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Senior Environmental Specialist - GG  

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United States of America, Washington, Washington DC

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Date of last update: 09/02/2022

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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.

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

 

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Job description

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 120 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. Visit www.worldbank.org

 

About the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, degradation of international waters, land and forests, ozone depletion, elimination or reduction of persistent organic pollutants and mercury, all within the framework of sustainable development.

The GEF unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating financial organization, GEF is the designated financial mechanism for five international environmental conventions: the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Minamata Convention on Mercury. GEF is also a designated financial mechanism of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

In the years since its establishment, the GEF has funded over 4,500 projects in 170 countries, and many thousands more through the GEF Small Grants Program, providing $20.5 billion in grants that leveraged $112 billion in co-financing. The GEF Secretariat, construed for administrative purposes as a Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) within the World Bank, has approximately 70 professional and administrative and client support staff.

The Secretariat is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to coordinate the Oceans and International Waters Program of the GEF Programs Unit with a series of program management, analytical and policy needs.  

 

Duties and Accountabilities

The GEF Secretariat is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Environmental Specialist, with a passion for oceans, transboundary marine and freshwater conservation and regional cooperative management contributing to sustainable use of shared water resources.  The chosen candidate will work towards the promotion of integrated and transformative approaches to reverse the environmental degradation of transboundary freshwater and marine natural resources, which will provide the necessary conditions to allow humanity and life on earth to keep evolving within the planetary boundaries.  

The Senior Environmental Specialist will have a key role in the on-going implementation of the GEF-7 "Oceans and International Waters Strategy", the design and launch of the GEF-8 Oceans and International Waters Strategy, corresponding Integrated Programs and formulation of future strategies. He/she will support the ongoing portfolio of Oceans and International Waters investments, among others through participating in project steering committees, active engagement with IW: LEARN and generally work towards harnessing and disseminating results and achievements from the existing portfolio. Further, he/she will support the GEFSEC's mandate to deliver global environmental benefits by supporting developing countries in their commitments towards several Multilateral Agreements.

The selected candidate will also ensure that generally recognized methodologies to estimate, monitor and report on the Global Environmental Benefits related to Oceans and International Waters focal area that are appropriately included in and applied to GEF projects and programs.

The ideal candidate should have a workable understanding of the complexity of the GEF partnership arrangement and of the dynamics of a complex set of GEF client countries. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, experience with multisectoral transboundary marine and freshwater conservation projects in developing countries, along with political acumen and the capacity to work effectively on sensitive issues with senior management, the GEF Council and across different implementing agencies and partners of the GEF.

Reporting to the GPU Manager, the selected candidate will provide support to the GEF Programs Unit and work across regions and thematic focal areas, as required.

 

Project Review and Regional Team(s) Participation

Under the supervision of the Manager of the GEF Programs Unit, the selected candidate will:

  • Coordinate the Oceans and International Waters Focal Area technical team which includes holding regular team meetings, providing general guidance on IW best practices project reviews to GEFSEC staff and Agencies, distribute project and program reviews among staff members, and coordinate the Inter-Agency task force with periodic meetings and events.
  • Engage in the evaluation, review, implementation, and monitoring of projects developed under the GEF-7 Oceans and International Waters Focal Area Strategy, and in the future GEF-8 Oceans and International Waters Focal Area Strategy and associated Integrated Programs.   This engagement includes the providing guidance and monitoring the application of appropriate methodologies for the estimation of the GEBs associated with this focal area.
  • Act as the point person, including for the provision of technical support to GEF staff as needed, for all issues related to Oceans and International Waters, representing the GEF at important events and meetings on these topics.
  • Provide thought leadership across the organization on thematic areas relevant for the GEF-8 Oceans and International Waters as established in the GEF-8 Programming Directions.
  • Manage reviews of project proposals to be financed by the GEF Trust Fund, according to the agreed project review criteria, provide guidance on major issues involved in the development of project proposals and assist in overall preparation of work programs to be presented to council.
  • Participate in the GEF work within Regional Teams on GEF issues, including participation in country dialogues, expanded constituency workshops, and the GEF Country Support Program. 
  • As required, represent the GEF at a senior level at selected international, political, scientific and operational forums.
  • Participate in the political outreach to relevant countries in international for a, with the relevant international platforms and events related to International Waters.
  • Provide quality inputs to the CEO and GPU Director on country and thematic briefings, talking points, speeches, analytical/strategic documents.
  • Support the design and development of knowledge management products, brochures, outreach and communication material, and provide inputs on the revision of operational processes and procedures, as requested. 
  • Support the development and delivery of GEF reports, Council documents, engagement plans, and other work products related to the Climate Change Mitigation Focal Area, as needed.
  • Undertake additional duties as required by Director and Manager of the GEF Programs Unit.

