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IT Program Manager
Job #:
req37886
Organization:
World Bank Group
Sector:
Information & Communication Technology
Grade:
GG
Term Duration:
2 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
English
Closing Date:
8/18/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. 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 ;br>
Are you a very passionate advocate for education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you.
Who We Are
GPE is a shared commitment to end the world's learning crisis. It is the only global partnership and fund dedicated entirely to helping children in lower-income countries get a quality education, so they can unlock their potential and contribute to building a better world. We bring together governments, teachers, civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, development banks, businesses and private foundations to transform education systems so that every girl and boy can have hope, opportunity and agency.
What We Do
GPE helps low- and lower-middle-income countries build stronger education systems so that all children can get the education they need to thrive. We support more than 90 countries where the needs are greatest, and focus on reaching the children who are the most vulnerable, including girls, children with disabilities and those affected by extreme poverty or conflict. Our unique approach works. Between 2021 and 2025, GPE supported 372 million children in partner countries to get a better education through grants and co-financing.
How We Work
GPE is working to help governments transform their education systems to get the most vulnerable children in school, improve teaching and learning, and build equitable, inclusive and resilient education systems fit for the 21st century. Transforming education is about creating lasting changes and achieving impact at scale. GPE sets out to deliver this transformative change by convening partners, mobilizing funds and catalyzing reforms to help partner countries accelerate access, learning outcomes and gender equality.
Multiply Possibility - Financing GPE 2030
GPE launched its 5th financing campaign for 2026-2030, co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria, to mobilize $5 billion for inclusive, high-performing education systems in the world's most challenging contexts. This funding will unlock $15 billion in total education investment through co-financing and multiplier effects. A fully funded GPE will transform education systems and multiply possibility for 750 million children in 96 countries.
Governance And Organizational Arrangements
The GPE Board of Directors includes ministerial-level board members and alternates representing 20 constituencies that reflect the partnership's breadth. The Board Chair is H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete and the Board Vice Chair is Ms. Christine Hogan. The Board of Directors, with its standing committees, provides policy and strategic oversight and approves or delegates funding decisions.
The GPE Secretariat, with 160 employees and hosted by the World Bank, is responsible for translating the policies and strategies set by the Board into practical support for partner countries, coordinating with diverse stakeholders and galvanizing global support for SDG 4. The Secretariat's headquarters are in the World Bank's offices in Washington, D.C., with a European office in Paris, an Africa office in Nairobi, a satellite office in Brussels, and a support office in Chennai.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Secretariat Operations team includes corporate functions that support the GPE Secretariat, including human resources, staffing, workforce planning, work and budget planning, organization design and development, IT systems, knowledge management, and others. Its mission is to help the organization operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.
This position is on the Organizational Development & Solutions team of SecOps. The team functions as an internal consulting group, implementing performance improvement projects and programs in support of Secretariat staff and management, and providing KM and IT systems and tools to facilitate the Secretariat's work.
ABOUT THE JOB
Description
The Senior IT Program Manager reports to the Organizational Development and Solutions Lead. The Senior IT Program Manager is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing technology solutions that support the operational and programmatic needs of GPE. Operating within a hybrid IT environment - where core infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems are provided by the World Bank Group - this role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions that are specific to GPE's mandate, stakeholders, and business processes.
The Senior IT Program Manager serves as the primary technology authority within the Secretariat, bridging the gap between the World Bank's IT services and GPE's unique functional requirements. This includes managing relationships with WBG IT counterparts, overseeing solution development and deployment, and helping ensure that technology investments are aligned with GPE's strategic priorities. The Senior IT Program Manager also ensures everything built by vendors aligns with approved specifications, is delivered on schedule, and meets quality standards.
Duties And Accountabilities
Strategy & Governance:
Help develop and maintain the IT strategy for the Secretariat that complements the World Bank's enterprise IT environment and aligns with GPE's operational model, governance structure, and multi-stakeholder expectations.
Advise Team Lead and business on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards applicable to GPE-specific systems and data.
Ensure compliance with World Bank Group IT policies, data privacy requirements, and information security standards.
