E T Consultant- Infrastructure Policy Consultant

Overview

The role involves developing and applying a policy advice and technical assistance framework to support governments in identifying, assessing, adopting, and implementing infrastructure policy reforms for national disaster risk reduction. The consultant will advise clients on international standards, regulatory alignment, and strategies for resilient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Take stock of infrastructure policy reforms and implementation processes for the integration of resilience and adaptation measures.
• Support the development of knowledge products and operational toolkits for task teams.
• Provide technical assistance (TA) for development policy operations and lending projects.
• Build client capacity to use policy research findings for developing and implementing new policies.
• Oversee the implementation of TA activities, including planning, budgeting, and quality control.
• Participate in field missions and provide technical input to client counterparts.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting of GFDRR grants implementation.
• Identify and nurture opportunities for partnerships.
• Lead and/or participate in knowledge-sharing and learning activities, and organize dissemination activities.
• Carry out other tasks relevant to support the overall objective of the position.

Required Experience

At least five years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure policy reforms, implementation and analytics. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse, multicultural environments. Demonstrated expertise in resilient and quality infrastructure adoption. Proven experience advising governments or private sector entities on compliance with resilient infrastructure policy reforms and adoption. Demonstrated track record working on World Bank operations (IPFs, DPFs, Cat DDOs) and analytical activities (ASAs, RAS, TFs). Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders. International experience required; experience in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict states is preferred.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in public administration, international relations, economics, urban planning, engineering or related fields such as disaster risk management.

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