Executive Assistant to CEO – Global Environment

The World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Special Assistant to provide high-level strategic, diplomatic, and operational support to the CEO and Chairperson. The role ensures CEO engagements and priorities are prepared, coordinated, and followed through across the GEF Secretariat and broader partnership.

The incumbent will act as the trusted first point of contact for the CEO’s office, working in a fast-moving, international environment and coordinating with multiple internal and external

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant professional experience in international relations or comparable settings.
• Experience supporting senior public officials, heads of institutions, or top officials in multilateral/diplomatic contexts.
• Ability to prepare executive briefings, coordinate high-level engagements, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO relationships with government authorities, heads of agencies, and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare concise briefing materials, profiles, messages, agendas, and follow-up notes for CEO engagements.
• Coordinate the CEO’s agenda with administrative and substantive teams, ensuring travel needs and decision points are sequenced.
• Act as first point of contact for the CEO’s office, triaging requests with discretion.
• Facilitate information flow and follow-through with GEF senior management and partners.
• Maintain a structured system tracking commitments, correspondence, and actions.

Skills

Diplomatic judgment

Time management

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Special Assistant to provide high-level strategic, diplomatic, and operational support to the CEO and Chairperson. The role ensures CEO engagements and priorities are prepared, coordinated, and followed through across the GEF Secretariat and broader partnership.

The incumbent will act as the trusted first point of contact for the CEO’s office, working in a fast-moving, international environment and coordinating with multiple internal and external