Extended Term Consultant - Knowledge and Learning (ET2) Job #: req34252 Organization: World Bank Sector: Environment Grade: EC2 Term Duration:ย 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 9/19/2025 (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, visitย www.worldbank.org
The Environment Department (ENV) of the World Bankย provides expertise, technical assistance and financing to help low- and middle-income countries manage land, sea and freshwater natural resources in a sustainable way to help create jobs, improve livelihoods, enhance ecosystem services, decrease pollution and increase resilience to climate change. Over 400 ENV staff working across the globe help set developing countries on a clean, green growth trajectory for resilient economies and healthy communities. Key ENV focus areas include:
โข Forests, Landscapes and Biodiversity
โข Blue Economy
โข Pollution Management and Circular Economy
โข Environmental Economics, Policies, and Institutions
Learn more:ย https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment
Responsibilities
ENV is recruiting a Knowledge & Learning Specialist (ETC2) to support and co-lead on its knowledge agenda. ETC2 will work closely with the ENV Sr. Knowledge and Learning Officer to lead on components of the ENV Learning and Knowledge program. This includes strategic input into planning, implementation, and quality assurance for knowledge and learning initiatives across ENV programs and trust funds .
โข Co-Lead the design and implementation of ENV knowledge portals and learning tools. Spearhead the conceptualization, development, and deployment of digital platforms and interactive learning tools that support knowledge sharing and capacity building across the Environment Department. Ensure these resources are user-centric, scalable, and aligned with departmental priorities and global environmental goals.
โข Develop and manage knowledge products and dissemination strategies
Oversee the creation of high-quality knowledge products and design targeted dissemination strategies to maximize their reach and impact among internal teams, regional units, and external stakeholders.
โข Coordinate with ENV teams and external partners to align KM efforts
Facilitate collaboration across ENV units and with partners such as IFC, MIGA, and regional teams to ensure knowledge management activities are harmonized, demand-driven, and responsive to evolving needs. Promote synergies between internal expertise and external innovations.
โข Provide technical input into KM planning for large-scale externally facing knowledge platforms Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of KM components within the Pollution Control and Prevention (PCB) Program and other key initiatives. Offer guidance on content development, learning pathways, and performance metrics to enhance program effectiveness.
โข Advise on adaptive learning approaches and feedback loops
Promote the use of adaptive learning methodologies that incorporate real-time feedback, iterative improvements, and evidence-based decision-making. Guide teams in embedding learning loops into project cycles to foster continuous improvement and organizational learning.
โข Manage learning events for different teams in Environment Department
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of learning events featuring internal and external speakers. Ensure events are engaging, well-organized, and aligned with strategic learning objectives across WBG and partner organizations.
Selection Criteria
โข Masterโs degree or equivalent, minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
โข Ability to develop, analyze, and articulate project issues and work in multi-disciplinary teams
โข Ability to diagnose problems and propose reliable solutions.
โข Proven ability to lead KM initiatives and collaborate across teams.
โข Experience with knowledge design, content strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in developing large-scale technical sector platforms strongly preferred.
โข Demonstrated ability to utilize generative AI tools and other AI applications to streamline tasks, conduct research, and enhance productivity and creativity.
โข Experience with online conference technologies including WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, required.
โข Experience with interactive data and knowledge dashboards used at the World Bank including GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Tableau, PowerBI is desirable and strong expertise with using the Microsoft Office suite of products is a must.
โข Strong writing and editing skills in English.
โข Ability to self-manage, multitask, work under pressure. Flexibility is required to meet a constraining schedule due to the nature of knowledge and learning activities.
โข Problem solving, ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, concise manner, instructional design skills.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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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.