Extended Term Consultant – IT Analyst Engineering
Sector:
Information Technology
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Closing Date:
4/4/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 130 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
ITS Vice Presidency Context:
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
Our vision is to transform how the Bank Group accomplishes its mission through information and technology. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, the formulation and implementation of the ITS strategy is an ongoing, iterative process of learning and adaptation developed through extensive consultations with business partners throughout the World Bank Group.
ITS shapes its strategy in response to changing business priorities and leverages new technologies to achieve three high-level business outcomes: business enablement, by providing Bank Group units with innovative digital tools and technologies to transform how they deliver value for their clients; empowerment & effectiveness, by ensuring that all Bank Group staff are connected, able to find information, and productive to accelerate the delivery of development solutions globally; and resilience, by equipping the Bank Group to provide risk-based cybersecurity and robust data protection for a global network and a growing cloud platform.
Implementation of the strategy is guided by three core principles. The first is to deliver solutions for business partners that are customer-centric, innovative, and transformative. The second is to provide the Bank Group with value for money with selective and standard technologies. The third principle is to excel at the basics by providing a high performing, robust, and resilient IT environment for the organization.
ITS Technology Innovation Context:
The ITS Technology Innovation Office provides a collaboration platform, knowledge hub and accelerator for the experimentation, prototyping and mainstreaming of cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models at the WBG. ITSTI collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to explore and scale new capabilities that will enable the Bank Group to fully harness the Digital Age to achieve its mission. ITSTI also leads enterprise efforts to speed the adoption of transformative and innovative technologies. Finally, ITSTI provides the know-how, experimentation space, convening power and guidance to deliver improved business solutions using new and emerging technologies such as Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, Robotics and other emerging technologies.
The ITSTI Office started exploring Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in June 2017 and has since expanded to AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies. The ITSTI Office is an internal platform/incubator for learning, experimenting, and knowledge-sharing in the space of emerging/disruptive technologies to support the WBG mission. The ITSTI Office works with partners around the world to learn, provide guidance, and experiment with emerging technology so that the WBG can influence the global impact for its clients. Together with its business partners, the Office explores and develops an extensive number of use cases in a variety of areas and disciplines, such as land administration, agriculture, supply chain, financial markets, and health, etc.
The incumbent will report to the Manager of the Technology Innovation Office.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Provide expertise on disruptive technologies, including AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Quantum Technologies, Spatial Computing/Spatial Intelligence, Agentic AI, and Software Engineering.
Collaborate with WBG teams to identify and implement innovative solutions.
Lead technical explorations and proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies.
Develop strategic roadmaps and advise on technology adoption.
The candidate will support the ITSTI team with the design and implementation of its projects and initiatives. The candidate may also lead or co-lead technical exploration initiatives on emerging technologies.
Specific Duties:
Engage with the WBG tech community to drive innovation initiatives.
Partner with ITS/WBG business lines to design technology strategies and solutions.
Explore growth potential in emerging technology domains.
Contribute to operational improvements through technology applications.
Develop knowledge-sharing initiatives to support the adoption of innovative technologies.
Collaborate on cross-functional projects to accelerate the use of disruptive technologies
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields with 3 years of relevant experience (or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years).
Proven expertise in Software Engineering, Cloud, Blockchain, AI / ML, IoT, Spatial Computing, Quantum Computing, Agentic AI, or any other emerging technologies.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in one of the following: Python, Solidity, Go, Java or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Knowledge of platforms like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric.
Experience in cloud solutions, microservices, and container-based architectures.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking:
Ability to evaluate technology trends and develop innovative solutions.
Expertise in system engineering, high-performance computing, and software development practices.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and levels.
Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
Additional Attributes
Familiarity with WBG global practices such as supply chain, identity, and carbon markets.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
Experience managing complex programs and multi-disciplinary projects.
Other Competencies
Business Partner Engagement: Provide strategic advice tailored to client needs.
Innovation: Develop and implement forward-thinking solutions.
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate learning and knowledge dissemination.
Risk Management: Assess and address potential risks effectively.
Strategic Planning: Align technology roadmaps with organizational goals.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
