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. Visit www.worldbank.org.

The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice has five key business lines consisting of Lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Watersheds and Sustainable Landscapes (‘Green Business line’); (2) Marine, Coastal, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Health (‘Blue Economy Business line’); (3) Pollution Management and Environmental Health (‘Pollution Management Business line’); (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions Business line, and (5) Safeguards/ Environmental Risk Management Business line:  delivery of effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development. This includes provision of high-quality and timely safeguards services across the Bank, including safeguards policies and the effective implementation of the Environment and Social Framework (ESF).

The ENB Global Practice in Sub Saharan Africa includes four units SAWE1, SAEE2, SAEE3 and SAWE4. SAEE3 covers East and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean islands; and manages operations in a variety of areas such as natural resources management, coastal zone management, forestry, pollution, climate change, landscape, and terrestrial and marine natural resources. In addition, the unit, like other ENB GP units provides environmental safeguards and ESF services across all sectors and projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Natural Resources Management (NRM) Specialist will be based in Maputo, Mozambique and will be working on Landscapes, Forestry, Fisheries and the Blue Economy, and Climate Change. The selected candidate will lead and coordinate the Mozambique Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) Team, with a portfolio that includes integrated lending and non-lending programs led and co-led by ENB with a focus on forestry, fisheries and the blue economy, sustainable landscape management, rural and community-based development, and REDD+. The selected candidate will work under supervision of the Practice Manager for SAEE3 based Washington DC, and will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

General duties and country dialogue:

·       Act as ENB coordinator for Mozambique and the focal person for CMU and country clients on Environment and NRM related matters

·       Coordinate and mentor multi-disciplinary team of staff, ETC, and STCs to deliver the Mozambique ILM portfolio.

·       Lead in sector dialogue and business development relative to Landscape and Forest Management, NRM, Blue Economy, Biodiversity, and Climate Change

·       Build, maintain, and strengthen effective relationships and communications with Government counterparts, the private sector, NGOs, and donor partners.

·       Participate in cross sectoral dialogue and promote ENB agenda in multi-sectoral approaches.

·       Promote, plan and/ or coordinate knowledge sharing and training activities.

Lending:

·       Lead preparation and implementation of complex and multi-sectoral operations, including IPFs and MPAs, with a focus on generation/protection of Global Public Goods (with a primary focus on landscapes/forestry/biodiversity/ecosystem services/REDD+/rural development/ community driven development/climate change/ blue economy) and involve a diverse range of stakeholders and departments.

·       Co-lead or be a technical team member on operations led by other PGs pertaining to integrated land management approaches, green growth, green/blue bonds, and food security.

·       Conduct timely project preparation, supervision (including implementation support missions), and reporting; catalyze project disbursement; and provide technical and operational leadership on ENB related topics and activities.

Non-lending

·       Mobilize grant and donor financing for operations, technical assistance, or analytical tasks.

·       Prepare, implement, and lead trust-fund operations in support of blue carbon, aquaculture, and the ILM portfolio.

·       Support an activity knowledge management and dissemination of ILM approaches and results in country/CMU and to the broader NRM community.

• Lead and/or contribute to preparation of core analytical products (CCDR, CEA, SCD, CPF, CEM, etc.)

Selection Criteria

• ·    Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in natural resource management, forestry/ agriculture, geography, environmental management or science, environmental finance, sustainability, environmental engineering, or a similar relevant field

• ·       Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the environment and natural resources management sector, including proven experience in integrated landscapes, environment, forestry, blue economy, community-based development, biodiversity, and protected areas management. Knowledge of Collaborative Management Partnerships (CMPs) will be an asset.

• ·       Strong understanding of REDD+ as a policy instrument, including the use and design of jurisdictional REDD+ Emission Reductions Programs; and familiarity with the application of the World Bank’s environmental safeguards policies and ESF.

• ·       Experience in project preparation and supervision

• ·       Proven project and portfolio management capacity

• ·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and strong working knowledge of Portuguese is highly desirable.

• ·       Excellent peoples’ skills and strong client orientation with the ability to build an understanding with implementing agency counterparts on the value-added of Bank products.

• ·       Strong and proven team leadership skills, and capacity to mentor junior staff and share knowledge.

• ·       Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and translate technical knowledge and ideas into professional and accessible English.

• ·       A drive for results while working under tight timelines.

• ·       Willingness to travel.

WBG Core Competencies

• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.
• Policy Dialogue Skills – Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.
• Integrative Skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.
• Environmental Policy, Strategy and Institutions – Familiarity with environmental policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.
• Environmental Sciences – Depth in at least one area: water; ecosystems; forests; conservation; agriculture concerns, etc.
• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions.
• Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients stated and unstated needs.
• Collaborate within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives.
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
• Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward

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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.

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