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Exciting Opportunity: World Bank Senior Digital Development Specialist in the US
Exciting Opportunity: World Bank Senior Digital Development Specialist in the US
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Digital Development |
| Grade: | GG |
| Term Duration: | 4 years |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Washington, DC,United States |
| Deadline: | Mar 24, 2025 |
The World Bank is looking for a Senior Digital Development Specialist to drive innovative digital solutions. This role aims to enhance development outcomes through technology, promoting sustainable economic growth and improving service delivery in developing countries.
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Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: The Senior Digital Development Specialist – Digital Society will lead the design of inclusive digital transformation initiatives that enhance access to essential public services in education, healthcare, and social protection.
- Technical Expertise: With deep expertise in digital transformation, the specialist will provide technical leadership in the design and deployment of data-driven solutions that optimize public service delivery, increase transparency, and strengthen trust in digital society.
- Operational Engagement: The specialist will lead efforts to ensure that digital society initiatives are effectively integrated into broader development programs with collaboration across the World Bank’s Vice Presidencies, regional teams, and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge Management and Learning: Carry out analytical work on emerging digital society and economy trends, digital inclusion, and produce global knowledge products and policy recommendations.
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Requirements
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Public Policy, Digital Innovation, or a related field is required; additional certifications in digital transformation or social development are an advantage.
- At least 8 years of experience in digital development, e-governance, digital transformation, or technology consulting, with a strong focus on public sector digital solutions and social services.
- Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of digital technologies, including cloud platforms, mobile solutions, e-learning tools, digital health systems, and social protection platforms.
- Strong understanding of the role of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics in transforming public service delivery, especially in sectors like education, healthcare, and social welfare.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies for digital inclusion, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to technology for underserved populations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex, large-scale digital transformation projects, using methodologies such as Agile or Scrum to deliver results on time and within budget.
