Since its establishment in 2006, the GFDRR has evolved into a leading global partnership to assist developing countries reducing the risks of disasters and mobilizing accelerated international assistance for sustainable recovery in the aftermath of catastrophes. It receives voluntary contributions from its partners in various Multi-donor and Single-donor Trust Funds for the implementation of its multi-year partnership strategy endorsed by the Consultative Group. More than $ 370 million has been pledged in GFDRR by its partners from humanitarian, development and climate finance sources.
The facility is a mechanism that contributes to implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) which provides a global blueprint for disaster risk reduction. More than 60 countries have achieved significant disaster risk reduction capacities from GFDRR’s $ 160 million (approx) in grant financing disbursed till October 31, 2011.
World Bank Group Context
Innovation and partnership bond the five institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG): the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help poor nations reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve the quality of life. The World Bank Group’s work focuses on achievement of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The goals call for eliminating poverty and achieving inclusive and sustainable globalization. The MDGs lay out a blueprint for the World Bank Group, setting its priorities and measuring its results. The World Bank is the world’s largest funder of education; the world’s largest external funder of the fight against HIV/AIDS; a leader in the fight against corruption worldwide; a strong supporter of debt relief; and the largest international financier of biodiversity, water supply, and sanitation projects.
The World Bank has emerged as the leading partner of disaster-prone countries in their effort to manage the risk of disasters and respond to their impact when they hit. In line with the goals of the HFA, the World Bank is responding to the growing demand from its clients for assistance after natural disasters and support to prepare for future disasters, including those resulting from climate change. Between fiscal years 2006 and 2011, IBRD and IDA committed an estimated $10.5 billion to projects or project elements related to disasters.
***The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of race, gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. ***
*** This is an initial 3-year Term position to be extended with the approval of the Consultative Group of GFDRR. World Bank staff with regular and open-ended appointment at headquarters will retain their current appointment type if/when selected, with a re-entry guarantee from the releasing unit.
Department Context
The GFDRR Manager is an integral part of the FEU Management Team. As a member of this team, the selected candidate will report to the FEU Director. He/she will be expected to contribute to the management of budget, human resources, and administrative issues of GFDRR, and to back up other Sector/Program Managers, and the Director, as appropriate.
The Manager of the Disaster Risk Management practice leads a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary team of 40-45 experts who provide advisory services and technical assistance to the World Bank’s growing community of practitioners engaged in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, particularly for low and middle income countries prone to disaster risks. As head of the Secretariat of the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the Manager provides strategic leadership in shaping the global mandate of the Facility and mobilizing partnerships and resources to support policies to reduce the risks of disasters in developing countries.
Unit Context
The facility operates under three complementary service lines to maximize the impact of the Facility at global, regional and country levels:
Global and Regional Cooperation (Track I): GFDRR has established strategic partnerships with international and regional organizations to enhance cooperation among all stakeholders, to elevate and sustain the political commitment and enhance global advocacy for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation agenda.
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation (Track 2): this service line supports countries in the development of national DRR plans and investment frameworks for disaster risk prevention and climate adaptation. This track operates through a multi-donor trust fund and provides technical assistance to governments and civil society organizations to enhance investments in risk assessments, risk reduction and risk transfer mechanisms.
Standby Recovery Financing Facility (Track 3): This component of the facility aims to bring speed in post-disaster needs assessments and accelerated financing of recovery and reconstruction following a disaster.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Manager, Disaster Risk Management Practice, and Head of Secretariat
Manager, Disaster Risk Management Practice, and Head of Secretariat
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