Job Description

E T Consultant

Job #: req38271 Organization: World Bank Sector: Information Technology Grade: EC1 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): English Closing Date: 9/8/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch-reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w

The Enablement Unit is dedicated to uplifting the World Bank Group’s enterprise maturity in data, information, and AI by driving technology-related capability-building, adoption, and innovation in the business areas across the institution. This unit leads the design and delivery of literacy programs, self-service platforms and practices, and citizen enablement initiatives, ensuring that staff and business units are empowered to leverage data, AI and knowledge technology responsibly and effectively. Through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and community-building, the Enablement Unit fosters a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and collaboration.

The Junior AI Solutions Analyst supports the AI Studio, serving as a bridge between the World Bank Group's business units and the evolving landscape of AI-enabled citizen development. Under the guidance of the AI Enablement Lead, this role supports staff across the institution in conceptualizing, building, and scaling AI-driven solutions - from early-stage experimentation through to handoff to scaling. The Junior Analyst fosters a culture of responsible innovation by guiding staff through the Studio's structured prototyping process (Discover, Design, Build, Evaluate), connecting them with the right tools, expertise, and governance frameworks to bring high-value ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

A. Solution Design

• Translate business needs into simple, implementable AI solutions
• Share knowledge on how to use existing tools (mAI, Copilot, data platforms) effectively
• Advise teams on appropriate technical solutions
• Collaborate with teams to create lightweight solution architectures when appropriate (no overengineering)

B. AI Studio Pipeline

• Support use case intake and scoping, ensuring solutions address business needs
• Assess feasibility, complexity, and tool fit
• Guide use cases from idea → prototype → deployment

C. Tool Alignment (Core Focus)

• Determine which tools to use and when
• Promote standard approaches and reuse

D. Governance & Risk

• Ensure solutions follow:
• Data privacy and confidentiality rules
• AI governance and risk guidelines
• Embed human-in-the-loop where required

E. Build Oversight & Deployment

• Guide and mentor teams during development (hands-on where needed)
• Ensure solutions are:
• Functional
• Scalable
• Easy to maintain
• Support rollout and adoption

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in one or more of: AI solution development, AI solution implementation, user training and adoption or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to deliver AI solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to drive results.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and tools, with the ability to engage effectively with both business and technical teams.
• Knowledge of WBG/ITS operating model and processes preferred.

Core Competencies:

Technical & Applied AI Knowledge: Applied AI & Emerging Technology Fluency (e.g., React, Python); Rapid Prototyping & Citizen Development; AI Governance & Risk Awareness

Advisory & Enablement: Solution Assessment & Maturity Judgment; Facilitation & Capacity Building; Brokering & Ecosystem Navigation

Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Insight Synthesis & Knowledge Management; Business Acumen

Interpersonal & Communication: Stakeholder Influence Without Authority; Translational Communication; Innovation Culture Champion; Vendor & Consultant Oversight

Recommended Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, or other AI/Data certifications
• SAFe Practitioner (SP)

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.

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