E T consultant - Programming Analyst

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The World Bank Group is seeking an ET consultant - Programming Analyst to join the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) Secretariat, hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C. The FRLD was established to assist developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change. The FRLD Secretariat supports FRLD governing bodies, manages institutional relations, aids in strategy, policy, and program development, and oversees management systems. The Programming and Country Engagement (PACE) team, within the FRLD Secretariat, is responsible for the development and operationalization of funding modalities and instruments, and managing the pipeline and portfolio of the FRLD in close engagement with countries and access entities. The Programming Analyst will report directly to the Program Manager of the PACE team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in international affairs, international development, or related field.
1-2 years of relevant work experience
Experience working in a multilateral climate fund Secretariat
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of the work of FRLD
Strong analytical skills and the ability to think and work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently, with attention to detail.
Experience producing research products and presenting research to diverse audiences.
Experience in managing communications and relationships with stakeholders
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds under time pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in spoken and written English required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the FRLD pipeline and portfolio management system.
Conduct completeness checks for funding requests under the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM).
Support the end-to-end pipeline tracking for funding requests, ensuring all required reviews and clearances are completed on schedule as per the deadlines.
Produce periodic reports on the pipeline and portfolio and present regular updates to the team and the wider Secretariat as requested by the PM.
Conduct targeted research and comparative analysis on relevant climate finance and loss and damage issues, partner programs, and funds to inform program design and country engagement strategies.
Support the development of talking points, policy briefs and summaries of meetings and workshops.
Support preparations for Board Meetings and provide on-hand support at Board meetings, including taking detailed notes on Board Member deliberations.
Develop a database of Board Member comments and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of trends and patterns.
Track Board decisions, set timelines, and report status to the PM.
Draft, edit, and format papers, slide decks, FAQs, process guides, web copy, and advocacy materials, in consultation with PACE team members, including the BIM Delivery Team, and other Secretariat units.
Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, checklists, and document repositories.
Support outreach to national focal points, access entities and partner organizations.
Coordinate bilateral/multilateral dialogues, technical sessions, and consultations, including setting agendas, preparing meeting materials, taking notes, synthesizing outcomes, and ensuring follow up.
Maintain communication and follow up with key government, NGO, and private sector contacts.
Prepare summaries and reports from meetings, briefings, and events to document decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
Manage and maintain the FRLD Secretariat and PACE registry emails, including coordinating with the team to respond to inquiries.
Support the preparation of materials for workshops, webinars and technical sessions delivered by the PACE team.
Support other duties as requested by the PM.