About
World Bank Group is a leading global development institution committed to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth. It provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to low- and middle-income countries through its five institutions — IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID. The World Bank offers a multicultural, intellectually stimulating environment where employees collaborate on impactful projects that shape global development and improve livelihoods across nations.
Job Description
The Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) of the World Bank’s Africa Gender Impact Evaluation Unit, mapped to the Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office, is recruiting an ET Consultant to join its team in Abuja, Nigeria. The successful candidate will work within the Nigeria Gender Innovation Lab (NiGIL) to lead impact evaluations, analytical research, and policy engagements that support women’s economic empowerment across the country.
The position involves designing and implementing rigorous economic research, analyzing data, producing reports, and engaging with government and development partners to strengthen gender-inclusive policies and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of impact evaluations and analytical studies on women’s economic empowerment.
- Partner with government agencies, World Bank task teams, and NGOs to develop scalable and innovative interventions.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, including survey design, data collection oversight, and econometric modeling.
- Prepare reports, policy briefs, and research papers that translate findings into actionable insights.
- Organize capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and policy dialogues with stakeholders.
- Support research uptake by communicating evidence and policy recommendations to policymakers.
- Assist in creating and managing partnerships with academic institutions, civil society, and development organizations.
- Contribute to the dissemination of findings through presentations, blogs, conferences, and media engagement.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Economics, Development Studies, or Public Policy.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional or academic experience in applied research, impact evaluation, or gender studies.
- Strong quantitative and econometric analysis skills with proven experience handling economic data and statistical tools.
- Demonstrated ability to publish academic papers and translate research into policy-oriented outputs.
- Experience developing communications materials such as policy briefs, blogs, and presentations.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and partnership management skills.
- Prior experience working or conducting research in Sub-Saharan Africa is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click the application link provided to complete their online application. Ensure that your CV and cover letter highlight relevant experience in impact evaluation, gender research, and development policy.