Operations Officer (Governance)

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Adaptation Fund board and committee meeting processes, including agenda setting, document drafting, and meeting reports.
• Coordinate the drafting and timely delivery of reports to the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.
• Provide guidance on recruitment and procurement processes and support administrative functions such as real estate and office space management.
• Support logistical arrangements for high-level UNFCCC events, including side events, panels, and bilateral meetings.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to standardize and elevate the Secretariat’s internal business operations.
• Provide critical business continuity support and backup to the Finance Officer.

Requirements

• Master's degree in finance, international development, public policy, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional work experience working with a fund.
• Proven experience with board or committee governance processes, including meeting preparation and document management.
• Experience in developing standard operating procedures and analyzing business processes.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse external stakeholders and interact with clients in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French or another official World Bank language.
• Basic knowledge of the Adaptation Fund's role within the international climate finance context.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Through the Adaptation Fund, we support country-driven projects and programs to help the most vulnerable communities adapt to the increasing challenges of climate change.