Data ScientistNew

Builds data science, quantitative research and AI-enabled analytical products for the World Bank's Department for Outcomes. The consultant develops outcome indicators, forecasting and data pipelines; turns operational evidence into decision-ready insights, dashboards and executive materials; and supports workstreams that improve how the institution measures and manages development results.

• Develop and quality-assure outcome indicators and methodologies using data collection, cleaning and analysis
• Formulate and monitor outcome targets and forecast portfolio trajectories
• Build and maintain AI-enabled analytical tools, data pipelines and intelligent products
• Author methodological notes, indicator reference sheets and technical guidance
• Analyze outcome metrics and portfolio results for senior-leadership decision support
• Create executive slide decks, briefs, dashboards, talking points and briefing memos
• Contribute to corporate action plans and thematic outcome workstreams
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, milestones and delivery timelines across analytical workstreams

• Master's degree in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, applied mathematics, information systems, public policy, public administration, international development, business management or a related quantitative field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, results measurement, monitoring and evaluation, portfolio management, management consulting, development finance or public policy
• High proficiency in Python and SQL
• Strong applied knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, NLP and modern LLM workflows
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English

• Ph.D. is an advantage
• Management consulting or portfolio-management experience with senior executive audiences is an advantage
• Proficiency in R or Stata is an asset
• Working proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese is an asset

• Python
• SQL
• Statistical Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Data Engineering
• Data Visualization
• Portfolio Analytics

• Python
• SQL
• R
• Stata
• Git
• Excel
• PowerPoint

• Up to four Data Scientist Extended Term Consultants may be selected
• Selected consultants work on-site at World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, D.C.
• Extended Term appointment is subject to a three-year lifetime maximum