E T Consultant at World Bank Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nature-based tourism, Wildlife economies, Protected area management, Biodiversity conservation, Technical assistance, Project management, Capacity building, Knowledge management, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic analysis, Public speaking, Procurement, Budgeting, Policy development, Sustainable development

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

E T Consultant Job #: req36389 Organization: World Bank Sector: Environment Grade: EC3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 5/6/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org WBG Environment Department The WBG Environment (ENV) Global Department works at the intersection of knowledge, partnership and finance to (i) help countries and companies better manage and grow three real economy sectors, namely forestry and non-timber forest products, fisheries and aquaculture, and nature-based tourism, (ii) help companies and countries access and deploy the circular economy technologies of the future to reduce costs, reduce pollution and enhance competitiveness; and (iii) accelerate delivery of World Bank Group flagship priorities, including M300, by identifying and mitigating environmental risks that could stall progress. We do this by mobilizing and translating global knowledge - across the IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and external partners - into scalable, investable solutions for capital markets, companies, communities and countries. We work through our regional and industry partners across the WBG. Specifically, ENV is responsible for establishing and reinforcing the authorizing environment to unlock the power of natural infrastructure to generate jobs, growth and a livable planet. This means developing the policies and regulations that create a credible enabling environment that attracts private investments and makes public investments cost effective, as well as building the capabilities of the institutions that implement those policies. And ENV acts as a full‑service accelerator for country and industry operations. This role includes providing access to curated global data, managing knowledge flows to make them actionable, facilitating concessional financing to support innovation and reduce borrowing costs, and deploying specialized technical expertise across environmental issues. Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment Responsibilities: The ENV Global Department is recruiting an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to provide technical, programmatic, and operational support to the Global Wildlife Program (GWP) Knowledge Platform on nature-based tourism, wildlife economies, and protected and conserved area management. The candidate is expected to be a highly-skilled tourism specialist, able to provide global technical and knowledge leadership on nature-based tourism and wildlife economies. The ETC will work across multiple regions to help clients deliver an integrated approach to nature-based tourism that protects natural assets, grows sustainable businesses, and shares benefits with local communities. The role will support the GWP’s function as a global knowledge and learning platform for nature‑based tourism destinations built on effectively managed protected and conserved areas, enabling countries and partners to strengthen planning, governance, and management of nature-based tourism, and facilitating the replication of approaches across regions. They will liaise closely with country task teams, tourism specialists in the WBG Tourism Hub, and GWP partner countries and organizations. The main responsibilities of the ETC include the following: • Provide specialized technical assistance and operational support on nature-based tourism, destination management, diversified wildlife economies, and protected and conserved area management to ENV task teams and clients to support business development and project implementation. • Analyze project portfolios, implementation progress, and international practice to generate and curate actionable knowledge (good practices, lessons learned, and emerging approaches) relevant to nature-based tourism and wildlife economies, and promote their dissemination across regions. • Lead the development of analytics and capacity building activities under the GWP Knowledge Platform to strengthen the regional learning offer on nature-based tourism and wildlife economies, including the development of learning modules, training materials, practitioner guidance, and other content. • Support the planning and delivery (including operational logistics and procurement/contracting) of GWP workshops, webinars, study tours, south-south exchanges, and other events that facilitate knowledge exchange and replication of solutions across countries. • Lead and contribute to a variety of written products and communications, including analytical notes, technical good practice guides and working papers, case studies, concept notes, and results and impact stories. • Support, contribute to and help lead communities of practice and partnerships through technical guidance, content development, and engagement with partner organizations. • Engage with private sector actors to formulate solutions for wildlife and nature-based tourism that support jobs and conservation. • Build relationships and facilitate effective communication with project teams, Global Departments, clients, development partners, NGOs / civil society, private sector, academia, and other stakeholders. • Represent ENV and the GWP in relevant internal and external meetings and global fora on key thematic areas. • Be a technical team member on projects or activities led by ENV, other departments, and/or IFC. • Support GWP program management: work planning, budgeting, and procurement processes; track deliverables and key performance indicators; and contribute to progress reporting and management briefings. Selection Criteria The educational and professional qualifications for a successful candidate include the following: • Master's degree in tourism, rural development, biodiversity conservation, protected area or environmental management, or related disciplines. • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in the nature-based tourism sector and associated value chain development required. Experience with wildlife economies beyond nature-based tourism (e.g., sustainable use of wildlife, non-timber forest products, carbon credits, other natural resource-based livelihoods), protected and conserved area management and governance, and community-based natural resource management and benefit sharing is preferred. • Detailed knowledge of the nature-based tourism sector, including challenges, priorities and opportunities across different regions and country contexts to protect natural assets, grow tourism businesses, and share economic benefits. • Working knowledge of protected and conserved area management and governance, wildlife and biodiversity conservation issues, priorities and international standards. • Experience developing and delivering capacity development and/or knowledge exchange materials, workshops, webinars, and events. • Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, and analyze and synthesize diverse qualitative and quantitative data and information. • Strong presentation and public speaking skills. • Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project teams, government officials, United Nations agencies, NGOs / civil society, private sector and tourism SMEs, and financial institutions. • Demonstrated professional experience working in at least one developing or emerging economy is required. Experience across two or more regions (specifically Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean) is a strong advantage. • Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including to developing countries and possibly remote, fragile and conflict-affected areas, is required. • Knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity and other international agreements and conventions related to nature-based tourism and biodiversity is an advantage. • Knowledge of World Bank Group instruments, trust funds, and operations is an advantage. • Professional English language skills are required; familiarity with French or Spanish is desirable but not necessary. WBG Culture Attributes: 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. WBG Culture Attributes: 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. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical and operational support to the Global Wildlife Program, focusing on nature-based tourism and wildlife economies. Responsibilities include generating actionable knowledge, leading capacity-building activities, and facilitating stakeholder engagement across various regions.