Environmental Specialist
Job #: req30338
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Environment
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 2 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish, Arabic, and/or Portuguese: Desirable
Closing Date: 11/30/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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 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.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral family of funds dedicated to confronting biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, and supporting land and ocean health. Its financing enables developing countries to address complex challenges and work towards international environmental goals.
The GEF Land Degradation Focal Area (LDFA) team develops and finances projects and programs to address land degradation, desertification, and drought aligned with the United Nations Convention Combating Desertification (UNCCD) strategy. The LDFA team works in close partnership with the UNCCD Secretariat and the Global Mechanism to support countries in developing their National Action Plans and implementing voluntary Land Degradation Neutrality targets.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Land Degradation Specialist will work in a multi-disciplinary technical team of environmental specialists to support eligible countries in programming GEF resources to implement their commitments under the convention. S/He will provide timely review and processing of project proposals submitted through GEF-accredited agencies and provide sound upstream guidance to project proponents to foster coherence with GEF programming strategies.
Specific duties include the following:
1. Provide analytical and synthesis support to managing the LDFA portfolio of projects, programs, and enabling activities, notably through data collection and analysis from the GEF Portal.
2. Support GEF's engagement with the UNCCD and liaison with the UNCCD Secretariat and the Global Mechanism.
3. Support the preparation of major reports related to GEF and UNCCD.
4. Proactively participate in knowledge management, results-based management, monitoring, and other operational activities.
5. Contribute to the review of GEF programs, projects, and technical guidelines related to the LDFA.
6. Support LDFA portfolio development and recipient country support as part of an assigned Programming Division Regional Team.
7. Support effective collaboration with Focal Areas, Integrated Programs, and regional teams.
8. Provide inputs to the CEO and senior management on country and thematic briefings, talking points, and analytical documents.
9. Contribute to the development of LDFA strategies and programs.
10. Work on specific topics and tasks as directed by the Manager of the Programming Division.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in natural resource management, sustainable development, or related fields
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the above fields
• Knowledge in sustainable land management and related environmental sectors
• Understanding of project design, implementation, and monitoring
• Experience in developing countries in land degradation and restoration projects
• Ability to engage and develop relationships with various stakeholders
• Excellence in written and spoken English; knowledge of other UN languages is desirable
• Understanding of the GEF's policies 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 and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
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 and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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