Data Scientist for Global Outcomes & AI – ETC

CGAP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks dynamic Data Scientist Extended Term Consultants (ETCs) with fluency across code, evidence, strategy, and executive delivery. This role blends strong data science with development operations, offering exposure to corporate strategy and the global MDB ecosystem.

Selected consultants will join the team on-site at WBG Headquarters in Washington, D.C., mapped across workstreams in Outcome Measurement and Outcome Delivery. Up to four positions may be filled.

Responsibilities

• Indicator Methodology: develop, test, and refine outcome indicators and methodologies at project and portfolio level; data collection, cleaning, exploratory analysis, and QA of Scorecard indicators; review of PADs, ISRs, ICRs when required.
• Outcome Targets & Predictive Forecasting: monitor targets, analyze project docs, curate datasets, apply forecasting techniques to project portfolio trajectories, and synthesize findings.
• AI for Outcomes Engineering & Tool Development: contribute to AI for Outcomes by building data pipelines and tools; leverage LLMs, NLP, and ML to strengthen outcomes measurement and support decision-making.
• Methodological Notes & Guidance Development: author notes, indicator sheets, and technical guidance; ensure QA of results data with leading methods.
• Portfolio Analytics & Strategic Executive Insights: analyze outcome metrics across operations, aggregate results, extract actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Executive Visualization & Strategic Communication: translate findings into clear, executive slides, briefs, dashboards; tailor for senior management and non-specialists.
• Thematic Workstreams & Action Plans: contribute to rollout of outcome-related plans in collaboration with regional teams, vertical VP offices, IFC, and MIGA.
• Stakeholder Convening & Global Partnerships: support engagements with MDBs, partners, academics, and advisory bodies.
• Workstream & Project Management: provide proactive management across analytical streams, coordinate inputs, track milestones, ensure high-quality outputs.
• Ad-Hoc Program Delivery: contribute to rapid-response analytical requests and corporate initiatives.

Job description

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks dynamic Data Scientist Extended Term Consultants (ETCs) with fluency across code, evidence, strategy, and executive delivery. This role blends strong data science with development operations, offering exposure to corporate strategy and the global MDB ecosystem.

Selected consultants will join the team on-site at WBG Headquarters in Washington, D.C., mapped across workstreams in Outcome Measurement and Outcome Delivery. Up to four positions may be filled.