ET Consultant

Responsibilities

• Support the China-WBG Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions (CWGC) through analytical studies and knowledge generation.
• Lead studies on China's ecological governance, including nature finance, large-scale restoration, and biodiversity conservation.
• Develop high-quality knowledge products such as technical reports, policy briefs, and case studies in both English and Chinese.
• Assist in Center management, including monitoring the annual work program and managing the results framework.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, policy dialogues, and international conferences.
• Coordinate South-South cooperation activities, including study tours and joint research initiatives.
• Maintain and expand networks with government ministries, research institutions, and international development partners.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, or ecological restoration.
• Demonstrated expertise in China's ecological governance and environmental policy frameworks.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality knowledge products for international development audiences.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs and events.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Kunming-Montreal GBF, Paris Agreement, SDGs, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
• Experience working with the World Bank or other multilateral development banks.
• Expertise in green finance, natural capital accounting, or ecosystem services valuation.
• Experience with South-South cooperation programs involving China.

About the Company

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. The China-WBG Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions (CWGC) leverages China's extensive experience in ecosystem restoration alongside the WBG's global expertise to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote best practices worldwide.