Junior Professional Associate – ITS Vice Presidency  

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 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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org 

Junior Professional Associates – Program Description

The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet. 

We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa 

The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program: 

•Be 32 years of age or younger 

•Hold a bachelor’s degree 

•Be fluent in English 

The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank’s Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews. 

Positions may be in any of the World Bank’s offices worldwide. 

ITS Vice Presidency

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

Specific Unit Description – ITSCC

ITSCC unit seeks a highly motivated AI and Data engineer to leverage advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities to analyze structured and unstructured data for various product streams in the unit. The candidate will use AI and machine learning techniques to develop applications and systems that can help increase efficiency, drive insights, improve productivity and help business partners make informed decisions.  

Duties and Responsibilities

•Analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to generate business insights. 

•Work closely with business and technical team members to design AI and data solutions. 

•Develop, maintain, and monitor data systems and pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes. 

•Understand business processes and build custom AI models to automate manual tasks.  

•Analyze and organize data, interpret trends and patterns, conduct complex data analysis, prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling. 

•Develop AI enabled analytical tools, algorithms, and prototypes. 

•Apply NLP, AI, and ML techniques to data. 

•Build and optimize models and algorithms using machine learning techniques.  

Selection Criteria

•Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, ability to convey ideas and technical solutions to different user groups. 

•Excellent problem-solving skills, result oriented, innovative, and creative in seeking solutions. 

•Meticulous attention to detail 

•Analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks as part of a high performing team. 

•Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team within a multi-cultural environment. 

•Ability to seek knowledge required to complete assignments and share such knowledge with team members. 

•The ability to meet deadlines and adhere to agreed-upon timelines 

•Knowledge of Python, Java, C++, or Scala and other big data technologies  

•Understand data security best practices and data privacy regulations. 

•Working Knowledge of AI/ML tools and patterns

Diversity and Inclusion

The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

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