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Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works 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. The International Finance Corporation (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 more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: ******************* The Global Energy (CEMEN) team is part of the Global Energy and Mining Department (CEM) at IFC. Our unit in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation, transmission, distribution and innovative clean energy technologies. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world's toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion. CEMEN is looking to recruit an Senior Industry Specialist - Energy Market and Regulation to contribute to CEMEN's priorities related to sector strategy and expertise, knowledge sharing, market creation and innovation, business development, and transaction due diligence and monitoring. Role Responsibilities: ● Work closely with interdisciplinary CEMEN teams to i) develop and implement IFC's strategy and agenda in various energy segments; ii) lead, co-lead or collaborate as team member in certain Global Energy initiatives and contribute to market creation and innovation in the energy sector. This will include leading strategy or sector presentations to diverse internal & external stakeholders and/or leading the development of selected knowledge products for internal or external audiences. ● Support investment officers, including working with client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the energy sector. ● Assist in reviewing new projects as part of the investment decision process: as member of investment teams for selected transactions, support investment officers, management and the credit department in assessing market-related risks (e.g., regulation, merchant exposure). This includes hiring and managing market consultants where/when needed, recommending market scenarios and interacting with investment teams to provide financial model inputs/assumptions, providing detailed assessment and discussing related investment structuring and/or valuation implications. ● Support portfolio supervision management, relationship managers and teams when assessing market related aspects, or issues in specific projects. ● Provide strategic, operational, and analytical support to the CEMEN Manager, and to other senior IFC and World Bank Group executive staff; including taking the lead on developing knowledge products or summaries related to specific market related requests. ● Maintain a strong grasp of energy sector trends and innovations. ● Mentor more junior IFC staff on issues related to energy sector markets and regulation. Selection Criteria ● Master's degree or equivalent in economics, strong quantitative skills including financial analysis, ideally with exposure to economic regulatory theory as it applies to infrastructure regulation. ● Minimum of 12-15 years of professional experience in the energy sector, with significant exposure to emerging markets and broad expertise across electricity and natural gas markets. ● Deep knowledge of market and regulatory issues related to electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply, with significant expertise in de-regulated markets, including policy, regulation, system planning, or operation. ● Proven analytic ability in the context of competitive electricity markets, including both bid- and cost-based approaches and spot price projections. ● Expertise in both price and quality regulation, understanding of key tradeoffs and tariff sustainability. Knowledge of subsidy design approaches and techniques for targeting and emphasizing public funds efficiency. Knowledge of RAB valuation and WACC allowance methodologies is desirable. ● Knowledge and experience around contractual approaches underpinning private participation in the sector, including full privatization and private participation via concessions, affermage, management contracts or other forms, with preference for detailed knowledge of contracts that require private risk capital to be deployed. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English; other languages are a plus. Salary and Benefits The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave, including parental leave; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Explore the full range of our worldwide benefits here: *************************************************** The World Bank Group is committed to providing competitive compensation and transparency in salary ranges. For most of our positions, we generally offer starting salaries between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary scale, commensurate with your skills, experience, and qualifications. For more information visit the WBG Compensation Scales site: ************************************************************************************* For the best experience and to help keep your data secure, please apply for roles directly through our Careers website: ****************************************** 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

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group 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 140 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 25 Executive Directors of the WBG Board, assisted by their Alternates, Senior Advisors, Advisors and Administrative staff, represent the interests of the 189-member countries who nominated or elected them. They also ensure the oversight of the general operations of the Bank Group and the group's results on the ground. The institutions under their purview are: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. The Board, working closely with Management, approves several policies, financial commitments and knowledge products that ensure the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge results for its clients in developing countries. The Office of the Executive Director Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen (EDS11) is looking for a motivated and proactive Team Assistant with excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills to join the team. The Executive Director's Office deals with all aspects of the Bank's work, interacts with Senior Bank Management, staff in other departments in the Bank, IFC, MIGA, as well as ministries, governments, embassies and high-level officials, representatives from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, and others from the countries represented. The main responsibility of the successful candidate will be to provide effective and high-quality administrative support to the Executive Director's office, working closely with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the office. S/he will be expected to interact with other departments in the Bank, relevant ministries and agencies, embassies, and World Bank Group management and staff. S/he must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. In addition to the Executive Director, the office consists of an Alternate Executive Director, Senior Advisors, Advisors, Sr. Executive Assistant, and a Program Assistant. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director. Note: Administrative support staff hired into the Executive Directors' offices will be offered an initial 2-year Term appointment. Staff on open-ended appointments who are selected into the EDs' offices are strongly advised to obtain a re-entry guarantee from their releasing units to be able to return to open-ended status. An open-ended staff who does not have a re-entry to his/her releasing unit acknowledges that by applying to this position, s/he is entering a Term position, if selected, and will not be able to maintain his/her open-ended status. Executive Directors must conduct an annual overall performance review for their administrative support staff consistent with WBG annual performance review processes. If an already open-ended candidate in an ED office gets selected, s/he will retain his/her open-ended status based on already meeting the eligibility and prior conversion decision per the ED ACS conversion policy. Such candidate may be subject to rotation as required by Corporate Secretary. Roles & Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Senior Executive Assistant, the Team Assistant will provide the full range of office/administrative support to the Executive Director's office including, but are not limited to the following: * Working with a high level of discretion and diplomacy in setting priorities and workflow in an efficient and organized manner for the Alternate Executive Director, Senior Advisors, and Advisors (as assigned). * Preparing, processing, and handling various information and data of sensitive and confidential nature. * Scheduling appointments and coordinating mission travel, resolving scheduling conflicts, screening and prioritizing incoming correspondence. * Writes at a professional level in English and Arabic. * The Team Assistant will independently respond, in a timely and highly professional manner, to extensive and diverse external/internal inquiries and general requests by drafting, and formatting standard and routine correspondence. * Ensuring that relevant background materials are available for meetings, deadlines are met, and documents are of high quality and adhere to administrative and operational guidelines. * Maintaining and updating the filing system. * Prioritizing and channeling telephone calls and mail; following up on issues and priorities; and ensuring that appropriate consultations take place. * Assisting in managing a roster of common service tasks performed by administrative staff and coordinating the timely delivery of products. * Assisting with the administrative arrangements on appointment/relocation of office staff. * Performing ad hoc duties as may be assigned, including back-up to the others as required. * Assisting The Sr. Executive Assistant in organizing official events, especially during the World Bank/IMF Annual and Spring Meetings, as required * Accompanies the office team to the Annual Meetings when held in member countries (once in three years), if needed * Provides administrative and logistical support to the office team and delegations from constituency countries. Selection Criteria "Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines." * Minimum Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; undergraduate college degree preferred. * Excellent office support and organizational skills, including being proactive and demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner, often under severe time pressure. * Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic, including ability to independently draft a variety of formal and informal correspondence; using proper grammar, punctuations, and proper style. * Superior interpersonal and diplomacy skills include demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented and multi-cultural environment. * Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion while conducting work. * Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with high-level government officials. * Demonstrated ability to function under time pressure and to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities. * Proactive attitude, self-starter, team player with ability to work with staff at all levels (inside and outside the World Bank Group). * Advanced working skills in multiple computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Webex, Teams, SAP/Admin Portal) * Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, if required. Required Competencies * Technology and systems knowledge - Has advanced proficiency of latest technology relevant to assigned responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative in learning and/or supporting implementation of emerging technology and systems relevant to effective work of the unit. * Project and task management - Able to organize, and coordinate, tasks and projects. Demonstrates ownership and accountability for results. Demonstrates innovation and creativity in promoting effectiveness. * Versatility and adaptability - Able to anticipate, facilitate and catalyze change in the business environment and accurately assess the need for new skills and knowledge. Demonstrates continued learning attitude. 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 (WBG) is a global partnership of five institutions - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) - with a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of financing and knowledge for developing countries, we partner with public and private stakeholders to address critical development challenges. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we deploy data, research, and technology to deliver tangible, transformative results. For more information, visit *********************** The World Bank Group Chief Economist is hiring a deputy Chief Economist for IFC and MIGA to scale up analytical and advisory capabilities to support private sector development, crowd in private capital, and manage macro, market, and political risk in emerging markets. The role will serve as the principal economic advisor to IFC and MIGA, bridge DEC's global knowledge with operational needs, and lead a team that provides market intelligence aligned with IFC and MIGA priorities. The position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the WBG Chief Economist (DEC), with a dotted reporting line to the IFC and MIGA Managing Directors. The selected candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary team of economists/analysts providing country, sector, and market intelligence to IFC and MIGA. Main responsibilities: * Set and execute a joint IFC-MIGA economics agenda within DEC, prioritizing topics central to private sector investment, guarantees, and risk mitigation. * Serve as principal economic advisor to IFC and MIGA Management on macro, market, and policy issues that shape pipelines, portfolio performance, and risk appetite. * Establish review standards and provide quality assurance for economic inputs to strategies, country engagement products, and major external publications relevant to IFC and MIGA. * Align DEC's global research, indicators, and development data with IFC/MIGA operational needs; mobilize DEC networks and advisory capacity. * Advise on country and sector prioritization, upstream and enabling environment reforms, and thematic strategies to catalyze private investment and guarantees. * Direct a market intelligence function that tracks macroeconomic, financial market, and policy risks and opportunities across client countries and sectors of strategic interest to IFC and MIGA. * Curate and commission research and flagship analytics relevant to private investment and guarantees, drawing on DEC strengths and external partnerships (universities, think tanks, IFIs). * Promote creation and use of unique firm level and transaction level datasets, market surveys, and real time indicators that inform IFC/MIGA operations. * Lead dissemination through policy briefs, working papers, reports, seminars, and digital media; ensure products are rigorous, timely, and accessible to investors, clients, and policymakers. * Lead, mentor, and performance manage a high performing, diverse team of economists and analysts; promote a culture of analytical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. * Plan and deliver the agreed work program on time and budget; manage resources effectively. Deliverables * Regular macro/market risk and opportunity briefs tailored for IFC and MIGA Management. * Flagship and thematic publications with clear operational implications for private sector development and guarantees. * Market intelligence dashboards, scenarios, and stress testing inputs coordinated with IFC Risk and MIGA risk functions. * Data assets and tools (e.g., survey instruments, firm level datasets) supporting upstream, investment, and guarantee decisions. * Outreach events (seminars, workshops, academic conferences) aligned with IFC and MIGA priorities. Selection Criteria * PhD in Economics (or equivalent) with a strong publication record in fields relevant to private sector development, finance, and development economics. * Minimum 15 years of progressively senior experience applying economics to private investment, financial markets, guarantees, or related policy work in emerging markets. * Demonstrated leadership as an economic advisor to senior decision makers; proven ability to translate research into operationally actionable insights. * Strong track record in building and using datasets and empirical methods (micro/macro), including firm level analysis and market monitoring. * Exceptional written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences (Management, investors, policymakers, media). * Proven team leadership and people management across matrixed organizations; ability to set direction, coach, and deliver through others. * Strong collaboration skills and networks across academia, IFIs, and within the WBG; ability to operate effectively across DEC, IFC, and MIGA. * High standards of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to WBG/IFC/MIGA missions and values. WBG Managerial Competencies

