World Bank Group
World Bank Group·9 days ago

Data analytics officer

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Location

onsite, Washington, DC, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Middle (2-4 years)

Required skills

Data governanceData managementBusiness intelligenceData visualizationData analysisData quality standardsMetadata managementData stewardshipArtificial intelligenceMachine learningData scienceReportingAnalytical writingStakeholder engagementStrategic communication

Job 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 https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd

At the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), 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. MIGA’s guarantees help mitigate risks. In fiscal year 2026, the WBG Guarantee Platform delivered a total of $17.8 billion in guarantees. For more information, visit https://www.miga.org/

MIGFR is seeking a Data Analytics Officer to support the strengthening of MIGA’s Data and Analytics function. The role will enable the effective integration, management, and use of operational, financial, and risk data to enhance decision-making across the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of MIGA’s Data Governance Program, including data quality standards, data classification protocols, metadata management practices, and data stewardship procedures
  • Maintain and improve MIGA's data repositories and reporting datasets, ensuring completeness, timeliness, and consistency in line with governance standards.
  • Develop and maintain a centralized data inventory and data dictionary across core MIGA datasets
  • Support the development and enhancement of business intelligence tools and reporting solutions to strengthen decision-making across the organization
  • Produce analytical briefs, background papers, dashboards, and data visualizations that synthesize complex datasets into accessible insights for management
  • Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, business intelligence, and digital tools to enhance operational effectiveness and risk insight
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to translate business needs into data and analytic solutions
  • Support integration of data across MIGA systems and platforms to enable consistent and scalable reporting

Selection Criteria

  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Finance or any other relevant disciplines and at least 4-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong data management, analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable business insights
  • Experience in data governance, data management, and business intelligence development
  • Demonstrated ability to perform advanced analytical work and develop intuitive data visualizations, dashboards, and reports that effectively communicate insights to management.
  • Knowledge and experience of artificial intelligence/data science/machine learning techniques and tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior management, technical teams, and external partners.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail while maintaining a clear sense of business priorities.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical/data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate organization change by building consensus and resolving challenges

Note: 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.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who: Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries. Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making. Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

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.

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 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.

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