E T Consultant (Information Architect)
Quick answer
The World Bank Group is hiring an in-office Senior Information Architect (EC2 - Extended Term Consultant Appointment level) to contribute to the Unified Repository initiative in Washington D.C., United States, with a closing date of 10/21/2026.
- Role
- E T Consultant (Information Architect)
- Organization
- World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington D.C., United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The World Bank is seeking an Information Architect to contribute to the Unified Repository initiative aimed at modernizing and standardizing the institutional knowledge ecosystem. The role involves designing and implementing a future-state information architecture that supports governance, metadata management, and interoperability.
What you'll do
- Identify gaps, duplication, and opportunities to establish a unified information and knowledge architecture
- Contribute to the design of future-state information architecture, information models, and content organization framework
- Help establish enterprise metadata standards, governance models, stewardship responsibilities, and lifecycle management processes
- Help develop and harmonize taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, classifications, ontologies, and semantic models
- Design end-to-end information flows, content lifecycles, business rules, workflow architectures, approval processes, governance checkpoints, and ownership models
- Define search, navigation, discovery, and access frameworks
What it takes
- Master's degree with 5 years of experience or a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in information architecture, metadata management, taxonomy and ontology development, knowledge management, enterprise content management, and information governance
- Proven experience supporting digital transformation, repository modernization, workflow redesign, or knowledge management initiatives
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, enterprise search, metadata governance platforms, semantic technologies, and AI-enabled knowledge management solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, analytical, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work across business, operational, and technical teams
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington D.C., United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree with 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience, at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, and strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 21, 2026, and can be applied through the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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