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Are you eager to make a meaningful global impact? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking talented economists and researcher analysts currently living in Japan and Korea to join our team working in Washington, DC. Become part of one of the world's largest and most respected communities of economic experts. Engage in high-level economic analysis, policy development, research, and operational work that shapes global outcomes. Collaborate with international authorities, institutions, and fellow economists to address today's most pressing economic challenges. Contribute to influential country assignments, global policy initiatives, and research projects that impact our 191 member countries. Develop your career and expand your skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Whether you are beginning your career in economics, advancing your research expertise, or bringing strong educational experience to apply your research and analytical skills directly to essential policy work which impacts our 191 member countries, the IMF provides a variety of pathways for economists and researchers at every stage. Recent graduates (bachelors or master's) in economics or related fields can explore opportunities designed for early-career professionals, offering hands-on experience as research analysts working in operational and policy work, with options that may fulfill pre-doctoral requirements. Graduate students pursuing a PHD in macroeconomics can gain practical experience through summer internships working closely with senior economists on research projects. Recent PHD graduates in economics can participate in a structured three-year rotational program, as part of our flagship Economist Program with the potential to progress toward permanent economist roles at the Fund. Experienced economists with exposure to macroeconomic policy making at national and regional levels or with substantial research and analytical background can contribute to analysis, policy and policy design, and capacity development to address a wide range of challenging global economic challenges faced by our member countries. We invite you to apply and share your expertise with the IMF, where your contributions will have a global impact. Selection Process: Submitted applications and documents will undergo initial screening. Subject to capacity, in person preliminary interviews may also be held on November 11-12, 2025, for Korean residents and November 13-14, 2025, for Japanese residents. Final virtual assessments follow for those who advance. We are keen to hear from adaptable, talented, and technically competent candidates. Come join us for a rewarding career contributing to helping and serving our 191 member countries. Department: Hiring For: A06, A07, A08, A11, A12, A13 The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world's greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit ********************** VPU Context: The WBG Planet Vice Presidency is responsible for getting the right public and private sector solutions for our operational teams and to our clients, and to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact and business to enable and support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs; supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, policy environment, and private sector mobilization; focusing on agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism; and support and accelerate specific targets such as M300, Health 1.5bn, and SP 500. The VPU's objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. WBG Director Farming & Agribusiness: WBG Director, Farming & Agribusiness, Planet will report to the WBG Vice President, Planet who is accountable to IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA Managing Directors. The Department is comprised of 2 Managers and 75 staff. Duties and accountabilities: The WBG Director for Farming & Agribusiness, Planet will lead a diverse and multidisciplinary team of staff with skills from across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA institutions and business contexts. The WBG Global Director will report to the World Bank Group Vice President, Planet. The WBG Global Director will be accountable for modeling WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and ensuring that the unit delivers on its commitments. Accountability means being answerable for making strategic choices, managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, external and internal resources, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: * Provide vision and direction for the WBG Farming & Agribusiness department to deliver thought leadership (policy and regulations) and scaling and replication (solutions and impact) for public and private sector clients that helps to unlock private sector financing and drive impactful change. * Lead new WBG approach to thought leadership and scaling for the Farming & Agribusiness department, including driving organizational change. * Mobilize and lead Policy and Regulations and Solutions and Impact teams and ensure alignment between the two functions: (1) produce, curate, validate, and share knowledge with operational teams, clients, and partners, and (2) capture, scale, and replicate innovations. Monitor the impact of solutions. * Lead the development of sector and industry strategies. * Assist in mobilizing private finance for clients. * Collaborate with WBG Directors of other sectors, verticals, and horizontals, Regions, and with DEC to deliver multi-sectoral solutions in Farming and Agribusiness. * Represent the VPU on WBG corporate strategic issues. Operational Delivery: * Support pipeline and project development across regions, ensuring that the most promising WBG development solutions get scaled and replicated, in partnership with regions. * Oversee the delivery of timely, high quality advisory services led by Vertical teams to public and private sector clients. Relationship Management: * Foster a culture of partnership and trust, whereby all internal and external parties appreciate the mutual benefits of working together. * Lead coordination and collaboration with public and private sector partners across the WBG institutions and globally to strengthen delivery of solutions for impact. * Strategically engage with and manage senior-level relationships with governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders. Global Engagement: * Lead global engagement efforts, including participation in G7/20, COPs, and other advocacy and partnership initiatives. * Position the WBG as a global thought leader by understanding and influencing major directional trends (e.g., through flagship reports). Internal Engagement and Capacity Building: * Engage with operational counterparts to support a culture of WBG knowledge and delivery of joint public and private sector solutions to clients. Build internal understanding of WBG Farming & Agribusiness, Planet strategy, solutions and accountability framework. * Empower teams to work with WBG regions to develop client capacity, including facilitating "south-south" learning. Enhance the quality of client work, particularly for high-risk projects, and increase contestability across the WBG. Knowledge Management and Communications: * Cultivate an environment of openness that encourages innovation and rewards knowledge sharing and dissemination to drive impact. * Support country teams to apply global knowledge and adapt them to local contexts, incorporating complexities of local political economy. * Disseminate best practices and lessons learned and manages learning and knowledge flows, including full suite of WBG products and solutions. * Ensure the implementation of the access to information policy. * Lead on communicating the results of engagements internally and externally, in coordination with the communications team. * Build a strategic, focused and selective program of analytical and knowledge work that responds to the priorities of WBG clients and responds to global challenges, develop engagement and dissemination efforts that support take-up and use of knowledge for results. * Lead efforts to collect, curate, validate and disseminate food systems, agriculture & agribusiness data, including contributions to the Data360; and work with partners (e.g. UN agencies) to support data for policy making in farming and agribusiness. * Help clients scale proven solutions, and design, implement and deliver training, learning and capacity building programs for staff and clients, including through the WBG Academy. People/Talent Management: * Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforces these qualities in the management team and staff * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing teams of WBG Farming & Agribusiness professionals. Foster a culture of rigor, inclusion, collaboration, and ethical leadership. * Drive and encourage technical excellence within the team by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients. * Foster and lead a strong and collaborative management team including Regional and Global Managers and working closely across the WBG. * Coordinate talent management efforts across the WBG. * Lead talent review for all Farming & Agribusiness-mapped staff and support performance and talent mobility by convening and chairing regular meetings of all WBG Managers that manage and advise on the career of all Department-mapped staff. This body also focuses on ensuring that technical staff maintain sharp and current technical skills while being exposed to an ample set of experiences - operational, analytical, and leadership. * Serve as member of Planet Leadership Team who along with Planet & industry Directors in the Regions support talent management and career development for staff in the Vertical and ensure a technically strong and diverse pipeline for technical and managerial leadership across the institution. * Coordinate and support management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management. Resource Management: * Manage the department's budget to support the implementation of the Directorate strategy. * Ensure Management accountability 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 WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the region's outputs. * Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet unit's objectives. Selection Criteria The ideal candidate for the role of WBG Global Director for Farming & Agribusiness will be a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of food systems transformation, agriculture, agribusiness, strategic leadership in complex organizations, and the credibility to operate independently while influencing at the highest levels of both government and the private sector. Required qualifications and experience * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in agriculture, development economics, business, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and complexity. * Recognized leader in the field of food systems transformation, agribusiness and agriculture, either within the World Bank Group or externally (e.g., development institutions, government, private sector, academia), with a proven track record of applying technical and operational knowledge to deliver impactful, sustainable development outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to engage at senior levels with government counterparts, private sector leaders, and international stakeholders, and to represent the institution effectively in high-level policy discussions and global forums. * Proven thought leadership on agricultural policy & sector reforms-reflected in strategic influence, internal advisory roles, public speaking, or recognized contributions to research, policy development, or operational reform. * Significant field-based experience working in client countries across regions, with deep familiarity with WBG operations and policies, or comparable areas in other international financial institutions or regulatory bodies. * Demonstrated ability to work across institutional and disciplinary boundaries, with experience coordinating across sectors and with diverse stakeholders-including water, environment, trade and financial sector teams-to build consensus and drive results. * Extensive experience in managing complex, multi-institutional portfolios, including responsibility for strategy, staffing, budgets, and performance oversight of large-scale or complex programs. * Proven track record of building and managing teams, achieving a mutually supportive, team-oriented mindset across a large unit or units, and creating an enabling work environment that delivers results. * Proven ability to effectively work with colleagues and integrate the work of multiple business units covering diverse activities. WBG Managerial Competencies 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

