion air pollution GHG emissions and accidents with recent research indicating these effects vary between women and men.

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Transport Competencies

Duties and accountabilities:

The Practice Manager is accountable for performing the responsibilities modeling the behaviors and maintaining the technical competencies (listed below) in his or her capacity as a member of the INF Management Team. Accountability means being answerable for managing quality risks results institutional initiatives and compliance with Bank policies and procedures.

The selected Practice Manager will be responsible for interfacing with a selected group of CMUs and the current Practice Manager will be responsible for the remaining CMUs - within EAP.

The Practice Manager is responsible for performing activities in the following areas:

Solutions and Results to Clients:

Leads his/her team to deliver the VPUs key strategic priorities and in collaboration with other stakeholders ensures alignment with the WBG Strategy.
Draws on thought leadership and implementation know-how to ensure high impact solutions.
Accountable for delivering high-quality and timely results.

People/ Talent Management:

Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff.
Drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the unit by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients.
Supports management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing deployment talent and performance management.

Resource Management:

In consultation with relevant stakeholders within the WBG it decides on the best use of internal and external resources for maximum client and developmental impact.
Is accountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the VPUs outputs.

Knowledge Management:

Ensures timely flow and capture of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality of support and knowledge they need when and where they need it.
Promotes innovative and cross-cutting research as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning.
Instills a culture of evidence-based yet client tailored engagement for highest development impact.

Selection Criteria

PhD or Masters degree in relevant field/discipline (typically the successful candidate will have about 12 years of experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility).
Passion for the WBG mission and mandate of the Transport and Logistics Global Practice.
Recognized transport expert within WBG and with track record of applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results.
Demonstrated in-depth experience working across practice and disciplinary boundaries and with multiple stakeholders both public and private in building collaborative alliances for results.
Strong technical knowledge and experience of delivering complex analytical work in the transport sector is essential given the breadth and scope of the units engagements in the region.
Deep technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: economics; engineering; financial and risk management; utility management; sector planning and strategy formulation; sector reforms; public private partnerships; or cross-border projects; resilience analysis.
Ability to influence dialogue and policy on transport issues and related areas (climate change urban & rural development cross-border issues transport- growth-jobs-tourism-agriculture-manufacturing nexus).
Solid managerial and influencing skills to maintain a strong team across different countries and field presence as well as effective collaboration with other global practices safeguards and procurement units.
Demonstrated in-depth experience of client engagement and country-facing delivery with a track record and strong results in managing and delivering World Bank operations in the transport sector employing IPF PforR and DPL instruments.
Strong understanding and experience in supporting private participation in the transport sector with special emphasis on policy reforms to ensure the sustainability of private sector investments and enabling regulatory framework. Experience and good track record in working with IFC and MIGA private sector arms of the WBG will be a plus.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English with proven experience in dealing with the media external constituencies and expert groups.
Deep understanding and familiarity with the political challenges of stakeholder engagement and management.

WBG Leadership Values and Managerial Behaviors:

Leadership of Self: Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convictions ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance to our values.
People Leadership: Lead and inspire staff to perform and deliver for better results; Help others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and mentorship.
Collaborative Leadership: Be mutually accountable for entire WBGs corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better results.
Client Solutions Leadership: Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing.
Decisive Leadership: Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been made.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan; medical life and disability insurance; and paid leave including parental leave as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce and do not discriminate based on gender gender identity religion race ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.

Learn more about working at theWorld Bankand IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

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Practice ManagerJob #:req35809Organization:World BankSector:TransportationGrade:GHTerm Duration:5 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:International RecruitmentLocation:SingaporeSingaporeRequired Language(s):EnglishPreferred Language(s):Closing Date:3/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionBackgrou...

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