Engagement Analyst, Washington, United States

World Bank Group; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group is seeking an Engagement Analyst to support the Board Affairs and Governance team, coordinating engagement with observers, board members, and host governments. You will help organize meetings, maintain stakeholder records, and produce actionable briefs under supervision.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 2+ years in multilateral climate or development contexts, with strong English communication and policy-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in international relations, law, environmental policy, public administration or a related field.
• At least two years of experience with multilateral climate or development processes.
• Experience with observer accreditation processes or UNFCCC meeting protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support BAG as primary interface with FRLD stakeholders; maintain stakeholder registry and issue engagement briefs.
• Draft and update BAG SOPs, timelines and access to FRLD platforms.
• Produce quarterly stakeholder engagement dashboards for Executive Management review.

Skills

Stakeholder facilitation

Written and oral English

Cross-cultural communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in international relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job #: req38330

Organization: World Bank Group

Sector: Climate Change

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 2 years0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 9/29/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

At the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

At COP27 and CMA4, the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA) established funding arrangements to assist developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change. This decision established the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) to assist developing countries vulnerable to the economic and non-economic impacts of climate change, including extreme weather and slow onset events.

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.

The Secretariat, hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and led by the Executive Director (ED), coordinates the Fund’s strategic activities across its governing bodies, including the Board, and the World Bank (as Trustee and Secretariat host), manages institutional relations with the Fund’s stakeholders, and drives thought leadership to deliver the Board’s vision and policies.

Purpose of the Role

The Engagement Analyst will be responsible for supporting the preparation, organisation and execution of engagement and outreach activities for the Board Affairs and Governance (BAG) team with key stakeholders such as FRLD’s observers, Board members and alternates, advisors, national focal points, and host governments for meetings. The role also supports the maintenance and enhancement of the Fund’s institutional relationship with its observers and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent, inclusive and well‑coordinated participation in all FRLD deliberations including its Board meetings and related proceedings. The post holder will be under the direct supervision of the Governance Specialist and report to the Program Manager for BAG.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the BAG team in executing their role as the primary interface between the Secretariat and FRLD’s key stakeholder, including maintaining an up-to-date stakeholder registry, managing communications, and issue regular engagement briefs to leadership.
• Draft and update BAG standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering timelines, document circulation, translation, virtual access to FRLD platforms
• Produce quarterly dashboards on stakeholder engagement metrics (e.g., participation rates, thematic inputs) for Executive Management team’s review, and recommend best practice updates;
• Organize consultations with key stakeholders, and review, collate and integrate their submissions and insights into policy papers, operational guidance, and knowledge products and implementation of policies.
• Act as first point of contact for stakeholder feedback
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and registration procedures for Board meetings and other related proceedings.
• Support the organisation of consultative forums to engage and communicate with stakeholders of the FRLD
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by the Program Manager.

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in international relations, law, environmental policy, public administration or a related field.
• Minimum at least two (2) years of experience with multilateral climate or development processes, preferably within stakeholder engagement context. Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of the work of multilateral climate funds is desirable.
• Exposure to or familiarity with observer accreditation processes, observer policies, UNFCCC constituency structures, and/or meeting protocols in intergovernmental settings.
• Strong climate advocacy networks and proven ability to facilitate multi‑stakeholder consultations, manage sensitive negotiations and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to draft clear, structured documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral English; Proficiency in another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with collaborative and workflow tools

Skills and Abilities (For internal reference only):

• Communication & Diplomacy: Crafts clear, persuasive written and oral messages for senior audiences and diverse civil‑society constituencies; exercises tact and political acumen when brokering access, speaking slots, or agenda items.
• Stakeholder Facilitation & Cross‑Cultural Competence: Designs and moderates inclusive consultations that balance competing viewpoints; works effectively across cultures, with particular sensitivity to gender, youth, Indigenous, and other under‑represented groups.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Synthesizes qualitative inputs from multiple constituencies into actionable advice, briefing notes, and policy recommendations that align with the Fund’s mandate.
• Project & Process Management (including Digital Collaboration): Plans engagement timelines, tracks deliverables, maintains SOPs, and leverages virtual‑meeting platforms, stakeholder databases, and collaboration suites to streamline workflows.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Upholds transparency standards while safeguarding sensitive submissions, grievance information, and personal data in accordance with Fund policies.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Performs calmly and effectively under shifting schedules, high‑pressure negotiations, and multiple time zones, adjusting priorities as circumstances evolve.

WBG Core Competencies (GE):

• Deliver Results for Clients: Contributes to delivery of results for clients on complex issues
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries: Collaborates within team and across boundaries
• Lead and Innovate: Brings new and different insights
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge: Actively contributes to and readily applies WBG’s body of knowledge for internal and/or external client solutions
• Make Smart Decisions: Leverages available data and makes timely decisions

This role provides support to a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF). Roles funded by a FIF are subject to the WBG Staff Directives and Procedures. Additionally, the FIF's governance framework and funding are also relevant to this role.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• 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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