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group 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 ***************** ITS Vice Presidency Context: Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) enables the WBG to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150 locations. Our vision is to transform how the WBG accomplishes its mission through information and technology. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, the formulation and implementation of the ITS strategy is an ongoing, iterative process of learning and adaptation developed through extensive consultations with business partners throughout the WBG. ITS shapes its strategy in response to changing business priorities and leverages new technologies to achieve three high-level business outcomes: business enablement, by providing the WBG units with innovative digital tools and technologies to transform how they deliver value for their clients; empowerment & effectiveness, by ensuring that all WBG staff are connected, able to find information, and productive to accelerate the delivery of development solutions globally; and resilience, by equipping the WBG to provide risk-based cybersecurity and robust data protection for a global network and a growing cloud platform. Implementation of the strategy is guided by three core principles. The first is to deliver solutions for business partners that are customer-centric, innovative, and transformative. The second is to provide the WBG with value for money with selective and standard technologies. The third principle is to excel at the basics by providing a high performing, robust, and resilient IT environment for the organization. For more information on ITS, see this video: **************************************************** ITSFE Context: WBG ITS Finance (ITSFI) is responsible for providing high quality, streamlined information and technology solutions for the World Bank's Financial complex, which include WBG Treasury Portfolio (ITSTR), WBG Risk Management Analytics (ITSRA), Finance Technology Solutions (ITSFT), and Financial Engineering (ITSFE). ITSFE handles donor contributions from inception to the point of final disbursement, including IDA, Financial Intermediary Funds and Trust Funds. ITSFI is additionally responsible for building its IT services using a shared platform that provides scale, leverage, reliability, and control while at the same time improving responsiveness to emerging business needs. The ITSFI team is accountable for the implementation of the ITS Strategy supporting WBG core finance business processes. As a unit within the ITS Finance, ITS Financial Engineering (ITSFE) unit provides systems and technology support to mission critical and core financial applications of the WBG finance complex units (DFI, WFA and BPS). The 'Development Finance' IT systems team in ITSFE, provides IT solutions to support WBG development finance & strategic resource mobilization operations and membership for IDA, finance & accounting for Trust Funds, Capital subscription and management processes for IBRD, Externally Funded Output & Variance Reporting & Analysis related processes for IBRD capital income sustainability projections, etc. Duties and Accountabilities: The IT Product Analyst will report to the ITSFE team lead and will work closely with finance clients primarily focusing on implementing IT solutions and supporting the existing modern cloud-based web applications built for 'IDA Mobilization & IBRD Corporate Finance' (DFFPO) unit and its 'Finance', 'Resources Mobilization & Policy' and 'Operations' workgroups. The Product Analyst is responsible for supporting the maintenance of business application systems, contributing to enterprise initiatives that intersect with core business processes, and coordinating the delivery of ongoing capital projects and maintenance services. This work will be conducted using an Agile approach within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART). The Product Analyst's primary goal is to maximize the value delivered by the Agile Team. Acting as the voice of the customer, they will ensure that features, enablers, and user stories align with business objectives and deliver measurable benefits. The Product Analyst primary responsibilities will include: * Support the Product Owners, product Manager, Business Owners, and other program stakeholders in defining, refining, and prioritizing the team's Backlog and its alignment with the Program Increment (PI) objectives. * Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and other stakeholders to understand business needs, priorities, and success metrics. * Actively participates in PI Planning, Iteration Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops. * Facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure efficient collaboration and smooth execution of work. * Ensure backlog transparency, visibility, and clear prioritization while maintaining a balance between functional and technical enablers to meet the desired product functionality. * Work in Agile teams to implement new IT solutions as per business objectives and priorities acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to clarify requirements. * Support and maintain the new generation of IDA cloud-based systems (Azure based web applications, dashboards, reports, and analytics tools) with interfaces other WB and WBG solutions such as Enterprise Systems. * Support and collaborate with RTEs, PMs, BOs, SAs and Scrum Masters to ensure effective Agile ceremonies. * Translate business requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. * Support and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team while following and championing the SAFe methodology. * Ensure that the team adheres to Agile practices, working collaboratively and effectively toward accomplishing agreed sprint goals while proactively removing obstacles hindering the team's progress enabling a smooth workflow. * Address and resolve conflicts within the team quickly and diplomatically, ensuring a healthy and productive work environment typically under guidance of senior POs, RTEs, BOs, and/or program leads. * Monitors potential risks to the organization on a continuous basis and alerts senior team members of emerging risks that could impact the team's ability to conduct business. * Proactively liaise with onsite and offshore teams (IT teams and business clients) to ensure IT support activities are on track within defined specifications. * Function as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to clarify requirements, acceptance criteria, and the expected business outcome from our implementations. * Assess complex situations, identify underlying issues, and suggest practical solutions through root cause analysis or bottlenecks and facilitating solutions to prevent recurrence. * Provide clear, concise, and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria to the development team while collaborating with others to ensure user stories are refined and ready for implementation as per SAFe methodology. * Coordinates business review processes for implementations and secures approval for deployment. * Identifies, documents, and monitors key business processes needed to achieve successful business results; maps and documents processes and develop framework for improvement by recording issues and obtaining consensus on resolutions. * Communicates with excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively shares relevant knowledge and information, and actively listens to understand others.". * Develop detailed flowcharts to show processing logic (business, data etc.) to properly depict processes, data, and systems. * Assist the IT team with daily production support and preventive maintenance for production systems in a proactive manner and as per guidance from POs and RTEs. * Collaborate with IT teams and with business stakeholders to facilitate the release and change management as per IT framework and guidelines. * Collaborate with BAs and POs to analyze and clarify requirements and assist in the development of technical specification documents. * Prepare test cases and plans and participate in post-implementation reviews. * Understand the organizational mission, values, operations and goals and ITS policies and procedures ensuring the team is compliant and in alignment of the same. Selection Criteria * Education: Master's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelors' Degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience BFSI/Finance and experience preferably with MDBs. * Experience working with geographically distributed teams across different time zones. * Pro-actively liaise with onsite and offshore teams (IT teams and business clients) to ensure IT support activities are on-track within defined specifications. * Familiarity with industry standard processes defined for systems design, database design, development, testing, and integration phases of a project and Agile based implementations. * Track record demonstrates eagerness to learn new things while effectively contributing to the active work program. * Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders on requirements, breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that clearly identify the issues at hand, documenting them properly, and getting consensus on resolutions. * Experience in change management procedures and use of ADO/PLM processes for execution. * Knowledgeable in the use of MS Office suit applications and Visio (or similar diagramming tool). * Proven ability to contribute to projects with minimal guidance. * Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and iterative development processes. * Capacity to work both independently and in a team balancing 'analysis' and 'action' finding the right approach for given situations. * Willingness to seek advice and assistance when needed. * Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Ability to facilitate meetings and Agile ceremonies while promoting a collaborative environment. * Problem-solving abilities to identify and address roadblocks or team challenges. Other qualifications that will be a plus: * Working experience implementing solutions through the SAFe Methodology. * Certification on SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, SAFe Agilist (SA), and/or Business Analysis. * Working experience in implementation of cloud-based solutions on an enterprise scale, specifically on Microsoft Azure platforms. * Basic knowledge of Web based application development and Azure Services. * Basic understanding of AI/ML implementations for both supervised and unsupervised models and solutions and ability to leverage Copilot & AI augmentation tools. * Knowledgeable in the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) statements to perform data reconciliation and validation as well as basic expertise in data analysis leveraging BI tools, MS Office and desktop software. * Comprehensive understanding of SAFe principles and ceremonies, PO and Scrum Master practices, and Agile methodologies. 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

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) is seeking to fill an Administrative Coordinator/Senior Administrative Coordinator position as part of the Immediate Office team. The selected candidate will provide administrative assistance to the team supporting B-level staff in FAD's Immediate Office. The selected candidate will be expected to work under minimum supervision and have excellent administrative and organizational skills; proven initiative and discretion in handling sensitive issues; strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with staff at all levels; excellent initiative and sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with the team of coordinators in the Immediate Office and the department. Qualifications Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant experience, is required. External candidates must have spent at least two of the six required years of experience in a lead role. In addition to the above, the selected candidate must possess the following: * Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure. * Proven technical skills in the use of various PeopleSoft Applications (HRPROD, FINPROD, TRACES, TIMS) and other Fund-standard software packages, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. * Ability to edit for grammar, style, content, and conformity to Fund standards, with attention to detail. * Have demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with Fund staff and external contacts at all levels, including the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. * Ability to help finalize and circulate Fund documents such as Capacity Development (CD) reports, Board papers, Working Papers and other. * Proven ability to organize from headquarters large conferences and seminars, including those held in member countries. * Relevant work experience in a CD department would be desirable. * Flexibility in working hours and overtime, sometimes at short notice. * Prior supervisory experience in a division or Front Office preferred. * Knowledge of Spanish or French is required. Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered. This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund's new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015. Department: FADAI Fiscal Affairs Department Immediate Office Hiring For: A05, A06 The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world's greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit ********************** VPU Context: The WBG People Vice Presidency is responsible for getting the right public and private sector solutions to our operational teams and to our clients, and to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact and business to enable and support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs; supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, policy environment, and private sector mobilization; focusing on agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism; and support and accelerate specific targets such as M300, Health 1.5bn, and SP 500. The VPU's objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. WBG Director Education and Skills: WBG Director, Education and Skills, People will report to the WBG Vice President, People who is accountable to IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA Managing Directors. The Department is comprised of 2 Managers and 50 staff. Duties and accountabilities: The WBG Director for Education and Skills, People will lead a diverse and multidisciplinary team of staff with skills from across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA institutions and business contexts. The WBG Global Director will report to the World Bank Group Vice President, People. The WBG Education and Skills Director is responsible for delivery of the new Education and Skills Strategy. The Strategy rests on four interconnected pillars: getting children off to the right start by expanding access and quality of early childhood development; ensuring all children learn and stay in school by improving foundational learning; building job-relevant skills throughout the lifecycle by modernizing skilling systems to create individualized, market-driven learning pathways; and putting skills to work by developing agile digital labor market systems that provide credentials to workers and connect them to opportunities in priority sectors. The WBG Global Director will be accountable for modeling WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and ensuring that the unit delivers on its commitments. Accountability means being answerable for making strategic choices, managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, external and internal resources, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: * Provide vision and direction for the WBG Education and Skills department to deliver thought leadership (policy and regulations) and scaling and replication (solutions and impact) for public and private sector clients that helps to unlock private sector financing and drive impactful change. * Lead the implementation of the Education and Skills Strategy as a WBG initiative in close partnership with Social Policy and other Departments. * Lead new WBG approach to thought leadership and scaling for the Education and Skills department, including driving organizational change. * Mobilize and lead Policy and Regulations and Solutions and Impact teams and ensure alignment between the two functions: (1) produce, curate, validate, and share knowledge with operational teams, clients, and partners, and (2) capture, scale, and replicate innovations. Monitor the impact of solutions. * Establish the Education and Skills Department as a thought leader in education finance and analytics, including the new Policy and Governance Review for Education. * Lead the development of sector and industry strategies and assist in mobilizing private finance for clients. * Collaborate with WBG Directors of other sectors, verticals, and horizontals, Regions, and with DEC to deliver multi-sectoral solutions in Education and Skills. * Represent the VPU on WBG corporate strategic issues. Operational Delivery * Support pipeline and project development across Regions, ensuring that the most promising WBG development solutions get scaled and replicated, in