Développeur Java Senior H / F

Savane Consulting; Paris; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Program Officer to lead climate finance initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with global stakeholders and shape financial sector policies for sustainable development. You'll coordinate workshops, produce impactful publications, and facilitate political dialogues while collaborating with diverse partners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing climate challenges and making a significant impact in the finance sector. If you possess strong communication skills and a passion for climate finance, this position is perfect for you!

Prestations

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Parental leave

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 8+ years in climate finance and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication skills and political awareness essential.

Responsabilités

• Support design and implementation of Coalition's climate finance work program.
• Lead workshops and produce knowledge products on climate finance.

Connaissances

Climate Finance

Stakeholder Engagement

Political Awareness

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Formation

Master's degree in finance or economics

Description du poste

Job # : req28205

Organization : World Bank

Sector : Climate Change

Grade : GG

Term Duration : 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type : International Recruitment

Location : Paris, France

Required Language(s) : English

Preferred Language(s) : English

Closing Date : 7 / 23 / 2024 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC

Description

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. 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.

The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action

The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (the “Coalition”) was established in 2019 and is based around the six Helsinki Principles, which all countries endorse upon joining the Coalition. The World Bank’s Climate Change Group, along with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), host the Secretariat for the Coalition.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Program Officer needs to have current technical knowledge of climate finance issues, private sector engagement and financial sector policies, relevant to different country circumstances. They must also be a tactful facilitator of political dialogues, hold excellent relationship and networking skills, be a strong organizer, and be able to offer strategic advice to Co-chairs and members. They will play a multifaceted role, that effectively balances technical service provision with coordinating / organizing workstreams and other Coalition key activities.

The Senior Program Officer is expected to :

• Support the design of the Coalition’s work program related to financial sector policies, private sector engagement, mobilization of green financing, blended and transition financing, and supporting the Coalition members and institutional partners (IPs).
• Lead the implementation of the Coalition’s annual work program on the issues of climate finance, particularly on the topics of private finance mobilization, nature financing, transition finance, adaptation finance, financing of NDCs and long-term strategies, and other relevant aspects of the Coalition workstreams.
• Coordinate the preparation and execution of relevant Coalition workshops.
• Lead the production and publication of the Coalition’s knowledge products, papers, and policy briefs, ensuring the quality of the papers and acceptance of the content by members, and including best expertise available from partners.
• Support preparation and provide technical input into the Coalition’s Ministerial Meetings at WB / IMF Annual Meetings and the COPs (climate and biodiversity), and other relevant fora.
• Lead matchmaking of members’ peer learning engagements on instruments of climate finance issues, private sector engagement and financial sector policies.
• Coordinate input into the monthly Deputies Meetings, monthly Newsletter, and regular communication outreach.
• Manage reporting systems including gathering data and reporting against Coalition’s output and outcome results indicators and supervise preparation of the Annual Report.
• Engage with members and IPs and other stakeholders on key themes in the Coalition’s work program to identify opportunities for deeper collaboration and impact.
• Act as a representative of the Secretariat at the request of the Co-Chairs.

Selection Criteria

• Possesses Master’s degree in finance, economics, or similar field relevant to the Coalition’s mission. Prior experience working directly in the finance ministry or with the Coalition.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in environmental / climate finance engaging with relevant stakeholders, such as governments, private sector, multilateral development banks, multilateral and bilateral development agencies, and other organizations in the sustainable finance space.
• Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating events and trainings on climate finance or related topics with varied stakeholders and audiences.
• Experience writing papers, briefs and talking points on climate finance topics; having publications on the topic of environmental finance or policy is preferred.
• Coordination skills and experience liaising and coordinating with different stakeholders and groups (at the global or national level) and proven capacity to explain complex issues to various audiences.
• Ability to address a range of issues related to climate finance and its relationship to fiscal policy and sustainable development.
• Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships / partnerships.
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically, see the big picture, and to rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources.
• Demonstrates ability to manage teams, to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates ability and the necessary organizational skills to take initiative, personal ownership, and accountability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, balance competing demands and achieve agreed-upon results.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, with publication record on the topic of climate finance.

Other Selection Criteria

• Expertise in intergovernmental processes is a main competence.
• Experience working with ministries of finance / economy or other government agencies is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to present complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of complex evolving tasks to meet tight and rolling deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work in diverse teams, across organizational boundaries, and in multi-cultural environments.

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.