Climate Change Sustainability Expert

7 days ago


Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Climate Change Sustainability Expert to join our team at the World Bank Group in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in climate change issues related to global environmental management, climate change mitigation/adaptation, and greening of financial institutions.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct climate risk screening and thorough assessment to assigned projects and propose appropriate mitigation measures to ensure projects supported by MIGA are resilient to climate change impacts.
  • Lead the identification, tracking and reporting climate mitigation and/or climate adaptation finance opportunities in assigned projects in accordance with the joint Multilateral Development Banks' (MDBs) Climate Finance Tracking Methodologies.
  • Conduct Paris Alignment assessment of assigned projects, including reviewing of the project alignment with the country's low carbon development and resilient pathways and assessing transition and physical climate risk exposure in accordance with the Joint MDB Methodological Principles for Paris Alignment Assessment.

**Requirements:**

We are looking for candidates with excellent knowledge of climate change issues related to global environmental management, climate change mitigation/adaptation and greening of financial institutions. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrable technical skills in the areas of clean energy solutions and emission reduction projects, transition and physical climate risk screening, GHG accounting and reporting for investment projects utilizing internationally accepted methodologies.

In addition, we require sound understanding of private sector operations and work experience in development organizations is preferred. Familiarity with existing industry and WBG tools of climate risk management is also necessary.

**Salary Estimate:** $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

**Benefits:**

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.

**Why Join Us?**

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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