Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) 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 prospering 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.

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 included the creation of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), with a focus on providing support to affected nations.  

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 FRLD’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. The World Bank has agreed to act as trustee and administer the Trust Fund in line with the COP/CMA’s stipulations. The FRLD Secretariat, hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C., supports FRLD governing bodies, manages institutional relations, aids in strategy, policy, and program development, and oversees management systems.  

The FRLD Secretariat, led by the Executive Director (ED), coordinates FRLD’s strategic activities across its governing bodies, including the Board, and the World Bank (as Trustee and Secretariat host), and other stakeholders. It also drives thought leadership, manages portfolio risk, and develops initiatives to mobilize resources.  

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will contribute to the design and implementation of results frameworks and M&E systems to support FRLD’s operations, including annual results reporting. A strong emphasis is placed on knowledge management and organizational learning through dissemination of tools, guidelines, and lessons learned.  

The M&E Specialist will report directly to the Results, Evaluation and Learning (REAL) team Program Manager and collaborate closely with the Secretariat staff and external stakeholders, including governments, access entities, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, vertical climate funds, donor organizations, and civil society.  

The position is based in Washington, D.C. and involves frequent travel.

Selection Criteria

In addition to meeting the World Bank-wide criteria for this level position, it is expected that the selected candidate will meet the following criteria (in order of importance):  

Education: Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Climate Change/Environment, or other relevant social or natural science fields. 

Professional Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. 

Sector Focus: Preferably with a strong background in climate change / loss and damage at global, national, or sub-national program levels. 

Institutional Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding and experience in M&E systems development, policies, procedures, and practices within united nation agencies, bilateral or multilateral climate funds or organizations. Familiarity with the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage and an understanding of the Board’s priorities is an advantage. 

Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual, research, and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and synthesize diverse information into actionable conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative MEL methods – and in the implementation of monitoring climate change, environmental and/or loss and damage projects/ programs. 

Team Work: Proven ability to effectively contribute to task teams responsible for producing major reports, analytics and studies. 

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and present complex materials to diverse audiences. 

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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