Sustainace
Practice Manager: Finance Mobilization for the Climate Change Group
Sustainace, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Practice Manager: Finance Mobilization for the Climate Change GroupPosted On: May 27, 2024Experience Level: SeniorJob Type: Full TimeWork Mode: On-SiteLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesJob 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.Planet Practice Group and the Climate Change GroupThe Planet Practice Group helps countries address their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food; Climate Change; Environment; Natural Resources & Blue Economy; Social Sustainability and Inclusion; and Water.The Climate Change Group (CCG) is part of the Planet PG and has as key function to support the mainstreaming of climate change across the WBG, in client countries, and with development partners. CCG works across the Bank with Global Practices and Regional Operations to ensure climate considerations are integrated in analytical work, sector and country strategies, development planning and operations.The Climate Finance Mobilization Unit:Within the CCG, the Climate Finance Mobilization Unit (SCCFM) supports countries to access and leverage effective, inclusive and innovative climate financing solutions integrated with World Bank operations. The primary focus of SCCFM is in the development of policies, technical approaches, and instruments for mainstreaming results-based climate finance and Emissions Reductions Programs in WBG investment operations.Requirements
CCG is hiring a Practice Manager (PM) for SCCFM, who will manage about 35 staff and report to the Climate Change Global Director. The PM will be part of a cohesive CCG department, including four technical units and a small Front Office team.The Practice Manager will be responsible for:Managing the unit staff, setting annual objectives, providing performance feedback, and supporting staff in their career development.Collectively setting the unit strategy and leading the team to support delivery, innovation and integration of Results-Based Climate Finance in WBG operations.Ensuring the delivery of commitments across the carbon funds, with emphasis on high environmental and social integrity of results.Developing and providing technical assistance on new methodologies, MRV approaches, and results measurement for mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.Coordinating across CCG, GPs and Regions in piloting and scaling up climate/carbon financing.Building donor partnerships, coordination, and fund-raising for the funds managed by SCCFM.Ensuring the delivery of high-quality corporate reporting on a continuous basis.Working as one-CCG, ensuring coherence and synergies across the four units.Contributing to the design and delivery of training programs for Bank staff and clients.Actively participating in Leadership Team and Talent Board.Company Info
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet.
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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.Planet Practice Group and the Climate Change GroupThe Planet Practice Group helps countries address their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food; Climate Change; Environment; Natural Resources & Blue Economy; Social Sustainability and Inclusion; and Water.The Climate Change Group (CCG) is part of the Planet PG and has as key function to support the mainstreaming of climate change across the WBG, in client countries, and with development partners. CCG works across the Bank with Global Practices and Regional Operations to ensure climate considerations are integrated in analytical work, sector and country strategies, development planning and operations.The Climate Finance Mobilization Unit:Within the CCG, the Climate Finance Mobilization Unit (SCCFM) supports countries to access and leverage effective, inclusive and innovative climate financing solutions integrated with World Bank operations. The primary focus of SCCFM is in the development of policies, technical approaches, and instruments for mainstreaming results-based climate finance and Emissions Reductions Programs in WBG investment operations.Requirements
CCG is hiring a Practice Manager (PM) for SCCFM, who will manage about 35 staff and report to the Climate Change Global Director. The PM will be part of a cohesive CCG department, including four technical units and a small Front Office team.The Practice Manager will be responsible for:Managing the unit staff, setting annual objectives, providing performance feedback, and supporting staff in their career development.Collectively setting the unit strategy and leading the team to support delivery, innovation and integration of Results-Based Climate Finance in WBG operations.Ensuring the delivery of commitments across the carbon funds, with emphasis on high environmental and social integrity of results.Developing and providing technical assistance on new methodologies, MRV approaches, and results measurement for mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.Coordinating across CCG, GPs and Regions in piloting and scaling up climate/carbon financing.Building donor partnerships, coordination, and fund-raising for the funds managed by SCCFM.Ensuring the delivery of high-quality corporate reporting on a continuous basis.Working as one-CCG, ensuring coherence and synergies across the four units.Contributing to the design and delivery of training programs for Bank staff and clients.Actively participating in Leadership Team and Talent Board.Company Info
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet.
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