Senior Environmental Specialist: Leading Natural Resource Management

1 day ago


Abuja, FCT, Nigeria World Bank Group Full time
About the Job

As a Senior Environmental Specialist at the World Bank Group, you will play a critical role in shaping our efforts to promote sustainable development and protect the environment.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science or natural resources management, with a minimum of 8 years of international professional experience in this field. They should be well-versed in policy making processes, distill operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position requires a deep understanding of environmental policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations, as well as experience in managing complex operations, engaging with the private sector, and fund-raising for trust funds. The successful candidate will lead high-quality analytical tasks linked to country development priorities and economic impacts, translating analytics into policy and operational relevant actions. They will also coordinate activities involving multiple disciplines and organizational units, manage a portfolio of large-scale investment projects, and promote community-based approaches and planning processes.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the identification, design, and implementation support of natural resource management (NRM) lending programs and projects, including forests, sustainable landscape management, and blue economy programs contributing to climate resilience and global public goods.
  • Provide intellectual leadership and technical expertise on one or more business lines, including Watershed Management, Landscapes, Blue Economy, Climate Change, and NRM.
  • Support strategic dialogue and business development across all ENV business lines, working with government, private sector partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain effective communication and coordination with regional, national, and local partners, including government, civil society, academic/research institutions, the private sector, and bilateral and multilateral development partner agencies.
  • Engage in the preparation of country strategy products (SCD and CPFs), provide strategic leadership and participate in sector dialogue and business development relative to NRM, Watershed, Landscapes, Forestry, Biodiversity, Pollution Management, Environmental Health, and the Circular Economy.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree or above in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental management, environmental engineering, or another environmental discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years of international professional experience in the environment and natural resources management sector, including proven experience in watershed management, integrated landscapes, environment, fisheries, marine and coastal zone management, forestry, dryland development, climate change, and biodiversity.
  • Deep knowledge of natural resources sectors, policies, and institutions, including forestry, Sustainable land management, and/or fisheries.
  • Proven track record of leading preparation and implementation support with strong operational experience, client engagement, and multisectoral work, including being TTL-accredited for IPFs/PforRs, working with DPFs, and TF and ASAs.


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