Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Climate and Disaster Resilience, Environment and Natural Resources
Deadline:

09/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org

Junior Professional Associates – Program Description

The Junior Professionals Associate Program (JPA) offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to embark on a professional journey, providing a three-year contract with valuable work experience within a diverse and dynamic environment and the potential of field work experience. The program is an excellent platform to sharpen your existing skills and to develop new ones, all while gaining a profound understanding of the challenges associated with reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity on a livable planet.

We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org/careers/jpa

The following are minimum requirements to be eligible for the JPA program:

• Be 32 years of age or younger

• Hold a bachelor’s degree

• Be fluent in English

The JPA program at the World Bank is a highly competitive initiative. Candidates who are being actively considered for positions may be required to present academic transcripts and professional references. The World Bank’s Human Resources team and hiring team will reach out exclusively to individuals selected for assessment and interviews.

Positions may be in any of the World Bank’s offices worldwide.

The Climate Finance Mobilization Unit

The World Bank’s Climate Change Finance Mobilization Unit (SCCFM) is home to climate finance initiatives that deliver innovative and scalable climate and environmental action. With more than $5 billion in capital these initiatives: 1. Create partnerships to develop new financial instruments for low-carbon, climate-resilient development, 2. Build supportive policy and regulatory environments to help lower the cost of capital and dismantle barriers to projects, 3. Catalyze private sector capital to finance and scale-up climate action.

Within SCCFM, the overall development goal of the Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE) multi-donor trust fund—a global knowledge, operations, and technical assistance program—is to enhance the inclusion of beneficiary marginalized communities and disadvantaged groups in Emission Reductions Programs (ERPs) under Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions (SCALE)* and its associated trust funds (including the Bio-Carbon Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (Bio-ISFL), the Carbon Initiative for Development (Ci-Dev), and the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) to maximize their carbon and non-carbon benefits. Achievement of this objective is expected to contribute to broader outcomes, including improvement in the resilience of livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation.

By maximizing access to both carbon and non-carbon benefits resulting from ERPs, EnABLE seeks to contribute to improved livelihood resilience, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation for the most vulnerable. While recognizing that many populations are disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable, EnABLE has been designed to specifically address the following populations, which are referred to as “EnABLE constituencies.” They are women/girls, children/youths, Indigenous Peoples, people living in poverty, local communities (LCs) that share similarities with the IPs, and other marginalized populations (OMPs).

ISFL provides technical assistance for emissions-reduction programs that impact multiple sectors of the economy, as well as results-based payments to incentivize and sustain program activities.

ISFL programs also serve as in-country strategic engagement platforms to mobilize, coordinate, and scale up funding from different sources. The ISFL is focused on synchronizing multi-sector, multi-partner land-use interventions from both the public and private sectors to maximize positive results.

The EnABLE and ISFL team is seeking a highly motivated Junior Professional Associate with a deep interest in climate change and social development located in Washington, DC. The JPA will support the SCCFM and EnABLE/ISFL team in the running of the funds’ portfolio, supporting the organization of high-level conferences and trainings, supporting communications and the delivery of knowledge/technical studies. The JPA will also support the drafting of briefs and strategy documents. The JPA will report to the Funds Managers.

The JPA will be trained in the various aspects of the funds’ operations, communications, and knowledge and capacity building efforts, which will provide hands-on experience in a unique team within the World Bank. This rich learning experience will enable the JPA to effectively contribute to the EnABLE’s and ISFL’s mandates of social inclusion in ERPs and prepare for future career opportunities at the intersection of international development, climate action and social justice. The JPA will learn how the World Bank is working to fight climate change while building supportive environments for social inclusion, thus playing a role in the institution’s mission to address climate change and promote sustainable development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the funds’ portfolio, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to the fund’s objectives.

• Aid in planning and executing high-level conferences and training sessions, including logistical support and content development.

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of communication materials, including newsletters and annual reports.

• Support the delivery of knowledge products and technical studies, providing research assistance and contributing to the drafting process.

• Assist in preparing briefs, strategy documents, and other key materials to support the EnABLE and ISFL initiatives’ goals and activities.

• Assist in the preparation of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MLE) of EnABLE and ISFL

Selection Criteria

• Strong analytical and research capabilities in one or more of the following areas: Social sciences (anthropology, sociology) and environmental studies (climate change, forest and sustainable land management)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated interest in climate change, social inclusion, and international development.

Diversity and Inclusion

The World Bank continually searches for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. 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, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Individuals with different abilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions and support in receiving other workplace accommodations.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

ABSTRACT:

World Bank Junior Professional Associate United States World Bank Jobs 2024

World Bank looking for “Junior Professional Associate”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 09-Aug-24.

The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 17/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Junior Professional Associate to be based in Washington DC , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Bank

Job Title: Junior Professional Associate

Duty Station: Washington DC , United States

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 09-Aug-24

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