Special Assistant
Quick answer
The World Bank is hiring a Senior Special Assistant in Washington, DC, to provide strategic, diplomatic, and operational support to the CEO of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- Role
- Special Assistant
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Special Assistant to the CEO will provide high-level strategic, diplomatic, and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The role involves preparing the CEO for meetings, missions, and public events, coordinating the CEO’s agenda, and maintaining a structured system for tracking commitments and follow-up actions.
What you'll do
- Support the CEO’s relationships and substantive engagement with senior stakeholders
- Prepare the CEO for meetings and events
- Coordinate the CEO’s agenda
- Maintain a structured system for tracking commitments and follow-up actions
- Draft and coordinate high-quality correspondence and executive materials
- Anticipate and manage sensitive issues
What it takes
- Master’s degree in international relations, economic development, public policy, business administration, diplomacy, or a closely related field
- At least eight years of relevant professional experience
- Experience supporting or engaging senior public officials in multilateral or diplomatic settings
- Fluency in English and at least one additional relevant language
- Outstanding diplomatic judgment, political awareness, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree, at least eight years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and at least one additional relevant language.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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