Program Officer, Corporate Sustainability Reporting - ...

OverviewProgram Officer, Corporate Sustainability Reporting - Extended Term Consultant (ETC2)Job #: req34369Organization: World BankSector: EnvironmentGrade: EC2Term Duration: 1 year 0 monthsRecruitment Type: Local RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s): EnglishPreferred Language(s):Closing Date: 10/3/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCRoles and ResponsibilitiesENV is recruiting a Program Officer (ETC2) to support its corporate sustainability reporting agenda, led by its Corporate Responsibility Program. This ETC will work closely with the Sr. Environmental Specialist/CRP Lead to work on publication of the World Bank’s Global Reporting Initiative Index (GRI Index), strengthen partnership with key contributing business units, and provide strategic input into the report planning, development, and promotion process.Prepare World Bank’s Sustainability Reporting Products (GRI Index & Sustainability Review): Coordinate the preparation of the World Bank’s sustainability report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, from planning and drafting to publication and promotion. Update the Sustainability Review webpage. Ensure these products’ quality, alignment to key corporate messages and strategic directions, and adherence to the GRI disclosure requirements.Drafting & Documentation: Lead drafting the report and developing the Sustainability Review webpage content, including data tables, narratives, and visuals for the webpage. Gather input from multiple business units, verify accuracy, and ensure completeness against GRI disclosure requirements. Organize data, supporting documentation, and responses for internal review and external assurance providers.Strategic Input & Process Improvement: Provide strategic input on improving reporting frameworks and processes, including materiality assessment, incorporation of stakeholder feedback, and ESG data management and reporting processes. Ensure the reporting practice’s alignment with other main corporate reporting products (WBG Annual Report, Scorecard, and Climate-related Disclosures) and with global sustainability reporting and regulatory trends.Awareness & Training: Provide basic guidance to internal colleagues on data requirements and reporting timelines.Support any other sustainability reporting and ESG-related duties as required to support evolving business needs and priorities.Selection CriteriaThe successful candidate will have:Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of professional experience in sustainability/ESG reporting, corporate responsibility, or related fields (e.g., corporate communications, compliance, or data management), or equivalent combination of education and experience.Solid working knowledge of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards; familiarity with other frameworks (SASB, ISSB/TCFD, CDP) is an advantage.Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize ESG data into clear, accurate, and compelling disclosures.Demonstrated success in coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing timelines for large deliverables, such as sustainability or annual reports. Experience supporting the end-to-end reporting process is required.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ESG issues and reporting requirements into clear, concise, and accessible requests and narratives.Strong understanding of the WBG corporate structure, culture, and internal processes is a plus.Proficiency in Excel and data management systems; prior use of ESG or reporting platforms is desirable.Ability to self-manage, multitask, collaborate, and work under pressure. Flexibility is required to meet a constraining schedule due to the nature of the reporting cycle.ReportingThe staff will report to Jiang Ru, Manager of SENCR, and will work under the supervision of the CRP Team Lead Sohee Gu.Note“Only applicants who are nationals, legal residents, or otherwise have legal presence in the duty station independent of any employer, and who are authorized to work in the duty station, will be considered.”WBG Culture Attributes1. 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 CompetenciesWe are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22