partnership with Regions. * Oversee the delivery of timely, high quality advisory services led by Vertical teams to public and private sector clients. Relationship Management: * Foster a culture of partnership and trust, whereby all internal and external parties appreciate the mutual benefits of working together. * Lead coordination and collaboration with public and private sector partners across the WBG institutions and globally to strengthen delivery of solutions for impact. * Strategically engage with and manage senior-level relationships with governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders. Global Engagement: * Lead global engagement efforts, including participation in global education fora, G7/G20, COP, UNGA, and other advocacy and partnership initiatives. * Position the WBG as a global thought leader by understanding and influencing major directional trends (e.g., on education finance). Internal Engagement and Capacity Building: * Engage with operational counterparts to support a culture of WBG knowledge and delivery of joint public and private sector solutions to clients. Build internal understanding of WBG Education and Skills, People strategy, solutions and accountability framework. * Empower teams to work with WBG regions to develop client capacity, including facilitating "south-south" learning. Enhance the quality of client work, particularly for high-risk projects, and increase contestability across the WBG. Knowledge Management and Communications: * Cultivate an environment of openness that encourages innovation and rewards knowledge sharing and dissemination to drive impact. * Support country teams to apply global knowledge and adapt them to local contexts, incorporating complexities of local political economy. * Disseminate best practices and lessons learned and manages learning and knowledge flows, including full suite of WBG products and solutions. * Ensure the implementation of the access to information policy. * Lead on communicating the results of engagements internally and externally, in coordination with the communications team. * Build a strategic, focused and selective program of analytical and knowledge work that responds to the priorities of WBG clients and responds to global challenges, develop engagement and dissemination efforts that support take-up and use of knowledge for results. * Lead efforts to collect, curate, validate and disseminate Education and Skills data, including contributions to the Data360; and work with partners (e.g. UN agencies) to support data for policy making in Education and Skills. * Help clients scale proven solutions, and design, implement and deliver training, learning and capacity building programs for staff and clients, including through the WBG Academy. People/Talent Management: * Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforces these qualities in the management team and staff * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing teams of WBG Education and Skills professionals. Foster a culture of rigor, inclusion, collaboration, and ethical leadership. * Drive and encourage technical excellence within the team by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients. * Foster and lead a strong and collaborative management team including Regional and Global Managers and working closely across the WBG. * Coordinate talent management efforts across the WBG. * Lead talent review for Education and Skills-mapped staff and support performance and talent mobility by convening and chairing regular meetings of all WBG Managers that manage and advise on the career of Education and Skills-mapped staff. This body also focuses on ensuring that technical staff maintain sharp and current technical skills while being exposed to an ample set of experiences - operational, analytical, and leadership. * Serve as member of the Education and Skills Leadership Team who along with People Directors in the Regions support talent management and career development for staff in People and ensure a technically strong and diverse pipeline for technical and managerial leadership across the institution. * Coordinate and support management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management. Resource Management: * Manage the department's budget to support the implementation of the Directorate strategy. * Ensure Management accountability 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 WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the region's outputs. * Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet unit's objectives. Selection Criteria The ideal candidate for the role of WBG Global Director for Education and Skills will be a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of Education and Skills, strategic leadership in complex organizations, and the credibility to operate independently while influencing at the highest levels of both government and the private sector. Required qualifications and experience: * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Education, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and complexity. * Recognized leader in the field of Education and Skills Development, either within the World Bank Group or externally (e.g., development institutions, government, private sector, academia), with a proven track record of applying technical and operational knowledge to deliver impactful, sustainable development outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to engage at senior levels with government counterparts, private sector leaders, and international stakeholders, and to represent the institution effectively in high-level policy discussions and global forums. * Proven thought leadership on education and skills-reflected in strategic influence, internal advisory roles, public speaking, or recognized contributions to research, policy development, or operational reform. * Significant field-based experience working in client countries across regions, with deep familiarity with WBG operations and policies, or comparable areas in other international financial institutions or regulatory bodies. * Demonstrated ability to work across institutional and disciplinary boundaries, with experience coordinating across sectors and with diverse stakeholders-including Education and Skills teams-to build consensus and drive results. * Extensive experience in managing complex, multi-institutional portfolios, including responsibility for strategy, staffing, budgets, and performance oversight of large-scale or complex programs. * Proven track record of building and managing teams, achieving a mutually supportive, team-oriented mindset across a large unit or units, and creating an enabling work environment that delivers results. * Proven ability to effectively work with colleagues and integrate the work of multiple business units covering diverse activities. * Proven capability to lead and implement organizational change and reform initiatives, with a focus on improving efficiency, accountability, and clarity in roles, processes, and institutional culture. WBG Managerial Competencies 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 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA or Agency) is a member of the World Bank Group, and our mission is to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to help end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. We do that through the provision of political risk insurance and public sector credit guarantees to investors and lenders against losses caused by noncommercial risks. For more information,************ In July 2024, the World Bank Group launched the WBG Guarantee Platform (WB GP), a major upgrade to its guarantees business, that will deliver improved guarantee access through a unified team at MIGA as well as innovative new guarantee solutions. These new reforms will help position MIGA to achieve the goal of tripling annual guarantee issuance to $20 billion by 2030. To meet this goal and maximize its development mandate, MIGA must stay focused on supporting the needs of MIGA's developing member countries, while complementing the activities of other public and private insurers. MIGA's operational priorities focus on: investments in IDA countries; investments in conflict-afflicted environments; support for complex and innovative deals, especially those involving project financing (in particular infrastructure, extractive industries and climate change); and support for South-South investments. To further develop the Agency's business and foster innovation in the WB Guarantee Platform in these core areas and to meet the evolving needs of investors in developing and emerging markets, MIGA's FIG ( Financial Institutions Group ) Operations Department (MIGOP) seeks a Lead Structured Products Specialist with extensive financial sector experience in Structured Finance and Capital Markets who will identify new business opportunities for MIGA and WB's GP, achieve business targets and help grow MIGA's guarantee business. This position will be based in Washington D.C. The selected candidate will report to MIGA's Financial Institutions Group Manager based in Washington D.C. Duties and accountabilities: * Leveraging MIGA/WB/IFC public sector guarantee products within the WBG Guarantee Platform to develop structures that mobilize private sector financing through credit enhancement and/or capital relief in emerging markets; * Evaluating, structuring and negotiating guarantees with counterparties that could enable RWA/capital relief for banks; * Collaborating with other units within MIGA, IFC, and the WBG to deliver high level business results, with a particular focus on innovation and financial sector solutions; * Within MIGA, ensuring close collaboration on current initiatives with colleagues based in the regions and sectors, especially with MIGA's innovation team; * Liaising with MIGA's and the WBG Guarantee Platform's clients, particularly with global banks and institutional investors to explore new structures, understand regulatory constraints and bankability issues; * Managing financial sector client relationships as needed; * Helping in the development and implementation of internal requirements, which includes liaising with other departments within MIGA, associated with a growing business line of sophisticated financial instruments; * Identifying new business opportunities for MIGA and WB Guarantee Platform using Blended Finance modalities at MIGA's disposal, among other business development tools; * Meeting with prospective clients to market MIGA's guarantee products as well as with MIGA partners to better understand the market for political risk insurance and public sector credit risk guarantee solutions in priority areas and to identify new market opportunities for MIGA and the WB GP; * Supervising and mentoring junior staff and; * Advising MIGA's Management Team on business development strategies as needed. Selection Criteria * Master's degree in business, finance, economics, or other related areas; * At least 8 years of relevant work experience in global financial institution and/or development finance institution (DFI); * Strong experience in and in-depth understanding of industry trends and related regulatory frameworks. * Solid track record of delivery in structured finance and/or guarantee products, particularly in respect of capital relief or risk sharing facilities; * Good network of financial institutions, investment banks and institutional investors * Exceptional negotiation, financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of sophisticated financial structures; * Excellent management skills with a proven track record of success in developing client relationships and execution of client engagements; * Excellent business judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative, practical solutions; * Demonstrated experience leading teams and a proven track record in delivering high quality work results; * Excellent team player, able to mentor and train more junior staff; * High degree of discretion, ethics, tack, and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information; ability to maintain high standard of personal integrity; * Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English is required; an additional major language, such as Spanish and/or French, is desirable; * Willingness to travel. 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

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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 Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Vice Presidency of the World Bank is the core unit responsible for institutional risk oversight, including establishment and monitoring adherence to risk policies and guidelines and risk assessment and reporting to the Board and executive management. Its mission is to enable and support the institution to achieve its goals in a financially sustainable manner. The VPU assists management with identifying and managing group-wide cross-cutting risks, enhancing risk response decisions, reducing financial and operational surprises and losses, seizing opportunities and improving deployment of capital. The CRO Vice Presidency comprises four Departments: 1) Credit Risk (CROCR); 2) Market & Counterparty Risk (CROMC), 3) Operational Risk (CROOR), and 4) Environmental and Social Risk (CROES). The Credit Risk Department (CROCR) ensures that the Bank's credit risk exposure is commensurate with the risk appetite of stakeholders and strikes the appropriate balance between financial and development objectives. CROCR manages the credit risk inherent in IBRD's loan portfolio. CROCR's core functions include, among others (i) Assessing and rating sovereign credit risk for all IBRD and IDA borrowers; (ii) Assessing and rating sovereign credit risk for IFC and MIGA; (iii) Assessing and scoring economic/country risks to the private and financial sectors for IFC; (iv) Assessing country eligibility for IBRD resources; (v) Influencing IBRD's lending strategy and assessing lending plans against lending allocations as established through the exposure management framework: (vi) Anticipating countries that are vulnerable to crises; (vii) Participating in arrears workouts for IBRD borrowing countries; (viii) Engaging with the Paris Club of bilateral creditors; (ix) Ensuring IBRD is adequately provisioned for loan losses; and (x) Assessing/Monitoring the size of credit shocks (unexpected losses) as part of IBRD's capital adequacy framework. Responsibilities The Senior Economist position is within the Sovereign Risk Unit in CROCR. As country coordinator, the successful candidate will: * Have primary sovereign risk ratings responsibility for a portfolio of IDA and IBRD borrowing countries. This includes the periodic presentation of country risk notes including risk rating proposals to the CROCR's Risk Committee, as well as ongoing country monitoring. * Have primary responsibility for assessing and rating country/economic risks to the private sector and financial sectors of these countries. * Lead the dialogue with World Bank country operational teams on issues relating to macroeconomic and debt risks and exposure management, including: * Contributing to the corporate reviews of country engagement products and lending operations. * Engaging with country operations teams on exposure reallocation requests, and debt and macro issues, as needed, in close collaboration with other relevant units across the Bank. * Contributing to CROCR work on the IDA Sustainable Development Financing Policy (SDFP) * Leading the preparation of key inputs to CROCR written products, such as the Annual Risk Report, Board papers, and ad-hoc management briefings. * Contributing to the department's continual efforts to improve risk assessment approaches and to innovate. * Depending on business needs, the candidate could also assume responsibilities within the Department on other issues, such as ESG influences on credit risk, stress testing, Paris Club representation, Short-term Risk Monitoring, and strengthening quantitative approaches. Selection Criteria * Master's degree in economics * At least eight years of relevant experience, with strong track record of delivering high quality work in a timely manner (or Ph.D. and five years of experience) * Excellent macroeconomic reasoning and understanding of the interlinked aspects of open economy macroeconomics * Strong quantitative skills * Outstanding intellectual rigor and attention to details, especially for data work * Hard-working with an ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure * Proficiency in dealing with credit risk concepts * Excellent presentational and communication skills * Enjoy working in a high-performing team with collective responsibility and a high value placed on teamwork 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

CFR's Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities for mid-career and senior-career professionals focusing on international relations. The program affords fellows the opportunity to broaden their perspective of foreign affairs and to pursue proposed research, with a placement at CFR or another institution in New York City, Washington, DC, or selective international locations. The program manager will report to the director of fellowship affairs on all activities related to the fellowship program. The program manager will be part of a dynamic team working on activities in both Washington, DC, and New York. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to): Manage marketing and promotion efforts for the program and research new marketing outlets, Participate in the recruitment process for the program, including but not limited to, collecting applications, serving as the first screener, distributing applications for review, and other recruitment logistics, Assist the director and selected fellows on placements, Respond to general applicant inquiries regarding the application process and interviews, Write, draft, edit, and proofread program content, Assist in overseeing the program's budget management, including monitoring grant information, preparing vouchers for reimbursement, and drafting reports, Coordinate event logistics for information sessions and conferences, travel support, and help to prepare materials for distribution, Perform other related duties as needed. Qualifications Experience Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field with high academic credentials. A minimum of 5 years' work experience that includes programming and/or project management experience and budgetary experience. Prior fellowship/academic program coordination experience preferred. Related Skills & Other Requirements Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple assignments, Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to work with all levels of faculty and staff, Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor, Proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, both independently and as part of a team, Excellent computer and database management skills. Required Application Materials Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position. Compensation and Benefits The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States' role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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 Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, degradation of international waters, land and forests, ozone depletion, elimination or reduction of persistent organic pollutants and mercury, all within the framework of sustainable development. The GEF unites 186 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating financial organization, GEF is the designated financial mechanism for five multilateral environmental conventions: The Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UN Convention to Combat Desertification, and Minamata Convention on Mercury. GEF was also recently designated to serve as part of the financial mechanism of the international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). Since 1991, the GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing $24.7 billion in grants for over 5,700 projects in over 170 countries. The GEF Secretariat is a Vice-Presidential Unit (VPU) within the World Bank for administrative purposes and has approximately 100 professional, administrative and client support staff. The Secretariat is seeking a Program Analyst to provide comprehensive assistance in the planning, organization, and execution of Council Meetings and other meetings such as the GEF Assembly and the replenishment meetings. The role requires a professional with proven track record in international event management, strong diplomatic skills, and experience in high-level engagements. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of Council Meetings, supporting both technical and political aspects, and maintaining high standards of organization and detail. The selected Program Analyst will report to the General Manager and Secretary to the Council. Duties and Accountabilities The main roles and responsibilities of the position are indicated below. A. Council and Assembly Meetings Support * Assist in the development, planning, and execution of Council and Assembly Meetings, including logistical arrangements, agenda preparation, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, venue selection, registration and follow up, zoom management, catering, travel arrangements, and protocol requirements. * Ensure compliance and work with World Bank internal procedures and guidelines for event planning and management. * Review and format key documents. * Prepare technical and political summaries of Council Meetings, capturing key decisions, discussions, and follow-up actions. B. Budget and Financial Tracking of Council and Assembly * Monitor and track the budget for Council Meetings, Assembly and related events, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial procedures. * Prepare budget reports and support financial reconciliation as required. C. Support to other Teams * The Program Analyst will also support other work needs of the Secretariat upon request of the relevant GEF managers. These may include, among others: planning and organization of events and activities (Events Team); support as requested for work needs of other divisions, including Operations and Policy and Programming; and other needs as required. It is anticipated that these work responsibilities will increase following the delivery of the GEF Assembly in the coming year. This support will be provided upon request from the Manager to ensure flexibility and responsiveness to evolving organizational needs. Selection Criteria * Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international affairs, public policy, environmental management, or a related field. * Minimum 3 years of professional experience in coordinating large-scale international events, partnership building and knowledge management. * Diplomatic Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with high-level officials, Council Members, and external partners. * Experience in budget management and financial tracking for events; * Familiarity with GEF operations, multilateral processes, or similar institutional environments is strongly preferred. * Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively under pressure in a multi-stakeholder environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; command of Spanish and French language is highly desirable. * Demonstrated degree of initiative and reliability, with ability to develop practical approaches to improve office effectiveness; * Ability to handle concurrent activities efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines; * Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, especially during Council meetings; * High level of personal and professional integrity; Required Competencies * Strong organizational and event management skills, background in organizing complex events, preferably within the World Bank or similar organizations. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively. This includes setting up detailed agendas, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth operations during events, with attention to detail. * Critical thinking and problem-solving skills: Applies critical thinking to recommend actions consistent with strategic goals. * Analytical and Writing Skills: Ability to synthesize complex discussions into clear, concise technical and political summaries. * Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. * Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage unexpected issues during events. 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

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 191 member countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. To strengthen its personal data privacy framework, the IMF is hiring a Data Privacy Specialist with strong knowledge of privacy laws and regulations and proven experience in managing privacy risks in large International Financial Institutions (IFI). Reporting to the Chief Data Privacy Officer, this role will collaborate with staff across the IMF in areas such as information security, procurement, human resources, communications and legal, to identify and mitigate privacy risks. The Data Privacy Specialist will advance the IMF's privacy program and offer expert guidance on privacy risks, especially those related to new technologies and data uses. About the Data Privacy Office (DPO) The DPO is an independent, second line risk function, mandated to oversee the protection and responsible use of personal data across the IMF. Its core mission is to promote a culture of privacy awareness, ensure institutional compliance with internal privacy rules, and manage personal data privacy risks. Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Privacy Risk Advisory and Compliance * Provide expert guidance on privacy risks and internal privacy rules. * Integrate privacy risk management into IMF operations. * Conduct privacy impact assessments; identify and recommend mitigation measures. * Evaluate procurement and third-party agreements; draft data protection safeguards. * Manage personal data breaches, including impact analysis, recommendations on notification, and after-action reporting. * Address data subject requests and complaints with relevant departments. * Advise on cross-departmental initiatives to align with privacy standards. 2. Privacy Framework Development and Risk Monitoring * Regularly review and update the IMF's data privacy framework to align with its risk appetite and global standards. * Benchmark privacy practices in international organizations for ongoing improvement. * Develop metrics to monitor privacy risks, incidents, and mitigation effectiveness. 3. Training and Awareness * Represent the DPO on Fund committees, including the Committee on Responsible AI, and at external events. * Contribute to the development of risk-based privacy training for staff, managers, and project teams. * Promote privacy awareness through targeted initiatives. * Provide expert input to enhance understanding of privacy risks from emerging technologies and data use. The Data Privacy Specialist is also expected to provide support to the CDPO as and when needed. Minimum Qualifications * Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Law, Information Security, Public Policy, Internal Relations, Data Governance, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience, is required. Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A10, or equivalent, is required. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following: * Understanding of global data protection laws and privacy standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and frameworks relevant to International Financial Institutions and private sector entities operating across jurisdictions. * Proven experience providing guidance on privacy and data protection issues within International Financial Institutions. * Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and enhance privacy governance programs in International Financial Institutions. * Proven experience advising on privacy risks in procurement processes, AI systems, personal data breaches and international data transfers. * Experience managing or responding to privacy audits, regulatory assessments, and internal compliance reviews across varied regulatory contexts. * Strong skills in drafting policies, interpreting legal and regulatory frameworks, and communicating with both legal and technical audiences. * Ability to operate with strategic focus, influencing privacy risk management decisions across diverse institutional or corporate settings would be a strong plus. * Professional certification in relevant areas such as (CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP, etc.) is highly desirable * Strong knowledge of the IMF's policies and procedures. * Proven ability to collaborate with others, initiate action plans, manage change, make impactful decisions, and complete challenging assignments. * Ability to quickly understand systems, situations, pressures, and culture within an International Financial Institution to identify potential risks and how to best achieve business goals with these obstacles. * Strong spoken and written interpersonal skills that can articulate complex technical privacy ideas to non-technical stakeholders and colleagues. * Ability to work through business challenges consistently and effectively through collaboration and transparency. This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund's new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015. Department: STAAI PO Statistics Department Immediate Office Data Privacy Office Hiring For: A11, A12 The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The IT Finance and Human Capital Management (ITDAI FH) Unit of the IT Department is seeking a Contractual Workday Systems Engineer to design, build, and support the Workday Platform. Working under the direction and supervision of the Unit Chief, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering integration solutions for Workday HCM, developing and maintaining Extend applications, and providing general technical support and enhancements for Workday HCM applications. The role will require close collaboration with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and IT teams, to ensure new business requirements are gathered and solutions are configured with the required general IT controls. While the ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Workday Integrations (Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs) and Workday Extend tools, candidates with experience of at least three Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Recruitment, Talent Management, and Learning) will also be considered. Experience with Microsoft Azure API Management and Workforce Planning (Adaptive Planning) is a plus. Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements for any enhancements to the Workday platform, including Extend applications or new functionality 2. Recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet business requirements during the implementation and post-implementation phases 3. Coordinate and support technical testing for changes in Workday, ensuring that the scope and coverage of test cases are comprehensive. Maintain testing documentation 4. Facilitate user acceptance testing, coordinating and communicating with project teams and validating results 5. Investigate and resolve technical issues reported by users related to Workday, including functionality, reports, integrations, among others 6. Follow and enforce established procedures for addressing incidents, service requests, and enhancements, ensuring full compliance with IT change management processes 7. Maintain system stability and monitor the platform, ensuring that best practices in security, integrations, and configuration are implemented. Monitor exception reports and resolve issues 8. Support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of integrations with third-party vendors and internal systems 9. Load, manipulate, audit, and report on data, making complex mass changes as needed, including building inbound and outbound EIBs 10. Define, support, and maintain processes for granting security within Workday, including role definitions, security assignments, recertification of access, and role maintenance 11. Manage and facilitate internal and external audit activities. Respond to audit findings and provide needed artifacts as requested by auditors 12. Serve as a partner across Finance, HR, IT, and other key stakeholders to document, test, and remediate controls and compliance-related matters. 13. Stay current with Workday updates and new features and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. 14. Coordinate testing and documentation for semi-annual upgrades; utilize Workday Community to research and network with other users to brainstorm system solutions. Minimum Qualifications * Educational development typically acquired through the completion of an advanced university degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field of study (or equivalent), plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience; or * A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience is required. Specialized Skills/Knowledge * Strong experience supporting/implementing Workday * Proficiency in Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and EIB is highly desirable * Experience with Workday Extend or Workday Orchestrate is highly desirable * Experience with data integration and API integration to demonstrate knowledge of system connections is desirable * Workday training/certification is required. HCM Core training/certification is mandatory; training/certification in other functional areas, security, and integrations is highly desirable * In-depth understanding of security models and approaches to implementing security architecture within Workday * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment * Project management capabilities with demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects. * Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders * Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * A desire to be part of a dynamic and result-focused team with the ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines * Ability to handle highly confidential information and treat employee data with the highest discretion This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need. Department: ITDAI FH Information Technology Department Immediate Office Digital Finance and Human Resource Unit Hiring For: A11, A12 The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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 ****************** About the World Bank Group Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IEG's Role The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is responsible for the assessment of the relevance, efficacy, and efficiency of World Bank Group operational policies, programs and activities, and their contribution to development effectiveness. IEG's evaluations aim to enhance accountability and learning to inform the formulation of new directions, policies and procedures, country and sector strategies, and programs for the World Bank Group's work. IEG is directly responsible for: * Assessing whether the World Bank Group Institutions' operational policies, programs and activities are producing the expected results, including global, regional, and other programs in which the Institution(s) is (are) a participant. * Incorporating evaluation assessments and findings into recommendations designed to help improve the development effectiveness of the World Bank Group's programs and activities, and their responsiveness to member countries' needs and concerns. * Appraising the Institutions' self-evaluations of strategies and projects and attesting to their adequacy to the Boards. * Reporting periodically to the Boards on actions taken by the Institution(s) in response to evaluation findings, and on the measures being taken to improve the overall operations evaluation system including dissemination and outreach activities. * Identifying and disseminating evaluation findings and lessons to maximize contributions to the World Bank Group's learning and knowledge framework and reinforce learning and accountability within the World Bank Group in service of achieving its corporate goals. * Encouraging and assisting developing member countries to build effective monitoring and evaluation associations, capacities and systems. * Working closely with development partners and developing countries to foster international evaluation harmonization, to develop evaluation capacity in developing countries, and to encourage best practice in international development evaluation. IEG operational departments IEG is led by the Director General, Evaluation (DGE), who reports directly to the Board of Executive Directors through the Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE). IEG's organizational structure comprises two operational departments: Finance, Private Sector, Sustainable Development and Infrastructure (IEGSP) and Human Development and Economic Growth (IEGHE), which are responsible for leading the evaluation of WBG programs and projects, analytic and advisory products, country strategies, corporate evaluations, and sector, thematic or focused evaluations across the WBG. The IEGSP department comprises three units: IEG Infrastructure and Digital (IEGID), IEG Private Sector Development (IEGPS), and IEG Planet (IEGPL). IEGPL covers all planet sectors (notably agriculture, environment, climate, water) and covers all three WBG institutions: World Bank (including IDA and IBRD), IFC and MIGA. Duties and Accountabilities The Senior Evaluation Officer, IEGPL, reports to the Manager of IEGPL. He/she will be a strong evaluator, with extensive experience in planet sectors including climate and nature-based solutions. He/she will be directly responsible for related evaluations - including thematic evaluations, cluster project evaluations, validation work, and learning engagements and outreach. He/she will design and conduct evaluations. He she/may also contribute to other evaluations, and corporate activities as a subject matter expert, as well as contributing to IEG corporate objectives. More specifically, under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Senior Evaluation Officer will have the following primary responsibilities: * Lead or co-lead the design, implementation and dissemination of IEG evaluations, including thematic evaluations, cluster evaluations, and other IEG products. * Lead or co-lead micro reviews and/or their coordination, in Planet sectors. * Lead, co-lead and/or participate in the development Learning Engagements (LEs) and outreach and dissemination activities related to IEG's evaluative work. * Provide advice and technical insight on other evaluation work, technical input to the IEGPL manager, and for development of the IEG work program for Planet sectors. * As TTL/co TTL/senior team member, oversee the work and support coaching of junior staff, including by providing quality-assurance and guidance. * Contribute to VPU, departmental, and cross-sectoral activities designed to help IEG pursue its mission, specifically in providing methodological advice and coaching across units, and contribute in other forms to the development of IEG products. Selection Criteria The successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation, and personal attributes: * Master's Degree or PhD degree in directly relevant area of expertise, including planet sectors (agriculture, environment, forestry, water, climate), economics, or evaluation. * At least 8+ years of relevant experience. Prior experience - operational, analytical/research, and policy-related - in Planet, nature and related sectors. * Strong familiarity with World Bank, IFC and MIGA work, including operational and analytical, or at a minimum in other similar institutions. * Extensive experience and understanding of the design and delivery of complex evaluations, preferably in a multilateral development bank context; or solid experience in overseeing or leading the successful preparation and effective dissemination of highly complex analytical products for maximum impact, combined with some familiarity with evaluation principles, criteria and methods. * Deep experience in quantitative methods (such as econometric analysis) and qualitative methods (such as for cross case analysis) relevant to robust, evaluations, especially in relation to applying mixed methods to answer complex questions on outcomes and impacts. * Excellent communication and influencing skills, proven ability to distill complexity appropriately for a range of audiences. * Honed diplomatic and negotiation skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients. * Strong practical understanding of how to engage with operational teams effectively in the design and delivery of evaluations, protecting independence and credibility while promoting learning and ownership for operational staff. * Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, and ability to operate collaboratively across organizational boundaries. * Proven ability to coach, mentor, develop and empower more junior staff, to provide seasoned advice to more senior staff and managers, and to work collaboratively with peers. * Demonstrated experience in planning, tracking and delivering complex evaluation/research projects of high quality in a context of time and budget constraints. * Highly organized and able to work under competing deadlines and multitask. Driven and committed to consistently deliver high quality work. * Some familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools, as they relate to robust and ethical research. * Ability and willingness to travel to developing countries. 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

Job Description The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to the Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews. Qualifications For most of the positions, a strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework is required. The position also requires the following credentials and attributes: · A bachelor's degree by June 2026; · Strong quantitative skills; · Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills; · Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress; and · Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language-such as MATLAB, Python, R, SAS, or Stata-is required for some positions.) This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those seeking substantive work experience before pursuing postgraduate study in economics, public policy, or other analytical fields. People who have or are completing a master's degree are not eligible. Divisions Seeking Analysts Following are details about the work of the divisions at CBO that have assistant analyst positions available: · The Budget Analysis Division develops projections of federal spending and estimates the budgetary effects of proposed legislation. Assistant analysts work independently as well as collaboratively and often within short time frames, obtaining data to address policy questions and preparing analyses to meet the needs of Congressional committees. · The Financial Analysis Division develops and uses valuation models to provide quantitative assessments of the costs and risks of federal financial obligations. The division focuses on the federal government's credit, insurance, and investment programs, such as student loan programs, mortgage guarantees and deposit insurance. It also analyzes the broader financial commitments and activities of the federal government. Assistant analysts in the division provide support for financial modeling and research by gathering data from many sources, merging those data into databases, conducting literature reviews, and collaborating with economists on research and written reports. In addition, assistant analysts may contribute to CBO's valuation modeling and projections of financial variables, helping the agency assess the budgetary and economic implications of federal financial policies. · The Health Analysis Division produces reports and quantitative analyses relating to Medicare, Medicaid, subsidies provided through health insurance exchanges, and other health policy issues. When the Congress is considering changes to health care programs; the division plays a key role by supporting the Budget Analysis Division in estimating the costs of those proposed changes. The division's economists also develop and maintain CBO's health insurance simulation model, HISIM2, which is used for projecting health insurance coverage for the U.S. population. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to the economists and public policy analysts in the division. Typical tasks include statistical analysis, programming, literature review, interviewing experts, collecting data from public sources, and conducting quality assurance reviews. Programming skills are especially important for refining and maintaining HISIM2. · The Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division analyzes a range of federal programs and policies, including Social Security and programs related to education and income security. The division is also responsible for CBO's long-term budget projections and the agency's long-term microsimulation model. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to the economists in the division. Typical work products include statistical analyses, programming support, literature reviews, and quality assurance reviews. · The Macroeconomic Analysis Division analyzes current economic conditions, develops CBO's economic forecast, and analyzes the economic effects of fiscal policy. Assistant analysts prepare materials for CBO's publications, maintain the division's models and databases, and assist with data collection and economic analysis for the division's projects. · The Microeconomic Studies Division analyzes a wide variety of policy issues related to energy, climate, and the environment, including federal permitting and regulation. The division is also responsible for analyzing policies related to transportation, infrastructure, and federal support for research and development. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to many of the projects in the division's portfolio. · The Tax Analysis Division projects federal revenues, using economic models and microsimulation techniques; analyzes the distribution of income; and examines how changes in tax law affect the behavior of taxpayers and the overall economy. Assistant analysts develop projections of revenues from tariffs and excise taxes, estimate the effects of selected legislative proposals on revenues, and assist with other analyses. Salary and Benefits The starting salary is $66,000. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, a brief writing sample, an unofficial copy of your academic transcript, and contact information for three references online at ******************** Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until December 22, 2025, or until the positions are filled. The positions are covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Contact Kate Green or Annita Gulati, Washington, DC, ***************

