E T Consultant

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E T Consultant

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Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

Regional Context: MENA

The Middle East and North Africa Region (MNA) serves 21 client countries with a total population of about 335 million. Clients range from upper middle income countries, such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, which are more interested in the Bank’s Reimbursable Technical Assistance, analytical and advisory services; to IBRD middle income countries such as Egypt, Iraq and Morocco, and two IDA countries, Yemen and Djibouti where more traditional Bank services are required. Hence the range of needs for advice, support and cross-fertilization of experiences is wide and challenging.

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the MNA Region is undergoing radical transformations with impacts throughout the Region. Given the ongoing fragility and conflict in the region, the World Bank Group has prepared a new regional strategy for the Middle East and North Africa. Instead of taking conflict and violence as given and working around it, this new strategy, entitled - "Economic and Social Inclusion for Peace and Stability in the Middle East and North Africa: A New Strategy for the World Bank Group" - puts the goal of promoting peace and social stability in the MENA region at its center. The strategy is built around four pillars (“the 4 R’s”) that respond to both the underlying causes of conflict and violence as well as the urgent consequences though development interventions that foster inclusion and shared prosperity. The four pillars of the strategy are as follows:

- Renewing the social contract – to generate a new development model that is built on greater citizen trust; more effective protection of the poor and vulnerable; inclusive and accountable service delivery; and a stronger private sector that can create jobs and opportunities for MENA’s youth; - Regional cooperation – particularly around regional public goods and sectors such as education, water, and energy so as to foster greater trust and collaboration across MENA countries; - Resilience - to refugee and migration shocks by promoting the welfare of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities by focusing on building trust and building their assets; and - Reconstruction and recovery – through a dynamic approach that brings in external partners, leverages large scale financing, and move beyond humanitarian response to longer-term development wherever and whenever conflict subsides.

The “enlarged” strategy further integrates 3 cross cutting areas: Human Capital Development, Digital Transformation, and Maximizing Finance for Development. In implementing this strategy, the WBG will rely heavily on both deepening and expanding partnerships with national, regional, and global actors. The Middle East and North Africa Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/mena

The Sustainable Development Practice Group

The SD PG supports the WBG’s twin goals by focusing on sustainable and inclusive growth. It consists of give Global Practices and one Global Theme. The Global Practices (GPs) that belong to the SD PG are: Agriculture and Food; Environment, Natural Resources and the Blue Economy; Urban, Resilience and Land; Social Development; and Water. The Climate Change Group forms SD PG’s single Global Theme. In addition, SD is the Bank-wide steward for the newly launched Environment and Social Framework (ESF).

The MNA SD has active programs in all of SD sectors covering agriculture, environment, water, urban and social development in MNA region. The span of work of SMNDR extends to all active clients in the region, and across a variety of financial and technical assistance support. This includes IBRD/IDA financial and technical assistance to client countries, as well as the provision of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) from the Bank to the GCC countries.

SMNDR through a core climate task force is also responsible for coordinating climate change action across the region working closely with regional front office, development effectiveness (DE) teams and sector and county teams. The SD front office has led the efforts to develop a WBG MNA Regional Climate Change Action Plan 21-25, which serves as strategic driving force for climate action across the regional pipelines and portfolio. The SMNDR also provides guidance and support to region’s advisory and operational activities to align WB’s efforts with the principles of Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach.

MENA Regional Development Effectiveness (DE) unit

The MENA Development Effectiveness (MNADE) unit sits within the Front Office of the Regional Vice President and is responsible for ensuring quality assurance and corporate requirements compliance on all MENA pipeline and portfolio.

