DESCRIPTION

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Digital Development Specialist – Digital Economy will contribute to and support the designing of strategies that promote digital transactions, e-commerce, fintech solutions, and data-driven economic models to improve efficiency, accessibility, and economic participation, for implementation by the regions. With the regions, and the senior digital development specialist, the specialist will work across the World Bank matrix to support policies and initiatives that expand digital financial inclusion, strengthen digital infrastructure, and foster innovation ecosystems. Leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics, they will help integrate digital solutions into traditional markets, facilitate secure and scalable digital payment systems, and drive sustainable economic growth. Additionally, the role includes capacity-building efforts to enhance digital skills, support regulatory frameworks that enable digital trade, and ensure that digital transformation contributes to a more competitive and inclusive digital economy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to and support the development and execution of a comprehensive digital transformation agenda that prioritizes innovation and digital literacy; identify key areas for digital inclusion and technological advancement; and provide thought leadership on emerging trends in AI, IoT, and mobile solutions.
• Technical Expertise: Using knowledge and information from countries, private sector and other leaders in the digital economy space, support teams to design, implement, and evaluate user-centered digital platforms and tools to enhance public service delivery; offer technical guidance and capacity-building support to project teams and to clients as is requested by the teams; and ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards.
• Operational Engagement: Collaborate with Vice Presidencies, regional teams, and as requested by them with the government agencies and stakeholders to integrate digital technologies within existing service frameworks; support the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital projects to optimize efficiency and service quality; and coordinate with internal and external partners to align project objectives with client needs.
• Knowledge Management and Learning: Support global analytical work on digital economy trends, inclusion, and industry modernization, producing global knowledge products and policy recommendations. Participate in regional, global and across Vice Presidencies analytical work as requested by them. Support the Digital Effective team to provide comments to global analytical work to ensure that the objectives in the pieces align with the broad objectives of Digital Transformation. Participate in the delivery of training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build digital capabilities among policymakers and industry stakeholders. Support cross-sectoral digital integration, ensuring digital solutions boost economic growth in for example, finance, trade, and public services. Work with Practice Managers and Regional Directors to disseminate best practices and lessons. Contribute to analytical work, providing comments on documents addressing knowledge generation/use and implementation from use cases advancing Digital Transformation. Collaborate with the knowledge academy/hubs, innovation group, Vice Presidencies, and regions to ensure relevant, effective, and impactful digital initiatives for client governments and stakeholders.