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world's greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit ********************** VPU Context The WBG Digital and AI Vertical Vice Presidency is responsible for getting the right public and private sector solutions to our operational teams and to our clients, and to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact and business to enable and support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs; supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, policy environment, and private sector mobilization; focusing on agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism; and digital and AI interventions play a critical part in the achievement of specific targets including for digital connectivity and verifiable credentials. The VPU's objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. WBG Director, Access - Solutions and Impact: The WBG Digital and AI Vertical is led by a Vice President and was established in July 2024. It consists of four departments: Access, DPI and Services, Applications, Data and AI. These Departments will be headed by Directors/Managers who will report to the WBG Vice President. The four department will be responsible for Solutions and Impact for their business areas and will collaborate closely with the Manager for Policy and Regulations, who will support the Vice President to provide thought leadership for the Vertical. This position will report to the WBG Vice President, Digital and AI Vertical, who is accountable to IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA Managing Directors. Access - Solutions and Impact Department is comprised of 30+ staff. WBG recently published its Digital Strategy which includes four pillars: access, affordability, ecosystem and AI readiness. The strategy identifies the priorities that WBG will engage across the client segment over the next five years. The implementation plan is currently under preparation. Duties and accountabilities: The WBG Director will lead a diverse and multidisciplinary team of staff with skills from across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA institutions and business contexts. The WBG Global Director will be accountable for modeling WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and ensuring that the unit delivers on its commitments. Accountability means being answerable for making strategic choices, managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, external and internal resources, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: * Lead the new WBG approach for Solutions and Impact in Digital Access and Affordability and drive the organizational change needed to build a new Department that will bring together teams from different parts of WBG. * Lead and coordinate the implementation of sector/thematic/industry strategies and global targets with the Manager for Policy and Regulations. * Provide vision and direction for the team to deliver scaling and replication solutions and impact for public and private sector clients that help unlock private sector financing and drive impactful changes. Mobilize and lead Solutions and Impact teams and ensure alignment between policy and regulations and solutions and impact, * Guide scaling and replication of new and revamped operational solutions including through testing and adaption and the development of platforms. Collaborate with WBG Directors of other sectors, verticals, and horizontals, Regions, and with DEC to capture, scale, replicate and monitor innovative and multi-sectoral solutions. * Represent the VPU on WBG corporate strategic issues. Operational Delivery: * Support pipeline and project development across Regions, ensuring that the most promising WBG development solutions get scaled and replicated, in partnership with Regions. * Provide top-notch specialized knowledge and expertise on sectoral context and solutions and guidance on operational design by producing, curating, managing, and sharing knowledge (global, regional and country) with operational teams, clients, and partners * Oversee the delivery of timely, high quality advisory services led by Vertical teams to public and private sector clients. Relationship Management: * Foster a culture of partnership and trust, whereby all internal and external parties appreciate the mutual benefits of working together. * Coordinate and collaborate with the Vertical's Partnership Team and work with public and private sector partners across the WBG institutions and globally to strengthen delivery of solutions for impact. * Strategically engage with and manage senior-level relationships with governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders. Global Engagement: * Lead global engagement efforts, advocacy and partnership initiatives on digital access and affordability issues. * Position the WBG as a global leader for solutions and impact in Digital Access and Affordability by understanding and influencing major directional trends Internal Engagement and Capacity Building: * Engage with operational counterparts to support a culture of WBG knowledge and delivery of joint public and private sector solutions to clients. Build internal understanding of WBG Digital and AI Vertical engagement on policy and regulations, and solutions and impact. * Empower teams to work with WBG regions to develop client capacity, including facilitating "south-south" learning through WBG Academy on global lessons, analytical tools and technical frameworks. Enhance the quality of client work, particularly for high-risk projects, and increase contestability across the WBG. Knowledge Management and Communications: * Cultivate an environment of openness that encourages innovation and rewards knowledge sharing and dissemination to drive impact. * Support country teams to apply global knowledge and consider the complex local political economy in the work program. * Disseminate best practices and lessons learned and manages learning and knowledge flows, including full suite of WBG products and solutions. * Ensure the implementation of the access to information policy. * Lead on communicating the results of engagements internally and externally, in coordination with the communications team. * Build a strategic, focused and selective program of analytical and knowledge work that responds to the priorities of WBG clients and responds to global challenges, develop engagement and dissemination efforts that support take-up and use of knowledge for results. * Lead efforts to collect, curate, validate and disseminate Access and Affordability data, including contributions to the Data360; and work with partners (e.g. UN agencies) to support data for policy making. * Help clients scale proven solutions, and design, implement and deliver training, learning and capacity building programs for staff and clients, including through the WBG Academy. People/Talent Management: * Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforces these qualities in the management team and staff * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing teams of WBG professionals in the Department. Foster a culture of rigor, inclusion, collaboration, and ethical leadership. * Drive and encourage technical excellence within the team by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients. * Foster and lead a strong and collaborative management team including Regional and Global Managers and working closely across the WBG. * Coordinate talent management efforts across the WBG. * Lead talent review for all Departmental staff and support performance and talent mobility by convening and chairing regular meetings of all WBG Managers that manage and advise on the career of all [Department]-mapped staff. This body also focuses on ensuring that technical staff maintain sharp and current technical skills while being exposed to an ample set of experiences - operational, analytical, and leadership. * Serve as member of Vertical Leadership Team who along with Vertical] Directors in the Regions support talent management and career development for staff in the Vertical and ensure a technically strong and diverse pipeline for technical and managerial leadership across the institution. * Coordinate and support management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management. Resource Management: * Manage the department's budget to support the implementation of the Directorate strategy. * Ensure Management accountability 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 WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the region's outputs. * Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet unit's objectives. Selection Criteria The ideal candidate for the role of WBG Director for Access - Solutions and Impact Department will be a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of strategy, technology and financing of digital connectivity and infrastructure (including fixed line and mobile broadband, satellite connectivity, sub-marine networks and devices), strategic leadership roles in complex public and private organizations, and the credibility to operate independently while influencing at the highest levels of both government and the private sector. Required qualifications and experience * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in engineering and/or technology studies and/or MBA relating to networks, data centers and devices, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and complexity. * Recognized leader in the field of digital access and affordability strategy and technology, either within the World Bank Group or externally (e.g., development institutions, government, private sector, academia), with a proven track record of applying technical and operational knowledge to deliver impactful, sustainable development outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to engage at senior levels with government counterparts, private sector leaders, and international stakeholders, and to represent the institution effectively in high-level policy discussions and global forums. * Proven leadership on scalable and replicable technology solutions - reflected in strategic influence, internal advisory roles, public speaking, or recognized contributions to research, policy development, or operational reform. * Significant field-based experience working in client countries across regions, with deep familiarity with WBG operations and policies, or comparable areas in other international financial institutions or regulatory bodies. * Demonstrated ability to work across institutional and disciplinary boundaries, with experience coordinating across sectors and with diverse stakeholders to build consensus and drive results. * Extensive experience in managing complex, multi-institutional portfolios, including responsibility for strategy, staffing, budgets, and performance oversight of large-scale or complex programs. * Proven track record of building and managing teams, achieving a mutually supportive, team-oriented mindset across a large unit or units, and creating an enabling work environment that delivers results. * Proven ability to effectively work with colleagues and integrate the work of multiple business units covering diverse activities. * Proven capability to lead and implement organizational change and reform initiatives, with a focus on improving efficiency, accountability, and clarity in roles, processes, and institutional culture. WBG Managerial Competencies 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

Job #: req35168 Organization: World Bank Sector: Communications Grade: EC2 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 1/10/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group 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. Please visit ****************** External and Corporate Relations Vice-Presidency (ECR) The mission of External and Corporate Relations (ECR) is to help deliver financial and political support for the World Bank Group, strengthen the Bank Group's role as a global thought leader in development by enhancing and safeguarding its reputation, and supporting operational teams to achieve country outcomes. ECR manages corporate communications and global engagement with key stakeholders, including media, civil society, foundations, private sector, donor countries, and international organizations, as well as employee engagement. ECR also manages strategic communications for the Bank Group's Regions and technical units and leads the management of reputation risk. ECR Global Engagement (ECRGE) ECR Global Engagement (ECRGE) The Global Engagement Directorate leads the World Bank Group's external engagement and partnership agenda, ensuring the Bank is a trusted partner to civil society, philanthropic organizations, academia, the private sector, technology and innovation networks, think tanks, and youth movements. ECRGE fosters collaboration at both global and regional levels, sharing insights and knowledge, building alliances, and extending the Bank's convening power as a credible and neutral platform for dialogue. The directorate works to create value, mobilize resources, and strengthen advocacy around the Bank's priorities while remaining attuned to tension points at local, regional, and global levels. Through these partnerships, ECRGE helps advance the World Bank Group's mission of eliminating poverty and boosting shared prosperity by promoting job creation and focusing on priority sectors where collective action can deliver meaningful impact. The ET Consultant / External Affairs Officer serves as a trusted support to the Director of Global Engagement. The role translates strategy into coordinated action, ensuring the effective delivery of ECRGE's stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and campaign management priorities. The incumbent collaborates across teams to align activities with the department's objectives and tracks progress against commitments. Success in the role requires strategic acumen, organizational savvy, excellent communication skills, and disciplined execution within a fast-paced environment-balancing long-term planning with agile, day-to-day operational support. Key Responsibilities Strategic Support * Support the Director in day-to-day responsibilities by translating strategic priorities into clear workflows, timelines, and deliverables that ensure alignment across teams and initiatives across stakeholder-related initiatives. * Anticipate the Director's needs by monitoring emerging issues and ensuring the delivery of high-quality materials in advance of meetings, missions, partner, and senior engagements. * Support the Director in preparing agendas and materials for weekly team meetings, coordinating brainstorming and planning sessions, and ensuring effective follow-up. Coordination and Follow-Through * Drive disciplined follow-through on commitments from the Director's office by ensuring clarity of next steps, ownership, and deadlines, while monitoring implementation of key workstreams to identify bottlenecks and areas requiring adjustment. * Triage, address, and appropriately delegate requests to the Director's office, maintaining strong organization, responsiveness, and effective information flow across teams. * Work effectively and collegially across the full Global Engagement team-collaborating with managers, team leads, and colleagues to strengthen coordination, and contribute to a strong positive spirit of teamwork. Quality Assurance and Reporting * Support the Director in reviewing high-quality briefs, talking points, concept notes, presentations, and other materials. * Ensure products originating from the Director's office meet high standards of clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment. * Develop tools, trackers, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and capture achievements, KPIs, and key deliverables. Selection Criteria * Master's degree in International Relations, Development, Business Administration, or related field. * Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, strategy, partnerships, or development operations. * Demonstrated experience in cross-sector collaboration (e.g., multilateral institutions, private sector, philanthropy, civil society). * Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under tight deadlines. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across teams and influence without direct authority * Deep understanding of the World Bank Group's mission, structure, and operations is preferred. Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments. 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

