Governance Specialist — Climate Fund Secretariat (Philippines)

World Bank Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 4,397,000 - 6,281,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group is seeking a Governance Specialist to support the FRLD Secretariat in the Philippines. The role focuses on liaison with government agencies, coordinating meetings, and preparing background papers and procedures in line with Secretariat templates.

Applicants should have a law/public policy background and 5+ years in governance or policy roles, with strong writing and coordination skills to operate in a global development context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, public policy, governance or related field.
• At least 5 years in legal, governance, policy, or institutional roles in the Philippines.
• Experience in supporting high-level meetings and drafting policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between FRLD Secretariat and host government agencies in the Philippines.
• Assist in organizing online or regional workshops and Board meetings.
• Draft background papers, ToRs, meeting summaries, and operational notes.
• Research legal and regulatory matters affecting FRLD operations.
• Ensure local regulatory requirements are addressed and flag risks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Legal drafting

Meeting coordination

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law/public policy/governance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Bank Group is seeking a Governance Specialist to support the FRLD Secretariat in the Philippines. The role focuses on liaison with government agencies, coordinating meetings, and preparing background papers and procedures in line with Secretariat templates.

Applicants should have a law/public policy background and 5+ years in governance or policy roles, with strong writing and coordination skills to operate in a global development context.