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ET Consultant Translation Coordinator, GPE at World Bank Group

World Bank Group · Paris, France · Onsite

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ET Consultant Translation Coordinator, GPE

Job #: req34631
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Communications
Grade: EC2
Term Duration: 1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Paris,France
Required Language(s): English, French
Preferred Language(s): Spanish, Arabic
Closing Date: 10/24/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Are you a very passionate advocate for education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you. 

Who We Are 

GPE is a shared commitment to end the world’s learning crisis. It is the only global partnership and fund dedicated entirely to helping children in lower-income countries get a quality education, so they can unlock their potential and contribute to building a better world. We bring together governments, teachers, civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, development banks, businesses and private foundations to transform education systems so that every girl and boy can have hope, opportunity and agency.  

What We Do 

GPE helps low- and lower-middle-income countries build stronger education systems so that all children can get the education they need to thrive. We support more than 90 countries where the needs are greatest and focus on reaching the children who are the most vulnerable, including girls, children with disabilities and those affected by extreme poverty or conflict. Our unique approach works. Between 2021 and 2025, GPE supported 372 million children in partner countries to get a better education through grants and co-financing. 

How We Work 

GPE is working to help governments transform their education systems to get the most vulnerable children in school, improve teaching and learning, and build equitable, inclusive and resilient education systems fit for the 21st century. Transforming education is about creating lasting changes and achieving impact on a scale. GPE sets out to deliver this transformative change by convening partners, mobilizing funds and catalyzing reforms to help partner countries accelerate access, learning outcomes and gender equality.   

Multiply Possibility – Financing GPE 2030 

GPE launched its 5th financing campaign for 2026-2030, co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria, to mobilize $5 billion for inclusive, high-performing education systems in the world’s most challenging contexts. This funding will unlock $15 billion in total education investment through co-financing and multiplier effects. A fully funded GPE will transform education systems and multiply possibility for 750 million children in 96 countries.

Governance And Organizational Arrangements 

The GPE Board of Directors includes ministerial-level board members and alternates representing 20 constituencies that reflect the partnership’s breadth. The Board Chair is H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete, and the Board Vice Chair is Ms. Christine Hogan. The Board of Directors, with its three standing committees, provides policy and strategic oversight and approves or delegates funding decisions. 
 
The GPE Secretariat, with 180 employees and hosted by the World Bank, is responsible for translating the policies and strategies set by the Board into practical support for partner countries, coordinating with diverse stakeholders and galvanizing global support for SDG 4. The Secretariat’s headquarters are in the World Bank’s offices in Washington, D.C., with a European office in Paris, an Africa office in Nairobi, a satellite office in Brussels, and a support office in Chennai.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Secretariat Operations team provides a wide range of support to the GPE Secretariat: human resources, staffing, workforce planning, administrative, events management, procurement, translation services, travel support, work and budget planning, organization design and development, IT systems and knowledge management, and others.  Its mission is to help the organization operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position will be based in Paris, France office.

Description

The main responsibility of this position/role will be to coordinate and streamline the translation services across the Secretariat and liaise with different stakeholders on delivery of translation needs.

The successful candidate will be located within the Secretariat Services Team and will work closely with all teams across the Secretariat.
The Secretariat Services team mission is to coordinate and improve the efficient management of many of the organization’s internal administrative and planning processes in the areas of human resources, procurement, translations, facilities, risk, policy compliance, and other areas. The Secretariat Services team is made up of four functions/sub teams: i) Human Resources ii) Policy and Compliance, Work Planning and Budgeting, Facilities Management and Security iii) Translation, Travel, Events Management and Procurement (TEP); and iv) Administrative Support. This position will be part of the Translation, Travel, Events Management and Procurement (TEP) and will mainly oversee and coordinate translation work across the Secretariat.

Duties And Accountabilities

An initial identification of tasks is below, however, additional tasks may be identified according to the needs of the team.

•Serve as the focal point for consolidating and coordinating the Secretariat’s translation needs.
•Create and maintain a database of all vendors and consultants providing translation services.
•Develop guidance materials, checklists, and templates to support the implementation of translation services.
•Provide French translation as required, including drafting correspondence, editing materials and documents, and reviewing and proof-reading translated documents.
•Maintain and update GPE glossaries in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic.
•Develop Terms of Reference for translation services, assist in vendor selection, conduct research, and review proposals.
•Liaise with vendors and consultants to ensure timely delivery and quality of translation work; coordinate with team members for proof-reading and quality control.
•Assess team translation needs and recommend appropriate vendors or consultants.
•Track costs and review/approve invoices from consultants and vendors.
•Evaluate value for money, quality, and timeliness before selecting vendors or consultants for translation tasks.
•Coordinate with governance and publication teams, vendors, and World Bank Group translation services on translation-related work.