 

 

Selection Criteria

 

  • The candidate should possess a Masters' with at least eight years of professional experience, or a Ph.D., with seven years of experience in the field of marine biology, oceanography, hydrology or other relevant natural science disciplines with substantial experience on intersectoral transboundary freshwater and/or marine resource conservation, international and regional management, natural resources management and knowledge management.
  • The candidate should demonstrate an excellent knowledge of achieving conservation outcomes for transboundary marine and freshwater ecosystems, preferably within an international context.
  • The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, experience with multisectoral transboundary marine and freshwater conservation projects in developing countries, combined with results management skills to build portfolio results and outcomes.
  • In addition to the required skills above, the following skills would be desirable:
  • Experience with transboundary marine and freshwater projects and programs in developing countries.
  • Knowledge of existing inter-governmental and private initiatives related to International Waters.
  • Understanding of transboundary water and marine knowledge and results management mechanisms.
  • Demonstrable experience in the selection and application of generally recognized methodologies for the estimation of Global Environmental   Benefits related to International Waters.

 

  • Ability to deal with a range of stakeholders, international organizations, development agencies, scientific and technical bodies, private sector entities, developing country counterparts, and NGOs would be an advantage.
  • Ability to think analytically, strategically, and programmatically.
  • Proven record of constructive and positive engagement in leading a program and policy dialogue with client Governments, donors and other stakeholders;
  • Proven ability to work in teams, both as a team leader and team member
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences. Second language (French, Spanish or Portuguese) is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently on complex tasks on tight deadlines.        
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a team player within and across teams.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment in an international setting.
  • Working knowledge of the operations of the Global Environment Facility and its Agencies is preferable.

 

Required Competencies:

Deliver results for clients:

  • Sets challenging goals to support the delivery of the GEF mission and is always looking to improve
  • Understands clients' most pressing challenges and contributes to solutions
  • Takes personal responsibility for producing high quality work, identifying and informing of risks, and delivering results for clients

Lead and innovate:

 Applies critical thinking to current approaches, identifies areas for improvement, and tries new solutions that drive results

  • Encourages and works with others to identify, incubate and implement relevant solutions
  • Identifies opportunities in changing circumstances and energizes others to continuously improve, using intentional strategies to boost morale, team spirit, and productivity in context of WBG's values and mission
  • Operates in ambiguity and changing needs and supports others to do the same and helps others to understand problems, client needs and the underlying context
  • Considers own behavior in context of World Bank Group values and mission and recognizes impact one has on others

Collaborate within Teams and across Boundaries: 

  • Keeps others fully informed to ensure integration and work consistency and displays a sense of mutuality and respect
  • Collaborates across organizational boundaries, internally and externally with a sense of mutuality and respect
  • Consistently engages others in open dialogue, brings out any conflicting viewpoints and incorporates viewpoints into solutions, giving credit where credit is due.
  • Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved and leverages expertise of all team members to ensure successful outcomes
  • Seeks and listens to input from others to inform own decision making and openly shares information
  • Frames thinking/actions with a WBG corporate perspective in mind
     

Create, apply and share knowledge:

  • Is known in the subject area and is sought out by peers to advise or contribute to knowledge products and is interested in building on personal and professional networks to advance GEF mission
  • Actively invests in own knowledge and seeks feedback and interested in contributing to the GEF's body of knowledge by applying lessons learned and expertise
  • Seeks opportunities to mentoring junior staff less to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge
  • Builds networks across the international development/environment community and as part of existing external professional groups/networks

Make smart decisions:

  • Applies critical thinking and contributes to decision making by providing data and relevant risk-analysis and takes initiative and makes decisions in a timely manner
  • Seeks and analyzes facts, data and lessons of past experience to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work
  • Evaluates risk and anticipates the short and long-term implications of decisions and commits to a decision and takes action once a decision has been reached.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: North America

