Global Director, Environment
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Global Director, Environment
Job #:
req30699
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Environment
Grade:
GI
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/31/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The Planet vertical helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Social development and Water.
Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the WBG poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. Sustainable ENRM promotes a green, clean, and resilient world where natural resources-from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones and ecosystems-are managed to support livelihoods and strong economies. Sustainable ENRM builds a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity, more-volatile weather patterns, and the long-term consequences of climate change.
The Environment Global Department has been set up to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources.
The Department has the following business lines:
Green: Forests, Watersheds & Sustainable Landscapes - managing renewable natural capital across landscapes;
Blue: Marine, Coastal & Aquatic Resources - unlocking the wealth of marine, coastal and fresh water economies;
Clean: Pollution Management & Environmental Health - reducing pollution to improve environmental conditions;
Clean and Resilient Growth: Fostering economics and institutions for sustainable and sustained growth; and
Environmental Risk Management and Sustainability: Managing risks and creating opportunity to advise sustainable development in accordance with the Bank's Operational Policies and, since October 1, 2018, the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
Duties & accountabilities:
The Global Director will be accountable for modeling WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and ensuring that the unit delivers on its commitments. Accountability means being answerable for making strategic choices, managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, external and internal resources, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures.
Solutions and Results to Clients:
Collaborate with the GDs of other Global departments, with the RDs, and with DEC, MIGA and IFC;
Support the VPU management team in setting the Planet VPU's key strategic priorities to guide institution-wide work and in collaboration with CDs, in establishing global and country goals to ensure alignment with the WBG Strategy and Country Partnership Framework;
Draw on thought leadership, including leadership of the Global Challenges Program on Forests, and implementation know-how within the GD and across Departments to ensure high impact evidence-based solutions
Assist the VPU's management team to build and maintain a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective, and demand-driven products and services
Implement quality control processes, including analytical work, technical assistance, and lending operations
Ensure availability and maintenance of portfolio, pipeline, staff, and budget information as well as portfolio and practice quality and performance metrics to inform WBG management
Represent the VPU and GD on corporate strategic issues, including participation and contribution in the Operations Environmental and Social Review Committee (OESRC), to ensure that operational policies, practices and procedures align with quality service delivery to clients
People Talent Management :
Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforces these qualities in the management team and staff
Contribute to and implement and monitor compliance with talent management, diversity, and inclusion plans
Drive and encourage technical excellence within the GD by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients
Coordinate and supports the GD management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management
Knowledge Management :
Engage with Managers, other Regional and Global Directors, and DEC to develop a knowledge and learning strategy and approach for the GD that integrates cross-cutting solution area considerations and multi-sectoral links
Ensure timely flow, capture, codification and dissemination of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge
Support the coordination of innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning
Encourage a culture of evidence-based, and client tailored engagement for highest development impact
Establish new and cutting-edge knowledge in the GD is reflected in staff learning and development
Resource Management :
Manage the department's budget (internal and external funds) to support the implementation of the (sector) Directorate strategy
Ensure the GD Management accountability for delivering the agreed-upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies, and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the GP's outputs
Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet (sector) unit's objectives
Selection Criteria
Advanced degree in economics, natural resource management/engineering or related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in positions of growing complexity and responsibility
Recognized expert within WBG or among one or more of the following: academia, private sector actors and policymakers - and with a proven track record of applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results
Experience and ability to engage with clients at the senior level and represent the Bank at high-level international fora
Demonstrated thought leadership on (sector) through economic research and publication recognized by academic and policy community
Substantive experience working in client countries of different regions and familiarity with the WBG services including deep technical knowledge and experience on (sector) policy
Demonstrated in-depth experience working across practice and disciplinary boundaries, with different units of the WBG and with multiple partners both public and private in building collaborative alliances for results
Extensive experience managing complex and large work programs, budgets, portfolio monitoring and supervision with proven results
Proven ability to effectively implement complex change management initiatives
WBG Managerial Competencies: https://bit.ly/2kDjXkr
This internal requisition is open to WBG staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
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.
