E T Consultant
Job #:
req39076
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Other
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:
11/6/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Duties and Accountabilities:
Support global advisory projects, including but not limited to PILLAR and DRIVE, including but not limited to:
• Lead on the preparation of project-related documents, reporting and updates, such as project supervision reports (PSRs), project completion reports (PCRs), iPortal updates, etc..
• Maintain and update project information and complete all required tasks in iPortal, IBIS, e-services, AdminPortal, and other internal systems.
• Support monitoring of project budget, track expenditures and commitments, ensuring efficient utilization of resources while maintaining compliance with approved financial plans.
• Liaise project communications and marketing coordination, work closely with the Communications team to ensure communication products, marketing initiatives, and external-facing materials are reviewed and aligned with IFC branding requirements, communications standards, and institutional priorities.
• Support and coordinate, as directed, multidisciplinary teams, including IFC colleagues from TRP, IT, CLED, Comms, Branding, Digital Governance, Data Privacy, and external vendors, to ensure effective delivery of the online application, webpage and others.
• Support M&E framework, track results, monitor project progress against agreed objectives, key performance indicators, development impact targets and donor requirements, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Support procurement and vendor management activities, including preparation of terms of reference, evaluation of proposals, contract management, and performance monitoring.
• Support planning and coordination of conferences and events logistics.
• Coordinate with the legal team and clients regarding the preparation of Engagement Letters and other legal documents.
• Prepare client Integrity Due Diligence and Legal Cover Memos, as needed and directed.
• Support engagement with IFC's Results Measurement team to continuously maintain and update the project's results framework including collection of related documents and ongoing system updates.
• Coordinate with communications team, as well as with external designers, if needed, to support development and execution communications activities related to products and tools.
• Support the development of knowledge management products, including case studies, market analysis and other KM materials.
• Maintain project implementation tracker for PILLAR and DRIVE projects.
• Support other activities in the KIUST unit as needed.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (business, finance, economics, international development).
• At least fine (5) years' experience of international organizations, project and team coordination on projects in developing countries, economic growth strategies, and/or subnational development.
• Experience with WBG operations, processes, standards, and systems.
• Experience working in one or more of the following sectors: Property, Tourism, or Retail.
• Proven communication skills and strong command of English.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AI tools.
• Ability to lead key activities independently, mobilizing colleagues to complete tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in an intercultural environment, with minimal supervision.
• Creative thinking demonstrating enthusiasm for, and commitment to, development work
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
Additional Considerations:
As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working on fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV)-related contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.
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.
