World Bank Group
Senior Economist, Climate Change Measurement
World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Economist, Climate Change Measurement
Job #:
req30683
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Climate Change
Grade:
GG
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/17/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile?
Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank 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
. Office of the Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships The Senior Managing Director’s (SMD) key mandate includes overseeing the Bank’s knowledge and partnership programs and ensuring that the Bank’s analytical work continues to address the pressing development challenges facing client countries and global partners. The office is responsible for the Evolution Roadmap, G20 and G7 engagements, the implementation of the Knowledge Compact, as well as the replenishment of IDA, the Bank’s concessional lending arm for the poorest countries. It provides strategic guidance on the WB’s global knowledge and IDA corporate commitments; oversees key partnerships with shareholders, development agencies, other multilateral development banks (MDBs) and academia; helps shape and drive the Bank’s strategic directions; and through the Trust Fund portfolio in Global Practices, mobilizes support and financial resources across the international community to bring concessional to our work. Building on the progress of past efforts, the WBG Knowledge Compact for Action aims to empower clients, public and private, by systematically making the latest knowledge available to respond more effectively to increasingly complex development challenges. This includes knowledge embedded in policy advice, expertise and know-how, including from financing operations, as well as the latest research, data and tools to formulate robust development policies and programs. The Compact will deliver this knowledge to clients under the four pillars of enhanced products, partnerships, learning and systems. To advance the knowledge agenda, the practice groups will be organized into five vertical vice presidencies aligned with the new mission (People, Prosperity, Planet, Infrastructure and Digital). In addition, three new departments are being created to enhance coordination, integration and outcome orientation across the WBG. • The Outcomes team generates metrics, aggregates results, and monitors in real-time how and where the Bank is driving development outcomes. It also identifies cross-cutting thematic areas that require additional efforts and resources. • The Innovation team drives forward-thinking, innovative approaches and explores new frontiers to address the most complex development challenges. • The Knowledge and Learning team foster the systematic and consistent curation and use of knowledge and development expertise to build client and staff capacity, delivering tailored, world-class development solutions to clients.
Position Context: The Department for Outcomes provides the strategic vision and direction for an effective outcome orientation across the WBG, including thought leadership on approaches to development impact measurement, proposing revisions and updates to outcome indicators and methodologies as needed, coordinating the development of outcome targets and their implications in our knowledge, operations, and financing.It also oversees the development and implementation of metrics and systems to evaluate outcomes on cross-cutting themes such as climate, jobs, private sector capital mobilization, women and youth and the monitoring of these areas in the Corporate Scorecard, in collaboration with MDO, IFC and MIGA. This department is responsible for generating metrics, aggregating results, and monitoring in real-time how and where we are driving development outcomes, and where we need to place greater focus and additional resources. In addition, the Department convenes both external and internal parties and other MDBs regarding outcome metrics, building external and internal capacity, and acting as the secretariat for external advisory groups like the Job Council. The
Senior Economist for Climate Change Measurement
will be responsible for leading the design, development, and application of methodologies to measure the impact of WBG’s climate-related interventions, focusing on both adaptation and mitigation outcomes. The economist will contribute to enhancing the WBG's capacity to assess, report, and track progress on the climate-related impacts of operations, policies, and strategies. Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and development of methodologies for measuring the impacts of WBG climate change related operations, including both adaptation and mitigation interventions. • Develop new approaches for assessing the cost-effectiveness of climate adaptation and mitigation actions, ensuring that they are robust, evidence-based, and practical for WBG operations. • Conduct econometric analyses, cost-benefit assessments, and other economic evaluations of climate change projects, incorporating climate resilience and carbon neutrality goals. • Contribute to the development of tools, frameworks, and guidelines for internal use to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation and mitigation investments. • Ensure that methodologies for evaluating climate projects integrate diverse sources of data (e.g., climate models, project monitoring data, satellite imagery, etc.) and methodologies (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, econometric modeling). • Synthesize findings of impact evaluations and other assessments into actionable insights for both World Bank and client countries. • Collect, process, and analyze data on climate impacts, including those related to climate vulnerability, resilience, emissions reductions, and economic outcomes. • Prepare high-quality reports and presentations on impact results and lessons learned from climate-related programs and projects to inform internal and external stakeholders. • Provide advisory support to WBG task teams, governments, and client countries on how to monitor, and evaluate climate change-related policies and programs. • Engage with senior policymakers to support evidence-based decision-making on climate • Contribute to the development of knowledge products and learning materials on climate change impact evaluation and the economics of climate adaptation and mitigation. • Organize and lead knowledge-sharing workshops, seminars, and conferences on climate change economics, impact measurement, and related topics. • Foster collaboration and learning between internal WBG teams, governments, and external stakeholders (e.g., academics, development partners, and other multilateral organizations). • Work closely with WBG colleagues across sectors (e.g., energy, transport, agriculture, and urban development) to ensure the integration of climate impact measurement across different thematic areas. • Engage with external partners, including other international financial institutions, donor agencies, climate research organizations, and NGOs, to align WBG approaches with global best practices in climate change evaluation and measurement. • Represent the World Bank Group in international and regional forums and provide technical support as needed.
