Climate Change Analyst

Climate Change Analyst

Job #:

req26544

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Climate Change

Grade:

GE

Term Duration:

3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

3/20/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 and promoting shared prosperity. 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 Sustainable Development Practice Group:

The Sustainable Development (SD) Practice Group (PG) helps countries address their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, Environmental and Social Framework, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience & Land, Social Sustainability and Inclusion and Water.

The Climate Change Group:

The Climate Change Group (CCG) in the World Bank helps client countries recognize, prepare for, and respond to the risks that climate change poses. With CCG support, the Bank mobilizes the necessary public and private finance, provides technical assistance, and utilizes its convening power to support countries in their transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development pathways.

The Climate Change Operationalization Unit:

Within the CCG, the Climate Change Operationalization Unit (SCCOP) plays a key role in both setting and delivering the Bank's climate mandate as established in the CCAP. The unit works closely with the CCG Leadership and the Bank's Senior Management and supports: (i) the development of policies, strategies, and technical approaches for mainstreaming climate action in WBG investment operations, (ii) the Bank's regional operations and global practices for scaling-up the delivery of climate finance and climate knowledge, and (iii) the task teams for designing and implementing climate-related operations.

SCCOP, in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, also provides technical leadership on selected analytical and advisory activities, including in the fields of climate mitigation and adaptation. The unit provides hands-on expertise to operational teams preparing projects working throughout the project cycle from concept to implementation to ensure climate considerations are incorporated, and helps teams preparing projects or country diagnostics to meet the WBG's corporate requirements on climate and disaster risk screening, greenhouse gas accounting, incorporation of a shadow price of carbon in the economic analysis, tracking of climate finance (i.e., climate co-benefits) and going forward, alignment of Bank operations with the goals of the Paris Agreement. SCCOP also supports corporate reporting, especially around policy commitments, climate targets, results, and impacts.

About the Position:

SCCOP is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Climate Change Analyst to support the unit in delivering the World Bank's climate mainstreaming agenda. In addition to having technical mastery of climate change and deep knowledge of the World Bank operations, the successful candidate is expected to have a strong drive for results and attention to detail, as well as excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills. The Climate Change Analyst will be based in Washington, DC and will report directly to the SCCOP Practice Manager.

Duties & Accountabilities

• Support implementation of the core activities related to the Global Methane for Development Platform (as a window under the climate support facility).• Support the development of community of practice that advances knowledge and learning of methane reduction programs of the Bank in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.• Develop briefing materials, reports, presentations, and talking points on the delivery of the institution's climate commitments, with a particular focus on methane programs.• Work closely with climate teams across Regions and GPs to mainstream climate, with a particular focus on methane reduction programs, in lending and non-lending operations.• Support the collaboration with other MDBs and external partners on climate change related topics.• Undertake any other related tasks and duties as needed and agreed with the manager.

Selection Criteria

• In addition to meeting all Bank-wide Grade GE level position criteria, the candidate is expected to have an advanced degree in environmental/natural resource management, economics, international development, or relevant field, with at least 2 years of work experience relating to climate change adaptation and/or mitigation.• Knowledge of the World Bank's project preparation cycle and climate change corporate commitments is preferred.• Familiarity with of emission reduction programs would be an asset.• Experience on corporate reporting and data analysis would be an asset.• Strong drive for results and the ability to work under pressure with excellent workflow management skills, including responsiveness for time sensitive requests from senior management.• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to cultivate collaborative working relationships and partnerships.• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts or sensitive topics to a diverse audience.• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment critical.

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce. 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.

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.

This internal requisition is open to WBG andIMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case anexternal candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

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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