Job #: req34356 Organization: World Bank Sector: Information Technology Grade: GH Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 12/19/2025 (11:59pm UTC) Description Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help client countries solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending poverty on a livable planet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group works with public and private partners, invests in groundbreaking projects and uses data, research, and technology to develop solutions to pressing global, regional and local challenges. For more information, please visit http: ************************* The organization has undertaken an ambitious exercise to revise its mandate, products and structure to adjust to the multiple, intertwined crises affecting the world today (see Evolution Roadmap), in the move to becoming a better Bank. Business Unit Overview The mission of the Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) is to leverage information and technology as a force multiplier to accelerate, deepen, and sustain development impact. Their vision is to harness information and technology for a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information on ITS, check this video: ***************************************************** Department Context The WBG Corporate Solutions Department (ITSCO) is focused on the digital transformation of essential corporate services to ensure WBG operations are seamless, resilient, and future‑ready. Uniting digitalization roadmaps, experience design, process optimization, application delivery, systems management, and technology modernization across some 170 products and services, the department links business ambition with operational excellence-from intuitive employee experiences and precision payroll to data-driven decision making, intelligent automation, and AI enablement. Operating from Washington, Chennai, Sofia, and Singapore in a global delivery model, the team seeks to combine disciplined strategic planning with focused roadmaps, agile product delivery, design‑forward innovation, digital engineering, automation, and AI to produce solutions that are engaging, impactful, and efficient. The goal is a unified, OneWBG corporate backbone-streamlined, connected, and adaptive-that empowers leaders, staff, partners, and shareholders with the processes, capabilities, and insights to advance the WBG's mission at scale. The department comprises of four distinct but complementary units which work closely together to deliver on the department's mandate: * Corporate Digital Acceleration unit: Accelerates digital transformation for corporate business functions through design thinking, digital innovation, rapid prototyping, reimagining processes, and AI enablement, e.g. AI-first work digitalization strategies. * Corporate Experience Solutions unit: Delivers optimal digital experiences for WBG employees, clients, partners, shareholders, and beneficiaries through engaging, effective, and user-centric solutions, e.g. intranets, self service, work productivity and decision-support systems. * Corporate Business Solutions unit: Enables critical corporate business processes and functions of the WBG through accurate, efficient, and resilient back-office systems, e.g. ERP systems supporting human resources and budget functions. Corporate Digital Backbone unit: Creates an autonomous digital backbone for the orchestration of data, transactions, processes, and insights across the diverse corporate portfolio, e.g. application modernization, technology debt reduction, efficient data exchange, enterprise integration, automated business processes, and agentic-AI. Unit Context The Corporate Experience Solutions unit, within the department, will serve as the World Bank Group's hub for designing, delivering, and evolving the digital interactions that connect our people and partners to the organization. Loosely aligned with the "systems of engagement" concept, this unit will focus on the full spectrum of stakeholder experiences - encompassing employees, shareholders, partners, the public, and beyond. Our purview includes high-impact corporate platforms such as the intranet, external websites, and tools supporting employee engagement, Board relations, recruitment, onboarding, talent development, learning, travel, leave, time recording, desk booking, and other solutions that touch the day-to-day work of the WBG's global workforce and millions of external users. These are mission-critical, high‑visibility products, where speed, intuitiveness, and agility are paramount. The six teams that fall under this unit include: * Employee Engagement: Delivers digital platforms and initiatives, such as the WBG intranet and dozens of internal websites and apps, that foster communications, collaboration, and community, leveraging data-driven insights and best practices to strengthen organizational culture and performance. * Staff Development: Delivers the technology solutions that support career development for WBG employees including performance management, learning management, skill analytics, and talent development solutions. * Employee Self-Service: Provides WBG employees with intuitive, self-service portals and mobile applications to interact with corporate services, such as HR, IT, time recording, leave, approvals, and more, following digital workplace best practices. * Corporate Services: Supports facilities, travel, real estate, health, and administrative services with streamlined digital tools that improve operational efficiency and sustainability across the WBG's global footprint. * Shareholder Experience: Delivers applications to support the WBG's Board, Executive Directors, Governors, and other key stakeholders, applying best practices in governance, Board engagement, process and document management, and reporting and analytics. * External Experience: Designs and maintains digital engagement platforms to enhance how millions of clients, partners, development practitioners, academics, journalists, beneficiaries, and citizens interact with the WBG. To meet this ambitious mandate, the unit will operate with a product management mindset - blending agile delivery, modern application development practices (including low/no‑code and AI), design thinking, and forward engineering to deliver solutions that delight and empower. Product roadmaps, epics, features, user stories, sprints, MVPs, and continuous improvement are par for the course. We will embody strong relationship management with our business partners, ensuring delivery that is both timely and deeply responsive to user needs. Duties and Responsibilities The Manager, Corporate Experience Solutions combines strategic vision, product leadership, and agile delivery to lead the World Bank Group's global portfolio of high‑impact digital engagement platforms, delivering intuitive, accessible, and mission‑critical experiences for the WBG's workforce and millions of users worldwide. The Manager will work closely with the Director and other Managers in the WBG Corporate Solutions department to ensure business transformation priorities, product and systems development, and technology capabilities are aligned and connected to maximize impact, efficiency, and value. The primary roles and responsibilities for this position include: Leadership & Strategic Planning * Drive and deliver the strategic direction for the unit's product and technology investments aligned with the WBG's business goals through the creation of well-defined product roadmaps and solution architectures, that comply with product management and agile software delivery best practices (e.g. design thinking, SAFe). * Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to generate thought leadership, strengthen engagement, and co-create investment priorities and roadmaps consistent with leading technology governance and investment frameworks (e.g. SAFe LPM). Delivery, Efficiency, & Continuous Improvement * Accountable for delivery, optimization, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical platforms (intranet, external web, HR self‑service, travel, onboarding, learning, desk booking, etc.), ensuring cost effective and timely delivery and measuring adoption, satisfaction, and value. * Build a culture of product quality and technical excellence by implementing modern software delivery practices, updating technology solutions, driving down costs, and improving measurable value and quality metrics across the portfolio (e.g. lead and cycle times, failure rates, velocity, and customer satisfaction). * Oversee solution architecture, system design, and integration to ensure seamless interoperability across corporate platforms, eliminating duplication and enabling streamlined processes. Embed process efficiency and automation into system improvement plans, reducing manual work, reducing operational costs, and enhancing service delivery. Key platforms include Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Platform, Microsoft SharePoint Online, multiple SaaS and enterprise cloud solutions, and a host of custom applications. * Achieve delivery excellence and ensure all portfolio initiatives, including the capital budget program, are managed to budget, timelines, and expected quality standards by understanding, quantifying and communicating impact, milestones, interdependence and value measures and playing a leadership role in managing risk, removing impediments, and ensuring interventions and escalations are meeting the overarching goals of the organization. * Accelerate innovation across the portfolio through the proactive and aggressive implementation of new digital capabilities, including automation and AI, throughout both the product portfolio and ways of working, to scale impact, drive efficiency, and accelerate impact. Drive adoption of modern, user‑centric approaches such as Human‑Centered Design, Design Thinking, Agile, Sprints, Systems Thinking, and Strategic Foresight to accelerate time‑to‑value. People Management & Culture Leadership * Lead and develop a high‑performing, globally distributed team (Washington, Chennai, Sofia, Singapore, and other locations), setting clear objectives, coaching for growth, and enabling career development and succession planning. * Increase organizational resilience by equipping staff with the mindsets, tools, and support systems needed to adapt to continuous changes, maintain productivity under uncertainty, and recover quickly from disruption. Emphasize innovation as a skill, a growth mindset, urgency, transparency and accountability in all that is done. * Own the unit's adoption of the SAFe methodology to drive delivery, including the creation of ARTs, agile teams, and other agile conventions. * Foster a psychologically safe, trust-based environment where feedback and diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. * Serve as a core member of the ITS management team, actively contributing to strategic planning and cross-organizational transformation initiatives. Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities, including cost optimization, budget management, and staff development. Within the first year, this leader will deliver the following: * Assess the Corporate Experience Solutions team and identify opportunities for improvement. * Deliver product roadmaps and solution architectures for the ten largest products in the unit's portfolio. * Successfully deliver the capital program assigned to the unit. * Define a target state and roadmap for an intuitive, engaging, and productive experience for internal and external users of WBG Corporate applications. * Deliver on the global recruitment and mobility solutions for the WBG. * Initiate the modernization of the WBG HR Self Service portfolio. * Deliver on the modernized extranet and intranet for the WBG. * Establish well functioning agile teams within the unit and effective collaboration across the department. Selection Criteria In addition to having a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity, the selected leader will have the presence to establish immediate credibility with managers, peers, and a complex group of stakeholders. They will possess outstanding intellect, leadership and analytical abilities as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. A successful candidate will possess qualifications such as: Education & Experience * A master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other related disciplines with 10+ years relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant experience. * Post-graduate coursework in digital technology, information technology, innovation, AI, technical entrepreneurship, business management, or related subjects is preferred. * Candidates must possess certification in Agile methodologies with demonstrated expertise in Agile practices, specifically requiring SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (POPM), or similar qualifications. * Certifications in Digital Transformation, Application Delivery, Technology Management, Change Management, Lean Portfolio Management, Cloud, AI, PMP, or other industry certifications are desirable. * Ten-plus years in product management, solution architecture, and application delivery for enterprise-scale digital engagement platforms (intranet, external web, onboarding, talent, travel, self-service), delivering intuitive, accessible, and secure experiences for global audiences. * Proven ability to define and execute roadmaps aligned to business priorities, leveraging agile delivery, user-centered design, and modern development practices to achieve measurable outcomes. * Proven expertise in designing solution architectures and thorough knowledge of technical processes and life cycle methodologies (Agile, DevOps) from project management to software development and execution using modern application frameworks, including AI and automation. * Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Platform, Microsoft Sharepoint Online, and other leading SaaS and enterprise cloud technologies. * Deep experience in applying design thinking and the voice of the customer-skilled in structuring and running user research and focus groups, synthesizing insights into actionable product decisions, and building communities of practice to scale UX standards and adoption. Management & Leadership * Proven experience leading multidisciplinary, technical, distributed teams and vendors, building high-performance cultures focused on impact, iteration, and continuous improvement with global scaled agile IT delivery model. * Proven ability to effectively partner with business stakeholders and vendors to build strong partnerships, foster good governance, ensure strategic business/IT alignment, and transform relationships. * Strong collaborator with outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and influence successful outcomes. Ability to influence decision makers through collaboration, education, and working partnerships. * Strong business acumen and judgment-able to simplify complex concepts, prioritize investments for value, and deliver results under pressure. * A deep passion for the mission of the WBG. The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.