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HR Specialist, Talent Programs & Outreach at World Bank… · Washington
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeWashington, DC
Job Description
HR Specialist, Talent Programs & Outreach
| Job #: | req39226 |
| Organization: | World Bank Group |
| Sector: | Human Resources |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP) |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Washington, DC,United States |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 11/16/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
At 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. 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
VPU Context:
In positioning the World Bank Group (WBG) as an employer of choice and leader within the development community and to better respond to the diversified needs of the organization’s shareholders and staff, World Bank Group Human Resources Vice Presidency realigned itself by building a One WBG Future-Ready Workplace composed of the following departments:
• IBRD/MIGA and IFC Client Services (HRDCS and CHR) Departments that incorporate an end-to-end staffing model and support the implementation of HR plans and processes for their respective client teams.
• One World Bank Group Talent Acquisition & Global Mobility (HRDTM) Department, a newly established department that supports the implementation of strategic recruitment and mobility related initiatives including program management, insightful and forward-looking analytics, process reengineering, while contributing to a positive experience for candidates and staff worldwide.
• One World Bank Group Employment Policy, Compensation and Systems (HRDPC) Department that provides an integrated approach to managing employment policy and staff rules, driving compensation and benefit programs, and supporting service solutions, systems and analytics.
• One World Bank Group Performance, Career and Learning (HRDTD) Department that brings together the entire talent management lifecycle to maximize and leverage innovative solutions and strategies for increasing the WBG’s organizational and individual performance and capabilities.
Unit Context:
The WBG Talent Acquisition and Global Mobility Department – part of an integrated Human Resources function – plays a vital part in shaping the WBG workforce of the future, leading strategic efforts to attract, recruit, and mobilize top-tier talent worldwide. Within the department, the Global Talent Acquisition team leads recruitment excellence, partnering closely with HR Teams and Hiring Managers to secure top-tier, diverse talent. The department is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking HR Specialist to support Global Talent Programs and Outreach across talent programs, outreach, and employer branding initiatives.
Global Talent Programs and Outreach play a critical role in designing and delivering talent programs, strengthening outreach efforts, and enhancing the World Bank Group’s employer brand to attract diverse, high-potential talent. This function is central to building sustainable talent pipelines that support the World Bank Group’s mission.
The HR Specialist will support the rollout and execution of end-to-end recruitment for WBG Explorers, WBG Global Fellowship, other talent programs and outreach activities, with a strong focus on design, implementation, candidate/staff experience, tracking and monitoring. Based in Washington, DC, this role supports the implementation of annual program cycles and reports to the WBG Talent Attraction Manager, offering an opportunity to contribute to high-impact, global HR initiatives.
Duties and accountabilities:
• Lead the implementation and end to end recruitment for WBG Explorers, WBG Global Fellowship, and other assigned talent programs within the Global Partnership unit.
• Design and implement onboarding strategies for WBG Explorers, WBG Global Fellowship and other Programs as requested.
• Oversee WBG Explorers and WBG Global Fellowship program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting in line with agreed objectives and results frameworks.
• Develop and implement enhanced candidate experience methodologies for WBG Explorers, WBG Global Fellowship and all talent programs.
• Monitor and track candidates’ journey, capture lessons learned and use insights to improve program delivery.
• Coordinate program engagements and support continuous improvement of processes, workflows and guidelines
• Monitor program performance and translate data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with development partners, donors, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders, including BPS, LEG, WFA, HR, and DFI.
• Engage with internal HR communities to ensure alignment with WBG staffing strategies, policies, and evolving HR practices.
• Serve as backup to the GGP Program Lead.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree in HR or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities from concept to implementation across WBG institutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex program or project portfolios.
• Sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and ability to translate program data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and work effectively in a multicultural, matrix environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Appreciation of the institution’s diversity goals and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Knowledge of World Bank Group operational and trust fund policies and procedures is strongly desired.
• Trust fund management accreditation is an advantage.
Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
- Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
- Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.