IT Officer - IT Policy Development

IT Officer - IT Policy Development

Job #:
req31854
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Information Technology
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
3/7/2025 (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

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:;v=VTFGffa1Y7w

The mission of the Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) is to leverage information and technology as a force multiplier to accelerate, deepen, and sustain development impact. Their vision is to harness information and technology for a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The IT Officer - Policy Development will be responsible for developing and maintaining IT policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational goals. This role requires modern technical skills, experience with Agile methodologies, and relevant certifications to ensure the effectiveness and adaptability of the IT policy framework.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain IT and cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business requirements, the information technology strategy, legal/regulatory requirements, and leading industry frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SAFe.
• Review and propose changes to existing policies and procedures to reflect current business requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop, document, and implement IT policies that support Agile methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and DevSecOps.
• Develop policies for the responsible adoption of AI, aligned with global standards such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Ensure IT governance policies align with Agile principles while maintaining compliance with relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Establish policies for Agile documentation, change management, and auditability without disrupting Agile velocity.
• Develop, publish, and maintain IT and cybersecurity standards for all applicable technologies and information systems within the Bank Group, aligned with leading industry standards such as CIS and NIST.
• Review policy and technology standards exception/waiver requests and recommend appropriate risk mitigation or acceptance approaches aligned with the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to drive IT policy development and implementation.
• Work closely with Agile teams, IT leadership, and compliance units to embed policy requirements into Agile workflows.
• Foster effective teams committed to organizational goals, encourage collaboration among team members and across teams, and leverage teamwork to address relevant issues.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to work and a results-driven mindset. Set high-performance standards, pursue ambitious goals, and work diligently to achieve them.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Law (J.D. or non-U.S. equivalent) with five years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of substantive IT and cybersecurity experience, including developing and implementing IT policies.
• Experience in developing IT policies tailored to Agile and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of Agile compliance challenges, including security, risk management, and regulatory alignment.
• Strong understanding of AI governance frameworks and experience in drafting AI policies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical security standards for various technologies.
  Excellent writing and grammar skills, with the ability to independently draft policies and standard documents.
• Thorough understanding of best practices and industry standards, including but not limited to ISO 27001, SAFe, ISO 42001, NIST, and CIS.
• Possession of industry certifications is highly preferred, including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Agile Practitioner (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within groups. Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to bridge policy, legal, and technical teams.
  Upholds the highest ethical standards.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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.

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