Job Description

E T Consultant

Job #: req38512 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: EC3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 10/13/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

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.

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 supports 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.

Duties and Accountabilities:

DECDG is looking for a talented individual to join our team and bring their experience with strategic communication and multimedia products.

Why is DECDG looking for help with outreach, content development, and other communications? Because improving society’s fact-based view of the world is vital for progress. We know that our role as an international organization can’t stop at publishing databases or releasing research papers. We need to transform data into knowledge through effective and compelling storytelling. We likewise need to use cutting-edge, deliberate approaches and platforms to engage, inform, and inspire audiences around the world. The role will also help strengthen DECDG's digital presence and audience engagement by supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of DECDG's internal and external web platforms, data-focused communications products, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that foster dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders.

This is a one-year Extended Term Consultant (ETC) assignment, renewable to up to three years, suited to someone with a strong portfolio of work, an interest in international development, and experience in strategic communications, data storytelling, digital content production, and/or data-driven journalism.

DECDG is expanding its knowledge and outreach activities to meet the needs of the World Bank’s client countries and the world development community while also helping to improve the effectiveness of Bank operations. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develop and oversee key multimedia-intensive projects as directed by the Office of the Chief Statistician and World Bank Development Data Group Director (DECDG), ensuring effective follow-up and reporting, meeting established milestones, and successful implementation.
• Prepare clear, compelling communication and multimedia products (end-to-end) to help transform data and analytics to inform and guide decision- and policy-making processes for development impact.
• Develop and coordinate multimedia narratives, social media content, a podcast, virtual and in-person events, and documentation of impact and development transformation associated with the work of the Department and the Office of the Chief Statistician, as needed. This includes managing DECDG's corporate 'World Bank Data' X handle.
• Lead the design, content strategy, maintenance, and continuous improvement of DECDG's internal and external websites, including support for website architecture, landing-page development, information design, and user experience, ensuring content remains current, accessible, visually engaging, and aligned with World Bank communication standards.
• Develop, edit, and publish data-focused blogs, feature stories, the DECDG newsletter, and other digital communications products, including the Let’s talk Data series, to promote DECDG’s work and increase engagement with internal and external audiences. This includes monitoring the Data Blog submission form, liaising with authors from submission through publication.
• Support the Chief Statistician and DECDG management team in internal and external engagements through the preparation of talking points, presentations, briefing materials, key messages, and other strategic communications products.
• Collaborate with DECDG teams to support the design and implementation of events to showcase data and statistical insights, operational work, and analytical products on a regular basis.
• Develop and present regular digital analytics and performance reports, analyzing data across social media, web, and blog platforms to provide strategic and timely advice to DECDG leadership on strategic positioning, message clarity, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
• Coordinate with relevant teams—both internally (with External Communications Relations, as well as with World Bank Group’s Verticals and Regions) and externally with partners.
• Additional communications support as required.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree or above, with emphasis on international development, communications, journalism, digital media.
• Minimum of 8 years in communication and outreach.
• Experience managing digital communications platforms, websites, and web-based content products, including content strategy, information architecture, user engagement, and digital storytelling.
• Proven ability to develop and publish high-quality digital content, including blogs, newsletters, multimedia products, and data-driven stories for diverse audiences.
• Record of success in producing high-impact communications campaigns, digital content, and data visualizations that translate complex research findings into digestible insights for stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working strategically across the organization to coordinate efforts
• Strong understanding of World Bank policies, instruments, and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and execute high-priority projects, ensuring adherence to milestones and successful implementation.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, negotiating, and mentoring skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients.

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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