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Environment, Disaster Risk Management DRM, Energy and Resource Efficiency

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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The ideal candidate is expected to have specialist knowledge in the following areas:   • Technical guidance on fiscal strategies for combining climate and macroeconomic progress: While the low-carbon transition can be a major macroeconomic burden for developing countries, it is equally possible to design climate policy such that it enhances conventional macroeconomic policy objectives.  Achieving this integration is, however, technically challenging for country teams. The Economist will help guide country teams at achieving this integration, providing technical advice on tax policy designs for combining climate and macroeconomic progress.  • Integration of climate considerations into core macroeconomic assessments: The Economist will provide hands-on specialist support to teams for climate-smart Public Finance Reviews, Country Economic Updates, Growth Diagnostics Reports, and Country Climate and Development Reports. • Integration of macroeconomic considerations into central, economy-wide climate strategies: Most developing countries have made binding international commitments to regularly update and submit national climate action plans (NDCs) and many are preparing long-term strategies (LTS). These plans guide unprecedented macrostructural change, but the perspectives of finance ministries are often poorly included. The Economist will advance technical work on supporting finance ministries in the substantial fiscal and macroeconomic implications of NDC and LTS, including the balance of revenue-raising and expenditure interventions, General Equilibrium effects, macrostructural change, and the alignment with broader national development and growth strategies. • Pioneering the roll-out of new country-level technical analyses in key climate-fiscal priority areas: The Economist will create best-practice technical examples for colleagues on approaches that reduce conflicts between climate priorities and deteriorating fiscal space, such as revenue-raising approaches like environmental taxation and fuel-subsidy reforms, revenue-neutral systems like Feebates, and measures to quantify and manage climate-related fiscal risks.  • Integration of climate measures into policy lending: The World Bank seeks to increase the proportion of climate reforms supported through its policy lending (Development Policy Financing). The Economist will support efforts to not only raise the quantity of these measures but also to better integrate climate measures into the core macrostructural, growth and institutional objectives of these loans. The Economist will identify and pioneer approaches how growth-oriented fiscal climate measures can become a more natural component of macroeconomic DPFs. • Connecting fiscal and financial stability programs on climate macroeconomics: Many central banks are collaborating on climate risks to financial stability.  The ideal candidate would be able to integrate dialogue with central banks, especially on issues that affect fiscal policy, such as the effect of climate-induced financial instability for fiscal risks and debt.    The Economist will regularly engage with climate macroeconomists from Regions as well as the EFI Chief Economist Office. This collaboration entails:    • Development of analytical tools:  To make it easier for MTI Country Economists to integrate climate considerations into their work programs, to raise technical quality and consistency across projects, the Economist will be collaborating with peers from across Regions to develop and improve analytical tools, diagnostics, and models.  • Trainings: The Economist will be developing and rolling out trainings on climate-macro issues for Country Economists and country clients.  • Global knowledge products: The Economist will engage in global knowledge products to push the global frontier on the core unsolved analytical climate-macro issues constraining EFI.   Selection Criteria • A Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline, with considerable experience in working on climate and development is preferred. The minimum requirement to apply is a master's degree with 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Strong analytical skills in climate economics and in using models of fiscal policy. • A proven track record of publications in the macroeconomics and fiscal policy of climate change. • Operational experience in Development Policy Operations and other lending projects that include environmental fiscal reforms as a component of wider reform would be an asset. • A track record of outstanding report writing and communications skills, including the ability to present complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.  Required Competencies • Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of complex evolving tasks to meet tight deadlines. • Advanced ability to apply economic and econometric tools to environmental, fiscal and growth sustainability. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - A strong command of all forms of communication, delivering messages in a consistently effective, timely and engaging manner.   [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Senior Urban Transport Specialist - GG

