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. 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.

Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).

GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate demands worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Planning (GCSSP), providing cross-cutting strategic planning and analysis and business support.

GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $165 million globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank’s more than 175 country offices and manages several of the Bank’s country offices.

Job Description

The real estate team is expanding its capabilities to leverage advanced technologies and analytical tools in order to enhance decision-making processes and client service. To achieve this, we are seeking a qualified individual with expertise in AI, data management and visualization, and finance to join our team.

The position is based in Washington DC and will report to the GCS Senior Manager.

• Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize AI tools and techniques for data analysis and predictive modeling within the real estate sector.

• Develop and implement compelling data visualization strategies that effectively communicate complex insights to stakeholders.

• Design and implement graphics to enhance data visualizations and improve understanding.

• Present complex data in a clear and accessible format for strategic decision-making.

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualization tools to present findings and trends.

• Support with data metrics to develop comprehensive reports tailored for senior management. Present complex data in a clear and accessible format for strategic decision-making.

• Establish AI-driven metrics and methodologies to measure client and vendor needs, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

• Provide financial analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making and optimize investment opportunities.

• Utilize AI tools, including Copilot, to aggregate data from various sources such as Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies in the data.

• Automate the extraction and consolidation of data to streamline the updating of prior reports.

• Employ machine learning algorithms to identify and integrate relevant data points across multiple formats.

• Simplify the process of updating reports with real-time data from diverse sources using AI technologies.

• Improve efficiency in data management by automating repetitive tasks and data collection through AI.

• Design and deliver training sessions to upskill staff in AI applications and methodologies.

Selection Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in AI, data visualization, and finance within the real estate industry or related sectors.

• Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, or similar).

• Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and techniques.

• Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of financial analysis principles.

• Experience in training and upskilling staff in AI applications.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights clearly and concisely.

Competencies

Client Orientation: Assumes responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success

Drive for Results: Works to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results with the personal organization skills to do so

Teamwork and Inclusion: Collaborates with other team members and contributes to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view

Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others

Judgment and Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work

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.