Job Description

United States of America, Washington, Washington DC Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation Role: Other Date of last update: 2024-11-22 (Expiry date: 2024-11-30 ) 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. The GEF is seeking an expert and experienced environmental specialist to serve as a Climate Change Specialist in the CCFA team of the GEF Programming Division. Duties and Accountabilities The Climate Change Specialist will work in a multi-disciplinary technical team of climate change specialists and will actively participate in UNFCCC related events, supporting eligible countries in programming GEF resources. S/He will provide timely review and processing of projects proposals submitted by GEF-accredited agencies and provide sound upstream guidance to project proponents to foster coherence with GEF programming strategies. The selected candidate will also play a key role in coordinating the pipeline of UNFCCC Enabling Activities (EA) and CBIT projects financed with the CCFA set aside windows. Specific duties include the following: Climate Change Focal Area programming support

• Contribute to the review of GEF programs and projects, including in relation to the estimation of carbon emission reductions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical guidelines related to CCFA engagements, including in the context of the GEF's Integrated Programs.
• Provide analytical and synthesis support to managing the CCFA portfolio of projects, programs, and enabling activities, notably through data collection and analysis from the GEF Portal and related resources.
• Support CCFA portfolio development and recipient country support as part of an assigned Programming Division Regional Team.
• Support GEF's engagement with the UNFCCC multilateral process (COPs and other related bodies) and liaison with the UNFCCC Secretariat and relevant partners.
• Support the preparation of major reports and GEF Council documents.
• Proactively participate in knowledge management, results-based management, monitoring, and other operational activities.
• Support the CCFA team in effective collaboration with other Focal Areas, Integrated Programs, and regional teams.
• Participate in the activities of one or more regional teams, providing support on thematic issues related to the CCFA programming.
• As directed, provide inputs to the CEO and senior management on country and thematic briefings, talking points, speeches, analytical/strategic documents, etc.
• As directed, contribute to the development of CCFA strategies and programs, as well as to GEF-9 and later replenishment processes.
• Work on specific topics and tasks, as directed by the Manager of the Programming Division.

Selection Criteria

• Master's Degree in climate change, environmental economics, natural resource management, sustainable development, or other fields related to climate change financing.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the climate change field, including experience with developing and implementing large GEF projects and with international environmental agreements and conventions.
• Strong knowledge and practical project expertise in one or more of the key fields relevant for climate change mitigation.
• Understanding of principles of design, implementation, safeguarding, and monitoring of projects and programs.
• Working knowledge of GHG methodologies, transparency and institutional arrangements under the Paris Agreement.
• In-depth understanding of the climate finance landscape and experience with UNFCCC negotiations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building national, sub-national and private sector GHG emissions inventories, and designing and implementing measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems is preferred.
• Experience in developing countries, particularly in the development and execution of climate change projects and/or related environmental sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and develop appropriate and sound relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellence in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of other UN languages, especially French, Spanish, Russian and/or Arabic is desirable.
• Understanding of the GEF's policies, procedures, and operational modalities.
• Willingness to frequently travel to global, regional and national GEF related events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geneve Int

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