United States of America, Washington, Washington DC - World Bank Group empImg

Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit [www.worldbank.org](http://www.worldbank.org/).   Infrastructure Practice Group Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 3 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure (INF) Practice Group within the World Bank is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. The INF Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) currently consists of four global practices (GPs): Energy & Extractives (EEX), Transport, Digital Development (DD) and Infrastructure Finance, PPPs and Guarantees (IPG).   The Transport Global Knowledge Unit The Transport Global Knowledge and Expertise Unit (ITRGK) was established in 2020 to serve as the global unit for the World Bank's Transport Global Practice (GP) with a view to bring global knowledge, good practices and lessons learned in the design of country and regional transport operations and policies. The Global Unit systematically engages with international partners to both develop partnerships for frontier-knowledge generation but also position the Bank in key global dialogues about transport interventions vis-à-vis climate action, food security, private capital mobilization, adoption of emerging technologies, fragility, and inclusion to services, development opportunities and markets. In addition to supporting the Regional Transport Units in one of the highest lending practices in the World Bank, ITRGK also takes leadership on key corporate priorities, and implementation of the knowledge compact for the Transport Global Practice. ITRGK comprises global leads for the WB-wide transport knowledge groups, several technical staff specialized in each of the transport sub-sectors (urban transport, logistics, railways, maritime, air transport,) as well as specialists in cross-cutting transport policy topics such as economics, funding and financing, regulation, and digitalization. The global leads and experts are engaged in both global work and providing cross-support to regional transport operations. The unit houses the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF), Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT, Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All). The work of ITRGK is organized around five buckets as follows: • Climate and Clean Air. ITRGK supports knowledge and operations to accelerate transport decarbonization to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. An important co-benefit of achieving this objective is improving air quality. ITRGK supports a comprehensive approach to transport decarbonization following the Avoid-Shift-Improve approach. ITRGK also seeks to develop in-house modeling capabilities to support climate corporate mandates (climate co-benefit tracking, project alignment with Paris Agreement, GHG accounting) and the Climate Change and Development Reports (CCDRs).  • Resilience, Adaptation and Fragility. ITRGK supports activities, knowledge, and policies to improve asset management practices and increase the adaptative and resilient capacity of transport systems to withstand exogenous shocks such as climate-related and natural disasters, pandemics, and minimize disruptions to economies and adverse impacts on people and their well-being. ITRGK promotes sound technology-supported and data-driven asset management practices to create resilient economies and efficient, reliable and financially sound supply chains.  • Logistics, Food Security and Regional Integration. ITRGK support knowledge and operations to enhance countries integration to regional and global value chains and integration of lagging and landlocked regions through effective and reliable connectivity infrastructure and efficient logistics. The agenda includes support to regional operational teams to improve connectivity and logistics networks, enhance the impact of transport corridors on promoting growth through competitiveness and stimulating wider economic development, and more broadly, supporting the multimodal agenda including the expansion and improvement of railways, airports, ports, waterways and highways and roads.  • Inclusion. ITRGK promotes inclusive and sustainable mobility and interventions to overcome barriers to enable access to jobs, markets, health care, schools, services, and other opportunities. Among the goals of inclusive and sustainable mobility is to connect all people and communities to economic and social opportunities, considering the needs of different groups, including the poor, those in vulnerable situations, women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, across geographical locations. Limited access to transport in rural and urban areas are key barriers to eradicating poverty while promoting property and sustainable economic development. ITRGK support the tracking of the rural and transport access indicators as part of the World Bank Group's Corporate Score Card.  • Road Safety. The Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) provides knowledge and technical support to aimed at achieving sustainable reduction in crash-related fatalities and serious injuries. The GRSF produces knowledge products, appraisal tools, and offers continuous training and support to regional staff to implement the Transport GP's strategy for road safety.   Along with the thematic program activities grouped on the above five buckets, ITRGK also has robust work program for mobilizing private capital and climate finance, in transport promoting transformative technologies in transport, and conducting economic research and policy analysis on transport.    Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Transport Global Knowledge and Expertise Unit (ITRGK) is looking for a Senior Urban Transport Specialist, with demonstrated experience in sustainable urban mobility in developing countries, to be based in Washington, DC. The Senior Urban Transport Specialist will report to the ITRGK Global Practice Manager.  