E T Consultant
Job #:
req39087
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Environment
Grade:
EC3
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
11/4/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Within the One Climate Department, Carbon Finance Solutions Unit (KTCSC) helps public and private sector clients mobilize carbon finance for climate-smart development. For that purpose, KTCSC oversees multiple Trust-funded initiatives, including the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), the Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL), Enhancing Access to Benefits While Lowering Emissions (EnABLE), and Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions (SCALE).
KTCSC provides guidance to regional colleagues, in particular from ENV units, to engage in policy dialog with government, identify opportunities for the development of carbon programs, and support the Clients (public or private) to:
(i) design and register carbon program under the most relevant standards,
(ii) ensure the implementation of the underlying activities that will generate carbon credits,
(iii) collect and monetize verified Emission Reductions (ERs) and
(iv) use the proceeds from the sale of the carbon credits according to the highest quality standard.
In the LAC region, the ENV Unit has identified several opportunities for which technical support and KTCSC expertise would be sought. For this reason, KTCSC is opening an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) position to support ENV Unit in the following tasks.
Client-led Carbon operations in LAC and focus of the ENV unit
Chile
• Chile's ER Program is led by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF). Following receipt of two payments for the first and second ERPA reporting periods, and with the verification for the fourth period underway, the GoCh is exploring commercialization options to pilot the sale of Excess ERs in carbon markets.
• The ENV team supervises Chile's Emission Reductions Program (P160277) - a Carbon operation financed by FCPF. The Task Team supports the Emission Reductions Monitoring Report (ERMR) verification, supervising BSP implementation, and assisting the transition to alternative carbon standards and ER approaches for the post-ERPA phase. It is also helping the country pursuing monetizing opportunities.
Costa Rica
• Costa Rica's ER Program is led by the National Forest Finance Fund (FONAFIFO). After two successful payments, the independent verification of the ERMR corresponding to the third and final ERPA reporting period has started, and the final payment programmed for June 2027.
• The ENV team supervises the Costa Rica Emissions Reduction Program ($60M P160368 -) a Carbon operation financed by FCPF. The Task Team is supporting implementation of the country's ER commercialization strategy to enhance access to carbon finance from the private sector.
• In addition, with SCALE, the Bank is also helping establish the institutional framework and procedures to authorize International Tradable Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOS) and to apply corresponding adjustments in compliance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, as well as to design an Agriculture Forestry and Land-Use (AFOLU program). The Bank is also supporting the engagement of Indigenous Peoples, women and Youth into the FCPF ER Program through EnABLE.
Guatemala
• Guatemala's ER Program is led by the Ministry of Public Finance (MINFIN) and executed by the National Forest Institute (INAB). In November 2025, the World Bank made the first payment corresponding to 91.5% of the ERs generated in 2020. Recently, INAB submitted a supplementary ERMR covering the remaining 8.5%. The verification process of the supplementary ERMR will initiate in Q2FY27.
• The ENV team supervises the Guatemala Emissions Reduction Program ($52.5M, P167132), a carbon operation financed by FCPF. The Task Team supports independent verification of the supplementary ERMR, BSP implementation, updates to the Program Operations Manual, and management of stakeholder expectations regarding the second reporting period. It is also supporting the transition to alternative standards and ER Program approaches. Through EnABLE, the team will support the preparation and implementation of activities that strengthen the participation of Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and vulnerable communities in forest carbon initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, institutional arrangements, work planning, implementation support, monitoring, and reporting.
Dominican Republic
• The Dominican Republic's ER Program is led by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) REDD+ Coordination Office (OCR). Following the first ERPA payment made in October 2025, OCR is working with nine Executing Entities to distribute benefits to final beneficiaries. The GoDR is finalizing the third ERMR, which will undergo independent verification.
• The ENV team supervises the Dominican Republic Emission Reductions Program ($25M P161182) a Carbon operation financed by FCPF. The Task Team supports BSP implementation and reporting, the transition to alternative standards and ER Program approaches, and the monetization of ERs in carbon markets. Through EnABLE, the Bank will also support project preparation and implementation to strengthen the participation of Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
Peru - Grupo Perú Indigenous Jurisdictional REDD+ initiative
• Grupo Perú is currently preparing the Indigenous Jurisdictional REDD+ (RIJ) initiative in high-forest, low-deforestation areas of the Peruvian Amazon. Grupo Perú brings together the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (AIDESEP), the Confederation of Amazonian Nationalities of Peru (CONAP), and the National Association of Executors of Administration Contracts of Communal Reserves of Peru (ANECAP). The initiative seeks to place Indigenous Peoples' leadership, governance, and full and effective participation at the center of jurisdictional climate action.
• The ENV team prepares the Implementation of Jurisdictional Indigenous REDD+ (RIJ) in High Forest, Low Deforestation (HFLD) Areas ($7M, P510895), a Technical Assistance project to support the registration of the RIJ. A Project Preparation Grant is expected to be signed in FY27 as the first step of the operation.
Mexico
• Mexico is negotiating a 2-phase ERPA with the World Bank for an AFOLU ER Program developed under the ISFL in four northern states. Mexico has also to develop a Private Sector Strategy alongside the ERPA implementation.
