Specialists - Climate Change at World Bank

The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), established in 2006, is a multi-donor partnership and grant-making financing mechanism. The Facility provides on-the-ground technical assistance to help developing countries integrate disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation into development strategies, policies and investment programs, including post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.

GFDRR draws upon a wide range of sector-specific expertise, and has an extensive geographic and operational presence. In fiscal year 2014, GFDRR support helped more than 70 developing countries secure nearly $1.5 billion in financing from the World Bank Group and other partners. The current portfolio of projects under implementation consists of 232 grants worth approximately $168 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa being the largest recipient.

Five pillars of action provide GFDRR’s operational framework: (1) risk identification; (2) risk reduction; (3) preparedness; (4) financial protection; and (5) resilient recovery. GFDRR’s work is structured around three programs supported by various trust funds: (i) country programs; (ii) thematic programs; and (iii) advocacy, partnership and knowledge programs. In addition, GFDRR is responsible for managing and administering two special programs: the Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries—financed by Japan—and the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP)–European Union (EU) Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Program—financed by the EU.

The GFDRR Secretariat is hosted by the World Bank in Washington D.C. with satellite offices in Brussels and Tokyo. The Secretariat is responsible for awarding and managing grants, reporting on results, and carrying out outreach and partnership development. It also acts as the support hub for a decentralized network of DRM experts in the World Bank and provides a global platform for knowledge-sharing and capacity building. Further information is available at www.gfdrr.org.

GCCDR is seeking a Disaster Risk Management Specialist who—as Regional Focal Point—will contribute to and support the monitoring and management of the overall GFDRR Program. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Lead Operations Officer and the oversight of the GFDRR Manager, in close coordination with the World Bank’s Regional Coordinators for disaster risk management, and other GFDRR teams.

Selection Criteria

• A Masters’ degree in public policy, international development studies, social science, disaster management, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant analytical and country-operational experience, of which 2 years are in disaster risk management or related areas.
• Experience with portfolio management, program monitoring and evaluation systems, trust fund policies and procedures, grant application review processes, and programmatic reporting.
• Substantial understanding of operational quality issues, monitoring tools, and key issues and systems with demonstrated evidence of strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take responsibility for substantial segments of the unit's work program and play a key role in implementing the strategic direction of the work program.
• Strong ability to analyze and resolve issues cross cutting areas of specialization, with an understanding of how solutions affect the overall work program strategy.
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills.

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- Disaster Risk Management Specialist