Under the guidance of the Global Practice Manager, the selected candidate will lead global engagement in urban mobility, support regional teams, and co-lead the knowledge group for Inclusive Urban Mobility.    Global Engagement.  • Identify and develop priority areas to scale up WB engagement in urban mobility.  • Provide thought-leadership on urban mobility interventions, strategies, and policies. This includes, but it is not limited to: • Undertake strategic analytical and advisory work to distill global lessons from regional or country engagements in urban mobility. • Stay abreast of key developments and trends in urban mobility and in cross-cutting issues affecting the sector, such as policies, laws and regulations, impacts, and financing mechanisms. • Participate in relevant international conferences and keep abreast of the relevant transport literature. • Liaise with internal and external experts on priority topics in urban mobility.  • Support the professional development of staff engaged in urban mobility by developing learning curricula, mentoring less experienced staff, and contributing to knowledge sharing activities in the GP and across relevant World Bank units.  • Promote internal partnerships and collaboration with associated Bank units, including GP SURR, Climate Change, and IFC/MIGA • Help manage global partnerships and trust funds supporting Urban Mobility, including the Global Facility to Decarbonizing Transport (GFDT)   Regional Engagement  Under the guidance of Regional Practice Managers, the selected candidate will provide the following support to regional units.  • Support regional teams in the design and implementation of Urban Mobility interventions, strategies and policies in strategic or complex World Bank operations.  • Provide hands-on cross-support to regional teams.  • Bring international good practices to bear in the design of WB engagements in urban mobility.   • Provide just-in-time advice to regional teams and clients.  • Recommend consultants and TORs to support regional teams' work.  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior operational teams.    Knowledge Group Leadership The selected candidate will co-lead the Urban Mobility Knowledge Group and its associated activities, including the following.  • Help to animate and organize Knowledge Group on urban mobility, including incentivizing and motivating World Bank urban mobility staff and consultants to be active in the knowledge group, solution areas, and community practices.  • Develop and help deliver Urban Mobility training programs for staff and clients, including the Leaders in Urban Transport Planning (LUTP) training program.  • Disseminate knowledge through publications, seminars/webinars, and other Transport GP activities and events.  • Play an active role in global networks, establishing links and maintaining effective cooperation with external organizations such as other MDBs, UN agencies, industry partners such as UITP, NGOs, public and private institutes/foundations, as well as existing and potential donors. • Provide input to strategic analytical work as well as quality enhancement and advise on good practices through peer-reviews and upstream support to regional operations.  • Support data management and analytics efforts by the Transport GP • Support portfolio monitoring functions related to the quality of design and implementation of Urban Mobility components. • Support learning and knowledge events by the Transport GP such as Transforming Transportation, the Transport Learning Week, and thematic Webinars.     Selection Criteria • Post graduate degree at Masters' level or higher in a field relevant to the Urban Mobility agenda. • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in transport planning, economics, design, implementation, and/or operations. • Practical experience in the design and management of Urban Mobility systems, with an understanding and the ability to work on policy, institutional, financing, social and environmental requirements for the sector. • Strong technical and operational skills as evidenced in a proven track record in the delivery of transport initiatives/projects/operations within the Bank or similar type of products in non-Bank entities and demonstrated capacity to advance and deliver analytical knowledge on Urban Mobility issues. • Proven ability to lead tasks/projects and to function effectively as team leader or team member of multi-disciplinary teams, providing effective mentorship and resolving conflicts constructively.  • Strong client and communications skills, with proven experience in providing quality policy and project advice to national and sub-national clients and exhibiting interest in transferring knowledge. • Experience of working on Urban Mobility programs in developing countries, in activities financed by the World Bank or other financing organizations, or in a contractor or consultant capacity. • Research expertise and publications on Urban Mobility in transport/infrastructure journals and specialized magazines. • Proficient in written and spoken English.    Technical Competencies The successful candidate will have the following areas of technical expertise: • General Urban Mobility Knowledge - Possesses specialized technical knowledge in the Urban Mobility field and ability to translate this knowledge for the practical benefit of clients. • Knowledge and Experience in the Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.   • Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.   • Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.   • Transport Policy, Strategy, and Institutions - Solid understanding of transport policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations as they relate to Urban Mobility.   [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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Climate Change Analyst - GE

United States of America, Washington, Washington DC - World Bank Group empImg

Description 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 poverty in a livable planet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 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 The Adaptation Fund (AF) is recruiting a Climate Change Analyst (GE level), to be located within Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat (AFSEC) to provide routine administrative support to support the Fund's work in monitoring its rapidly increasing number of projects and programmes under implementation. The position would suit a motivated and organized person, with strong team working, task management and communication skills. The AF is an innovative financing mechanism set up by the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with the purpose of financing concrete climate change adaptation projects and programmes in developing country Parties, serving the landmark Paris Agreement. At the request of the COP, the GEF is providing secretariat services to the Adaptation Fund Board (the Board), through a dedicated and functionally independent team. Since becoming fully operational in 2010, the Board has approved 150 projects/programmes in over 100 vulnerable countries, for a total funding of over US$ 1 billion. The Fund supports country-driven projects and programmes, innovation and global learning for effective adaptation.  All of the Fund's activities are designed to build national and local adaptive capacities while reaching and engaging the most vulnerable groups, and to integrate gender consideration to provide equal opportunity to access and benefit from the Fund's resources. They are also aimed at enhancing synergies with other sources of climate finance, while creating models that can be replicated or scaled up. In October 2022, the Board approved the 2nd Medium-term Strategy (MTS) of the Fund (2023- 2027), which consolidates the Fund's niche and comparative advantage, reconfirms the strategic areas of Action, Innovation and Learning & Sharing and introduces new cross-cutting themes.   Since 1 January 2019 the AF has served the Paris Agreement under the guidance of, and been accountable to, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement with respect to all matters relating to the Paris Agreement. The process that led to the decision recognized the Fund's valuable role in funding concrete adaptation projects for the most vulnerable and its pioneering Direct Access modality that builds country ownership in adaptation. In 2013 the Board approved an Environmental and Social Policy for the Fund and in 2016 the Board approved the Gender Policy for the Fund.  A Readiness Programme for direct access to climate finance was also approved in 2013, which includes support for the implementation of the Environmental and Social Policy. The Technical Evaluation Reference Group of the Adaptation Fund (AF-TERG) is an independent evaluation advisory group, accountable to the Board, established to ensure the independent implementation of the Fund's evaluation policy.  The Fund's secretariat cooperates with AF-TERG on various areas including the implementation of the Fund's Results-Based Management framework (RBM) and the evaluation policy.     As part of the Fund's Results-Based Management (RBM) framework and an approach to its implementation (AFB/EFC.1/3/Rev.2), the Fund's implementing entities (IEs) are required to submit a project/programme performance report (PPR) on an annual basis, after the project/programme's inception date. PPRs are reviewed and cleared by the Adaptation Fund Board secretariat (the secretariat) prior to disbursement of the corresponding tranche of funding by the Fund's Trustee.    The Secretariat is recruiting a Climate Change Analyst to support the Fund's work on portfolio monitoring and results, in line with the Fund's operational policies and guidelines. S/he will be providing support to the operationalization of the medium-term strategy, including outreach on the Fund's results to stakeholders. The person will play a key role in undertaking portfolio data analysis for the AFB Secretariat and external stakeholders and in the maintenance of the Financial Intermediary Funds FIF platform.   S/he will be engaged in the technical review of PPR submitted by IEs as part of the Fund's reporting requirements and will also support the review of other project-related reports, and requests submitted by the implementing entities during project/programme implementation. The review will include compliance with the Fund's policy on RBM as well as grant agreements signed between implementing entities and the Fund.   The Climate Change Analyst will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Secretariat, and s/he will be under the supervision of the Senior Climate Change Specialist (RBM Team Lead). In addition, the climate change analyst will support the secretariat reporting to the Board including the preparation of Fund's Annual Performance Reports and support the organization of portfolio monitoring missions.    Duties and Accountabilities The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties and responsibilities: 1.Support in the Fund's Results Management and Evaluation processes including in monitoring the status of the portfolio of adaptation projects funded under the Adaptation Fund and in documenting best practices and lessons learned to contribute to the further development of the policies/guidelines of the Adaptation Fund   a.Support the review process of project/programme performance reports, mid-term evaluation reports, final evaluation reports and various other project-related reports. b.Support the review of project compliance with the Fund's  Environmental and Social Policy as well as the gender policy.   c.Support requests submitted by the implementing entities during project/programme implementation. d.Support the drafting of terms of reference of and participate in portfolio monitoring missions organized by the secretariat in collaboration with Implementing Entities.   e.Support in finalizing and maintaining the database of projects and programmes submitted to or funded by the Adaptation Fund f.Support the drafting of terms of reference of and participate in portfolio monitoring missions organized by the secretariat in collaboration with Implementing Entities.                 2.Support in enhancing data management and portfolio analysis a.Support in maintaining the project and programme post approval database, including data collection ad hoc project or portfolio analysis reports. b.Support the review of annual project performance reports and supporting documents submitted by Implementing Entities.   c.Support the enhancement of the Fund's reporting system using the project database. d.Liaise with Implementing Entities and other relevant stakeholders to collect information on results.   e.Support the RBM team in preparing operational guidelines and tools, documents and other assignments as requested by the Board at its meetings.        3.Support as needed the Fund's portfolio development and implementation of knowledge management activities for the Fund.   a.Support the technical review of proposals, in collaboration with co-reviewers b.Support in the implementation of the Fund's Knowledge Management Strategy.   c.Contribute to the preparation of Board documents, strategy and policy documents, talking points, and other materials to support the effective elivery of the Fund portfolio, and the mobilization of additional resources for the fund. d.Perform any other task as required by the RBM Team Lead.     Selection Criteria •Master's degree in natural resources management, social policy, economics, environment, or other field relevant to adaptation to climate change, and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably working on climate change adaptation and/or monitoring and evaluation. •Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to apply these in carrying out research, data analysis, writing and operational tasks. •Demonstrates ability to translate theory into practical applications in context of climate change adaptation and sustainable development. •Demonstrates experience in supporting implementation and monitoring of projects/programmes in the field of environment, climate change and/or development. •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners and promote collaboration in a multi-cultural environment. •Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. •Ability to handle concurrent activities efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines. •A strong command of the English language and excellent oral and written communications and editing skills. Proficiency in one other UN language and field experience in developing countries are a plus.  Desired: •Experience in international organizations and/or climate funds and field experience in developing countries is desirable. •Sound knowledge of the UNFCCC and international climate finance architecture would be desirable.  •Fluency in a UN language other than English would be desirable, especially French and Spanish.   [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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Climate Change Analyst (Programming and Innovation) - GE

United States of America, Washington, Washington DC - World Bank Group empImg

Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).  It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.      The Adaptation Fund is an innovative financing mechanism set up by the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with the purpose of financing concrete climate change adaptation projects and programmes in developing country Parties, serving the landmark Paris Agreement. At the request of the COP, the GEF is providing secretariat services to the Adaptation Fund Board (the Board), through a dedicated and functionally independent team. Since becoming fully operational in 2010, the Board has approved US$ 1 billion for 139 concrete, localized programs/projects with over 30 million total beneficiaries. The Fund supports country-driven projects and programmes, innovation and global learning for effective adaptation. All of the Fund's activities are designed to build national and local adaptive capacities while reaching and engaging the most vulnerable groups, and to integrate gender consideration to provide equal opportunity to access and benefit from the Fund's resources. They are also aimed at enhancing synergies with other sources of climate finance, while creating models that can be replicated or scaled up. Since 1 January 2019 the AF has served the Paris Agreement under the guidance of, and been accountable to, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement with respect to all matters relating to the Paris Agreement. The process that led to the decision recognized the Fund's valuable role in funding concrete adaptation projects for the most vulnerable and its pioneering Direct Access modality that builds country ownership in adaptation.  The Board, supported by a dedicated secretariat and an independent Accreditation Panel, has a well-established accreditation/reaccreditation process that evaluates the capacities of applicant entities to manage and supervise projects and programmes. So far, the Fund has accredited 57 Implementing Entities.   The activities of the AF are guided by its Medium-Term Strategy for 2023-2027 (MTS II) which confirm Action, Innovation and Learning-and-Sharing as its main pillars. Ongoing activities include the support of project portfolio growth by an increase in number of projects and development of new funding windows, and supporting activities. This includes the establishment and operationalization of an advisory body for innovation and setting up of new funding windows through a broad, consultative stakeholder engagement process. The AF is currently recruiting a Program Analyst to take on the responsibility of providing support to the Programming and Innovation Team and to assist the team with the relevant key activities including operational support to project and programme review process; preparation of Board documentation and PPRC meeting arrangements; support to the Innovation Advisory Body (establishment and coordination activities), support on the development of new funding modalities as per the Implementation Plan of the MTS II, and support on outreach, communications and website development, in collaboration with the dedicated teams. The incumbent will be supervised by the Programming and Innovation Team Lead.    Duties and Accountabilities The post holder will perform the following core functions: • Under the coordination of the Programming team leader, and in collaboration with other staff, supports project/programme review cycle process, including technical review of proposals, ensuring compliance with Fund policies, the preparation of PPRC meetings and materials, Board documents (including operational guidelines, tools, reports, and other), other technical outputs, knowledge products, talking points, presentations and other materials to support the effective delivery of the Fund, jointly with the RBM team, innovation team, and other secretariat's teams. • Provides support to programming team on administrative and financial due diligence, including data management and use of World Bank project database & platform;  • Supports the development, operationalization and use of a programming/proposal submission IT solution, including support to IEs and countries as needed; • Proposes or supports innovative solutions for managing systems and processes;  • Helps coordinate and contributes to the preparation of Board documents, including programme and policy documents, talking points, and other materials; • Generates analyses of the portfolio as well as graphics and presentation products to contributes reports;  • Supports a productive dialogue and positive relationships with key stakeholders, including developing country governments, climate change negotiators, national, regional and multilateral agencies involved in climate finance, think tanks and civil society. Furthermore, the incumbent would potentially play a role in communications and outreach, and will raise awareness and share information on the Adaptation Fund and its programming process including: • Collaborates closely with the Results-based Management (RBM), Knowledge Management and Communications teams, ensuring alignment; • Support in website information management, maintenance of "projects under review", "active pipeline" among others, and monitoring and checking pages for accuracy and ensuring they are up-to-date;  • Help develop pages or microsites for programming/innovation streams, with a view to accuracy, clarity and visual appeal; • Supporting the preparation of information material including web material; • Carry out other tasks as required.   