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JOB SUMMARY
Description
Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2023, the WBG committed over $72 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $34 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The WBG is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions and thirteen Departments to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.
Located within the World Bank’s Planet Vertical, the Environment Department has over 130 operations, representing $15 billion, and a growing pipeline of new investments under active development. The Department provides expertise, technical assistance, and financing to help countries to steward natural resources in a sustainable way. Aligned with the mission of the World Bank to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity on a livable plant, the Planet Vertical supports knowledge and actions to enhance ecosystem resilience while creating sustainable livelihoods and improving human well-being.
The Environment Department’s Global Platform Unit (SENGL) comprises about 35 staff, most of them based in Washington, DC. The team reports to the Practice Manager also based in DC. SENGL is primarily responsible for (i) designing and leading the global programs for the Department whose implementation in country rests with the regional units, including alignment to key business areas and crosscutting solutions; (ii) resource mobilization and donor coordination, including trust fund management, planning and reporting; (iii) conducting key global studies to advance the environmental agenda globally and internally; and (iv) knowledge management of SENGL’s key outputs.
The SENGL Unit also administers the Environment Department’s three Umbrella TF programs – the Global Program for the Blue Economy (PROBLUE), the Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN), and the Global Program on Sustainability (GPS) – that provide concessional funding to Bank teams working on themes related to Blue Economy and keeping the ocean healthy (PROBLUE), improving ecosystems in resilient landscapes (PROGREEN), and measuring and valuing natural capital and ecosystem services (GPS).
The ENB business lines include:
• Green: Forests, Biodiversity, Watersheds & Sustainable Landscapes – managing renewable natural capital across landscapes;
• Blue: Marine, Coastal & Aquatic Resources – unlocking the wealth of marine, coastal and fresh water economies;
• Clean: Circular Economy, Management of Pollution & Environmental Health – reducing pollution to improve environmental conditions;
• Environmental Economics and Institutions: Fostering economies and institutions for low carbon, healthy and sustainable growth; and
• Environmental Risk Management and Sustainability: Managing risks and creating opportunity to advance sustainable development in accordance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
Roles and Responsibilities
The SENGL unit is recruiting a high-performing Environmental Analyst with expertise and practical experience in the environment.
The Analyst will be responsible for supporting teams working on nature, biodiversity, and wildlife, including supporting preparation for the Bank’s delegation to the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) COP16 in Cali, Colombia. The Analyst will also support the MDB Nature Heads group, which the World Bank now co-chairs in FY25, and its Technical Working Group, and follow up on associated tasks, ranging from preparing and circulating agendas and minutes of meetings to developing, advancing, and monitoring related sector engagements for CBD COP16 and various other events on the “Road to Belem”, where the Climate COP30 will be held in 2025. Support to implementation of operations and contributions to analytical studies and TF programs – including PROBLUE, PROGREEN, GPS – will be required.
The Analyst will engage in research, interviews, data collection, data synthesis, knowledge sharing, dissemination, and awareness raising activities with key clients.
Other assignments will be given as and when required.
Travel is expected and mobility is required.
The Analyst will work under the everyday supervision of senior specialists and report to the Practice Manager, SENGL.
He/she must be based in Washington, DC.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have:
• Master’s in environmental or natural sciences, environmental public policy, or other relevant academic discipline relevant to the World Bank’s mission and the business lines of the Environment Department.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Field experience working in the environment sector is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and organizing large datasets and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing, oral and presentation skills, including ability to write concisely and convey complex outcomes of data analysis in a clear manner.
• Good organizational skills and capacity to work simultaneously and effectively on a variety of tasks.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Work experience in operations and/or Trust Funds, and with the World Bank or another MDB is preferred.
• Prior experience in collecting and monitoring financial/portfolio and results data is preferred.
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.
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