Senior Environmental Specialist Jobs Vacancy at The World Bank in USA, Washington

Job Title: Senior Environmental Specialist
Job #130131

Job FamilyEnvironment
Job TypeProfessional & Technical
GradeGG
LocationWashington, DC
Recruitment TypeInternational Hire
Language RequirementEnglish [Essential]; French [Essential]; Arabic [Desired]


Background / General description:

The Middle East and North Africa Region at the World Bank serves twenty-two client countries, with a total population of about 350 million. Clients range include active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia and Yemen) and eight countries which rely primarily on a reimbursable basis (Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates). The mission of MNA is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance with attention to cross-cutting dimensions of regional integration, private sector development, and gender. This is an especially interesting yet demanding time to work on MNA, which offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in response to the call of the 'Arab Spring' across many of the Region's countries. MNA attaches particular importance to a supportive work environment based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client service, underlined by professional excellence. MNA places high value on diversity. The lending program in MNA is diverse and includes policy based instruments, as well as large scale investments often involving very large urban, water, energy, transport and rural infrastructure in addition to smaller community based development projects.


Sector Context
The Operations Services Department (MNAOS) of the Middle East and North Africa Region brings together several teams that provide technical and policy support and advice to Bank operations. These are Financial Management, Procurement, Safeguards and Development Effectiveness.
The Regional Safeguards Secretariat in MNA is responsible for Quality enhancement: through reviewing project documents and advising task teams on means of maximizing environmental and social benefits; Capacity building: through providing safeguards advice and training to staff; Compliance: through review and clearance of project documents and safeguards instruments; and Risk management: through providing targeted guidance on high risk projects. The selected candidate will be part of the MNA Regional Safeguards Secretariat, and will report to the Regional Safeguards Adviser (RSA).

The MNA region attaches particular importance to creating a supportive work environment, based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, client service, and professional excellence.



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Job #130131
Job TitleSenior Environmental Specialist
Job FamilyEnvironment
Job TypeProfessional & Technical
GradeGG
LocationWashington, DC
Recruitment TypeInternational Hire
Language RequirementEnglish [Essential]; French [Essential]; Arabic [Desired]
Closing Date03-Feb-2013

Background / General description:

The Middle East and North Africa Region at the World Bank serves twenty-two client countries, with a total population of about 350 million. Clients range include active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia and Yemen) and eight countries which rely primarily on a reimbursable basis (Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates). The mission of MNA is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance with attention to cross-cutting dimensions of regional integration, private sector development, and gender. This is an especially interesting yet demanding time to work on MNA, which offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in response to the call of the 'Arab Spring' across many of the Region's countries. MNA attaches particular importance to a supportive work environment based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client service, underlined by professional excellence. MNA places high value on diversity. The lending program in MNA is diverse and includes policy based instruments, as well as large scale investments often involving very large urban, water, energy, transport and rural infrastructure in addition to smaller community based development projects. Sector Context The Operations Services Department (MNAOS) of the Middle East and North Africa Region brings together several teams that provide technical and policy support and advice to Bank operations. These are Financial Management, Procurement, Safeguards and Development Effectiveness. The Regional Safeguards Secretariat in MNA is responsible for Quality enhancement: through reviewing project documents and advising task teams on means of maximizing environmental and social benefits; Capacity building: through providing safeguards advice and training to staff; Compliance: through review and clearance of project documents and safeguards instruments; and Risk management: through providing targeted guidance on high risk projects. The selected candidate will be part of the MNA Regional Safeguards Secretariat, and will report to the Regional Safeguards Adviser (RSA). The MNA region attaches particular importance to creating a supportive work environment, based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, client service, and professional excellence.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Duties and Accountabilities
• Participate in the review process for project documentation for lending and non-lending operations at various specific stages of the project cycle (e.g. concept stage, appraisal, negotiations, restructuring, and follow up on supervision), related to their compliance with the World Bank Safeguard policies.
• Prepare written comments to project teams and participate in review meetings to convey key messages on behalf of the RSA as required.
• Provide expert advice to project teams as well as counterpart organizations with regard to World Bank safeguards aspects.
• Participate in developing training materials and in conducting training sessions for internal and external counterparts and clients.
• Provide advice to the RSA on issues related to the safeguards process and system in place, and means of improving on them.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the MNA Safeguards Webpage.
• Prepare brochures and leaflets to update the MNA colleagues on safeguards requirements.
• Participate in reviews of country level environmental management systems and institutions, as part of thematic review process, and prepare the necessary briefing notes.
• Participate in the maintenance of project risk list, and update it regularly according to a set of criteria.
• Provide technical support on demand to task teams in the region on safeguards aspects.
• Carry out specific stacks related to this assignment as the RSA may reasonably require.
Selection Criteria:
• Academic Background - Advanced University degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field;
• Environmental Safeguards - At least 8 years of experience in successfully applying and reviewing Categories A and B projects in accordance with OP 4.01 ( Environment Assessment);
• Environmental Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Solid understanding of environmental policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations;
• Environmental Aspects of Infrastructure Design, Construction, and Operation - Extensive experience in at least one area (wastewater treatment plants; hazardous or solid waste facilities; air pollution control systems; potable water treatment plants; etc.); applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and advice.
• Pollution Management - Depth in at least one area: pollution sources, types, and controls; approaches to prevent and mitigate public health impacts; environmental remediation; waste management; etc.
• Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on
sound diagnosis and knowledge.
• Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term.
• Language Competency - Fluency (reading, writing, verbal) in English and French is required, and fluency in Arabic is desirable;

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.


Deadline Date: 31 January 2013
How To Apply:

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