Overview
The Senior External Affairs Officer will lead the Community Outreach Program, setting objectives, priorities, and strategies to engage staff and retirees in community initiatives.
Tasks Summary
- Lead the Community Outreach Program, setting objectives, priorities, and strategies.
- Lead and manage the Community Outreach Team.
- Oversee and manage the Community Connections Campaign (CCC).
- Lead Natural Disaster Relief Drives.
- Manage the workplace-giving platform vendor contract.
- Manage the World Bank Community Connections Fund.
- Oversee Community Outreach Grants Program.
- Lead the WBG Volunteer Program.
- Oversee the High School Internship Program.
- Manage approval of in-kind donations.
- Represent the WBG externally.
- Lead additional community engagement initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Experience Requirements
- 8+ years relevant experience OR 13+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong relationship-builder with proven ability to mobilize stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience initiating or scaling programs.
- Experience with CSR, philanthropy, workplace giving programs, and/or fundraising.
- Experience working with nonprofits/NGOs, including familiarity with U.S. 501(c)(3) requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to build impactful partnerships with diverse internal and external actors.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of WBG operations.
- Strong network with civil society organizations is a significant plus.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree
