Overview
Extended Term Consultant to contribute to the delivery of the unit’s work program, including trust fund management, global policy engagement, and capacity-building programs for client countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage TCB trust funds, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and institutional policies.
- Oversee financial management of trust fund grants, including budgeting, monitoring, and compliance.
- Prepare periodic financial and results reporting for donors.
- Contribute to trust fund replenishment efforts and outreach to prospective new donors.
- Organize and facilitate regular knowledge exchange events with trust fund donors.
- Draft briefing notes, talking points, and analytical inputs for WBG senior management ahead of meetings of the G7, G20, WTO, and other relevant global fora.
- Attend and contribute to meetings of international bodies and working groups.
- Design and deliver a structured learning curriculum, including an academy on international trade and investment negotiations.
- Produce analytical inputs, reports, and policy notes and other knowledge products.
- Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products.
- Contribute to operational and advisory activities linked to client engagements.
- Support the Manager and the Global Practice with corporate demands and quality control of deliverables.
Required Experience
- At least 12 years of relevant professional experience on trade issues (or PhD degree in relevant field, and at least 9 years of relevant professional experience).
- Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programs, including financial reporting, results monitoring, and donor relations.
- Experience supporting or representing an organization in multilateral or intergovernmental trade and investment forums (e.g., G20, WTO, UNCTAD, regional bodies).
- Experience designing and delivering training programs or capacity-building initiatives on trade or investment policy topics, ideally for government audiences in developing countries.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and international partners.
- Experience working in or with developing country governments, particularly on trade-related policy reform or negotiations.
- Proven expertise in analyzing global trade trends, their policy drivers and their impact on trade opportunities.
- Excellent knowledge of institutions and rules regulating international trade and investment.
Qualifications
Master’s or Advanced Degree in economics, international trade or a closely related field with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience on trade issues (or PhD degree in relevant field, and at least 9 years of relevant professional experience).
