ET Consultant (Disaster Risk Management)

ET Consultant (Disaster Risk Management)

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. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.

Infrastructure Vertical

The WBG Infrastructure Vertical provides public and private solutions to operational teams and clients across the WBG to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs by: (i) supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, (ii) policy environment, and (iii) enabling and mobilizing private sector capital. With 60 years of experience, the WBG is poised to support the sector becoming an engine of growth and jobs through improving policies and governance, foundational infrastructure and private sector investments. The WBG lending in the sector is expected to grow substantially. The Infrastructure VPU’s objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams.   For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure

Disaster Management, Solutions & Impact Unit (KIUSD) supports low and middle-income countries to understand, manage, and reduce their risks from natural hazards and climate change. Within KIUSD, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) umbrella trust fund is a global partnership that helps low- and middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change. GFDRR funds analytics and technical assistance aimed at supporting decision making by governments in the most vulnerable countries and communities where it will have the greatest positive impact. As a donor-funded program, GFDRR consults regularly with donors and actively strives to maintain and develop new partnerships for increased impact. For more information: https://www.gfdrr.org/en  

One area of focus is the Disaster-FCV Nexus Thematic Area, launched in 2018, provides operational support, strategic guidance, and global public goods to address the compounding challenges of disasters in Fragile, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) settings. Brussels serves as a strategic hub for engagement with the European Union, international organizations, and regional partners, making it an ideal location for advancing GFDRR’s work on the disaster-FCV nexus. For more information, please visit: https://www.gfdrr.org/en/disaster-fcv

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The role will include the following objectives: 

• Provide technical expertise and operational support to GFDRR’s Disaster-FCV Nexus program, focusing on FCV-sensitive disaster risk management and climate resilience.
• Strengthen GFDRR’s analytical, advisory, and partnership work on the disaster-FCV nexus, including knowledge generation, policy dialogue, and capacity building.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange with EU institutions, regional bodies, and other stakeholders in Brussels and beyond.

The role will include the following tasks:

Technical and Analytical Support

• Conduct research and analysis on disaster risk management in FCV-affected countries, leveraging GFDRR’s methodologies and tools (e.g., post-disaster needs assessments, conflict-sensitive DRM manuals).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of GFDRR grants and advisory services related to disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and crisis response in FCV settings.
• Prepare technical notes, policy briefs, and presentations for GFDRR, World Bank, and external audiences.
• Support the mainstreaming of FCV-sensitive approaches in GFDRR’s portfolio, including nature-based solutions, early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure.

Operational Support

• Provide input to GFDRR and World Bank project teams on FCV-sensitive disaster risk management approaches, including risk assessments, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support capacity building and training activities for government counterparts, civil society, and partners, drawing on GFDRR’s toolkits and best practices.
• Contribute to reporting requirements, including progress updates, donor reports, and knowledge products.

Knowledge Management

• Maintain and update GFDRR’s knowledge repositories and communication materials related to the Disaster-FCV Nexus.
• Document lessons learned and best practices from GFDRR and partner activities, including contributions to flagship reports and thematic studies.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in disaster risk management, international development, geography, public policy, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in disaster risk management, FCV contexts, or related areas, preferably with international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with GFDRR, World Bank, and similar entities in FCV-affected regions.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, especially with EU institutions and donors.
• Excellent written and spoken English required; knowledge of French or other EU languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with GFDRR’s operational modalities, grant management, and European-based networks is highly desirable.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs, private sector, development partners, and/or government agencies.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients at all levels in a multicultural environment and to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Good understanding of communication strategies, tools, and approaches relating reporting results and impact to increase GFDRR’s overall visibility.  
• Excellent sense of initiative, drive for results and client orientation, coupled with strong planning and organizational skills.

For information about WBG Core Competencies, please visit: https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O

Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. We continually search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. 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.

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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

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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.

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