Project Coordinator, GPE - Operations

The World Bank - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

101-250 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Project Coordinator for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) at the World Bank plays a crucial role in supporting the Secretariat Operations team. This position focuses on events management and serves as a special assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The coordinator will be responsible for planning and executing key events, managing logistics, and providing strategic support to the COO, ensuring effective operations within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning, organizing, and executing partner country constituency meetings and other key events.
• Provide overall logistics and operational support for events, including handling administrative arrangements and vendor negotiations.
• Develop policy guidance and checklists for event management support.
• Act as a subject matter expert for events-related policies and processes.
• Conduct market research on potential vendors for events and logistics management.
• Monitor events budget and procurement of vendors for events.
• Provide backup support to TEP team members during heavy workloads.
• Perform other ad hoc activities/tasks as needed to support the team.
• Advise the COO on strategic, operational, and logistical matters.
• Manage the COO's internal and external engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of relevant experience or a master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Full proficiency in English, both oral and written.
• Prior experience organizing events is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of policies and processes relevant to GPE and the World Bank.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave including parental leave