E T Consultant

E T Consultant

Job #:

req39043

Organization:

World Bank Group

Sector:

Environment

Grade:

EC1

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Portugeze

Closing Date:

11/13/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

• The Global Environment Facility (GEF) supports efforts to address global environmental challenges, including biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The GEF Independent Evaluation Office (GEF IEO) is responsible for conducting independent evaluations of GEF projects, programs, policies, and processes.
• The GEF IEO is based in Washington, DC and is administered by the World Bank, while remaining independent of World Bank and GEF management. Its Director reports directly to the GEF Council. More information is available at www.gefieo.org.
• The consultant will support IEO evaluations through applied data analysis, evidence synthesis, visualization, and communication.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Analyze and synthesize evaluation, portfolio, and other relevant data to identify trends, patterns, lessons, and insights.
• Prepare briefs, articles, synthesis products, presentations, charts, dashboards, and other materials that communicate evaluation findings clearly and accurately.
• Apply data science, AI, and digital tools to support document review, evidence retrieval, thematic analysis, classification, synthesis, and comparison of findings.
• Translate complex analytical and evaluation findings into clear messages for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the organization, classification, and use of evaluation evidence to strengthen accessibility and institutional learning.
• Identify opportunities to develop analytical and communication products from existing evaluation data and evidence.
• Undertake related analytical, research, writing, and communication tasks in support of IEO evaluation and outreach activities.

Selection Criteria

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in data science, statistics, economics, public policy, international development, environmental studies, evaluation, social sciences, communications, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in data analysis, evaluation, research, evidence synthesis, policy analysis, or communication.
• Experience preparing analytical and communication products for policy, management, or decision-making audiences. Data Science and Analytical Skills
• Strong ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative evidence from multiple sources.
• Experience using data to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to evaluation and policy.
• Familiarity with analytical and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms. The emphasis is on applied analysis rather than software development.
• Ability to present analytical findings clearly through charts, tables, dashboards, and other visual formats.

AI and Digital Skills:

• Experience using AI and digital tools for evidence synthesis, document review, qualitative analysis, information retrieval, or thematic analysis.
• Understanding of the need to verify AI-generated outputs and consider accuracy, bias, confidentiality, and appropriate use. Communication and Professional Skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear and accessible messages.
• Strong drafting and editing skills, including experience with briefs, summaries, presentations, articles, or web content.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Knowledge of another language relevant to GEF operations, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, or Spanish, is a plus.

This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core Competencies As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments. 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.