E T Consultant
Job #:
req38748
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Gender
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:
10/24/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The S&I WB team, currently comprising six staff members, is tasked with integrating gender in WBG operations through the Gender Tag process and extracting knowledge from operations for replication, with an overarching goal of achieving results, at scale across all regions and sectors.
In addition to the gender tag, the WB S&I team's work program covers other key workstreams, in close cooperation with the Gender Department IFC S&I Team and the P&R Team. These include:
• Upstream operational support (gender tag upstream support, thematic workshops)
• Thematic support (expertise-based)
• Monitoring and Reporting (including managing the gender portal, contributing to Gender Strategy RF reporting, and contributing to Board updates)
• Capacity building (corporate and gender network training, gender tag certification, etc.)
• Country engagement (e.g. support in reviewing selected CPFs, fast-track countries engagement, contribution to CPF methodology note)
The WB S&I team is supported by 6 STCs, most expected to be discontinued (some may transition to independent consultants). This will have a significant impact on the team's work. Giacomo has been an STC with the S&I Team since the start of FY26, bringing extensive experience from Regional Gender Coordination units in MENAAP and LAC, a strong command of Bank operations, systems, and Gender Portal. He consistently delivers high-quality and timely outputs. As an ETC Giacomo would provide much needed operational, monitoring and reporting, and capacity building support.
Duties and accountabilities:
1. Operational support
• Support S&I team by conducting, as a primary reviewer, tag assessments of selected projects, in line with the gender tag methodology.
2. Data Monitoring & Reporting
• Prepare monthly updates pipeline (from Standard Reports) of upcoming lending operations by region, to support coordination with Regional Gender Focal Points.
• Carry out, as needed, portfolio data review/analysis for various reporting purposes, in support of P&R M&E team (incl. on selected Gender Strategy RF indicators), and to respond to corporate requests (e.g. IEG).
• Support ad-hoc requests for gender tag data, good practice examples, etc.
• Monitor the gender solutions account and provide just-in-time support to task teams by reviewing, allocating, and responding to requests. Monitor gendersolutions account trends to inform improvements in the S&I team's upstream support to task teams.
3. Capacity Building
• Contribute to training content development and support the preparation and delivery of training materials, including for the gender network, regional and corporate trainings, and operational workshops. This role will also include supporting the delivery and management of the Gender Tag certification program, including the nomination process and test delivery.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in business, economics, finance, international relations, statistics or other relevant discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent knowledge of gender issues and of gender in development
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience conducting research, providing operational support, and data analysis on gender
• Command of WB operations structure and process
• Familiarity and experience with the WBG gender agenda, including the WBG Gender Strategy and its priorities
• Advanced knowledge and experience in supporting task teams through the gender tag and its methodology
• Excellent data and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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
As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
