World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2024: (Deadline 31 March, 2024)

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.

Leveraging insights from the Government Analytics Handbook and supported by World Bank experts and academics, the Fellowship offers frontier evidence and practitioner insights to enhance government efficiency. The Fellowship is a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC) and the Governance Global Practice (GGP).

Key Features

The fellowship will comprise a mix of in-person training and in-service support from senior experts at the World Bank and University College London to develop a Government Analytics project.

The fellowship spans 6 months, with a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C., which includes the Public Administration Forum and Government Analytics course.

About World Bank

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world�s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries. While our five institutions have their own country m……

Government Analytics Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Government Analytics Fellowship Program

• Gain Data-Driven Insights and expertise to harness vast amounts of governmental data, translating it into actionable insights for smarter decision-making and policy development.
• Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government’s operations.
• Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.

Requirements for Government Analytics Fellowship Program Qualification

To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be:

• Able to travel to Washington DC between May 27 to June 7.
• Nominated by their organizations (Up to 2 fellows per organization).
• Working in central government organizations (including agencies).
• Mid-level managers or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project.
• Able to demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.
• Proficient in English.

Application Deadline

31 March, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank on docs.google.com to applyApplications will be open until March 31st. All applicants must submit the following in English:

• A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum), highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
• A 150-word summary of how you envision applying the insights gained to enhance your organization’s operations through a government analytics project.
• An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the fellowship and confirming your position.

For more details, visit OFFICIAL LINK