Operations Officer - req37277

Overview Operations Officer. Job #: req37277. Organization: World Bank Group. Sector: Gender. Grade: GF. Term Duration: 3 years 0 months. Recruitment Type: International Recruitment. Location: Washington, DC, United States. Required Language(s): English. Closing Date: 7/7/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC. Description Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help our clients solve development challenges. The World Bank Group is a large source of funding and knowledge for developing countries, a 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 projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to global challenges. For more information, visit Background The WBG Gender Department, within the WBG People Vice Presidency, and its two main units (Policy & Regulations and Solutions & Impact) drive action and impact in accelerating gender equality. It defines the strategic direction to deliver the WBG Gender Strategy 2024-30 and Targets through the knowledge agenda, operational approaches, and partnerships, collaborating across the WBG Gender Network, Verticals, Horizontals, Regions, and Industries to deliver innovative solutions for clients. The department curates, generates, and disseminates knowledge, evidence and learning for policy and solutions to accelerate gender equality. The Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality (UFGE) is hosted in the department and is the World Bank Group’s multi-donor trust fund for knowledge, evidence and data to help governments and the private sector invest in policies and programs. The UFGE operates in a multi-year framework and shares its knowledge and data with policymakers, development partners, and researchers. Duties And Accountabilities The Operations Officer will report to the Gender Department Manager, Policy and Regulations, and the UFGE Program Manager. Responsibilities include operational, project, research, statistical, and analytical support, including: Lead the annual UFGE reporting process and semi-annual updates with high-quality data from UFGE implementing teams, including guidance on reporting and program effectiveness. Lead the aggregation, analysis, and reporting of results to the UFGE Partnership Council, Gender Leadership Council, the UFGE Annual Report, the UFGE results dashboard, and ad hoc reports. Support reporting systems including the results and risk frameworks, the results database, the UFGE dashboard, and other data capture and visualization mechanisms. Lead UFGE learning efforts to share experiences across the UFGE grantee network and with stakeholders to improve design and implementation of innovative approaches (learning sessions, case studies, site visits, and other knowledge-sharing modalities). Coordinate with implementing teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and impact; identify experiences in the UFGE portfolio and build consensus for sharing lessons. Support UFGE Programs including the Gender Strategy Fast-Track Country Initiative to foster a community of practice for learning and dissemination of results. Provide other ad hoc support to the UFGE Secretariat and the Gender Department as required. Selection Criteria Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or a related field relevant to the World Bank Group’s mission. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field. Experience in managing relations with a wide range of stakeholders (governments, international organizations, multilateral and bilateral development agencies). Ability to address issues related to women’s economic empowerment and gender equality and its relationship to economic development; strong analytical skills. Familiarity with gender-focused activities supported by UFGE, including knowledge and evidence, policy interventions in public and private sectors, technical assistance and research; ability to think strategically and analyze diverse information. Familiarity with World Bank Group trust fund policies, procedures, and practices. Experience with trust fund donor relations and reporting; monitoring and evaluation and results framework; World Bank Group trust fund systems including the trust fund portal and fundraising portal. Strong operations experience in preparation of World Bank Group grants and understanding of operational processes, procedures, and corporate requirements. Demonstrates initiative, ownership, accountability, ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and balance competing demands to achieve results. Strong political awareness and the ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations and cultivate productive client relationships. Excellent oral and written communication and editing skills; strong command of English; knowledge of other languages (French and Spanish) is a plus. Ability to work in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues. COS Competencies Country and Operations Services (COS): Professional Competencies. WBG Culture Attributes Sense of urgency: Anticipate and respond quickly to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo to achieve greater impact. Empowerment and accountability: Empower oneself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. World Bank Group Core Competencies and Benefits 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 an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. About the Organization Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories. World Bank Group and its entities provide information on careers and opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The World Bank Group