World Bank: Senior Trust Fund Officer – Washington, DC

Description

The Environment (ENV) Global Department manages three large, complex multi-donor trust funds (MDTFs) that support the World Bank’s global environment and sustainability agenda: ProGreen – Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes; ProBlue – Global Program for the Blue Economy; and the Global Program on Sustainability (GPS). These MDTFs provide financing, analytics, knowledge, and operational support across regions and Global Practices and require strong governance, donor coordination, and operational oversight.

ENV Global Department has established a TF management to manage the operations of the three MDTFs. Its overall strategic leadership is provided by the Umbrella Program Manager (UPM). The Senior Trust Fund Officer (STFO) serves as Deputy Umbrella Program Manager and reports to the ENV Global Manager in charge of the Trust Fund Management Team.

Position Objective: The Senior Trust Fund Officer / Deputy Umbrella Program Manager provides senior operational leadership and management oversight for ENV-managed MDTFs, ensuring efficient, compliant, and results-oriented use of donor resources, strong portfolio quality, and sustained donor confidence.

Key Duties and Accountabilities: Below is the list of key duties to be performed by the position. These duties may be reviewed and adjusted based on evolving business needs, strategic priorities, and operational requirements of the ENV Global Unit, consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Operational Leadership and Delivery: Lead day-to-day operational management of complex, multi-donor trust fund portfolios; translate strategic priorities into executable work programs; monitor portfolio performance and resolve operational and fiduciary bottlenecks; identify and implement measures to improve trust fund operational efficiency; and ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across trust fund operations.

Team Leadership: Working closely with the UPM, provide the leadership and coordinate the Trust Fund Management Team; set expectations; provide mentoring and guidance; and ensure effective coordination across functional areas.

Strategic and Stakeholder Engagement: Support the UPM in operationalizing strategic direction; prepare and contribute to donor consultations and governance meetings; and coordinate with ENV management, regional teams, and corporate units.

Governance, Fiduciary, and Institutional Oversight: Manage donor contribution processes including Administrative Agreements; provide authoritative guidance on trust fund policies; oversee donor reporting, results frameworks, M&E, and financial management; and maintain operational guidance tools.

Selection Criteria

COS Competencies. The candidate should meet relevant criteria of COS Competencies (see cos_pfm_criteria.pdf).

Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, international development, environmental studies, or public policy.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, including senior‑level responsibility in World Bank operations, trust fund management, or environment and climate finance.

• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex multi‑donor trust funds.

• Proven ability to combine strategic engagement with hands‑on operational leadership.

• Experience working with donor governments, client countries, and diverse internal and external partners.

Technical and Institutional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of World Bank operational and trust fund policies and procedures.

• Trust Fund accreditation required; IPF accreditation strongly preferred.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Sound judgment and ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in a multicultural, matrix environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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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World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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