Selection Criteria • Master's degree in finance, business administration, accounting or another relevant field; typically, the successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility, or a suitable combination of education and experience. • Careful attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills; • Strong data analysis skills; spatial analysis skills and other IT competencies are a plus; • Ability to collaborate with staff at different levels of hierarchy as well as consultants; • High professional and personal integrity; • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team; • Ability to organize information and establish or keep up systems for tracking information, and ability to create and manage databases; • Extensive knowledge of project management concepts; • Familiarity with World Bank operations, systems and procedures, such as procurement and FIF Platform, are a strong advantage; • Demonstrated experience working in or with multilateral development institutions such as UN entities, development banking or experience working within national organizations on development projects;  • Interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills required to interact with diverse stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment; • Sound knowledge of the UNFCCC and international climate finance architecture would be desirable; • Specific experience with development processes such as those related to adaptation, climate change or environmental projects/programs is a plus;  • A strong understanding of development practices in developing countries; • Ability to handle concurrent activities efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines; • Willingness to travel; and • Excellent command of English, written as well as spoken. Knowledge of either French or Spanish would be an advantage.   Competencies   Deliver Results for Clients •Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of how clients and/or own work achieves results that are financially, environmentally and socially sustainable Shares new insights based on in-depth understanding of the client and recommends solutions for current and future needs of clients • Holds self and team accountable for risk management and outcomes. Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries • Collaborates across organizational boundaries, internally and externally with a sense of mutuality and respect  • Consistently engages others in open dialogue, brings out any conflicting viewpoints and incorporates viewpoints into solutions, giving credit where credit is due.  Leverages expertise of all team members to ensure successful outcomes • Makes choices and sets priorities with a WBG / Adaptation Fund corporate perspective in mind. Lead and Innovate • Encourages and works with others to identify, incubate and implement relevant solutions. • Identifies opportunities in changing circumstances and energizes others to continuously improve, using intentional strategies to boost morale, team spirit, and productivity in context of WBG / Adaptation Fund's values and mission • Helps others to understand problems, client needs and the underlying context. Create, Apply and Share Knowledge • Ensures systematic sharing of good practice and learning from lessons from across WBG / Adaptation Fund, clients, and partners  • Is known across WBG / Adaptation Fund in his/her subject area and is sought out by WBG / Adaptation Fund colleagues to advise, peer review, or contribute to knowledge products of others. • Seeks mentoring opportunities with more experienced staff to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge and mentors junior staff. • Builds networks across the WBG /GEF and as part of external professional groups/networks. • Applies critical thinking and seeks inputs and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with the Adaptation Fund's strategy. • Evaluates risk and anticipates the short and long term implications of decisions. • Commits to a decision and takes action once a decision has been reached. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) 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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