Selection Criteria • PhD or equivalent advanced degree in economics, environmental economics, climate science, or a related field with a focus on climate change. • Experience: At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of climate change impact evaluation, climate economics, or environmental economics, including practical experience in conducting economic analysis and impact evaluations of climate change-related interventions. • Strong expertise in econometric methods, cost-benefit analysis, and other quantitative evaluation techniques. • Proven experience in evaluating large-scale climate adaptation and/or mitigation projects, including both public and private sector interventions. • Experience with international climate finance mechanisms (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility) and familiarity with climate-related reporting frameworks (e.g., the Paris Agreement). • Expertise in climate change modeling tools, data analytics, and remote sensing techniques to track climate impacts. • Familiarity with the use of climate resilience indices, carbon footprint analysis, and other relevant metrics. • Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages (particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an advantage. 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. Learn more about working at the
World Bank
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req30683
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Climate Change
Grade:
GG
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/17/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile?
Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank 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
. Office of the Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships The Senior Managing Director’s (SMD) key mandate includes overseeing the Bank’s knowledge and partnership programs and ensuring that the Bank’s analytical work continues to address the pressing development challenges facing client countries and global partners. The office is responsible for the Evolution Roadmap, G20 and G7 engagements, the implementation of the Knowledge Compact, as well as the replenishment of IDA, the Bank’s concessional lending arm for the poorest countries. It provides strategic guidance on the WB’s global knowledge and IDA corporate commitments; oversees key partnerships with shareholders, development agencies, other multilateral development banks (MDBs) and academia; helps shape and drive the Bank’s strategic directions; and through the Trust Fund portfolio in Global Practices, mobilizes support and financial resources across the international community to bring concessional to our work. Building on the progress of past efforts, the WBG Knowledge Compact for Action aims to empower clients, public and private, by systematically making the latest knowledge available to respond more effectively to increasingly complex development challenges. This includes knowledge embedded in policy advice, expertise and know-how, including from financing operations, as well as the latest research, data and tools to formulate robust development policies and programs. The Compact will deliver this knowledge to clients under the four pillars of enhanced products, partnerships, learning and systems. To advance the knowledge agenda, the practice groups will be organized into five vertical vice presidencies aligned with the new mission (People, Prosperity, Planet, Infrastructure and Digital). In addition, three new departments are being created to enhance coordination, integration and outcome orientation across the WBG. • The Outcomes team generates metrics, aggregates results, and monitors in real-time how and where the Bank is driving development outcomes. It also identifies cross-cutting thematic areas that require additional efforts and resources. • The Innovation team drives forward-thinking, innovative approaches and explores new frontiers to address the most complex development challenges. • The Knowledge and Learning team foster the systematic and consistent curation and use of knowledge and development expertise to build client and staff capacity, delivering tailored, world-class development solutions to clients.
