Digital PFM Specialist

The World Bank Group is a global partnership of development institutions that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries, with a core vision of a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Owned by 189 member countries, it includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which work together to support inclusive and sustainable development.

IBRD focuses on middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA assists the world’s poorest countries. Their efforts are complemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Across these institutions, the World Bank Group delivers low-interest loans, credits, and grants for priorities such as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, private sector development, agriculture, and environmental management.

The Digital PFM Specialist will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital public financial management (PFM) solutions that support governments in managing public resources more effectively and transparently. This full-time on-site role, based in the Washington DC–Baltimore Area, involves collaborating with country teams and government counterparts to assess PFM systems, define digital transformation roadmaps, and support the deployment and improvement of digital tools and platforms.

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting analytical work and diagnostics, preparing technical notes and project documents, coordinating project activities and timelines, and monitoring implementation progress. The Specialist will also prepare clear communication materials, contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to align digital PFM strategies with broader governance and financing objectives.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, assess public financial management systems, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly in written reports, presentations, and discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in digital strategy, particularly in designing or supporting digital transformation initiatives in public finance, governance, or related fields.
• Proven project management capabilities, including planning, coordinating multi-stakeholder activities, managing timelines, and tracking delivery of project outputs.
• Familiarity with digital marketing or outreach approaches that support stakeholder engagement, dissemination of knowledge products, or promotion of digital reforms.
• Advanced degree in public financial management, public policy, economics, finance, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of government budgeting, accounting, treasury, and related PFM processes; experience with digital PFM platforms or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams, build collaborative relationships, and adapt to evolving priorities in a