Senior HR Business Partner / Regional HR Cluster Lead
Dubai | Paris
- Organization: World Bank Group
- Location: Dubai | Paris
- Grade: 2359
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Human Resources
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Managerial positions
- Sustainable Business Development
- Closing Date: 2025-12-08
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in over 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to harness the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC’s Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies. The HR department includes one Center of Expertise (COE) -- Skills & Organizational Effectiveness– and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions.
The Regional HR Client Services team is looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner in Dubai, UAE to lead the regional HR agenda in strategic partnership with the regional Vice President, regional Directors, Country Managers and staff in the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Region.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading the efforts in key HR initiatives (development of talent strategies, new HR programs, and HR policies for business), implementing the people management and development agenda, and collaborating closely with the IFC HR and WBG Centers of Expertise teams to design and spearhead critical HR activities.
The selected candidates will report to the Regional HR Client Services Manager based in Paris, France.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Strategic Partnership:
Establish strategic partnerships with the regional VP, Division Directors, Country Managers, and staff to ensure organizational success. Specific responsibilities include:
• Provide critical insights in the design of advanced HR solutions, proposals, and methodologies at a strategic level to support the regional business strategies and directions.
• Empower leadership with counsel to solve complex issues in key business areas, such as organizational effectiveness, organizational design, talent management, succession, employee development, executive coaching, change management, and employee engagement.
• Advise senior leaders on the application of HR policies and practices with integrated approaches.
• Participate in policy development by proactively collaborating with HR COEs to review and adjust policy as needed.
Planning and Analytics, and Workforce Management:
Work closely with the central HR analytics team to effectively map out the staffing landscape and identify staffing trends in the region:
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, aligning existing and future workforce requirements seamlessly with the overarching institutional goals/objectives.
• Have in-depth understanding of clients' business model; identify emerging HR implications and decisions that might affect relevant stakeholders.
Manage Talent and Performance:
Support senior leaders in talent and performance management by providing expert-level advice to motivate staff to peak performance and drive business success, specifically:
• Advise senior leaders on talent identification and staff career development.
• Lead the implementation of a skills-based approach to talent development in the region, aligning workforce capabilities with IFC vision 2030 requirements.
• Partner with HR COEs to manage critical HR cases (e.g., performance, health, and exit).
• Advise senior leaders on the application of HR policies and practices with integrated approaches.
• Participate in policy development by proactively collaborating with the HR COEs to review and adjust policy as needed.
• Work closely with clients to identify staff learning and development needs; participate in the design and implementation of capacity-building interventions.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.