Environmental Specialist
4 weeks ago
Join the World Bank Group in a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global environmental issues. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective collaboration with Focal Areas, Integrated Programs, and Conventions support teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Africa Regional Team to ensure successful implementation of the GEF Programming Directions and GEF business model.
- Manage the Africa regional and country portfolio of ongoing GEF projects through monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
- Provide quality inputs to the CEO and senior management on country and thematic briefings, talking points, speeches, analytical/strategic documents, etc.
- Contribute to GEF strategies and successful execution of Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) and Focal Area strategies and programs, as well as to GEF-9 and later replenishment processes.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree with at least eight years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. with at least five years of experience in the environmental field, particularly in biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, freshwater systems, oceans and marine resources, chemicals and waste, and/or land degradation.
- Excellent knowledge and sound experience in achieving environmental outcomes from projects and programs in the Africa region.
- Strong interpersonal skills, experience with multisectoral environmental projects in developing countries, combined with results management skills to build portfolio results and outcomes.
- Ability to deal with a range of stakeholders, international organizations, development agencies, scientific and technical bodies, private sector entities, developing country counterparts, and NGOs.
- Proven record of constructive and positive engagement in leading a program and policy dialogue with client governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences.
- Second language (French, Spanish or Portuguese) is highly desirable.
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.
-
Environmental Specialist
4 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeSenior Environmental SpecialistJoin the World Bank Group in a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global environmental issues. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, you will play a key role in coordinating the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective collaboration with various stakeholders and support the successful implementation of the GEF...
-
Environmental Specialist
4 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeSenior Environmental SpecialistJoin the World Bank Group in a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global environmental issues. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, you will play a key role in coordinating the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective collaboration with various stakeholders and support the successful implementation of the GEF...
-
Senior Environmental Specialist
3 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Environmental SpecialistJoin the World Bank Group and contribute to a career that makes a difference in the world. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable development.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective collaboration with Focal Areas,...
-
Environmental Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full timeEnvironmental Policy Advisor OpportunityAt Jameson Legal, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Policy Advisor to join our highly regarded Environmental practice group. This role offers the chance to work on complex environmental challenges, including air, water, waste, and climate change-related litigation and compliance matters.As an Environmental...
-
Environmental Specialist
4 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full timeEnvironmental Advisor OpportunityAt Jameson Legal, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our highly regarded Environmental practice group. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on environmental and natural resources laws to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Advise boards of directors, CEOs, and general counsels on...
-
Environmental Specialist
4 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full timeEnvironmental Advisor OpportunityAt Jameson Legal, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our highly regarded Environmental practice group. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on environmental and natural resources laws to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Advise boards of directors, CEOs, and general counsels on...
-
Environmental Specialist
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full timeEnvironmental Advisor OpportunityAt Jameson Legal, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our highly regarded Environmental practice group. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on environmental and natural resources laws to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Advise boards of directors, CEOs, and general counsels on...
-
Environmental Specialist
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full timeEnvironmental Advisor OpportunityAt Jameson Legal, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our highly regarded Environmental practice group. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on environmental and natural resources laws to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Advise boards of directors, CEOs, and general counsels on...
-
Senior Biodiversity and Environmental Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeSenior Biodiversity and Environmental SpecialistThe World Bank Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Biodiversity and Environmental Specialist to join its team. As a key member of the Global Environment Facility, this role will focus on program management, analytical work, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the impact of the GEF's biodiversity...
-
Environmental and Social Policy Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom International Finance Corporation Full timeJob Title: Environmental and Social Policy SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental and Social Policy Specialist to join our team at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and updating IFC's Sustainability Framework, ensuring that our policies and standards are...
-
Environmental Sustainability Specialist
3 hours ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeRole SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team at the World Bank Group. This role will play a critical part in facilitating effective engagement with and support to Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) by the GEF family of funds and the GEF partnership.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport GEF staff to...
-
Environmental Partnerships Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Environmental Partnerships Specialist. This role will play a critical part in facilitating effective engagement with and support to Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) family of funds and the GEF partnership.Key...
-
Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom United Living Group Full timeJob Title: SHEQ AdvisorCompany: United Living GroupJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled SHEQ Advisor to join our team at United Living Group. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.Key...
-
Senior Environmental Specialist
2 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Environmental Specialist - Africa Regional CoordinatorWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as Africa Regional Coordinator in our Programming Division. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that GEF Trust Fund resources are programmed according to the GEF-8 cycle and future cycle...
-
Health, Safety and Environmental
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom United Living Group Full timeJob Title: SHEQ AdvisorCompany Description:United Living Infrastructure Services is a leading provider of infrastructure services, comprising three subsidiaries: United Living Energy, United Living Water, and AFECO. Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality services, including design, build, and maintenance of critical national infrastructure for...
-
Health, Safety and Environmental
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom United Living Group Full timeJob Title: SHEQ AdvisorCompany Description:United Living Infrastructure Services is a leading provider of infrastructure services, comprising three subsidiaries: United Living Energy, United Living Water, and AFECO. Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality services, including design, build, and maintenance of critical national infrastructure for...
-
Senior Environmental Specialist
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Environmental Specialist - Africa Regional CoordinatorWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as the Africa Regional Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective...
-
Senior Environmental Specialist
1 month ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Environmental Specialist - Africa Regional CoordinatorWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as the Africa Regional Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Africa Regional Team to ensure effective...
-
Senior Environmental Specialist
3 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob SummaryThe World Bank Group is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as Africa Regional Coordinator. This role will coordinate the Africa Regional Team within the Programming Division to ensure that GEF Trust Fund resources are programmed according to the GEF-8 cycle and future cycle directions.Key Responsibilities...
-
Senior Biodiversity Specialist
3 weeks ago
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Biodiversity SpecialistAre you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment? Do you have a strong background in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Biodiversity Specialist to join our team at the World Bank Group.Job Summary:The Senior Biodiversity Specialist will...
