Extended Term Consultant (ETC)

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

WBG Environment Department

The WBG Environment (ENV) Global Department works at the intersection of knowledge, partnership and finance to (i) help countries and companies better manage and grow three real economy sectors, namely forestry and non-timber forest products, fisheries and aquaculture, and nature-based tourism, (ii) help companies and countries access and deploy the circular economy technologies of the future to reduce costs, reduce pollution and enhance competitiveness; and (iii) accelerate delivery of World Bank Group flagship priorities, including M300, by identifying and mitigating environmental risks that could stall progress. We do this by mobilizing and translating global knowledge - across the IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and external partners - into scalable, investable solutions for capital markets, companies, communities and countries.

We work through our regional and industry partners across the WBG. Specifically, ENV is responsible for establishing and reinforcing the authorizing environment to unlock the power of natural infrastructure to generate jobs, growth and a livable planet. This means developing the policies and regulations that create a credible enabling environment that attracts private investments and makes public investments cost effective, as well as building the capabilities of the institutions that implement those policies. And ENV acts as a full‑service accelerator for country and industry operations. This role includes providing access to curated global data, managing knowledge flows to make them actionable, facilitating concessional financing to support innovation and reduce borrowing costs, and deploying specialized technical expertise across environmental issues.

Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment

Responsibilities:

The ENV Global Department is recruiting an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to provide technical, programmatic, and operational support to the Livable Landscapes Academy, with a focus on knowledge curation, knowledge exchange, training and capacity building, direct engagement with clients (“Impact Programs”), communities of practice, and upstream engagement.

The specific main responsibilities of the ETC include the following:

• Support knowledge organization and curation, including work related to relevant landscape data, analytics, and knowledge products.
• Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the preparation of analytical notes, briefs, and case studies on integrated landscape management and forestry.
• Support, and in some cases lead, the development of learning modules, training materials, and other Academy content.
• Support the planning and delivery (including operational logistics and procurement/contracting) of workshops, webinars, study tours, and other learning and outreach events.
• Support and help lead communities of practice and partnerships across regions and Global Departments through content development and engagement with experts and partner organizations.
• Provide program management, procurement, documentation, records management, and monitoring support.
• Coordinate Livable Landscapes Academy activities with World Bank Group regional units, country offices, and verticals, including corporate-level knowledge programs.
• Liaise and collaborate with external Livable Landscapes Academy partners and counterparts.
• Support program management in work planning, budgeting, and procurement processes; track deliverables and key performance indicators; maintain dashboards; and contribute to progress reporting.

Selection Criteria

The educational and professional qualifications for a successful candidate include the following:

• Master’s degree in landscape or watershed management, forestry, environmental management, or a related field. Degrees in information or knowledge management will be considered if supported by relevant experience. 
• At least 5 years of relevant professional operational experience, preferably in international organizations, NGOs, or consulting firms in natural resource and development fields.
• Working knowledge of World Bank Group instruments, trust funds, and operations. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills, including familiarity with AI-enabled and online tools.
• Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
• Good understanding of key issues related to integrated landscape and watershed approaches, restoration, forest sector development, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity, private sector engagement, and rural livelihoods.
• Experience in program management, including work planning, budgeting, procurement support, event delivery, and report writing.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning indicators, datasets, and insight generation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams). Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), analytical tools (e.g., advanced spreadsheets, GIS), and learning platforms (e.g., Moodle) is an asset.

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. 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.

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

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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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