Operations Officer
Job #:
req38282
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Energy
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
9/23/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Infrastructure Vertical
The WBG Infrastructure Vertical provides public and privatesolutions to operational teams and clients across the WBG to produce scalableimpact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to support the WBG toachieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providingguidance on creating more and better jobs by: (i) supporting foundationalinfrastructure and human capital, (ii) policy environment, and (iii) enablingand mobilizing private sector capital. With 60 years of experience, the WBG ispoised to support the sector becoming an engine of growth and jobs throughimproving policies and governance, foundational infrastructure and privatesector investments. The WBG lending in the sector is expected to growsubstantially. The Infrastructure VPU's objectives in driving outcomes includereplicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership andinnovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. Formore information:https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is aglobal knowledge and technical assistance program administered by the WorldBank that helps low- and middle-income countries transition to sustainable,reliable, and affordable energy systems. The Energy Climate Finance (ECF teamunder ESMAP manages a broad portfolio of global operations financed throughmultilateral climate funds - including the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) andthe Green Climate Fund (GCF) - to support energy access, renewable energydeployment, and industrial decarbonization.
The World Bank's Energy & Extractives (EEX) unit isseeking a seasoned Energy & Climate Finance Specialist to support themanagement, analytical work, and operational delivery of its energy and climatefinance portfolio, with a focus on scaling up private sector investment,strengthening results frameworks and delivering high-quality knowledgeproducts.
Please note this position is financed by a Trust Fund andrenewal is contingent upon availability of funding, in addition to otherfactors, including but not limited to business needs, staff performance andskills fit.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Energy & Climate Finance Specialist will report tothe Practice Manager, Energy & Extractives (EEX) and work in closecoordination with ESMAP's Climate Finance Practice Lead and regional Energyteams in delivering and implementing energy operations and activities with afocus on East Asia Pacific & South Asian Region, performing the followingduties:
1.Operational Support: Portfolio Management and Oversight
• Support operational teams in securing climate finance across various climate funds (e.g., CIF, GCF, other) managed by ESMAP.
• Support in managing a multi-regional climate finance portfolio ensuring timely delivery of results against agreed performance frameworks and key indicators.
• Lead regional portfolio responsibilities across assigned regions serving as a key liaison for country teams and fund administrators. Support pipeline prioritization and portfolio-level strategic planning in coordination with senior management.
• Monitor the performance of regional portfolio - tracking disbursements, implementation progress, and reporting obligations across the pipeline, flagging risks and proposing corrective actions as needed.
2.Analytical work : Investment Program Design and Operational Preparation
• Advising task teams to secure climate finance by designing Investment Plans (IPs), funding proposals in alignment with country's energy needs, flagship initiatives and contributing towards Maximizing Finance for Development approach by using blended finance mechanisms, High Leverage Modalities and Sustainable Risk Mitigation Instruments.
• Provide specific inputs to advisory and analytical work in the region following guidance from task teams and the management. Such work may include economic analysis Results Frameworks, and Economic and Financial Analyses.
• Support policy dialogue and advise the clients, the World Bank team and the management on policy and regulatory issues in the energy sector. Prepare core operational documentation, including concept notes, project appraisal documents, aide-memoires, and progress reports, consistent with World Bank and multilateral climate fund requirements.
3.Policy Advisory and Regulatory Support
• Support in Technical Coordination with key Stakeholders: Support energy teams in liaising with key internal and external partners including Senior Management from regions, clients, donors and Climate fund managers on Bank energy initiatives.
• Advise government counterparts and country teams on pricing, policy and processing of climate finance to attract private sector investment in clean energy.
• Support high-level policy dialogues, Scoping missions and technical meetings with senior government officials and development partners on energy transition and climate finance.
4.Knowledge Management and Partnership Development
• Prepare knowledge products, briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for senior management and external audiences on energy and climate finance issues.
• Synthesize lessons learned from the portfolio to inform future programming and knowledge dissemination.
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners with IFC, MIGA, Climate Fund Secretariates to ensure alignment on program design and strategic priorities.
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Environment Policy, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in energy, climate finance, or development economics, preferably including work in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-regional energy portfolios within the World Bank Group or another International Financial Institution (IFI), including monitoring, risk mitigation & alternate course of action.
• Proven operational experience with multilateral climate funds, including the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), from program design to implementation & completion.
• Experience working with donors, fund managers on strategizing the use of climate finance and enhancing the design of Investment Plans and downstream lending operations.
• Experience in operations including energy projects preferably in Asia with ability to develop, analyze and articulate project issues, diagnose problems and propose reliable solutions, including mobilizing climate finance.
• Experience working on World Bank lending and non-lending operations. Good knowledge of project design and implementation at the operational level.
• Good knowledge on technical topics relevant to climate finance in the energy sector, including grid integration of renewable energy, energy storage systems and industrial decarbonization.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for data management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience in preparing memos, presentations, and web materials.
• Proven effective stakeholder communication and outreach. Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
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