Job #:
req30699
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Environment
Grade:
GI
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
12/31/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The Planet vertical helps countries tackle their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Social development and Water.
Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the WBG poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. Sustainable ENRM promotes a green, clean, and resilient world where natural resources-from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones and ecosystems-are managed to support livelihoods and strong economies. Sustainable ENRM builds a world better prepared for shocks and global challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity, more-volatile weather patterns, and the long-term consequences of climate change.
The Environment Global Department has been set up to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources.
The Department has the following business lines:
Green: Forests, Watersheds & Sustainable Landscapes - managing renewable natural capital across landscapes;
Blue: Marine, Coastal & Aquatic Resources - unlocking the wealth of marine, coastal and fresh water economies;
Clean: Pollution Management & Environmental Health - reducing pollution to improve environmental conditions;
Clean and Resilient Growth: Fostering economics and institutions for sustainable and sustained growth; and
Environmental Risk Management and Sustainability: Managing risks and creating opportunity to advise sustainable development in accordance with the Bank's Operational Policies and, since October 1, 2018, the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
Duties & accountabilities:
The Global Director will be accountable for modeling WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and ensuring that the unit delivers on its commitments. Accountability means being answerable for making strategic choices, managing quality, risks, results, institutional initiatives, external and internal resources, and compliance with WBG policies and procedures.
Solutions and Results to Clients:
Collaborate with the GDs of other Global departments, with the RDs, and with DEC, MIGA and IFC;
Support the VPU management team in setting the Planet VPU's key strategic priorities to guide institution-wide work and in collaboration with CDs, in establishing global and country goals to ensure alignment with the WBG Strategy and Country Partnership Framework;
Draw on thought leadership, including leadership of the Global Challenges Program on Forests, and implementation know-how within the GD and across Departments to ensure high impact evidence-based solutions
Assist the VPU's management team to build and maintain a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective, and demand-driven products and services
Implement quality control processes, including analytical work, technical assistance, and lending operations
Ensure availability and maintenance of portfolio, pipeline, staff, and budget information as well as portfolio and practice quality and performance metrics to inform WBG management
Represent the VPU and GD on corporate strategic issues, including participation and contribution in the Operations Environmental and Social Review Committee (OESRC), to ensure that operational policies, practices and procedures align with quality service delivery to clients
People Talent Management :
Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforces these qualities in the management team and staff
Contribute to and implement and monitor compliance with talent management, diversity, and inclusion plans
Drive and encourage technical excellence within the GD by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients
Coordinate and supports the GD management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management
Knowledge Management :
Engage with Managers, other Regional and Global Directors, and DEC to develop a knowledge and learning strategy and approach for the GD that integrates cross-cutting solution area considerations and multi-sectoral links
Ensure timely flow, capture, codification and dissemination of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge
Support the coordination of innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning
Encourage a culture of evidence-based, and client tailored engagement for highest development impact
Establish new and cutting-edge knowledge in the GD is reflected in staff learning and development
Resource Management :
Manage the department's budget (internal and external funds) to support the implementation of the (sector) Directorate strategy
Ensure the GD Management accountability for delivering the agreed-upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies, and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of the GP's outputs
Ensure implementation of an appropriate risk management framework to meet (sector) unit's objectives
Selection Criteria
Advanced degree in economics, natural resource management/engineering or related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in positions of growing complexity and responsibility
Recognized expert within WBG or among one or more of the following: academia, private sector actors and policymakers - and with a proven track record of applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results
Experience and ability to engage with clients at the senior level and represent the Bank at high-level international fora
Demonstrated thought leadership on (sector) through economic research and publication recognized by academic and policy community
Substantive experience working in client countries of different regions and familiarity with the WBG services including deep technical knowledge and experience on (sector) policy
Demonstrated in-depth experience working across practice and disciplinary boundaries, with different units of the WBG and with multiple partners both public and private in building collaborative alliances for results
Extensive experience managing complex and large work programs, budgets, portfolio monitoring and supervision with proven results
Proven ability to effectively implement complex change management initiatives
WBG Managerial Competencies: https://bit.ly/2kDjXkr
This internal requisition is open to WBG staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
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.