Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Job #:

req38522

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Administration/Office Support

Grade:

GC

Term Duration:

Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

10/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), 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. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

The IFC Legal Department (CLED) is overseen by two Deputy General Counsels (DGCs) who report to the Vice President & General Counsel. CLED provides legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its management, and client departments on legal and policy issues related to operations, advisory services, and corporate matters. CLED supports client departments in executing IFC's annual financing program for private sector projects in emerging markets, managing project portfolios, designing structured finance products, and advising on corporate policies.

The Legal Department (CLED) is looking for a Team/Program Assistant who will be able to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to members of her/his legal team. CLED is responsible for providing legal services to the entire Corporation, both on investment transactions and on policy matters. Under the general supervision of the CLED ACS Coordinator, the selected candidate will be assigned to several lawyers and legal assistants.

Role and Responsibilities

The various duties related to the work of the department include, but are not limited to the following supporting the CLED lawyers, including based in the LAC region:

• Use Onit for RFPs administration, workflow monitoring, retainer execution, and post-engagement support related to invoicing, payment status, and vendor information management;

• Draft, edit and finalize routine memos, letters, faxes, powers of attorney, designations of signatures and other operational documents using standard legal specimens;

• Assist on specific tasks as assigned by CLED lawyers and legal assistants;

• As guided by CLED lawyers, maintain and update CLED specimens, templates and guidance notes;

• Support all other aspects of CLED's activities, as needed;

• Process (including editing, proofreading, and formatting) legal agreements accurately, independently and in a timely manner;

• Maintain lawyers' project files and official documents processing;

• Assist lawyers with travel arrangements, and preparation for conferences, seminars, etc.;

• Proactively handle telephone inquiries and solve non-routine problems;

• Handle requests requiring file searches using the Internet, Intranet or Legal Records;

• Handle material of a confidential nature;

• Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned by the CLED ACS Coordinator.

• In addition, the Program Assistant will be a member of the ACS support team in CLED and will be expected to assist other legal staff as required.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in administrative support functions;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English (essential);

• Good proofreading skills;

• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure high standards;

• Ability to work independently and under pressure; take initiative in judging priorities and organizing workload accordingly;

• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity in communicating tactfully and effectively with all levels of staff and external clients, both orally and in writing;

• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime when needed, sometimes at short notice;

• Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and effectively utilize existing and emerging technologies, systems, and digital tools to support day-to-day operations, manage workflows, resolve operational issues and generally enhance efficiency.

• Proficient in IFC's standard administrative technology packages (Onit, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Knowledge of or ability to learn SharePoint and SAP. AI literate and comfortable using ChatIFC, Copilot and other enterprise AI tools.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG 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.

Attention: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

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.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.

3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

WBG Five Managerial Competencies Include only for managerial positions

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.