Senior Partnerships & Donor Relations Lead

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 Senior Partnerships Specialist to strengthen GIF’s donor relations, governance, and resource mobilization. You will report to GIF leadership and work with the Management Unit, Partners, and Advisory Council to advance funding and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities include developing engagement strategies with sovereign and non‑sovereign partners, overseeing governance documents, and preparing high‑level briefing materials for senior management

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international relations, public policy, international development, law, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in donor relations, strategic partnerships, governance, resource mobilization, or stakeholder engagement in a multilateral development context.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor engagement with GIF Funding Partners and priority financing partners.
• Governance: plan, prepare, and execute GIF governance processes and advisory activities.
• Prepare high‑level briefing materials, speaking notes, and strategic communications for senior management.
• Coordinate across World Bank Group units on governance, partnership, and donor engagement matters.
• Represent the GIF in high‑level internal and external meetings and forums.

Skills

Strategic donor relations

Partnership development

Governance

Resource mobilization

Stakeholder engagement

Senior-level briefing

Education

Master’s degree in international relations or related field

Job description

The World Bank Group in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Partnerships Specialist to strengthen GIF’s donor relations, governance, and resource mobilization. You will report to GIF leadership and work with the Management Unit, Partners, and Advisory Council to advance funding and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities include developing engagement strategies with sovereign and non‑sovereign partners, overseeing governance documents, and preparing high‑level briefing materials for senior management