Mercy Miyang Tembon starts her job today as the World Bank’s new Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Tembon brings to her new role deep knowledge of Bank operations, a track record in promoting economic growth and social development in several countries, and a reputation for developing strong partnerships with stakeholders, according to a WB press release.

She also brings to this position a unique combination of experiences working at the country and sector levels, coupled with extensive multicultural experience of living in different countries and working in several languages, the release says.

A Cameroonian national, Tembon joined the World Bank in 2000 as an Education Specialist and has since held leadership positions in different countries.

Prior to taking this assignment, Tembon served as the country director for the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) in the Europe and Central Asia region. She also served as World Bank Country Manager for Burundi as well as for Burkina Faso in the Africa region.