External Affairs Consultant

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic engagement workplan for multilateral affairs in Rome, focusing on Rome-Based Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP).
• Coordinate institutional-level dialogue and partnerships between the World Bank Group and UN organizations.
• Monitor and analyze policy, governance, and institutional developments within Rome-based agencies to assess implications for WBG engagement.
• Draft high-quality briefs, talking points, remarks, and messaging for senior management ahead of bilateral meetings and major events.
• Identify opportunities to deepen partnerships through joint initiatives, knowledge work, and operational collaboration.
• Support the organization of high-level meetings, roundtables, and international fora.
• Collaborate with communications teams to ensure all products are consistent with the corporate voice and priorities.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of the United Nations system, specifically the Rome-Based Agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in multilateral engagement, stakeholder coordination, and partnership development.
• Broad understanding of agriculture and food systems transformation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based research tools.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Italian and/or French.
• Experience creating content specifically for the agriculture or rural development sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across different units and Vice Presidencies within a large international organization.

About the Company

The World Bank Group is 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 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects and develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.