E T Consultant
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Seoul,South Korea
Required Language(s):
English/Korean
Closing Date:
9/15/2026 (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 175 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. Visit www.worldbank.org.
East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) Region
The East Asia and the Pacific Region (EAP) has made the fastest progress in economic growth and poverty reduction of any region in the last quarter-century. At present, the region remains one of the main drivers of the world economy, accounting for nearly two-fifths of global economic growth!
Despite this progress, the Asia and Pacific region still faces huge development challenges. A large portion of the region’s population remains vulnerable to income shocks, including from a global economic slowdown, changing global and regional value-chains, and climate-related risks.
East Asia was the first region to be hit by the COVID-19 pandemic which has provoked both an unprecedented health crisis and a severe economic shock in the region. Poverty in the East Asia and Pacific region is expected to rise for the first time in over 4 decades. COVID-19 also presents some opportunities for countries in the region to build back better through recovery strategies that prioritize reforms, institutions as well as attention to climate and broader sustainability.
East Asia and the Pacific Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap
The World Bank Group’s Finance, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice combines expertise in financial sector development and private sector development to support private sector–led growth and job creation. In 2011, the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) of the Republic of Korea and the World Bank established a partnership to create the Seoul Center for Finance and Innovation (SCFI). The SCFI Trust Fund (TF) supports technical assistance, advisory services, and knowledge exchange activities to strengthen financial and private sector development in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.
SCFI works closely with World Bank country teams, global practices, Korean partner institutions, and donors to deliver high-quality operational and knowledge outcomes. Given the growing size and complexity of the SCFI Trust Fund portfolio and expanding communication and knowledge management needs, SCFI seeks to hire a Korea-based Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to provide integrated support across trust fund management, administration, communications, and knowledge management.
The objective of this assignment is to strengthen SCFI’s operational effectiveness, and institutional visibility by providing sustained support in trust fund management, administrative coordination, communications, and knowledge management. The ETC will work closely with the SCFI team to ensure timely reporting, smooth portfolio implementation, effective information dissemination, and well-organized internal knowledge systems.
Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Trust Fund Management and Donor Reporting
- Support day-to-day management of the SCFI Trust Fund portfolio, including tracking grant approvals, commitments, disbursements, and implementation status.
- Assist in internal reporting, monitoring and evaluation data collection, and quality assurance processes in line with World Bank trust fund requirements.
- Support the preparation of donor-facing deliverables, including annual reports, presentations, results summaries, financial tables, and ad hoc briefing notes.
- Maintain an up-to-date portfolio monitoring system, including grant-level documentation, work plans, and key milestones.
- Support operational preparation for the next phase of the SCFI Trust Fund (Phase 5).
B. Communications and Outreach
- Support the design and implementation of SCFI communication and visibility activities in line with donor requirements and World Bank guidelines.
- Prepare communication materials, including newsletters, short articles, event summaries, and web content.
- Coordinate the production and regular dissemination of the SCFI newsletter and other outreach materials.
C. Website and Digital Content Management
- Manage and regularly update the SCFI website, including project descriptions, news items, publications, and event information.
- Coordinate with technical and communications teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of online content.
D. Knowledge Management
- Support the development and maintenance of the knowledge repositories built within the SCFI website.
- Organize knowledge products, presentations, reports, and learning materials to improve accessibility for SCFI staff and partners.
E. Administrative, Operational, and Event Management Support
- Provide administrative support for SCFI activities including meetings, missions, conferences, and knowledge exchange programs.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for SCFI events, including agendas, venue arrangements, participant coordination, materials preparation, working closely with ACS staff.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (World Bank teams, Korean partner institutions, vendors, and service providers) to ensure smooth delivery of events.
- Support procurement, contracting, and documentation processes related to SCFI-funded activities, in coordination with task teams.
- Assist with budget tracking, payment follow-up, and operational documentation in coordination with relevant World Bank units.
- Maintain organized records of contracts, event documentation, correspondence, and operational files.
Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree or equivalent required; degree in economics, finance, public policy, international development, communications, or a related field is an advantage.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in operations support, trust fund or project management, communications, or knowledge management, preferably in an international organization.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in Korean required.
- Proven experience with donor reporting, portfolio tracking, and administrative processes is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in common office and digital tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, content management systems).
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively in a multicultural team environment.
- Based in Korea.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) 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.
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