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Data Scientist
Job # : req31086
Organization : World Bank
Sector : Information Technology
Grade : GF
Term Duration : 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type : International Recruitment
Location : Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s) : English
Preferred Language(s) : None
Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2025 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC
Description
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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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.
Office of the Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships
The Senior Managing Director’s (SMD) key mandate includes overseeing the Bank’s knowledge and partnership programs and ensuring that the Bank’s analytical work continues to address the pressing development challenges facing client countries and global partners. The office is responsible for the Evolution Roadmap, G20 and G7 engagements, the implementation of the Knowledge Compact, as well as the replenishment of IDA, the Bank’s concessional lending arm for the poorest countries.
Position Context :
The Department for Outcomes (SMDOC)
The Outcomes Department provides the strategic vision and direction for an effective outcome orientation across the WBG, leading the implementation of the WBG Scorecard as an accountability, management, and communications tool.
Roles and Responsibilities
The candidate chosen for this position will :
- Work creatively to help update the overall data architecture for measuring outcomes across the WBG, including using new technologies.
- Help develop and implement a plan for use of new technology, including machine learning, to further strengthen outcome measurement.
- Undertake data collection, data entry and quality assurance for cross-cutting issues, such as Jobs, Private Capital Facilitation, Climate Change, Gender, and Youth.
- Develop innovative ways to present outcomes data that communicates a persuasive and impactful message.
- Undertake data cleaning, collection, and exploratory data analysis (EDA) on result indicators through Power BI.
- Conduct independent data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), analytical and visualization support for other activities.
Selection Criteria
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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