Lead Disaster Risk Management Specialist

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or PhD in economics, engineering, disaster risk management, policy or equivalent, and at least 12 years professional experience.
• Extensive experience with probabilistic modeling, stochastic simulations, and scenario-based analyses for disaster risk assessments, which involve identifying hazards, analyzing exposure and vulnerability, and the associated impacts.
• Strong analytical track record in the core areas of disaster risk management.
• Track record of delivery of client-oriented solutions through Bank instruments.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write q uickly and concisely on a variety of topics in a well-structured manner and deliver complex concepts and messages orally in an understandable and compelling manner.
• Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with policy issues while maintaining a strong client focus. 
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively engage in policy dialogue with World Bank clients.
• High energy and demonstrated interest and experience in achieving impact through operational and analytical work.
• Demonstrated experience to lead teams, mentor staff and enhanced quality of analytical and operational documents in a collaborative manner.  
• A proven ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjust to changes in schedule and priorities, and juggle concurrent tasks effectively and efficiently.
• In addition to the above selection criteria, the following competencies are expected of the successful candidate:
• Project Management - Demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of the project management concepts, as they relate to the implementation of complex, multi-functional projects in varied geographical and economic conditions 
• Portfolio Management - Leads the monitoring of country/sector strategy and work program; Flags implementation issues for attention of clients and Bank management and takes a leading role in resolving these. 
• Analytical and Technical Skills, Operational Strategy Development & Advice - Recognized by peers and/or managers for ability to identify and proactively solve operational issues and problems. 
• Bank Instruments, Policies, Procedures, and Systems - Recognized by peers and/or managers for providing high quality, pragmatic advice to teams on the appropriate use of Bank policies, procedures and instruments and financing mechanisms. 
• Team Leadership - Leads teams to achieve challenging outcomes, providing a role model and enhancing the team-leadership skills of team members. 
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels. 
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term.
• Knowledge of Relevant Operational Policy and Associated Good Practices - DPL - Has an advanced understanding of all aspects of OP 8.60 and associated Good Practice Notes, including fiduciary aspects, disbursement arrangements, and risk assessment.  
• This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

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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.

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