Strategy Officer (Partnerships Officer)

Overview

Support the development and operationalization of philanthropy strategies.

You have:

• Master’s degree in a business administration, international policy, economics or other relevant field/discipline with 5+ years of work experience in partnerships, strategy, international organizations, or development operations.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or external relations, preferably in a multilateral or humanitarian context.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience in preparing strategic briefs, synthesizing information, and supporting decision-making processes.
• Experience working across headquarters and field settings, with an understanding of operational contexts and coordination challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and diverse global environment.

Strategy Officer (Partnerships Officer)

Job #: req36968 Organization: World Bank Sector: Strategy Grade: GF Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Brussels,Belgium Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French Closing Date: 6/16/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help client countries solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending poverty on a livable planet.

With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group works with public and private partners, invests in groundbreaking projects and uses data, research, and technology to develop solutions to pressing global, regional and local challenges. For more information, please visit http://www.worldbank.org.

Unit context:

Group Strategy Office (GSO) provides leadership and support in strategy, foresight, development and management efforts across the World Bank Group. It promotes the alignment, quality and coherence between the World Bank Group’s individual strategies.

Group strategy office is led by the Director whose primary responsibility is supporting the Senior Leadership and their teams to deliver on the WBG mission of creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

We are seeking a Strategy Officer who will support the Director of the Group Strategy Office (GSOD) in designing, developing, and aligning strategy initiatives across the World Bank Group. This role will focus on establishing strategic frameworks, fostering innovation, and ensuring that strategic goals are ambitious and consistent with the organization’s mission.

Role Description:

The World Bank Group is seeking a Strategy Officer for Strategic Partnerships who will support the Director of the Group Strategy Office (GSOD) in advancing the institution’s philanthropy agenda, including the design and implementation of a philanthropy strategy and the establishment of a dedicated Hub.

The role will serve as a key liaison between the Group Strategy Office and the Philanthropy Engagement team, ensuring alignment of strategic priorities, strengthening partnerships, and supporting coordinated delivery across functions.

The position will combine strategic development with operational coordination and external engagement, particularly in a European context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and operationalization of the World Bank Group’s philanthropy strategy, including analytical inputs, stakeholder mapping, and identification of priority engagement areas.

• Act as a liaison between the Group Strategy Office and the Philanthropy Engagement team, ensuring effective communication, alignment of priorities, and coordination of joint initiatives.

• Contribute to the establishment and functioning of the philanthropy Hub, including supporting governance arrangements, workflows, and collaboration mechanisms across teams and regions.

• Support engagement with external partners, including foundations, philanthropic organizations, and global networks, helping to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration.

• Develop analytical and forward-looking materials to inform strategic decision-making on philanthropy, including trends analysis, partner intelligence, and lessons learned from operations.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in a business administration, international policy, economics or other relevant field/discipline with 5+ years of work experience in partnerships, strategy, international organizations, or development operations.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or external relations, preferably in a multilateral or humanitarian context.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience in preparing strategic briefs, synthesizing information, and supporting decision-making processes.

• Experience working across headquarters and field settings, with an understanding of operational contexts and coordination challenges.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and build collaborative relationships.

• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and diverse global environment.

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

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.

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