E T Consultant
Job #:
req39211
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Economics
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:
11/13/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee delivery of country-specific subnational B-READY indicators aligned with the Business Ready methodology (https://www.worldbank.org/en/businessready).
• Lead data collection using desk research, AI scripts, administrative data, expert consultations, and firm-level surveys (when available); oversee questionnaire preparation, data processing, data coding and scoring and data analysis. Knowledge of Survey Solutions is a must.
• Manage teams of analysts and ICs, providing clear guidance on data collection, coding protocols, and quality assurance.
• Oversee and coordinate the drafting of analytical outputs on business environment topic(s). Be responsible for drafting and delivering of a strong chapter on the assigned topic.
• Maintain strong relationships with government counterparts and private sector stakeholders; support policy dialogue on regulatory and governance issues.
• Assist with fundraising and business development, especially with Korean institutions. Support diverse business development efforts, including preparation of briefs, presentations, and country-specific materials.
• Contribute to dissemination activities, including presentations to government, private sector, and academic audiences, as well as media engagement.
• Collaborate across departmental units and participate in corporate task forces as required.
• Support the development of new indicators or questions through literature reviews, concept design, consultation and drafting of proposals.
• Contribute to the department's research and knowledge agenda through reports, briefs, research notes, and other analytical products.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in private sector development.
• Proven experience managing projects and supervising interdisciplinary teams to deliver rigorous analysis of business regulatory issues and actionable reform recommendations.
• Strong track record of effective client engagement, including with government counterparts and private sector stakeholders.
• Familiarity with B-READY or demonstrated experience leading primary data collection efforts-from questionnaire design and management to cross-country implementation, coding supervision, and analysis-is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess data trends and correlations and a solid understanding of comparative institutional and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into clear policy recommendations and operational support.
• Experience with expert surveys and firm-level survey design, implementation, and analysis is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, actionable research outputs.
• Sound business judgment and initiative, with a proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently under tight deadlines and limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Professional maturity to supervise, mentor, and support consultants and junior staff.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of additional data management and statistical software is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Fluency in an additional World Bank Group language is highly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
