Climate Governance Specialist (Extended Term)

The World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to support the Sustainability Governance Program and the Coalition for Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) Secretariat in Washington, DC. The role requires extensive experience in climate governance, public finance, and engagement with ministries of finance, and it is a 1-year local recruitment appointment.

The ETC provides day-to-day technical and operational support, helps develop policy notes and knowledge products,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Finance, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience; demonstrated ability to work with ministries of finance or central finance agencies is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, partnership, and diplomatic skills with ability to engage senior government officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and coordination support for climate governance-related initiatives and coalitions.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge products, frameworks, and dashboards to support sustainability governance.
• Conduct governance-related assessments and advise on climate governance projects and analytical work.
• Support capacity-building activities for World Bank staff and borrower countries on sustainability governance and climate commitments.
• Coordinate with regional teams and external partners to advance reform in macro-fiscal policy and public investment.

Job description

The World Bank Group is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to support the Sustainability Governance Program and the Coalition for Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) Secretariat in Washington, DC. The role requires extensive experience in climate governance, public finance, and engagement with ministries of finance, and it is a 1-year local recruitment appointment.

The ETC provides day-to-day technical and operational support, helps develop policy notes and knowledge products,