Associate Senior Information Management Officer
| Job #: | req35885 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Information Technology |
| Grade: | GG |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Washington, DC,United States |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 3/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
This role assists with strategic direction, policy oversight, and operational governance for AI systems — including generative AI, machine learning models, automated decision systems, and emerging intelligent technologies. • Establish AI principles, policies, and standards (ethical AI, explainability, bias mitigation, transparency, human oversight). • Align AI governance with Data Governance, Information Governance. • Participate in established review or AI ethics committees/working groups as needed. • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable enterprise controls as needed. • Prepare executive and board-level reporting on AI governance posture. • Use case intake and risk classification • Work with peers on data sourcing and quality validation • Ongoing monitoring and retirement • Define acceptable use policies. • Provide advisory support to business units developing AI solutions. • Serve as a visible thought leader on responsible AI practices. • Develop executive dashboards and reporting mechanisms. • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and psychological safety.Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients 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 extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org ITS Vice Presidency Context The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7wUnit Context:The ITS Data Office is the central entity within the World Bank Group’s Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) department responsible for enabling data, AI, information, and knowledge capabilities across the institution. It comprises four Units focused on platforms & tools, product & service delivery, enablement and governance. The office plays a pivotal role in advancing the Bank’s digital transformation, supporting business domains with trusted data, information and AI capabilities, and fostering a culture of responsible innovation.The Governance Unit is the strategic driver of trust, agility, and responsible innovation in the organization’s data, information, and AI landscape. The unit develops and oversees governance frameworks, policies, and stewardship models that enable the Bank to maximize the value of its data and information. By embedding governance into product and service delivery, platform design, and business engagement, the unit positions governance as a catalyst for AI transformation and business impact. The Unit also fosters partnerships and thought leadership, ensuring the Bank remains at the forefront of global best practices in data, information, and AI governance.Duties and accountabilities:Position SummaryThe Senior AI Governance Leader is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise AI governance framework to ensure responsible, ethical, compliant, and value-driven use of artificial intelligence across the organization. The leader partners with executive stakeholders across Data, Technology, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Security, and business units to enable innovation while managing regulatory, ethical, reputational, and operational risk.Key Responsibilities1. Enterprise AI Governance Strategy• Develop and execute the enterprise AI governance strategy aligned with corporate strategy and risk appetite.• Define AI governance operating model.2. Responsible & Ethical AI Oversight• Lead the development of responsible AI policy, procedures, guidelines and controls.• Ensure meaningful human oversight mechanisms are embedded in high-impact use cases.3. Regulatory & Compliance Management• Monitor emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. federal/state developments, sector-specific requirements).• Partner with Legal, Risk and Compliance to ensure defensible AI deployment.4. AI Lifecycle Governance• Define standards across the AI lifecycle• Inventory – single source of truth of our AI solutions• Deployment approval• Ensure documentation standards and audit readiness.5. Generative/Agentic AI Governance• Establish guardrails for generative AI usage (internal and external).• Working with AI committees implement monitoring for prompt misuse, data leakage, and reputational risk.6. Organizational Enablement• Ensure governance practices are embedded in delivery, platform design, and business engagement. (Shift governance to the left).• Balance risk mitigation with innovation enablement.7. Metrics & Reporting• Define KPIs and KRIs for AI governance effectiveness.• Make sure we have proper tracking for AI inventory and risk tiering across the enterprise.8. Team Leadership• Build and lead a multidisciplinary AI governance team.• Coach staff on emerging AI risk domains and regulatory shifts.
Selection Criteria
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in either AI, data governance, model risk, compliance, technology risk, or related domain. • Deep understanding of AI/ML lifecycle and generative AI risks. • Ability to balance risk mitigation with innovation enablement. • Professional certifications (e.g., Safe Agile, Data Governance / Information Management, PMP, AI governance certifications). • Ethical decision-maker • Risk-based judgment • Influence without authority • Calm leadership during ambiguityQualifications • Requires a Master’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks at enterprise scale.• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscape impacting AI.Preferred• Familiarity with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO AI standards, EU AI Act.Core Competencies• Strategic systems thinker• Executive communication• Change leadership• Cross-functional collaboration
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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