Manager, Administration and Finance

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. ICSID’s work supports the World Bank Group’s mission by fostering confidence in international investment and contributing to sustainable economic development. For more information, visit https://icsid.worldbank.org/

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in business administration, finance, public administration, management, information systems, political science, international relations, public policy or another relevant discipline, with at least 12 years of experience, including substantial management experience and experience overseeing complex institutional operations in a large international organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit and present complex information clearly and persuasively in English and in at least one of ICSID’s other official languages, French or Spanish.
Extensive knowledge of ICSID's governance, operational model, financial framework and relationship with the WBG.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior managers on organizational priorities, budgeting, operational risk and institutional management.
Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and enterprise-wide modernization initiatives, including high-level information technology, digital transformation, automation, and enterprise systems projects.
Experience overseeing budgeting, financial management, workforce planning, audit coordination, internal controls and corporate services.
Demonstrated ability to work with technology partners to define business requirements, guide implementation, manage institutional change, and ensure that IT solutions support operational priorities.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

French OR Spanish

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the ICSID Management Team, contributing to ICSID’s strategic direction and institutional priorities.
Advise the Deputy Secretary-General and Secretary-General on operational strategy, governance, organizational performance, resource allocation, workforce planning, and institutional risk.
Develop and implement strategies that translate institutional priorities into operational plans, performance objectives, measurable results, and stronger organizational effectiveness.
Set the strategic direction for ICSID's administrative, financial, technology and corporate service functions.
Oversee the day-to-day management of finance, budgeting, information technology, records and information management, conference services, procurement coordination, facilities management and related operational functions.
Ensure efficient, integrated, client-focused, and scalable operational processes.
Lead operational policy development, business continuity planning, and enterprise risk mitigation.
Lead preparation, execution, and monitoring of ICSID's administrative budget and workforce plan.
Advise senior management on financial performance, revenue trends, forecasting and long-term sustainability.
Oversee financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, compliance and implementation of audit recommendations.
Promote sound stewardship of institutional resources through strong financial discipline, transparency, and control.
Lead enterprise initiatives involving digital transformation, process redesign, automation, artificial intelligence, enterprise systems, and organizational modernization.
Develop long-term technology and information management strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
Promote data governance, business intelligence, analytics, and evidence-based decision making.
Partner with ITS and other WBG functions to deliver secure, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
Represent ICSID in strategic engagements with WBG units and corporate service providers.
Build collaborative relationships across Human Resources, Treasury, Information Technology Solutions, Procurement, General Corporate Services, Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and other partners.
Lead cross-functional initiatives with WBG partners to improve service delivery, strengthen controls, and modernize institutional processes.
Lead, mentor and develop a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Direct workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, talent development, and performance management.