The World Bank · 6 hours ago
Manager, Disaster Risk Finance, Solutions & Impact
Washington, DC, , US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expThe World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable development. They are seeking a Manager to lead the Disaster Risk Finance Team, focusing on creating innovative public-private disaster risk insurance solutions and enhancing financial resilience against natural disasters.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Leads her his team to deliver the WBG Vice Presidency and Global Department key strategic priorities and, in collaboration with Country Directors, ensures alignment with the WBG Strategy, notably on Knowledge and Partnerships, and Country Partnership Framework
Draws on thought leadership and implementation know-how to ensure high impact multi-sectoral solutions
Promotes excellency and rigor in designing and implementing public-private disaster risk finance solutions
Promotes innovation in disaster risk finance solutions for clients
Builds and maintains a balanced portfolio of innovative, cost-effective, and demand-driven products and services
Works in partnership with other managers, as well as public and private stakeholders, to find tailored and holistic solutions to complex operational challenges
Accountable for delivering high-quality and timely results
Collaborates with KB and regional managers in implementing, replicating and scaling sound disaster risk finance solutions
Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff
Drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the Global Department by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients
Supports Global Department management in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, talent, and performance management
Ensures that the Global Department is at the forefront of the development debate and contributes to the global dialogue in the area of expertise of the Finance Directorate
Ensures timely flow and capture of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge they need, when and where they need it
Promotes innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning
Instills a culture of evidence-based, yet client tailored engagement for highest development impact
In consultation with relevant stakeholders within the WBG, decides on the best use of internal and external resources for maximum client and developmental impact
Is accountable for delivering the agreed upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of outputs
Development and representation of the Department 'brand'
Effective communication to various audiences, including key stakeholders, clients, beneficiaries, general public, internal and external partners
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in finance, economy, or financial economics, with at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience
Strong technical knowledge and experience (in EMDEs preferably) in most of the areas relevant to crisis and disaster risk finance
Solid understanding of – or substantial past exposure to - the international financial architecture (Financial Stability Board, Standard Setting Bodies, G20, G7….)
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, and experience in leading teams for results and innovation
Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across practices, disciplinary and institutional boundaries. Good partnership experience, including involving multiple partners – both public and private – in building collaborative alliances for results
Strong sense of strategy, including ability to conceptualize, prioritize and be selective. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead the development agenda at the country or regional level in the topical areas
Experience in applying practical know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results
Strong written and oral communication skills with proven experience in dealing with the media, external constituencies, and expert groups, including at senior level, as well as influencing / “soft diplomacy” skills
Benefits
A retirement plan
Medical, life and disability insurance
Paid leave, including parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Company
The World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fernanda Zavaleta
Communications Advisor to the CFO and MD
Joaquim Levy
Managing Director and World Bank Group CFO
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