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The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking to recruit a Senior Environmental Economist to support the growing environment, natural resources and blue economy engagement in the Pacific.

You will work on project, analytical studies and advisory services in a range of Pacific nations. You will support government counterparts on activities, policies, and capacity development to understand the value of and management options for fisheries and coastal/aquatic habitat management, strengthened coastal resilience, aquatic pollution control, and to better manage marine resources such as mangroves.

Your program would focus primarily on Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands, but you would provide some economics support to environment and natural resource programs across other countries in East Asia and the Pacific. The work program will be primarily be focused on economic analysis and policy advisory work, with some project operational responsibilities.

Analytical Work Program

You would be a World Bank thought leader on environment and natural resource economics. In addition to remaining current on the latest developments in the field, you would apply economics tools to help solve real-world challenges in the areas of Natural Capital Accounting, forestry and land management, biodiversity conservation, and restoration of degraded landscapes, fisheries management and blue economy, pollution management, and climate change. We need the selected candidate to lead/co-lead studies and/or components of studies on selected economics issues key to solving practical problems in the areas listed above. You would also help communicate these findings verbally and in writing, including policy dialogue with key counterparts.

Technical Advisory Work

The role involves providing technical advice on economics-related challenges of concern to government clients at all levels. This will include technical review of analytical work carried out by other teams in the Bank, economics advice to lending operations managed by the World Bank, particularly on fisheries and blue economy development, forestry and land management, protected areas management, landscapes restoration and conservation, pollution management and the economic impacts/tools for climate change and ecosystem loss, including carbon pricing.

Operational Work Program

You would be contributing to and/or leading projects, and related policy dialog with key partners, coordinating with other partners, based on strong sectoral analysis. Areas of focus could include fisheries management, climate change, forestry and land restoration, biodiversity conservation/protected areas management, tourism and broader blue economy, working across a range of lending instruments.

Knowledge Management

The selected candidate will be actively involved with relevant internal and external communities of practice and partner groups, including NGOs, academia, civil society, the private sector as well as specialised international organisations. Active participation in knowledge sharing for a would be a key element of the position.

Coordinate and carry out other tasks as requested by the relevant Manager such as for example, contribute to the organisation of training or knowledge sharing events.

Selection Criteria

• MSc. or Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Finance or related field is the minimum requirement. There is a strong preference for candidates holding a PhD.
• Minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant professional experience post-Master’s Degree on research or applied work as an economist on environmental issues (time in a Ph.D. program counts toward this professional experience).
• Rigorous quantitative training in economics, econometrics or quantitative economic modelling is required.
• Candidates with microeconomics training focus on environmental management problems or macroeconomics and fiscal management training focused on environment and natural resources policy are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging with developing country governments on policy options is required.
• Excellent in English communication skills is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading).
• Proven collaboration skills and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including to remote rural areas.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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.

The complete Term of Reference can be found on The World Bank Careers website.

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