Governance Specialist

World Bank Group - International Finance Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Governance Specialist role at World Bank Group in Manila focuses on collaboration across teams, disciplines, and cultures to advance climate governance objectives. The position is a two-year term under local recruitment in Manila, with English and Filipino language requirements and a broad set of competencies for global governance work.

Preferred languages include English and Filipino/Tagalog, with additional languages welcomed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring FCV context experience and highlight relevant application materials where applicable.

Job description

Governance Specialist

Job #:

req38398

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Climate Change

Grade:

GF

Term Duration:

2 years0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Manila,Philippines

Required Language(s):

English and Filipino / Tagalog (or local languages)

Preferred Language(s):

French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian

Closing Date:

10/8/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At COP28 and CMA5, the COP/CMA formally approved the Fund’s Governing Instrument, designating it as part of the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism and placing it under the guidance of both COP and CMA. The decision authorized the Fund’s Board to secure a hosting arrangement with the World Bank as an interim trustee for four years, which includes hosting the Fund’s secretariat (Secretariat). The World Bank has agreed to act as trustee and administer the Trust Fund in line with the COP/CMA’s stipulations.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.


• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.


• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

WBG Culture Attributes

• 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.


• 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.


• 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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 with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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