Position Context: The Department for Outcomes provides the strategic vision and direction for an effective outcome orientation across the WBG, including thought leadership on approaches to development impact measurement, proposing revisions and updates to outcome indicators and methodologies as needed, coordinating the development of outcome targets and their implications in our knowledge, operations, and financing.It also oversees the development and implementation of metrics and systems to evaluate outcomes on cross-cutting themes such as climate, jobs, private sector capital mobilization, women and youth and the monitoring of these areas in the Corporate Scorecard, in collaboration with MDO, IFC and MIGA. This department is responsible for generating metrics, aggregating results, and monitoring in real-time how and where we are driving development outcomes, and where we need to place greater focus and additional resources. In addition, the Department convenes both external and internal parties and other MDBs regarding outcome metrics, building external and internal capacity, and acting as the secretariat for external advisory groups like the Job Council. The
Senior Economist for Climate Change Measurement
will be responsible for leading the design, development, and application of methodologies to measure the impact of WBG’s climate-related interventions, focusing on both adaptation and mitigation outcomes. The economist will contribute to enhancing the WBG's capacity to assess, report, and track progress on the climate-related impacts of operations, policies, and strategies. Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and development of methodologies for measuring the impacts of WBG climate change related operations, including both adaptation and mitigation interventions. • Develop new approaches for assessing the cost-effectiveness of climate adaptation and mitigation actions, ensuring that they are robust, evidence-based, and practical for WBG operations. • Conduct econometric analyses, cost-benefit assessments, and other economic evaluations of climate change projects, incorporating climate resilience and carbon neutrality goals. • Contribute to the development of tools, frameworks, and guidelines for internal use to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation and mitigation investments. • Ensure that methodologies for evaluating climate projects integrate diverse sources of data (e.g., climate models, project monitoring data, satellite imagery, etc.) and methodologies (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, econometric modeling). • Synthesize findings of impact evaluations and other assessments into actionable insights for both World Bank and client countries. • Collect, process, and analyze data on climate impacts, including those related to climate vulnerability, resilience, emissions reductions, and economic outcomes. • Prepare high-quality reports and presentations on impact results and lessons learned from climate-related programs and projects to inform internal and external stakeholders. • Provide advisory support to WBG task teams, governments, and client countries on how to monitor, and evaluate climate change-related policies and programs. • Engage with senior policymakers to support evidence-based decision-making on climate • Contribute to the development of knowledge products and learning materials on climate change impact evaluation and the economics of climate adaptation and mitigation. • Organize and lead knowledge-sharing workshops, seminars, and conferences on climate change economics, impact measurement, and related topics. • Foster collaboration and learning between internal WBG teams, governments, and external stakeholders (e.g., academics, development partners, and other multilateral organizations). • Work closely with WBG colleagues across sectors (e.g., energy, transport, agriculture, and urban development) to ensure the integration of climate impact measurement across different thematic areas. • Engage with external partners, including other international financial institutions, donor agencies, climate research organizations, and NGOs, to align WBG approaches with global best practices in climate change evaluation and measurement. • Represent the World Bank Group in international and regional forums and provide technical support as needed.
Selection Criteria • PhD or equivalent advanced degree in economics, environmental economics, climate science, or a related field with a focus on climate change. • Experience: At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of climate change impact evaluation, climate economics, or environmental economics, including practical experience in conducting economic analysis and impact evaluations of climate change-related interventions. • Strong expertise in econometric methods, cost-benefit analysis, and other quantitative evaluation techniques. • Proven experience in evaluating large-scale climate adaptation and/or mitigation projects, including both public and private sector interventions. • Experience with international climate finance mechanisms (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility) and familiarity with climate-related reporting frameworks (e.g., the Paris Agreement). • Expertise in climate change modeling tools, data analytics, and remote sensing techniques to track climate impacts. • Familiarity with the use of climate resilience indices, carbon footprint analysis, and other relevant metrics. • Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages (particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an advantage. 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. Learn more about working at the
World Bank
and
IFC
, including our values and inspiring stories.
#J-18808-Ljbffr