Adaptation & Resilience Consultant

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

About The Position

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group (WBG) is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a living planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org. The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is the world's largest multilateral climate fund, with $13.5 billion channeled through six Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to 78 countries. CIF financing catalyzes climate action in developing and middle-income countries by funding transformational projects that reduce emissions, build resilience, and accelerate the transition to clean energy and sustainable development. CIF operates through a unique partnership model that brings together governments, MDBs, the private sector, and civil society. This collaborative approach ensures that climate finance reaches those who need it most while testing innovative solutions that can be scaled globally. As climate challenges intensify and the demand for climate finance grows, CIF continues to expand its instruments and impact. In 2025, CIF became the first multilateral climate fund to access capital markets, unlocking $500 million in private sector capital with the CIF Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM). CIF funding, featuring high quality financing and high co-financing ratios, empowers developing countries, lowers risk, enables first-of-their-kind investments, and contributes to transformational change. www.cif.org The Position CIF’s adaptation and resilience portfolio is expanding rapidly in response to growing climate risks and global demand for scalable, systemic solutions. Key programs include the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) and the newly launched ARISE initiative (Accelerating Resilience Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Economies), which received $100 million in new funding from Germany and Spain at COP30. To support this growth, the CIF Secretariat is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (ETC2) to provide dedicated technical and analytical support to the Head of Adaptation and Resilience. This role will strengthen program delivery, deepen partner engagement, and advance knowledge and learning across CIF’s resilience work. The Climate Adaptation Specialist will provide technical and analytical support to the Adaptation and Resilience team, contributing to effective program design, implementation, knowledge generation, and partner coordination across CIF’s resilience portfolio.

Requirements

Master’s degree in international development, climate change, environmental policy, economics, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, resilience, or related fields, including policy and operational dimensions.
Experience working with or supporting multilateral development banks, international climate funds, or comparable international development institutions.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and communicate complex information clearly.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the global climate finance architecture, including the roles and mandates of multilateral climate funds.
Familiarity with CIF programs, particularly PPCR or ARISE.

Responsibilities

Provide technical inputs to the design and implementation of CIF adaptation and resilience programs, including ARISE and PPCR, ensuring alignment with CIF’s policies, results frameworks, and objectives.
Review and provide quality assurance on MDB concept notes, program documentation, and project submissions related to adaptation and resilience.
Develop knowledge products — including briefs, learning notes, and case studies — that capture lessons from CIF programs and advance understanding of effective resilience approaches.
Support the organization of learning events, workshops, and peer exchanges to share insights across CIF’s partner network.
Conduct analytical and advisory work on adaptation finance, including policies, instruments, and mechanisms for mobilizing public and private investment for resilience, drawing on CIF experience and global practice.
Engage with CIF partner MDBs, recipient country governments, civil society, and other stakeholders on resilience programming and learning.
Coordinate with relevant CIF program and thematic teams to ensure coherence across resilience-related knowledge and policy activities.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Adaptation and Resilience.

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