Data Scientist for Outcomes & Strategic Analytics

The World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Data Scientist Extended Term Consultant to advance outcome analytics, AI-enabled tools, and evidence-based decision making. The role blends data science, development operations, and executive delivery to influence portfolios across the institution.

You will join the Department for Outcomes on-site at WBG HQ, working across indicators, forecasting, and interactive dashboards to inform leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with strong analytics focus.
• 5+ years in data science, analytics, or monitoring & evaluation.
• Ability to bridge technical data pipelines with strategic business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop outcome indicators, data pipelines, and dashboards for portfolio use.
• Apply ML/NLP to extract insights from unstructured data for decision-making.
• Translate complex findings into executive-ready visuals and memos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver impact.

Skills

Python

SQL

NLP

ML/AI

Data Visualization

Git

Education

Master's degree in Data Science / CS / Economics / Statistics or related field

Tools

Git

Pandas

Job description

World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Data Scientist Extended Term Consultant to advance outcome analytics, AI-enabled tools, and evidence-based decision making. The role blends data science, development operations, and executive delivery to influence portfolios across the institution.

You will join the Department for Outcomes on-site at WBG HQ, working across indicators, forecasting, and interactive dashboards to inform leadership.