E T Consultant (Information Architect)

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 over 145 countries with more than 182 offices worldwide. The organization focuses on investing in people, strengthening markets, and delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that improve lives. The World Bank is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, working across cultures and disciplines to achieve its mission. For more information about the World Bank, visit their official website.

Job Overview:
The E T Consultant (Information Architect) position at the World Bank involves contributing to the design and implementation of a future-state information architecture that supports the Unified Repository initiative. This initiative aims to modernize and standardize the institutional knowledge ecosystem, ensuring that information, metadata, governance controls, workflows, and publishing processes operate cohesively. The consultant will work closely with the implementing team to establish a unified knowledge backbone that enhances discoverability, interoperability, and AI readiness across various systems. The role requires a deep understanding of information architecture and the ability to design frameworks that improve the management and accessibility of knowledge assets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the E T Consultant (Information Architect) include identifying gaps and opportunities in the current information architecture, contributing to the design of future-state information models, and establishing enterprise metadata standards. The consultant will also help develop taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and semantic models, as well as design end-to-end information flows and content lifecycles. Additionally, the role involves defining frameworks for search, navigation, and access to improve the usability and findability of knowledge assets. The consultant will collaborate with the information governance team to implement established frameworks and ensure compliance and optimization of information assets for future capabilities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the E T Consultant position typically require a Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in fields such as Information Science, Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Library Science, Computer Science, or Data Governance. Relevant professional experience should include information architecture, metadata management, taxonomy development, and knowledge management. Candidates must demonstrate experience in designing and implementing enterprise information architectures and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Information Science, Knowledge Management, or Computer Science. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered. The focus should be on education that provides a strong foundation in information architecture, data governance, and knowledge management principles.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as information architecture, metadata management, and knowledge management. Candidates should have a proven track record of designing and implementing information architectures for large organizations, as well as experience in digital transformation and workflow redesign.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. While no additional languages are specified as preferred, proficiency in other languages may be beneficial in a diverse workplace.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment role with a term duration of 1 year. The World Bank Group emphasizes a culture of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and accountability. The organization is committed to equal opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring that all employees are treated fairly regardless of gender, race, or other characteristics. The Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a maximum of three years, and former ET staff who have completed their third-year appointment are not eligible for future ET roles.