Program Officer (Declaration of Interests)

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

Job summary

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Program Officer for Declaration of Interests to lead analysis of DOIs, engage with staff, and support the rollout of the new DOI program.

You will work in the ATV unit, collaborate across teams, apply rigorous judgment to conflicts of interest risks, and contribute to data management, reporting, and vetting processes while upholding confidentiality and high standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, law or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant demonstrated experience in Compliance, Banking or Finance, with an in-depth understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Prior experience leading or working on Declaration of Interests or financial disclosure programs of governments or international organizations.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in identifying, analyzing and managing complex personal and financial conflict of interest risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to analyze, synthesize and present materials effectively with a clear and precise writing style.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing work demands.

Responsibilities

• Performing independently, fully professional-level analysis of DOIs to identify conflicts of interest risks.
• Directly meeting filers: staff, Senior Leaders and Board Officials, to discuss and resolve risks.
• Assisting with the administration of the DOI Programs and platform, including assisting filers to complete declarations.
• Updating DOI forms and communication templates and confirming filing population.
• Providing data and analysis for progress reports, annual reports, and audits.
• Contributing to quality control of the DOI review process.
• Supporting integration of AI into the new DOI system and testing AI-assisted solutions.
• Updating the Department on novel conflicts of interest risks and systemic issues.
• Responding to DOI-related questions from filers and providing general support to the ATV Team.

Skills

Advanced communication

Confidentiality

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Fluency in English

Education

Advanced degree in business administration/finance/economics/law

Job description

Program Officer (Declaration of Interests)

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

VPU Context

The World Bank Group’s (WBG) Ethics and Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ) brings together, under a single umbrella, the WBG’s approach to values, ethics and the resolution of workplace conflict. EIJ’s vision is to foster a values-based workplace culture and help staff uphold the WBG’s ethical standards. EIJ provides an integrated, empathetic and efficient approach to resolving workplace conflict, allowing staff to focus with urgency on the WBG’s mission. EIJ’s work covers each of the five WBG institutions. https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/ethics-and-internal-justice-services

Unit Context

EIJ is seeking to recruit a Declaration of Interests Program Officer to work in its Advisory, Training & Values Unit (ATV), and who will report to the ATV Manager, under the limited supervision and guidance of an ATV Senior Counsel. ATV provides ethics and compliance advice and guidance to staff, on Staff Rules’ applicability and management of personal conflicts of interest risks. It also administers the Staff Declaration of Interests (DOI), Senior Leaders DOI and Board DOI programs (which require about 6000 staff, 50 Senior Leaders and 300 Board Officials, to annually disclose their financial interests and outside positions/activities, in order to address conflict indicators).

Duties and Accountabilities

• Performing independently, fully professional-level analysis of DOIs, to identify personal conflicts of interest risks, and recommending informed technical strategies to mitigate the risks,
• Directly meeting filers: staff, Senior Leaders and Board Officials, to discuss and resolve identified conflicts of interest risks,
• Assisting with the administration of the DOI Programs and platform, including assisting filers to complete their declarations,
• Contributing to the completion of all pre-launch tasks, including updating and verifying the DOI forms and communication templates, and confirming the list of the filing population,
• Providing data and analysis for progress reports, EIJ Annual Reports, departmental and institutional requests and internal/external audits,
• Contributing to the quality control of the DOI review process,
• Supporting the integration of AI into the new DOI system, including contributing to the testing, refinement, and responsible use of AI-assisted solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of conflicts of interest risks’ identification and management,
• Updating the Department on novel and trending conflicts of interest risks, and identified systemic issues,
• Responding to DOI-related questions from filers, and
• Providing general support to the ATV Team on other tasks, including Advisory-related, as required.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, law or a related field,
• Minimum 5 years of relevant demonstrated experience in Compliance, Banking or Finance, with an in-depth understanding of financial markets and instruments,
• Prior experience leading or working on Declaration of Interests or financial disclosure programs of governments or international organizations,
• Demonstrated ability and experience in identifying, analyzing and managing complex personal and financial conflict of interest risks,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to analyze, synthesize and present materials effectively with a clear and precise writing style,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a position in which confidentiality and discretion are essential,
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing work demands,
• Commitment to the WBG Core Values and fostering a strong and healthy culture of diversity, inclusion, honesty, trust, openness, integrity and accountability,
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries,
• Demonstrated comfort and proficiency with technology tools and systems, including the ability to quickly adapt to new technological innovations and digital platforms that are relevant to program administration and data management, and
• Fluency in both oral and written English.

WBG Culture Attributes

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

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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