Senior Strategy Officer

9 hours ago

Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategy Officer to join our team at the World Bank Group. As a key member of our External and Corporate Relations (ECR) team, you will play a critical role in supporting the effective delivery of our work program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the ECR Vice President in developing and implementing the ECR strategy across the global team, including defining and implementing structural changes as needed.
  • Advise the ECRVP on all aspects of strategic planning, including work and workforce planning for ECR.
  • Undertake research, planning, and other tasks to inform the development and implementation of the ECR strategy, as directed by the ECRVP.
  • Coordinate with ECR directors and managers, and staff from other VPUs on strategy matters as required.
  • Organize and run strategy planning meetings with ECR directors and managers.
  • Lead on development and implementation of certain projects, assigned by the ECRVP.
  • Assist the ECR VP to prepare for any discussions or updates on the ECR strategy to the President, Senior Management, or the Board.
  • Support the alignment of key strategic and cross-cutting issues and corporate priorities with ECR's overall work program, working closely with the responsible directors and managers.
  • Monitor the overall work program and aggregate deliverables.
  • Develop strategic relationships across WBG teams, including the Senior Leadership Team, to build support for ECR and its strategy.
  • Represent or support the ECR VP as needed in key planning meetings across the WBG, including with the President and Managing Directors and their offices.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in International Relations, Development, Communications/Public Affairs, Economics, or other related field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalent years of education and experience.
  • Excellent political judgment, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent diplomacy, communications, and presentation skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • A proven track record of success working with executive leadership and other senior staff.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Spoken and written fluency in English required, knowledge of other UN languages is a plus.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in the function of external affairs to support the effective delivery of the WBG and its business strategy, and knowledge of the WBG and its business priorities.
  • Personal engagement in shaping and leading new agendas, bringing thought leadership and analysis together with delivery capacity for maximum impact.
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience working across disciplinary boundaries and supporting the building of multidisciplinary teams and their effective collaboration.
About the World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. We are a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending poverty and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce. We do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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