E T Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), is a global organization dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing development challenges. Established to reduce poverty and promote shared prosperity, the World Bank operates in 145 countries with over 182 offices worldwide. The organization employs a diverse workforce that collaborates across cultures and disciplines to create impactful solutions. The World Bank focuses on investing in people, strengthening markets, and delivering scalable, data-driven solutions to improve lives. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and values diversity among its employees.

Job Overview:
The E T Consultant position at the World Bank is integral to the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit, which aims to support the organization's mission of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The consultant will be part of the Digital Solutions team, which provides modern productivity and collaboration tools to over 30,000 users. This role involves designing, engineering, and optimizing collaboration solutions on SharePoint Online and the Microsoft 365 suite. The consultant will work closely with developers, system owners, and IT stakeholders to ensure secure and innovative outcomes. The position requires a strong focus on delivering reliable technology solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The E T Consultant will have a variety of responsibilities, including: managing, architecting, and optimizing SharePoint Online as a modern application platform; ensuring reliability, scalability, and adherence to governance frameworks; engineering and supporting SPFx solutions, React-based custom components, extensions, and integrations; leveraging Microsoft Graph API and SharePoint REST API for automation and reporting; designing and implementing solutions using Azure Functions and Azure Service Bus; modernizing legacy SharePoint applications; supporting integration of SharePoint with internal and external systems; assisting developers with best-practice development patterns and CI/CD pipelines; and delivering automation and workflow solutions using Power Automate and PowerShell.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, candidates should have 5+ years of experience administering and building solutions on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, proven experience with SPFx, React JS, Graph API, and automation solutions, and a strong background in security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, compliance, and governance across Microsoft 365 platforms. Programming and scripting expertise in PowerShell, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Power Platform is also required, along with strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered. The emphasis is on a strong foundation in technology and information systems, as well as an understanding of modern collaboration tools and platforms.

Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically 8 years with a Master's degree or 10 years with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields. Candidates should have extensive experience in administering and building solutions on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, with a focus on delivering SPFx, React JS, and automation solutions. Experience in security, compliance, and governance across Microsoft 365 platforms is also essential, along with a proven track record of managing client expectations and delivering impactful technology solutions.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered beneficial but is not required. Strong communication skills in English are essential for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 1 year. The World Bank Group emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The role is full-time, and candidates should be aware that an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.