Selection Criteria

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least five years of relevant professional experience in a similar function within the international development context, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

5 years of relevant experience, including:
•Demonstrated strengths in written and oral communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly.
•Proven ability to draft and edit correspondence and materials in both English and French.
•Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality, time-sensitive work.
•Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player, interacting effectively with all teams within the Secretariat in a diverse and rapidly changing work environment.
•Strong organizational skills at both the task and project level.
•Good judgment, tact, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
 
Languages

Full proficiency in English and French, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable.

Competencies

Accountability & Results Focus - Engages in productive consultation without losing sight of responsibility for own decisions, deliverables and deadlines. Doesn’t let the pursuit of perfection prevent forward progress. Seeks clarity when needed to move work forward and takes initiative to remove obstacles. Takes ownership of own mistakes, failures or oversights, and seeks to correct them. Manages differences of opinion to productive resolution so as not to impede progress. Works to ensure group efforts produce clear actions and decisions and tasks conclude. 

Adaptability - Models flexibility - responds to changing circumstances by innovating and altering behavior to better fit different situations. Learns new skills and performs work in different ways. Remains calm in stressful situations and influences others do so. Professionally deals with personal discomfort in a changing work environment. 

Collaboration & Teamwork - Actively collaborates with others and models open and helpful disposition. Acts as a teammate, proactively stepping in to support colleagues as needed. Recognizes and values the role of each team in delivering on GPE’s mission. Approaches challenges and obstacles as shared challenges to be overcome. Sincerely contributes to productive group dynamics and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches. 

Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Has experience & success working in multicultural environments. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, adapting language, tone, style and message to diverse, multicultural audiences. Is able to communicate complex information in succinct and digestible ways. Shares information and keeps people informed; Operates with transparency, in a way that builds trust in a culturally diverse environment. Maintains productive working relationships with colleagues. 

Planning & Organizing - Works well independently and in teams. Plans and prioritizes work effectively, making adjustments as needed to accommodate changes. Sets and meets individual and team deadlines. Works well under pressure and against tight timelines, and still delivers high-quality work. Foresees risks and identifies mitigation strategies and contingencies. 

Quantitative and Analytical Skills - Able to process, organize, analyze and monitor large volumes of information and data and respond to demands at varying levels of detail. Able to identify key issues in complex situations, weigh pros and cons quickly, and make informed decisions. Checks assumptions against facts and evidence. Proficient in analytical report writing. 

Client Service Orientation - Models positive attitude for junior staff and demonstrates and encourages creative problem-solving skills. Demonstrates, and instills in teams, a commitment to seeing client issues, problems and questions through to resolution. Creates the infrastructure to help team members prioritize client issues based on urgency, and triage as needed. Experienced in dealing with staff and partners at all levels of the organization and tailoring solutions and communications accordingly. Strong conflict management skills and ability to coach staff in deescalating and resolving conflicts; Able to see the big picture and the interconnectedness of decisions and activities within the various lines of business. Discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and coaching staff to do the same. Proficient at developing client satisfaction metrics, monitoring, adjusting and optimizing strategies to ensure clients are satisfied with the services provided.

Knowledge of Policies, Processes, and Systems Relevant to GPE - In depth knowledge of the policies, processes, and systems governing the work of the Secretariat (including GPE’s and World Bank’s), and of those pertaining directly to one’s own team and work program. Proactively stays abreast of any changes and coaches junior team members to do the same; Keeps counterparts up to speed on relevant changes in GPE’s needs or requirements, including any related training or communication needs. Maintains a network of related focal points for any questions, clarifications, or issues, and acts as liaison to GPE management on policy, process, or systems issues requiring higher level involvement. Strong understanding of the Secretariat’s organizational and governance structure, and of how the work of Secretariat Services contributes to GPE’s operations and mission. 

Policy and Process Development & Management - Experience developing and implementing policies and ensuring compliance. Experience developing, implementing, managing and improving business processes. Knowledge of workflow automation tools and approaches. Experience using online survey tools to gather information and inform products and improvements. Experience with work planning and budgeting frameworks and processes. Well versed in the use of metrics to track, analyze and measure outcomes.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION 

ETT/ETC appointments include medical benefits, paid holidays, and comprehensive leave policy (24 days/annum).

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, creed, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.

GPE has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Every GPE staff member is expected to abide by the GPE Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and play an active role in identifying, reporting, and working to prevent SEAH at GPE. Not doing so will constitute a violation of their employment contract and will be grounds for dismissal.

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

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. 

Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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