Adviser (Lead Environmental Specialist)
Quick answer
The World Bank is hiring a senior Adviser (Lead Environmental Specialist) in Washington, DC, to provide strategic advice on nature, environmental, and climate finance and lead the Blended Finance and Private Sector Coordination Unit.
- Role
- Adviser (Lead Environmental Specialist)
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Adviser (Lead Environmental Specialist) role at the World Bank involves providing strategic and technical advice on nature, environmental, and climate finance, leading the Blended Finance and Private Sector Coordination Unit, and supporting the implementation of GEF-9 programming directions.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic and technical advice
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the Blended Finance and Private Sector Coordination Unit
- Analyze transaction structures and financial additionality
- Engage with financial institutions and investors
- Support the development of financial products and approaches
- Assess market conditions and project bankability
What it takes
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, financial economics, business administration, or a closely related field
- A minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience working with private sector clients, investors, financial institutions, or capital markets
- Substantial experience with blended finance, concessional finance, non-grant instruments, or risk-sharing structures
- Experience operating in multilateral settings
- Strong analytical, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in finance, economics, financial economics, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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