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Deputy Executive Director for FRLD
Job # : req31335
Organization : World Bank
Sector : Climate Change
Grade : GH
Term Duration : 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type : International Recruitment
Location : Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s) : English
Preferred Language(s) :
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC
Description
At COP27 and CMA4, the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established funding arrangements to assist developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change. This decision established the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) to assist developing countries vulnerable to the economic and non-economic impacts of climate change, including extreme weather and slow onset events.
At COP28 and CMA5, the COP / CMA formally approved the Fund’s Governing Instrument, designating it as part of the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism. The World Bank has agreed to act as trustee and administer the Trust Fund in line with the COP / CMA’s stipulations.
The Secretariat, hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and led by the Executive Director (ED), coordinates the Fund’s strategic activities and manages institutional relations with stakeholders.
The Deputy Executive Director (Deputy ED) will assist the ED in leading the Fund's mandate and ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Secretariat.
Duties and Accountabilities :
The Deputy ED will report to the ED, collaborate with Secretariat staff and the Board, and engage with external stakeholders, including governments, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, climate funds, donor agencies, and civil society.
Extensive knowledge and experience in financial management and climate change, particularly regarding economic and non-economic loss and damage, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Management Oversight
Support the ED in promoting coherence between the Fund and other existing funding arrangements for responding to loss and damage.
Governance, Work Programming, and Budget Administration
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
External Relations and Stakeholder Management
Human Resources Management
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate should possess the following :
Master’s degree in finance, business, economics, international relations, public affairs, climate, or a relevant field. At least 15 years of relevant experience, including work with developing countries and institutions funding climate change activities.
Proven track record in strategic planning, policy implementation, and managing large portfolios.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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