E T Consultant
Job #:
req38906
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:
10/31/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
VPU Context:
The Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) is the World Bank's central reservoir of fresh insights into the most pressing challenges of development. It is led by the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, who advises the President and senior managers, serves as the community leader for the WBG's economists, and helps to keep the institution in the forefront of thinking about development policy. DEC constitutes one of the world's largest teams of economists focused on policy solutions for developing economies.
Unit Context:
The mission of the Office of the World Bank Chief Statistician and Director of the Development Data Group (DECDG) is to put data to work for development. DECDG provides technical expertise and support both internally and to countries with a range of data and statistics priorities, including development indicators, methods, standards, and tools for data work; support for data governance; and promotion of better use and management of development data. DECDG prizes innovation and partnership, validating and incorporating new technologies, working closely with partners, and serving as an interface to the global development data community.
This position is in the Development Data Governance Unit (DECGT) of the Development Economics Data Group (DECDG). Building the skills to produce, manage, and use data well is central to the World Bank Group's ambition to be a "data bank". DECGT delivers the Data Academy, the World Bank Group's platform for applied learning in data and statistics, which offers practical learning across the data lifecycle, from data production and analysis to visualization, management, governance, and AI.
The Data Academy serves three audiences: World Bank Group staff, through live training series, workshops, and brown bag lunches on topics such as data quality and governance, AI foundations, and reproducible data workflows; national statistical systems and development partners, through partner-led courses, workshops, and the Let's Talk Data series; and learners worldwide, through open, self-paced eLearning courses that have recorded more than 120,000 enrollments. The Data Academy works closely with the Data Talent Board, the WBG Data Communities of Practice, ITS, and a growing network of internal and external partners. To advance this work, DECDG seeks a E T Consultant - Program Officer to support the administration and delivery of Data Academy programs, including its data literacy offerings, and to strengthen the editorial quality, outreach, and partnerships that extend the Data Academy's reach and impact.
Duties and Accountabilities:
DECDG is seeking a dynamic, organized individual to support the Data Academy's growth and operation. The ideal candidate will combine strong learning program management skills with editorial and data communications expertise, and the ability to work with technical experts, partners, and diverse audiences to design and deliver high-quality learning. Joining the team as an Extended Term Consultant (ETC), they will support the end-to-end administration of the Data Academy portfolio, integrate data literacy activities within it, shape the content and communication of Data Academy programs, and help build the partnerships that sustain them. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
Data Academy Program Administration and Delivery
• Supporting the day-to-day administration of the Data Academy, including work program planning, scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and coordination with presenters, instructors, and partners.
• Supporting the design and delivery of Data Academy offerings across formats, including training series, workshops, courses, brown bag lunches, conferences, and self-paced eLearning.
• Supporting the Data Academy learning calendar, registration, and participant communications, and maintaining accurate records of events, participants, and completions.
• Supporting the development and launch of new eLearning courses, including coordination with subject matter experts, content developers, and learning platform teams.
• Monitoring and reporting on program reach, participation, and learner feedback, and preparing regular progress reports, management briefs, and impact summaries.
• Capturing lessons learned and recommending improvements to program design, delivery, and quality assurance.
Data Literacy within the Data Academy
• Supporting the design and delivery of data literacy activities as an integral part of the Data Academy portfolio, so that data literacy offerings for staff, government officials, and other stakeholders follow the same planning, quality, and reporting standards as other Data Academy programs.
• Coordinating with operational teams, DECDG experts, and partners on data literacy activities linked to client engagement and statistical capacity development, including workshops and peer learning events.
• Identifying relevant international experience and good practice in data literacy, and contributing to technical inputs, learning materials, and advisory notes on data use and capacity development.
• Aligning data literacy offerings with ITS data literacy and AI enablement initiatives and with the Data Talent Board's skills priorities.
Editorial, Content, and Data Communications
• Supporting the implementation of a new editorial style and content strategy for the Data Academy, and developing key pieces of data-focused content and training content.
• Providing editorial advice on data trainings as required, and advising on effective approaches to data-led storytelling and the development and publication of data-led projects within the World Bank.
• Preparing high-quality written and visual materials for Data Academy programs, including course descriptions, newsletters, web content, event summaries, and impact briefs.
• Advising and supporting the wider output of the Data Team for print and online dissemination, as needed.
Outreach, Partnerships, and Advocacy
• Supporting external engagement and advocacy for Data Academy programs, building awareness of its offerings among staff, client governments, and the wider development data community.
• Helping establish and maintain partnerships with international organizations, national statistical offices, academic institutions, and technology partners to co-design and co-deliver Data Academy training.
• Coordinating partner-facing communications and joint events, and documenting partnership results for reporting to management and partners.
• Supporting the Data Academy's engagement with the Data Talent Board and the WBG Data Communities of Practice to align learning offerings with institutional skills needs.
Cross-Cutting Support to DECDG Priorities
• Contributing communications, editorial, and coordination support to DECDG priorities, including data governance, Data360, and related corporate initiatives, as requested.
• Supporting the DECGT management team in meeting work program objectives and deliverables, and undertaking other related tasks as requested.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in communications, education, public policy, business administration, international development, data science, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in learning program management, capacity development, or knowledge and communications work, preferably in an international organization or development context.
• Demonstrated experience administering and delivering training or learning programs, including logistics, participant management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to data literacy or statistical capacity development activities for staff, government officials, or other stakeholders.
• Strong editorial and writing skills, with a track record of producing clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, and familiarity with data-led storytelling and data visualization.
• Experience building and managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships, and organizing outreach, events, or advocacy campaigns.
• Working knowledge of data concepts and tools, and the ability to engage credibly with statisticians, data scientists, and technical experts.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, eLearning development, and digital communications channels is an advantage.
• Proven project management skills, with a high degree of organization and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in another World Bank language is an advantage.
