Program Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management

Job Description

Job #: req33645

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Climate Change

Grade: GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Closing Date: 7/14/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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, please visit www.worldbank.org

At COP27 and CMA4, the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA) established funding arrangements to assist developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change. This decision included the creation of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), with a focus on providing support to affected nations.

At COP28 and CMA5, the COP/CMA formally approved the Fund’s Governing Instrument, designating it as part of the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism and placing it under the guidance of both COP and CMA. The decision authorized the FRLD’s Board to secure a hosting arrangement with the World Bank as an interim trustee for four years, which includes hosting the Fund’s secretariat. The World Bank has agreed to act as trustee and administer the Trust Fund in line with the COP/CMA’s stipulations. The FRLD Secretariat, hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C., supports FRLD governing bodies, manages institutional relations, aids in strategy, policy, and program development, and oversees management systems.

The FRLD Secretariat, led by the Executive Director (ED), coordinates FRLD’s strategic activities across its governing bodies, including the Board, and the World Bank (as Trustee and Secretariat host), and other stakeholders. It also drives thought leadership, manages portfolio risk, and develops initiatives to mobilize resources.

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management – Program Manager is responsible for leading the design and implementation of results frameworks and M&E systems to support FRLD’s operations, including the annual results reporting. A strong emphasis is placed on knowledge management and organizational learning through dissemination of tools, guidelines, and lessons learned.

The Program Manager will report directly to the ED and the Deputy Executive Director (DED) as per agreed delegation of roles. He/She will collaborate closely with the Secretariat staff and external stakeholders, including governments, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, vertical climate funds, donor organizations, and civil society.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. and involves frequent travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Results Measurement Frameworks, Systems and Reporting:
  • Oversee and coordinate the development, refinement, and implementation of the FRLD Results Measurement Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems approved by the Board.
  • Coordinate the design, development, and continuous improvement of a web-based results management system to support data-driven decision-making and institutional learning.
  • Produce annual results reports that synthesize achievements, lessons learned, and areas for improvement across programs.
• Strategic Management, Vision and Leadership:
  • Provide high-quality strategic management, vision, and leadership of the FRLD’s results and knowledge agenda; including; intellectual and technical leadership of FRLD’s results.
  • Provide evidence-based results for FRLD as a whole to underpin the strategic direction.
  • Position the FRLD Results within the global dialogue on Climate Change and Results, including collaboration with the Multilateral Climate Fund’s (MCF) on a common approach to measuring climate change results.
• Knowledge Management and Learning:
  • Lead the development and dissemination of M&E and knowledge products, including tools, templates, guidelines, and case studies that promote institutional learning and good practices. Promote a learning-oriented culture by designing and facilitating knowledge-sharing events, learning reviews, and reflection workshops.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to generate, curate, and disseminate knowledge products on emerging topics related to loss and damage.
• Management of the FRLD Knowledge Management, Evaluation and Learning Team:
  • The Program Manager will support the recruitment of a dedicated team of internal and external experts within the Secretariat. The Program Manager will lead, motivate, and mentor the team, monitoring performance, fostering ongoing professional development, and ensuring staff have the knowledge and skills to achieve their work objectives.
• Strategic Technical Support to Programs and Countries:
  • Provide M&E guidance to implementing agencies and client countries to strengthen results orientation in investment plans and projects.Work closely with FRLD Program Managers to ensure M&E frameworks and learning objectives are consistently integrated across all levels of programming. Support country-level capacity to design, manage, and use M&E systems for planning, implementation, and adaptive management.
• Strategic Communication and Dissemination:
  • Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for evaluation and learning products tailored to multiple audiences. Prepare briefs, presentations, and knowledge summaries for senior leadership and stakeholders to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Provide logistical and substantive support in organizing workshops, consultations, and knowledge-sharing sessions with stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

In addition to meeting the World Bank-wide criteria for this level position, it is expected that the selected candidate will meet the following criteria (in order of importance):

• Education: Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Climate Change/Environment, Economics, or other relevant climate-related science field.
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation (Knowledge, M&E) systems.
• Sector Focus: Preferably with a strong background in climate change at global, national, or sub-national program levels.
• Institutional Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of M&E systems, policies, procedures, and practices within Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and/or other bilateral or multilateral climate funds or organizations. Capacity to develop a Knowledge program and track record in disseminating knowledge. Familiarity with the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage and an understanding of the Board’s priorities is an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual, research, and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and synthesize diverse information into actionable conclusions and recommendations.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead or effectively contribute to task teams responsible for producing major reports or studies.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and present complex materials to diverse audiences.

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.

Deadline for Applications: July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC

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About the Organization

The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 188 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.

Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.