* Minimum of 15 years of significant and relevant practical experience and an educational background in economic, legal, social, environmental, or other development-related field. Special emphasis will be given to those candidates with relevant experience in leading and managing complex environmental and social issues.
* Ability to work both strategically and operationally with the ability to produce accurate high-quality work under pressure and engage constructively and diplomatically with a range of stakeholders on matters of political sensitivity.
* Outstanding credentials in his or her individual field of expertise, demonstrated sound judgment and strong analytic skills.
* Proven ability to deal thoroughly, impartially, and fairly with requests and complaints across a broad range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated integrity and ability to remain independent from World Bank Management and from undue influence from Board members and other stakeholders, in the exercise of his or her duties.
* Experience with development issues and living conditions in developing countries as well as ability to engage and build rapport and trust with stakeholders around various complex environmental and social impacts and development issues.
* Hands-on experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, both as a team leader and member, with demonstrated flexibility to adapt to a shifting workload.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to interact effectively with the Accountability Mechanism Secretary, civil society and local communities, governments, other international organizations, as well as Bank Management.
* Knowledge of and experience relating to the operations of the World Bank or similar institutions.
* Ability and willingness to travel to Bank member countries, including rural areas.
* Demonstrated commitment to the World Bank Group core values , and a proven track record of fostering a strong and healthy culture of diversity, inclusion, teamwork, honesty, trust, openness, integrity, and accountability.
Conditions of Appointment:
The following conditions are specific to this position:
* The term of Appointment for a Panel member is 5 years.
* No one who has worked in the World Bank Group in any capacity may be considered for a position on the Panel until two years have elapsed since the end of their service in the World Bank Group.
* Members of the Inspection Panel have a special responsibility to avoid situations and activities that might lead to real or apparent conflicts of interest. In addition, they may not be employed by the World Bank Group following the end of their service on the Panel.