Digital Development Specialist - Climate

Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Digital and Climate SpecialistJob #: req31529Organization: World BankSector: Digital DevelopmentGrade: GFTerm Duration: 3 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type: International RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s): EnglishClosing Date: 2/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionDo 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.Digital Vice PresidencyThe Digital Transformation Vertical Vice Presidency was established on July 1, 2024, and will guide World Bank Group efforts to establish the foundations of a digital economy, build and enhance digital and data infrastructure, ensure cybersecurity and data privacy for institutions, businesses, and citizens, and advance digital government services. Digital technologies, including AI and data, present a unique opportunity to accelerate development.The Green Digital Business LineThe Green Digital Business Line supports countries to achieve their digital transformation and inclusion goals sustainably and empowers them to better use data and digital technologies for climate action. The Business Line does this by undertaking new research and thought leadership, developing operational guidance materials, supporting internal and external capacity building, providing technical assistance to clients and World Bank task teams, and engaging in global and local partnerships.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Green Digital Business Line is recruiting a Digital Development Specialist to join the team. The position is based at the World Bank's headquarters in Washington DC. The duties of the role include:

• Technical expertise: Play a focal point role in developing and/or disseminating technical knowledge related to climate corporate commitments (e.g. Paris Alignment and Climate Co-Benefits (CCBs) for the Digital Transformation task teams, as well as wider topics at the intersection of digital and climate change.
• Operational guidance: Support teams in shaping the design of projects through the project lifecycle by helping teams incorporate good practices regarding green digital into their projects.
• Technical support: Provide project-level support for World Bank task teams and country clients on integrating and implementing green digital approaches in operations.
• Knowledge sharing: Facilitate knowledge sharing across task teams and in coordination with the Climate Change team.
• Team support: Become a core member of the green digital team, which is a small team with diverse and evolving tasks and often short deadlines.Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in economics, environmental sciences, climate change, environmental economics, engineering in telecoms or energy, social sciences, or other related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in climate change, environmental fields, digital development with an interest in climate change and/or environment.
• Experience with intersection between digital and climate change issues, including policy and strategy considerations is a plus.
• Demonstrated technical expertise at the intersection of digital transformation or digital infrastructure development and climate change (mitigation and adaptation).
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and proven track record of delivering in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Willingness to travel as required.The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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