Overview
The External Affairs Associate will contribute to the External and Corporate Relations (ECR) mandate by increasing support for and awareness of the World Bank Group's (WBG) mission and work among key stakeholders in Brussels and Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop strong partnerships with key interlocutors, including European Commission Directorates-General and services, the Council of the European Union, and EU Development Finance Institutions.
- Involve relevant WBG teams to ensure collaboration at policy and operational levels and support VPUs on business development.
- Engage with relevant partners to ensure the Brussels Office is well represented and WBG's agenda advanced across development priorities.
- Gather intelligence and write policy briefs/papers on key issues related to the EU Global Gateway or the EU’s Multi-Annual Financial Framework.
- Represent the WBG at meetings, events, and conferences.
- Facilitate the work of other units to organize, plan, coordinate, and implement outreach activities of the WBG in Brussels.
- Provide issue and logistical support on agendas of WBG strategic engagements with EU institutions and high-level missions.
- Support professional relationships with key external constituencies within civil society stakeholders.
- Draft presentations, speeches, key messages and talking points, and organize briefing materials.
- Prepare the EU Donor Country Profile and the weekly newsletter.
- Support/coordinate the World Bank participation to EU-led events.
- Plan, organize and provide logistical support to WBG senior management missions to Brussels.
- Plan, organize, and implement the Brussels Office's outreach activities.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline (international development studies, economics, social or political science, or related fields).
- Familiarity with World Bank procedures and operations, including trust funds and other financial instruments.
- Proven knowledge of EU institutions, policies and financing instruments.
Qualifications
Master’s degree
