Counsel

Counsel

Job #: req37300 Organization: World Bank Sector: Ethics & Internal Justice Systems Grade: GF Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/7/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The World Bank Group’s (WBG) Ethics and Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ) brings together, under a single umbrella, the WBG’s approach to values, ethics and the resolution of workplace conflict. EIJ’s vision is to foster a values-based workplace culture and help staff uphold the WBG’s ethical standards. EIJ provides an integrated, empathetic and efficient approach to resolving workplace conflict, allowing staff to focus with urgency on the WBG’s mission. EIJ’s work covers each of the five WBG institutions. https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/ethics-and-internal-justice-services

Unit Context:

Under the Ethics Advice & Early Interventions Department, the Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Unit (AHAD) addresses reports of harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and discrimination based on race and other identity characteristics and provides guidance to management on preventing and addressing such behaviors. EIJ is seeking to recruit a Counsel to work on the anti-discrimination program; the Counsel will report to the Manager, AHAD, and will work under the supervision of the Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Coordinator.

Duties and accountabilities:

• Review allegations of discrimination, with a particular focus on racial discrimination, involving WBG staff, assess related information and data, and recommend whether matters should be handled by AHAD, referred to the Investigation unit for formal review, or directed to other EIJ resources such as mediation or peer review services.
• Provide confidential guidance and advice to staff who have experienced or witnessed discrimination, including available options for addressing concerns, and advise managers on how to address, manage, and prevent (racial) discrimination.
• Prepare opinions and other case-related correspondence and sensitive documents, including talking points for interventions, referrals for investigation, cautions to alleged offenders, and related materials for review by the AHAD Coordinator or Manager.
• Conduct post-resolution monitoring following intervention, investigation, or disciplinary action, including seeking feedback from affected staff to ensure there is no recurrence of problematic behavior and to address concerns related to retaliation.
• Maintain and track inquiries and responses in the case management system and related reporting tools to support timely, accurate record keeping.
• Develop and deliver training and outreach to WBG staff on discrimination, with a specific focus on racial discrimination, and related issues, including hosting Growth Spaces on creating an Anti-Discrimination Culture.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s
  degree or equivalent in law, alternative dispute resolution, or another
  relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5)
  years of substantial professional experience in workplace conflict
  resolution, investigation, law, or a related area. Experience
  in an international organization is desirable.
• Experience
  addressing allegations of racism and/or other forms of discrimination
  through formal or informal mechanisms, and knowledge of workplace
  discrimination prevention frameworks and conflict resolution mechanisms.
• Ability to
  analyze statistical data, to identify trends and systemic issues and to
  propose concrete solutions.
• Excellent
  oral and written communication and presentation skills, including proven
  ability to draft clear and concise case summaries, case resolution
  recommendations, communications to parties, and reports.
• Excellent
  interviewing skills, including active listening, the ability
  to focus interviews, and the ability to elicit critical
  information respectfully from individuals who may be distressed.