Knowledge Strategy, Management & Communications Lead - Operations Officer

The World Bank Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Knowledge Strategy, Management & Communications Lead will oversee the Gender and Economic Inclusion (GEI) Department's knowledge strategy, learning and development, and communications agenda at IFC. This role aims to enhance IFC's position as a global thought leader in gender and economic inclusion by implementing the 2030 Roadmap for Gender and Inclusion in alignment with the World Bank Group's Gender Strategy. The lead will manage a team, collaborate across various departments, and engage with stakeholders to create impactful knowledge and learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Systematize the department's knowledge creation, capture, and management.
• Design a multi-sector, multi-stakeholder GEI knowledge program.
• Oversee sectoral and topic-specific knowledge creation in the economic inclusion and gender space.
• Implement the multi-sector GEI knowledge program with detailed annual management plans.
• Connect and liaise with WB and MIGA on GEI knowledge.
• Draft knowledge materials and company case studies highlighting innovative approaches to closing gender gaps.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and organizations in the GEI space.
• Create opportunities for senior management to showcase their expertise globally.
• Manage the selection and performance of consultants.
• Revive IFC's Internal Gender Network.
• Develop tailored knowledge bases based on IFC's experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, finance, business, or other relevant discipline required.
• At least eight years of professional experience with knowledge management in a decision-making role, ideally in the private sector.
• Demonstrated track record in private sector knowledge strategy, management, and implementation.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and implement multi-sector partnerships and client engagements.
• Experience in managing staff/consultants and monitoring project issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently to various stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of the international development agenda and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to core values including teamwork, diversity, and integrity.
• Ability to self-manage, multitask, and work under time constraints.
• Familiarity with information management policies and knowledge applications preferred.
• Work experience in an emerging market environment preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with gender-smart solutions in emerging markets.
• Technical operational gender experience would be a plus.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave including parental leave
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities