Cloud and Data Center Specialist

Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Cloud and Data Center SpecialistJob #: req32049Organization: World BankSector: Digital DevelopmentGrade: GFTerm Duration: 4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type: International RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s): EnglishClosing Date: 3/13/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit .Digital Transformation Vice PresidencyThe Digital Transformation Vertical Vice Presidency was established on July 1, 2024, and guides the World Bank Group efforts to establish the foundations of a digital economy, build and enhance digital and data infrastructure, ensure cybersecurity and data privacy for institutions, businesses, and citizens, and advance digital government services. Digital technologies, including AI and data, present a unique opportunity to accelerate development.Cloud/Datacenters, AI & New Tech UnitThis unit will develop the World Bank's approach to Cloud and Datacenters, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and New/Emerging Technologies, including:

• Cloud Enabling Environment and Market Development: Creating a conducive policy and regulatory environment and supportive ecosystem to encourage investment in, as well as availability and adoption of datacenter and cloud infrastructure and services in emerging economies.
• Development of Datacenter/Cloud Infrastructure: Supporting direct financing of datacenter or cloud infrastructure and services in emerging markets, including through PPPs, risk mitigation instruments and other strategies and approaches.
• Government Cloud: Identifying best practices and policies and supporting deployment of cloud solutions for Government.
• AI Governance and Enabling Environment: Identifying key principles and approaches to AI related laws, policies, strategies and regulations in emerging markets.
• AI Use Cases for Development: Identifying and supporting adoption of relevant AI use cases across sectors.
• Technology trends (AI, IoT, Quantum, VR, Blockchain, etc.): Tracking and distilling the latest technology trends.
• Cross-Border Data Flows, Data Sovereignty and Data Classification Policy: Enabling cross border data flows with trust to enable cross border investment in data/cloud infrastructure.
• Partnerships: Establishing knowledge partnerships and deepening collaboration with relevant industry, academia, civil society and development partners.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Digital Transformation Specialist, you will proactively apply cloud and data centers expertise to drive the World Bank's market-based approach to data hosting and cloud computing. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Technical Expertise to Country Engagements: Provide technical and strategic guidance to country teams in designing, preparing, supervising, and implementing World Bank projects.
• Global Knowledge and Thought Leadership: Implement the analytical and knowledge program related to data centers and cloud in synergy with the Knowledge Bank approach.
• Network and Partnerships: Coordinate with WBG entities, including IFC and MIGA, to mobilize private capital and address the data center digital divide.Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in economics, digital development, technology policy, international development, or other related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills at the intersection of digital development, emerging technologies, digital skills and digital market development.
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following topics: technology regulation; data infrastructure investments; cloud computing for governments; cloud and data center market development dynamics.
• Operational experience working in and on contexts affected by FCV.
• Prior experience with World Bank corporate support and strategy.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Driven, self-starter who can proactively solve problems constructively.Required Competencies
• Integrative Skills: Integrating divergent viewpoints of multiple external and internal stakeholders into a coherent project/program/strategy.
• Internal and External Client Engagement: An ability to independently coordinate and engage with stakeholders.
• Bank Instruments, Policies, and Procedures: Solid operational experience, including as a TTL/co-TTL Bank lending and non-lending products.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.
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