E T Temporary - Program Assistant

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), 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. MIGA’s guarantees help mitigate risks. In fiscal year 2026, the WBG Guarantee Platform delivered a total of $17.8 billion in guarantees. For more information, visit https://www.miga.org/

Requirements

At least a High School Diploma and 7 years of relevant experience.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Demonstration of initiative in learning and/or supporting implementation of emerging technology and systems
Ability to find and implement optimal processes to enhance efficiency and productivity within a team
High degree of flexibility, and a demonstrated capacity to handle a variety of multiple concurrent activities, to prioritize and balance competing demands under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently, with good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in handling confidential and sensitive matters
Excellent communication in the English language (written and spoken), second language preferable, and outstanding interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative, and time management
Ability to quickly learn the World Bank policies, procedures, and relevant systems
High level of motivation, commitment, and reliability; team player

Nice To Haves

Spanish

Responsibilities

Prepare and send premium invoices to all clients on a regular basis
Collect Annual Monitoring Reports and Development Effectiveness Indicators for all projects on an annual basis
Prepare and submit Modifications of Prior Concurrence (MOPCs) to Board, when applicable to Portfolio projects.
Prepare routine correspondence, standard MIGA documents such as notices of nonpayment, waivers and consent letters, and proofread materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style; to include preparation of documents packages for required internal clearances
Update Master Portfolio Spreadsheet and MIGA PM Portal, including all relevant information for the PM Team
Assist with the preparation of presentation materials, perform ad-hoc research, and produce complex text, reports, figures, graphs, etc.
Exercise a quality enhancement function for project and other documents by ensuring adherence to departmental and institutional guidelines
Arrange meetings, workshops and events for the business unit, and handle logistics as needed
Provide full administrative support to the Manager and his/her PM team; co-managing the calendar and work priorities
Provide comprehensive support for mission travel: arranging flights, hotels, local transport, and travel visas
Perform other tasks as may be requested by the Manager, PM