E T Consultant
Job #:
req38951
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Health & Safety
Grade:
EC1
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
11/2/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The Health and Safety Directorate (HSD) is seeking a motivated and client-focused professional to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of workplace ergonomics, injury prevention, and staff wellbeing initiatives across the World Bank Group's global footprint.
Working within HSD's Workplace Health and Safety Unit (WHSU), the Health Program Associate (Ergonomics) will play a key role in supporting staff health, safety, and productivity through ergonomics education, consultation, data analysis, communications, program administration, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives that directly impact employees in headquarters and country offices around the world.
The successful candidate will work closely with occupational health professionals, workplace safety officers, facilities partners, HR colleagues, and other stakeholders to advance HSD's mission of promoting healthy, safe, and inclusive work environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ergonomics and Workplace Health Support • Support the delivery of HSD's global ergonomics program and associated workplace health initiatives.
• Conduct virtual and in-person ergonomics consultations and provide practical recommendations to staff.
• Deliver educational sessions and workshops on office ergonomics, workstation setup, injury prevention, and healthy work practices.
• Develop and maintain educational materials, guidance documents, job aids, and resources to support staff and managers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new ergonomics and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
Program Coordination and Operations • Coordinate logistics and operational support for training programs, awareness campaigns, and special events.
• Monitor program activities, track deliverables, and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Assist with vendor coordination, scheduling, resource management, and other program administration activities.
• Support onboarding programs and orientation sessions for newly hired staff and their accompanying family members, as appropriate.
Data, Analytics, and Reporting
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and performance indicators.
• Support the development of dashboards, metrics, and quarterly reporting products.
• Conduct surveys and assessments to identify emerging workplace health and ergonomics needs.
• Use data and staff feedback to inform program improvements and measure outcomes.
Communications and Engagement
• Prepare communications, presentations, newsletters, web content, and awareness materials related to ergonomics and workplace health.
• Design digital and printed educational materials, including posters, infographics, and promotional resources.
• Maintain ergonomics-related content on HSD websites, intranet pages, and other communication channels.
• Support enterprise-wide campaigns promoting safe and healthy work practices.
Collaboration and Client Service
• Serve as a trusted resource for staff seeking information on ergonomics and workplace wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary HSD teams and partners across the institution.
• Build productive relationships with staff, managers, facilities teams, human resources, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive client experience through responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented service.
Confidentiality and Professional Standards
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality consistent with applicable World Bank Group policies and Staff Rule requirements.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with HSD professional standards and organizational expectations.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, occupational health, kinesiology, public health, health sciences, workplace safety, psychology, communications, business administration, or a related field and Ergonomics Certification.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting workplace health, ergonomics, occupational health, health promotion, safety, human resources, employee wellbeing, or related programs.
• Experience coordinating projects, training activities, events, or organizational initiatives.
Technical Skills
• Knowledge of workplace ergonomics principles and office-based risk reduction strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience collecting, interpreting, and presenting data.
• Experience with survey design and administration platforms such as Qualtrics or similar tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Experience developing presentations, communications products, and training materials.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration, learning, or content-management platforms is desirable.
Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-service orientation and commitment to high-quality support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to inclusion, respect, and professionalism.
The successful candidate will:
• Help increase staff awareness and adoption of healthy workplace practices.
• Deliver high-quality ergonomics and workplace wellbeing support to staff globally.
• Strengthen HSD's use of data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to engaging communications and learning initiatives that improve staff health and safety outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across the institution and enhance the visibility and impact of HSD programs.
