E T Consultant, Washington DC

E T Consultant Job #: req37166 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: EC4 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/21/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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The Trade Policy and Facilitation Unit (WKPTT) is part of the Prosperity Vice-Presidency. In WKPTT, we are responsible for delivering analytic, advisory, financial and convening services in the areas of trade policy, trade facilitation, logistics and connectivity, and regional integration. The unit manages a portfolio of analytical, advisory, and capacity-building activities, including trust fund–financed programs under the Trade, Competition and Business (TCB) Global Directorate.

WKPTT is hiring an Extended Term Consultant who will contribute to the delivery of the unit’s work program, including trust fund management for the whole Trade, Competition and Business Department, global policy engagement, and capacity-building programs for client countries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ETC consultant will provide substantive analytical, operational and liaison support to the management of TCB trust funds including, but not limited to:

A. Trust Fund and Program Management

• Manage TCB trust funds, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and institutional policies.
• Oversee financial management of trust fund grants, including budgeting, monitoring, and compliance ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with donor reporting requirements and World Bank standards including preparing periodic financial and results reporting for donors
• Contributing to trust fund replenishment efforts and outreach to prospective new donors, including the preparation of concept notes, pitch materials, and donor briefs that articulate the unit's value proposition and results achieved.
• Organizing and facilitating regular knowledge exchange events with trust fund donors, including agenda development, background documentation, and follow-up on action items, to maintain strong donor engagement and transparency.

B. Global Engagement on Trade and Investment

• Drafting high-quality briefing notes, talking points, and analytical inputs for WBG senior management ahead of meetings of the G7, G20, WTO, and other relevant global fora, with a particular focus on trade policy, investment facilitation, and trade-related regulatory issues.
• Attending and actively contributing to meetings of international bodies and working groups as appropriate, representing the unit's technical positions and ensuring that WBG perspectives on trade and investment are effectively communicated and followed up.

C. Capacity Building and Learning

Design and deliver a structured learning curriculum, including an academy on international trade and investment negotiations aimed at strengthening capabilities of client countries in this area.

D. Analytical and Knowledge Contributions

• Produce analytical inputs, reports, and policy notes and other knowledge products relevant to the unit's work program.
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products
• Contribute to operational and advisory activities linked to client engagements
• Support the Manager and the Global Practice with corporate demands and quality control of deliverables

Selection Criteria

• Master’s or Advanced Degree in economics, international trade or a closely related field with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience on trade issues (or PhD degree in relevant field, and at least 9 years of relevant professional experience).
• Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programs, including financial reporting, results monitoring, and donor relations.
• Experience supporting or representing an organization in multilateral or intergovernmental trade and investment forums (e.g., G20, WTO, UNCTAD, regional bodies).
• Experience designing and delivering training programs or capacity-building initiatives on trade or investment policy topics, ideally for government audiences in developing countries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and international partners.
• Experience working in or with developing country governments, particularly on trade-related policy reform or negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated ability to take leadership and communicate ideas effectively under pressure.
• Proven expertise in analyzing global trade trends, their policy drivers and their impact on trade opportunities.
• Excellent knowledge of institutions and rules regulating international trade and investment.

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.

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