World Bank Group
Job Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. The Corporate Services Department within Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) provides services to the World Bank Group in the areas of Translation and Interpretation; Graphic Design and Publications; Printing; Interactive Media; Travel and Visa services; Food and Conference Services; Mail and Shipping; Staff Services; and the Art Program. Role Overview
The Interactive Media Services Unit (GCSIM) specializes in delivering impactful and innovative media solutions to WBG internal clients, emphasizing exceptional quality and service. The Cartography Unit within GCSIM is responsible for maintaining cartographic standards across the organization and supporting initiatives that leverage visual aids to represent WBG data. Duties and Accountabilities
Design and development of cartographic and geospatial information, including creating professional maps for reports, publications, and web applications. Consults in the project planning process with clients and provides ideas/best practice solutions. Develops and implements procedures to solve problems caused by data limitations, project deadlines, and client’s changing needs. Leverages experience in GIS to analyze and visualize data, and collects and compiles spatial data when necessary. Designs and creates complex interactive map designs using GIS data to provide clear and understandable data visualization. Client and Business Responsibilities
Ensures the flow of information between client and production staff throughout project development. Monitors work completion on schedule and with expected quality levels. Engages with clients to tailor project needs, data requirements, and timeline. Ensures cost recovery goals are achieved by actively tracking project expenses and tailoring estimating efforts. Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cartography, Geography, or Geospatial Information Science with at least two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work under tight deadlines and to coordinate/deliver multiple projects at the same time. Ability to take complex data and make it understandable to a non-technical audience. Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a team environment. Essential Specialized Skills
Experience in working with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS. Demonstrated high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience in creating data dashboards with visualization tools like Flourish, Datawrapper, and ESRI Experience Builder. We 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.
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Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. The Corporate Services Department within Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) provides services to the World Bank Group in the areas of Translation and Interpretation; Graphic Design and Publications; Printing; Interactive Media; Travel and Visa services; Food and Conference Services; Mail and Shipping; Staff Services; and the Art Program. Role Overview
The Interactive Media Services Unit (GCSIM) specializes in delivering impactful and innovative media solutions to WBG internal clients, emphasizing exceptional quality and service. The Cartography Unit within GCSIM is responsible for maintaining cartographic standards across the organization and supporting initiatives that leverage visual aids to represent WBG data. Duties and Accountabilities
Design and development of cartographic and geospatial information, including creating professional maps for reports, publications, and web applications. Consults in the project planning process with clients and provides ideas/best practice solutions. Develops and implements procedures to solve problems caused by data limitations, project deadlines, and client’s changing needs. Leverages experience in GIS to analyze and visualize data, and collects and compiles spatial data when necessary. Designs and creates complex interactive map designs using GIS data to provide clear and understandable data visualization. Client and Business Responsibilities
Ensures the flow of information between client and production staff throughout project development. Monitors work completion on schedule and with expected quality levels. Engages with clients to tailor project needs, data requirements, and timeline. Ensures cost recovery goals are achieved by actively tracking project expenses and tailoring estimating efforts. Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cartography, Geography, or Geospatial Information Science with at least two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work under tight deadlines and to coordinate/deliver multiple projects at the same time. Ability to take complex data and make it understandable to a non-technical audience. Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a team environment. Essential Specialized Skills
Experience in working with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS. Demonstrated high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience in creating data dashboards with visualization tools like Flourish, Datawrapper, and ESRI Experience Builder. We 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.
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