MENA region SD and DE unit is setting up support functions for all operational activities to be aligned with the goals of Paris Agreement (PA) as committed in the WBG climate action plan and MENA regional climate roadmap for FY21-25. As part of meeting this commitment and integrating all climate change related corporate commitments applicable to world bank operations, MENA region seeks the services of an extended term consultant (ETC) to support task teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Tracking of regional pipeline for climate commitments - Work closely with the DE unit to ensure all MENA pipeline projects are current with respect to meeting climate change commitments at all relevant milestones. - Keep track of changes to pipeline projects for applicability of climate commitments and send updates to all relevant GP climate focal points, regional climate coordinator, CCG focal points and DE unit for actions needed as applicable. - Develop regular updates on the status of climate co-benefits (projected vs target) and the status of adequacy of Paris Alignment (PA) commitments for regional pipelines, identify any issues and options for action. - Advise MNADE on the status of compliance with Paris Alignment in particular, as part of MNADE’s comments on packages at various milestones (concept review, QER, Decision Meeting, ROC etc). - Support to task teams/GP focal points in meeting climate commitments for regional operations - Familiarize closely with the Joint Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Climate Finance Tracking Methodology, Climate and Disaster Risk Screening, GHG Accounting, Paris Alignment Framework and Methodology, and other climate corporate commitments. - Work with GP focal points to support task teams in meeting climate commitments, enhance climate co-benefits by articulating climate narrative and supporting redesign options. Ensure project documents (PCNs, PADs) meet the requirement of Paris alignment commitment. - Provide guidance to GP focal points and task teams as needed to enhance climate co-benefits and in conducting PA screening. - Confirm TTs are connected with their GP/PG PA FPs at project initiation, ensure that TTs have access to necessary support in preparing their PA assessment. - For cross-GP projects, help coordinate the inputs of the relevant GP/PG PA FPs to the TTs. - Liaise GP FPs on the level of complexity of the PA assessment of each project; signal to the MENA DE Unit as well as to CCG (the CCG SCCOP RFP and the CCG PA Review secretariat) the projects for which the PA assessment is deemed complex; liaise with the CCG SCCOP RFP on any projects that may require a CCG PA review at DM stage even if they do not go to ROC/OC. - Maintain knowledge repository of all relevant climate change information for MENA countries needed to meet climate corporate commitments to include country NDCs, LTSs, NAPs, and other relevant sectoral strategies. - Ahead of milestone meetings (PCN and DM) for projects, liaise with the GP FPs, review narrative on PA and Co-Benefits for adequacy and prepare comments for milestone meetings. - Prepare data visualizations, talking points, briefings, and presentations on relevant topics. - Knowledge Management - Maintain knowledge repository of all relevant climate change information for MENA countries needed to meet climate corporate commitments to include country NDCs, LTSs, NAPs, and other relevant sectoral strategies. - Archive project examples for climate co-benefits and Paris alignment (PA) from MENA region and global projects to facilitate integration of climate commitments across sectoral projects.

Selection Criteria

- Master’s degree in economics, engineering, international development or related field with knowledge of SD sector issues. - At least 2 years of professional experience in areas of relevance to climate change and/or broader SD sectors. - Strong understanding of the economics of development, the challenges developing countries face and the role of sustainable development. - Experience and knowledge of data and spatial analytic packages and presentation/graphic packages (Tableau, Power Point) desirable. - Proficiency in using Bank data systems such as Portal, AO, BI, SAP, and proven ability to prepare customized portfolio monitoring reports. - Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively while managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong organizational skills. - High level of attention to detail and capacity to deliver high quality work. - Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills in English; French and/or Arabic desirable. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, including the willingness to share information and best practices. - Strong teamwork and client orientation. - Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development. - Experience working in or studying in countries outside of the home country.

Reporting Relationships: The ETC will have a dual reporting role working under the day-to-day guidance of the Sr. Climate Change Specialist/Regional climate change coordinator as well as the MENA DE manager.

Relevant World Bank Group Core Competencies

- Bank Group Instruments, Policies, Procedures, and Systems - Full familiarity with the World Bank Group’s organizational structure and ability to apply this knowledge. - Good knowledge of Bank operational policies and procedures. Track record of reviewing strategic, sectoral/ASA, and project documents for compliance with relevant Bank operational standards, policies, and procedures. - Solid knowledge of project preparation and management concepts and processes; knowledge of key strategic, analytical, and financing instruments. - Proven ability to apply knowledge of Bank systems (including safeguards, financial management, and procurement). Advanced knowledge and practical skills in using key relevant WBG data systems and tools such as the Ops Portal, data reports, etc. - Track record of providing inputs to key documents at the project and portfolio level. - Portfolio Management and Results Monitoring - Solid understanding of pipeline, portfolio monitoring and management. - Demonstrated skills in monitoring and analyzing portfolio data (including TFs), preparing materials for departmental portfolio reviews/deep dives and identifying cross-cutting issues and key trends. - Solid experience in providing inputs to portfolio reviews, including areas of risk assessment, ratings and mitigation measures, and results monitoring at the project and portfolio level, mainstreaming strategic corporate priorities and scalable good practices. - Proven skills in working with internal and external clients to strengthen departmental portfolios. - Demonstrated ability to contribute to reporting and flagging issues to the Department management focusing on the Region’s/Department performance indicators, in interaction with TTLs and PMs on emerging issues. - Project/Program Management - Ability to support project teams, partners, and clients in project preparation and implementation (including liaising with experts on planning, budgeting, project financing, procurement, disbursement, legal issues, and safeguards). - Ability to carry out data collection and background analysis on relevant project design and implementation issues, including good practices and lessons learned. Proven records in identifying key risks to expected project outcomes, proposing tailored mitigation measures with attention to good practices. - Ability to contribute to the development of action plans to resolve preparation and implementation bottlenecks and monitor the execution of such plans. - Proven experience in incorporating corporate commitments in project/program design and monitoring them at project and portfolio level (e.g., PCM/MFD, climate, gender). - Integrative working skills across practices and sectors, and ability to seek out, collate and synthesize inputs from across sectoral and thematic boundaries. - Demonstrated ability to contribute to development and delivery of learning events and knowledge dissemination programs. - Client Orientation - Demonstrated personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.