• The ENV team supervises the Mexico Emission Reductions Program ($22M P180533) a Carbon operation financed by ISFL. The Task Team is supporting the preparation of the ISFL operation, leading to an ERPA signature before the end of 2026. In addition, the World Bank team is supporting the government building capacities for the integration of the private sector component of the program.
Areas of Focus - needs identified in the LAC ER programs
Overall support for the development of carbon operations in the LAC region
The consultant will support the region and ENV lead on regional pipeline development, policy dialog in multiple countries and market surveillance, including exploring opportunities linking carbon with the bank portfolio in Bolivia, with Amazonia Viva projects, and other prospective programs across Latin America and the Caribbean. This includes identifying and contributing to CPFs for which inputs could help built the future portfolio.
Chile
• The WB needs a focal point to work closely with the task team and the Carbon Finance Solutions team and provide dedicated support for effective ERPA delivery, including BSP reporting, the payment associated with the fourth reporting period, and monetization of Excess ERs, included in the small-grant of transaction support.
Costa Rica
• The WB needs a focal point to work closely with the task team and the Carbon Finance Solutions team and provide dedicated support for ERPA delivery, including BSP implementation and reporting, the payment associated with the third reporting period, Excess ER monetization, support to the SCALE proposal as well as the EnABLE activity.
Guatemala
• The WB needs a focal point to liaise between the task team and the Carbon Finance Solutions team and to support the Government dialogue and the transition to alternative standards and ER Program approaches, BSP implementation and reporting, communications and stakeholder-expectations management, the institutional framework for carbon markets, and the link between the ERP and the preparation and implementation of the EnABLE project in Guatemala, with coordination across FCPF, EnABLE, and potential SCALE support.
Dominican Republic
• The WB needs a focal point to liaise between the task team and the Fund Management Teams; assist with ERMR verification, the payment process, transition to alternative standards and ER approaches, and monetization of ERs; and support the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the EnABLE project in the Dominican Republic.
Mexico
• The WB needs a consultant to support the task team and the FMT in Disbursement Conditions compliance and initiation of program implementation.
Peru - Grupo Perú Indigenous Jurisdictional REDD+ initiative
• The consultant will support coordination among Grupo Perú, the Ministry of Environment (MINAM), the task team, SCALE and EnABLE fund managers, and technical and development partners. Support will focus on preparation of the RIJ proposal and Project Preparation Grant, preparation of the EnABLE grant, technical discussions on program boundaries and jurisdictional eligibility, an operational MRV approach integrated with Peru's national system, nesting and accounting, safeguards and stakeholder engagement, and preparation toward the ART-TREES process. The consultant will also help identify technical support needs, coordinate partner inputs, monitor agreed actions, and address preparation and implementation bottlenecks.
Regional Initiatives
• ENV is leading regional initiatives to expand access to climate finance. These include "Supporting LAC Countries to Mobilize Private Sector Carbon Finance" (P514127), covering Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala and to be implemented by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF); this project seeks to strengthen countries' capacity to monetize carbon credits by addressing last-mile policy, legal, institutional, technical, and commercial barriers to transactions with private-sector buyers.
• The WB needs a consultant to support implementation and World Bank supervision of P514127, working closely with EDF, government focal points, Task Teams, and FCPF, with particular emphasis on Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. The consultant will help coordinate country activities, review work plans and deliverables, monitor implementation progress and risks, follow up on agreed actions, facilitate engagement across the FCPF programs and the monetization project, and help resolve operational bottlenecks.
Deliverables
Overall support for the development of carbon operations in the LAC region
• Advance the regional SCALE pipeline in close collaboration with regional and ENV leads by identifying and screening opportunities, developing concepts and innovative approaches, preparing pipeline materials, coordinating internally, engaging stakeholders, and proactively following up on Bolivia, Amazonia Viva, and other prospective programs across LAC.
• Objective by Dec. 31, 2027:
o Well-developed regional LCR SCALE pipeline, including screened opportunities, concept and innovation development, and pipeline materials.
o One 2-page engagement Roadmap per country covered by these ToRs.
o KTCSC financial resources into regional analytical operations in support of country dialog (CPFs, CCDRs).
Chile - P160277
• Support ERPA delivery and implementation, including ERMR verification, benefit-sharing arrangements and reporting, Program Operations Manuals, ER transfer of title, and completion of payment requirements.
• Objective by Dec. 31, 2027:
o FCPF issuance and payment of third reporting period;
o Post-ERPA BSP strategy in place;
o Transaction of carbon credits under carbon markets;
o Implementation of transition strategy.
Costa Rica - P160368
• Support ERPA delivery and implementation, including ERMR verification, benefit-sharing arrangements and reporting, Program Operations Manuals, ER transfer of title, and completion of payment requirements.
• Assistance on institutional frameworks and procedures for Article 6 authorization, corresponding adjustments, and development of an AFOLU program.
• Objective by Dec. 31, 2027:
o Third FCPF issuance;
o Post-ERPA BSP strategy in place;
o Transaction of carbon credits under carbon markets;
o signing of the Costa Rica Grant Agreement (SCALE).
Guatemala - P167132
• Support ERPA delivery and implementation, including ERMR verification, benefit-sharing arrangements and reporting, Program Operations Manuals, ER transfer of title, and completion of payment requirements.
• Development of a proposal and a roadmap plan for the Transition toward another Standard for the crediting period beyond FCP
