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Program Officer - Sustainability
$105k-145k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
World Bank Group is Hiring a Program Officer - Sustainability Near Washington, DC
Job #:
req22346
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
General Services
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
5/19/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.
Global Corporate Solutions
Reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer, Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) provides strategic solutions for internal clients (IBRD, IFC, and MIGA) by deploying staff and contractors in the most efficient way, with the highest quality, for the right budget. Within GCS, there are three main functions: Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, and Corporate Services (such as food services, conferences, travel, printing, multimedia, and translation and interpretation). GCS is a global team of about 350 staff and 1,400 contractors, with approximately 45% of staff located in country offices.
GCS is seeking a dynamic, high performing individual as Global Environmental Sustainability Officer to develop, manage and implement GCS’ Environmental and Sustainability work-program, primarily focused on facilities and global real estate. This includes program implementation, tracking, change management, and reporting to reach the WBG’s corporate emissions target to reduce GHG emissions by 28% (from 2016 baseline) by 2026.
The position will be based in Washington DC, USA. The selected candidate will report to GCS Director.
Duties and Accountabilities
Global Corporate Solutions
Reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer, Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) provides strategic solutions for internal clients (IBRD, IFC, and MIGA) by deploying staff and contractors in the most efficient way, with the highest quality, for the right budget. Within GCS, there are three main functions: Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, and Corporate Services (such as food services, conferences, travel, printing, multimedia, and translation and interpretation). GCS is a global team of about 350 staff and 1,400 contractors, with approximately 45% of staff located in country offices.
GCS is seeking a dynamic, high performing individual as Global Environmental Sustainability Officer to develop, manage and implement GCS’ Environmental and Sustainability work-program, primarily focused on facilities and global real estate. This includes program implementation, tracking, change management, and reporting to reach the WBG’s corporate emissions target to reduce GHG emissions by 28% (from 2016 baseline) by 2026.
The position will be based in Washington DC, USA. The selected candidate will report to GCS Director.
Duties and Accountabilities
- The position reports to the Director, GCS. The role focuses extensively on Environmental Sustainability and requires a strong mix of technical experience in that area covering a global organization, such as environmental policies, strategies, and regulations relevant to corporate sustainability.
- Develop, manage and monitor GCS’s global sustainability program and oversee GCS’ environmental sustainability strategy, including working closely with GCS’s HQ Real Estate and International Real Estate teams and other key stakeholders on the programmatic implementation of projects related to the reaching the WBG’ corporate sustainability target (i.e., reducing GHG emissions by 28% from a 2016 baseline by 2026), WBG’s carbon neutrality commitment, Paris alignment and a net zero trajectory.
- Manage qualitative and quantitative data tracking and report periodically on the performance of sustainable practices across the global real estate portfolio.
- Provide technical expertise and advise on prioritization of projects to reach corporate goals and design sustainable facilities for the future, including research on facilities best practices on environmental policies, procedures, and practices; support related building audits; act as point of contact for annual capital planning cycle related to carbon-reduction facilities-level improvements; find synergies with other corporate policies guidelines and practices (procurement for example); and communicate information that will motivate staff to participate in footprint reduction.
- Maintain key partnerships to environmental programs such as the World Bank Corporate Responsibility Program, other IFI’s, and the real estate and integrated facilities management team to coordinate and manage projects and events.
- Track environmental facilities initiatives globally for GCS-managed facilities. Identify and support initiatives that country offices can undertake to make their facility more sustainable and/or eligible for green building certification.
- Oversee annual environmental data collection. Collaborate with communications on environmental data annual reporting including World Bank Annual Report, Sustainable United Nations, GRI, and TCFD.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, or equivalent experience and knowledge in sustainability, building management, and green initiatives.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience in sustainability area in private sector, international organizations, consultancy, or large non-profit organizations.
- Ability to manage and organize concurrent activities, respond quickly to changing priorities, and deliver effectively to unanticipated demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated client orientation, and ability to work independently while committed to work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
- Previous experience implementing and/or managing an environmental management system is desirable, but not required.
- Demonstrated experience of working in large complex organizations with international presence in emerging markets.
- Working knowledge and experience of sustainability and green building trends is required.
- Experience writing and contributing content to corporate sustainability reporting preferred.
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, work effectively in and influence a team, and network effectively across boundaries.
- Project management experience, including managing multiple projects and stakeholder relationships key to delivering projects / programs as well as day-to-day management of projects is required.
- LEED AP Operations and Maintenance or similar credential preferred.
- Experience using credit360 or similar online sustainability data collection tool preferred.
- Business orientation with financial skills including ability to evaluate cost/benefit and develop business cases for decision-making and strong proposal writing skills.
- A solid track record of developing underlying sustainability systems and reporting and applying data to drive good decision making.
- Meet Bank Group-wide competencies for the GF grade level.
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$105k-145k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/21/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
worldbank.org
HEADQUARTERS
MC LEAN, VA
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1944
TYPE
Private
CEO
EVANGELINE P JAVIER
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
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