Overview
The E T Consultant will support the implementation of GPNBS programming, coordinating and leading operational expert support on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to Task Teams and clients. The role involves contributing to knowledge products related to climate risk and NBS.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a leading role in the delivery of geospatial and analytical assessments to Task Teams and Governments, including the NBSOS.
- Provide direct support to clients and Task Teams globally in the identification, assessment, implementation and monitoring of NBS.
- Cultivate and advance partnerships with firms, consultants, external institutions, and internal World Bank teams.
- Lead and/or contribute to knowledge products related to NBS analytics.
- Illustrate Program advancements and contributions in the form of blogs, peer-reviewed papers, conference contributions, etc.
- Contribute to programmatic outputs including results monitoring, reporting, budgeting, and branding.
- Deliver presentations and workshops at a variety of settings.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience including at least 2 years in project management and implementation in an international setting.
- Experience in analyzing and/or implementing NBS for climate resilience purposes in international projects is required.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, particularly related to climate change and NBS.
- Prior experience with the application of geospatial NBS-related tools to inform investment planning and policy reform is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in writing and coordinating peer-reviewed publications in a field relevant to the assignment.
- Working knowledge of World Bank operations, especially resilience, disaster risk management, urban development, environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.
- Prior working experience in NBS within a World Bank project context is a plus.
- Strong background in disaster risk management, environment, urban planning, climate and disaster resilience, post-disaster reconstruction, poverty reduction, or other related fields.
- Experience managing people and budgets oriented to specific deliverables.
- Experience interfacing with and delivering high quality presentations and interactive workshops to government counterparts in developing countries and to donors.
- Proven capacity to multi-task, deliver results, and respond quickly and effectively to requests; ability to work under pressure.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree(s) (at least Master’s, preferably a PhD) in a field relevant to NBS and climate resilience, such as environmental sciences, climate finance, hydrology, environmental economics, geography, or engineering.
