JOB DESCRIPTION

E T Consultant

Job #: req32481 Organization: World Bank Sector: Human Resources Grade: EC1 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 4/9/2025 (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 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, visit www.worldbank.org

WBG Human Resources Vice Presidency (HRD) is focused on delivering high-value HR services to drive organizational performance and help make WBG the employer of choice in international development. In this regard, the HR Careers, Performance, and Learning Department (HRDCL) delivers innovative solutions and strategies and global programs and services across the talent management lifecycle for the World Bank.

The ET Consultant will provide qualitative and quantitative analytics, data visualization, and talent insights in a dynamic and integrated manner to inform forecast trends and present information to enable the delivery of talent management processes, including Workforce Planning and Skills Management. The position will report to HRDCL Front Office based in Washington, DC and provide cross-cutting support to the Department.

Duties & Accountabilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use existing HR information systems to conduct research and analysis, prepare/interpret accurate data and metrics that inform, set direction, and facilitate decision-making in compliance with the WBG HR confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.

• Maintain and make updates in HR systems, including PeopleSoft, Workforce Planning tool, myCareer platform.

• Perform data mining, collection, processing, and analysis, using statistical methods to identify trends and extract valuable insights.

• Independently design and prepare innovative, high-quality reports with written analysis and ad hoc data based on specific requests and context/audience’s needs.

• Develop and maintain business intelligence systems and dashboards to provide customizable visualization solutions for data analysis, monitoring, and management, enhancing functionality and user experience based on business needs and analytical priorities.

• Troubleshoot and problem-solve data issues and develop quality assurance practices to improve data integrity and accuracy.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in computer science, business administration, human resources, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and creativity; demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis, able to articulate issues and recommend solutions to effectively drive fact-based decision-making.

• Strong communications and presentation skills, ability to translate complex data for a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing client-ready materials.

• Experience in designing business reports and graphical presentations, conveying analytical concepts, and dashboard design.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of data privacy, data handling, and data classification; ability to exercise exceptional judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive HR data.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Windows applications (e.g., Excel, Word, and Power Point), including advanced spreadsheet design, lookup tables, manipulation, and analytical skills, and working knowledge of HR systems and data visualization tools, including Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, and Tableau.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with counterparts across HRD and the World Bank Group.

• Attention to detail, strong project management, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates professional integrity, willingness, and flexibility to ‘roll-up your sleeves’ to engage in all aspects of HR work from identification and design to implementation.

• Self-starter, multi-tasker and demonstrated team player, including the ability to work effectively in a virtual and multi-cultural team-based environment.

Competencies

PROFESSIONAL CURIOSITY Continuously enhances understanding of HR theory and practice; keeps abreast of emerging developments in the broader organizational and professional context.

INTEGRATING INFORMATION Integrates complex information, ideas and analyses from multiple sources inside and outside the organization; readily identifies interactions, connections and operational implications.

JUDGEMENT Analyses based on deep understanding of HR, clients and other relevant data; draws correct conclusions and makes recommendations that balance risks and address needs of clients and the broader WBG.

CREDIBILITY Advocates for integrity and ethical behavior within HR and client organizations monitors own and team progress on projects and other work, in order to meet commitments; assists colleagues and team in identifying and advancing HR and WBG perspectives.

TRUSTED COMMUNICATOR Anticipates and addresses sources of potential conflict among colleagues or clients; demonstrates tact and discretion in handling difficult and/or sensitive matters; provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information to clients, HR staff and individuals; delivers difficult or unpopular messages with clarity, tact and diplomacy.

CONSULTATION Develops and maintains internal networks to inform understanding of the WBG’s business, client needs and potential solutions; promotes dialogue on significant issues; own recommendations reflect a solid understanding of WBG context as well as client needs.

FLEXIBILITY Accepts responsibility to address change needs and resolve ambiguity; works with stakeholders to identify and implement appropriate change.

INFLUENCING Identifies need and opportunity for marketing/promoting HR initiatives and advocates for these within and outside HR; draws on understanding of issues, impacts on others involved and own experience in order to support a position.

COMMITMENT TO MISSION AND VALUES Models values that reflect desired culture and climate; identifies conflicts between mission/values and operational practices and seeks to address.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements