Senior Global Policy & Climate Finance Advisor

ImpactAlpha; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive retirement plan

Medical, life, and disability coverage

Paid leave including parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

World Bank Group is seeking a senior Adviser for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) Secretariat to support the Executive Director with strategic, governance, and partnership work.

Work will be at the intersection of climate finance, international development, and institutional strategy, engaging with Board members and senior stakeholders globally. The role requires deep policy analysis and discretion in high-stakes settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in public policy, economics, finance, climate/change, or development.
• 8+ years in climate finance, development finance, governance, or senior strategic advisory roles.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and governing bodies on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and decision support to the Executive Director on priority matters arising from the mandate.
• Support Board and governance matters, including communications and strategic positioning.
• Contribute to institutional development initiatives for the Fund and its objectives.
• Assist with resource mobilization and development of strategic partnerships.
• Engage with governments, multilateral institutions, and development partners at high levels.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Climate finance

International development

Policy analysis

Education

Advanced university degree in public policy, economics, finance, climate change, international development, or related field

Job description

World Bank Group is seeking a senior Adviser for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) Secretariat to support the Executive Director with strategic, governance, and partnership work.

Work will be at the intersection of climate finance, international development, and institutional strategy, engaging with Board members and senior stakeholders globally. The role requires deep policy analysis and discretion in high-stakes settings.