SPECIAL ADVISOR ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Executive Level Position
Washington DC
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a strategic leader with a clear track record on combating climate change and demonstrated ability in influencing policy to become the Special Advisor on Climate Change for the IDB Group. By exercising thought leadership and providing high-level advice to the President of the Bank and Senior Executives, the Special Advisor plays a pivotal role to ensure that the IDB Group actively engages on global and regional forums to increase climate ambition to achieve development for Latin America and the Caribbean in a sustainable, climate-friendly way.
Reporting directly to the President, The Special Advisor on Climate Change will be responsible for enhancing coordination and fostering synergies within the IDB Group and with external partners on Climate Change issues in order to achieve greater impact. The Office will be actively involved with initiatives to elevate and advocate with internal and external audiences. It also will support the monitoring of the IDB Groupโs programming process and prioritization of analytical work to ensure Climate Change issues are well reflected in its operational and knowledge generation portfolio. The Office will advise the President of the Bank on the respective Action Plans, development impact of IDB Group financed activities and related corporate affairs.
What youโll do:
Provide advice to the President of the Bank and senior executives of the IDB Group (VPs and CEOs of IDB Invest and IDB Lab) to advance IDB Group agenda on combating climate change. Operationalize the newly created Office of the Special Advisor on Climate Change, providing thought leadership and direction. Lead the annual planning, implementation, and supervision of the Officeโs work program, while also monitoring the quality of outputs, achievement of long-term goals, and annual objectives and KPIโs for the Office. Collaborate and develop a synergistic engagement between the Offices of the Special Advisors on Climate Change and the IDBG organizational units working on these issues, in particular with the Vice Presidency for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS), the Climate Change and Sustainability Sector (CSD), the Human Resources Department (HRD) and the Budget and Administrative Services Department (BDA) of the IDB, the Strategy and Development Department (DSP) and the Finance and Administration Department (FNA) of BID Invest, and the Strategy and Impact Unit (STI) of IDB Lab. Coordinate the preparation of the multi-year Climate Change Action Plan for the IDB Group as well as its annual reporting. Participate and, in some circumstances, represent the President of the Bank in high-level external events. Support the monitoring of the programming process in relation to IDB Groupโs Climate Change targets. Participate in the prioritization of climate change issues in the knowledge agenda across the IDB Group. In collaboration with the Office of Outreach and Partnership (ORP), coordinate the preparation of the IDB Group positions for G20 and MDB sherpas meetings on Climate Change. Coordinate the IDB Groupโs high-level external communications on climate change issues in collaboration with internal organizational units. Enhance the internal visibility of Climate Change at the IDB Group.The Special Advisor would operate as per delegation of the President of the Bank and participate at his/her request in Executive Management committee meetings.
What you'll need
Education: A Masterโs degree in global development, foreign policy, ecology, environment, sustainability, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. A PhD is a plus. Experience: At least 15 years of progressive experience in leading high impact initiatives at the global and regional level towards combating climate change, with at least 10 years at the senior leadership level. In-depth knowledge of the contemporary global, regional, political, and social economic issues related to climate change, with a proven track record of movement building and the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes. You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively influence and work with all levels of staff and internal and external counterparts, including senior management, the Board of Executive Directors, external stakeholders, among others. Proven record of working collaboratively and fostering a synergistic engagement environment. Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and creatively, using data and audience understanding to influence internal and external stakeholders. Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.Key skills
Executive and managerial track:
โข Mentor and develop
โข Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
โข Build Lean and Versatile teams
โข Lead change and Transformation
โข Create Partnerships
Requirements
Type of contract and duration
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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External Opening Date: Sep 26, 2023 External Closing Date: Oct 15, 2023 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org Job Field: Executive