Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:
Deadline:

09/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org

Junior Professional Associates – Program Description

The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.

We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa

The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:

• Be 32 years of age or younger

• Hold a bachelor’s degree

• Be fluent in English

The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank’s Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.

Positions may be in any of the World Bank’s offices worldwide.

Specific Unit Description – Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS)

Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) plays a pivotal role in achieving the World Bank Group’s mission. OPCS is responsible for designing Operational Policy and assists frontline staff in delivering results to clients through strong country team support. OPCS serves as a link between the Practice Groups and the Regions. OPCS develops and oversees the Bank’s operational policies for country partnership frameworks, financing operations, advisory services and analytical support, procurement, and environmental and social safeguards. It also oversees the Bank Group’s Corporate Scorecard, coordinates operational delivery on behalf of the Managing Director of Operations, manages interactions with the Bank’s oversight units, and is the network for the Country Community stream.

OPCS provides advice and support to World Bank management and staff as well as hands-on assistance to help operational teams comply with the Bank’s policies, processes, and risk management tools for our country clients. Working in OPCS helps World Bank professionals gain broad exposure to strategic operations issues and develop a deeper understanding of the business of the Bank.

OPCS’s 180+ staff are organized in three departments:

1. Operations Policy (OPSPO), consolidates the corporate support and oversight of country partnerships and all financing instruments as well as advisory services and advisory tasks and managing the Operations Help Desk, serving as the Secretariat of the MDO-chaired Operations Committee and Operational Vice Presidents meeting.

2. Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF), is responsible for safeguards, procurement, and financial management, and

3. Strategy, Results, Risk and Learning (OPSRL) focuses on Bank strategy, strengthening results and effectiveness throughout the institution, including the Corporate Scorecard, support to the results and country directors’ communities, and portfolio monitoring and oversight. It is responsible for the risk framework, learning governance, operational learning, and Country Operations Community Engagement.

Unit Context – OPSLE

OPSLE is one of two units in the OPSRL Department. In addition to coordinating OPCS staff learning (including the VPU’s onboarding and mentoring programs), the unit is responsible for the Operations Learning program of the Bank.

The Operations Learning team is responsible for the development and delivery of all staff learning on operational instruments, policies, and processes.

On a yearly basis, the learning program reaches more than 10,000 staff in over 150 learning interventions, ranging from short operational clinics to longer Academies and e-learning modules. Additionally, OPSLE co-hosts the World Bank Staff Learning Governance function along with HR which establishes institutional policy and guidance for the receipt and delivery of staff learning across the Bank. Governance of staff learning is structured upon a VP-level decision-making body, chaired by the OPCS Vice President, and a Learning Governance Secretariat, chaired by the Manager, OPSLE. The Secretariat serves in an overall coordination role for implementation of staff learning policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives. A community of WB learning coordinators, the Advisory Group for Staff Learning (AGSL), is also co-chaired by the Manager, OPSLE and Manager, HRDLS, and coordinated by the Secretariat.

The Operations Learning and Engagement unit seeks to recruit a JPA with specialization in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) who can apply the latest research and best practices in AI and ML to create and improve training programs for staff and clients. The JPA will work closely with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and developers to design, develop, and evaluate AI and ML solutions for learning outcomes. She/he is also expected to collaborate with other AI and ML specialists and researchers to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs and objectives and propose AI and ML solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs.

• Design, develop, and test AI and ML models and algorithms for various learning tasks, such as content generation, personalization, assessment, feedback, and recommendation.

• Implement and integrate AI and ML solutions into existing or new training platforms and systems.

• Evaluate and monitor the performance and impact of AI and ML solutions on learning outcomes and user satisfaction.

• Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements and tailor prompts to meet specific goals.

• Document prompt creation processes and best practices and train staff to identify and leverage AI prompts to optimize deliverables.

• Document and communicate the design and development process and results of AI and ML solutions to management and other audience as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning.

• Experience in applying AI and ML techniques to real-world problems, preferably in the education or training sector, will be valued.

• Familiar with various AI and ML methods and models, such as natural language processing, computer vision, deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate learning objectives and requirements into AI and ML solutions.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Diversity and Inclusion

The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

ABSTRACT:

World Bank Junior Professional Associate United States World Bank Jobs 2024

World Bank looking for “Junior Professional Associate”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 09-Aug-24.

The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 17/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Junior Professional Associate to be based in Washington DC , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Bank

Job Title: Junior Professional Associate

Duty Station: Washington DC , United States

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 09-Aug-24

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