E T Temporary - Program Assistant

World Bank Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group’s MIGA unit in Washington, DC seeks a Program Assistant on Extended Term Temporary (ETT) contract to support the Portfolio Management team and process administrative tasks efficiently.

The role requires a High School Diploma with at least 7 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple activities with accuracy. Knowledge of World Bank policies is a plus and local work authorization is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and relevant bank systems.
• Ability to optimize processes and boost team productivity.
• Strong independent work, judgment, and discretion.
• Strong English communication; second language preferred.
• Willingness to learn World Bank policies and tools.
• Local work authorization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support to the Manager and PM team.
• Maintain Master Portfolio Spreadsheet and PM Portal updates.
• Prepare routine correspondence and documents for internal clearances.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and travel logistics.
• Assist with presentations, research, and reports.
• Support mission travel arrangements including flights and hotels.
• Ensure adherence to departmental guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Process optimization

Flexibility

Independent work

English communication

Learning World Bank policies

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job #: req38476

Organization: MIGA

Sector: Administration/Office Support

Grade: ET3

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Spanish

Closing Date: 10/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. MIGA’s guarantees help mitigate risks. In fiscal year 2026, the WBG Guarantee Platform delivered a total of $17.8 billion in guarantees. For more information, visit https://www.miga.org/

VPU Context

Unit Context: With MIGA’s operations department (MIGOP) is currently recruiting a Program Assistant on Extended Term Temporary (ETT) contract, to provide administrative support to its portfolio management team. The ETT will report to the Manager - Portfolio Management (PM) and be based in Washington DC

This role provides support to a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF). Roles funded by a FIF are subject to the WBG Staff Directives and Procedures. Additionally, the FIF's governance framework and funding are also relevant to this role.

Duties and accountabilities

• Prepare and send premium invoices to all clients on a regular basis
• Collect Annual Monitoring Reports and Development Effectiveness Indicators for all projects on an annual basis
• Prepare and submit Modifications of Prior Concurrence (MOPCs) to Board, when applicable to Portfolio projects.
• Prepare routine correspondence, standard MIGA documents such as notices of nonpayment, waivers and consent letters, and proofread materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style; to include preparation of documents packages for required internal clearances
• Update Master Portfolio Spreadsheet and MIGA PM Portal, including all relevant information for the PM Team
• Assist with the preparation of presentation materials, perform ad-hoc research, and produce complex text, reports, figures, graphs, etc.
• Exercise a quality enhancement function for project and other documents by ensuring adherence to departmental and institutional guidelines
• Arrange meetings, workshops and events for the business unit, and handle logistics as needed
• Provide full administrative support to the Manager and his/her PM team; co-managing the calendar and work priorities
• Provide comprehensive support for mission travel: arranging flights, hotels, local transport, and travel visas
• Perform other tasks as may be requested by the Manager, PM

Selection Criteria

• At least a High School Diploma and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Demonstration of initiative in learning and/or supporting implementation of emerging technology and systems
• Ability to find and implement optimal processes to enhance efficiency and productivity within a team
• High degree of flexibility, and a demonstrated capacity to handle a variety of multiple concurrent activities, to prioritize and balance competing demands under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in handling confidential and sensitive matters
• Excellent communication in the English language (written and spoken), second language preferable, and outstanding interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative, and time management
• Ability to quickly learn the World Bank policies, procedures, and relevant systems
• High level of motivation, commitment, and reliability; team player
• Attention: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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