Adviser

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adviser will provide dedicated senior-level advisory support to the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), which is hosted by the World Bank on an interim basis. The Fund assists developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change in responding to economic and non-economic loss and damage, including that caused by extreme weather and slow-onset events. The role supports selected aspects of the Executive Director’s Board-approved mandate as the Fund develops from institutional establishment toward delivery at scale. The Executive Director determines assignments and priorities based on the Fund’s needs, and the scope of work may evolve. The Adviser complements the responsibilities of the Secretariat’s organizational structure, coordinates with relevant functional leads when directed, and provides advice for the Executive Director’s consideration; decision-making accountability remains with the Executive Director. Areas of support include strategic advice and decision support; Board and governance matters; strategic and institutional development; resource mobilization and strategic partnerships; external representation and high-level engagement; and Secretariat leadership and organizational effectiveness. The Adviser may also undertake special assignments assigned by the Executive Director. This role supports a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF). Roles funded by a FIF are subject to World Bank Group Staff Directives and Procedures, as well as the relevant FIF governance framework and funding. The Adviser must maintain integrity, independence, professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable World Bank and FRLD policies; protect confidential and non-public information; disclose actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest promptly; and exercise particular discretion in the direct advisory relationship with the Executive Director.

Requirements

Advanced university degree in public policy, economics, finance, climate change, international development, environmental studies, international relations or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in areas relevant to the Fund’s mandate, including climate finance, development finance, international institutions, governance, institutional strategy, resource mobilization or senior strategic advisory work.
Significant experience advising senior executives, governing bodies, governments, multilateral institutions or comparable organizations on complex strategic matters.
Strong understanding of the international climate finance architecture and the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement processes.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex institutional, political, financial and organizational issues and translate them into concise, decision-ready advice.
Excellent judgment, political awareness, diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to work across institutional and functional boundaries without creating duplication or ambiguity of roles.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Experience working in complex multilateral or international environments.
Fluency in English.
High standards of integrity, independence, professionalism and confidentiality; ability to protect confidential information and disclose actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of French or another relevant international language.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected and violent (FCV) contexts.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures and institutional boundaries.
Responsible use of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice and decision support to the Executive Director on selected aspects of the Executive Director’s mandate.
Support Board and governance matters.
Support strategic and institutional development.
Support resource mobilization and strategic partnerships.
Support external representation and high-level engagement.
Support Secretariat leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Carry out special assignments as assigned by the Executive Director.
Coordinate with relevant Secretariat leads, as directed by the Executive Director, when assignments touch on their responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality, protect non-public information, disclose conflicts of interest, and comply with applicable World Bank and FRLD policies and requirements.