Solution Design & Delivery:
Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of business applications and digital solutions tailored to GPE's programmatic needs - including grant management, results tracking, partner portals, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.
Translate business requirements from program, finance, and operations teams into technical specifications and solution architectures.
Manage software development lifecycles, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, procurement, testing, deployment, and change management.
Oversee integrations between GPE-specific solutions and World Bank enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, trust fund management platforms, document management).
Operations & Support:
Serve as the primary liaison with World Bank ITS for provisioning, support, and escalation of infrastructure and enterprise services.
Manage day-to-day IT operations within the Secretariat, including user support, system administration, vendor management, and service continuity.
Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for GPE-specific systems.
Monitor system performance, manage incidents, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues in coordination with WBG IT support services.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of GPE technology assets, licenses, and contracts.
Data & Analytics:
Champion data management best practices across the Secretariat, including data governance, quality, interoperability, and security.
Design and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities that support results monitoring, donor reporting, and operational decision-making.
Ensure GPE data assets are well-documented, protected, and accessible to authorized users.
Team & Resource Management:
Manage and mentor IT staff and/or consultants within the Secretariat.
Inform GPE's IT budget and work planning, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic priorities.
Lead or facilitate procurement processes for technology goods and services, in accordance with World Bank Group procurement policies.
Selection Criteria
Education
Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT roles, with demonstrated experience in solution delivery, systems integration, and stakeholder engagement. Proven experience managing technology solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments within international organizations. Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments, cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365), and application development or integration methodologies. Deep experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Experience translating business and operational needs into technology solutions, and working with vendors and development teams. Excellent ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences including senior leadership.
Preferred: Familiarity with World Bank Group IT systems, policies, and trust fund or FIF operational frameworks. Experience with grant management systems, results management platforms, or partner-facing digital tools in a development context. Knowledge of data governance, open data standards, and results reporting in multilateral settings.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, AWS/Azure, Agile/Scrum).
Competencies
IT Solution Design & Delivery: Demonstrates the ability to architect and deliver fit-for-purpose technology solutions across the full development lifecycle. Translates complex, multi-stakeholder business requirements into practical system designs. Makes sound build-vs-buy decisions and manages delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Systems Integration & Enterprise Architecture: Understands how FIF-specific applications interact with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, document management, trust fund systems). Designs integrations that are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational architecture standards. Anticipates downstream impacts of technology decisions across interconnected systems.
Data Management & Analytics: Applies data governance principles to ensure data is accurate, secure, and usable across the Secretariat. Designs and maintains reporting and analytics tools that support results monitoring and donor reporting. Promotes a data-driven culture and supports staff in accessing and interpreting organizational data.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates technology risks in compliance with institutional security policies and frameworks. Ensures GPE-specific systems meet applicable data protection and information security standards. Maintains business continuity and disaster recovery plans and responds effectively to incidents.
Vendor & Contract Management: Manages the full lifecycle of technology procurement, from needs assessment and market analysis through contracting, delivery, and performance evaluation. Ensures vendor relationships deliver value for money and operate within procurement rules.
Cloud & Digital Platforms: Proficient in cloud-based environments and productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint). Applies modern digital tools to improve collaboration, workflow automation, and service delivery within the Secretariat.
Accountability & Results Focus: Engages in productive consultation without losing sight of responsibility for own, and team, decisions, deliverables and deadlines. Seeks clarity from colleagues or leadership team when needed; Helps junior staff get needed clarity to move work forward; works within and across teams to remove obstacles and resolve issues. Accepts joint responsibility for team mistakes. Manages differences of opinion to productive resolution so as not to impede progress. Ensures group efforts produce clear actions and decisions and tasks conclude.
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION
Term appointments include, but are not limited to, medical benefits, including dental and vision, Staff Retirement Plan, financial assistance program, life & disability insurance, comprehensive leave policy (minimum 26 days/annum) and parental leave policy (50-100 days).
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, creed, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.
GPE has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Every GPE staff member is expected to abide by the GPE Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and play an active role in identifying, reporting, and working to prevent SEAH at GPE. Not doing so will constitute a violation of their employment contract and will be grounds for dismissal.
WBG Culture Attributes:
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