The ENB GP’s Tech-for-ESF team is hiring a Short-Term Consultant (STC). Applications/CVs are due to thart@worldbank.org on or before August 14, 2024. Do not reply to this LinkedIn account.

Technology for Environmental and Social Framework (Tech-for-ESF) Program

in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Blue Economy Global Practice

Terms of Reference

Short Term Consultancy – Knowledge Management Analyst

A. BACKGROUND

Many of the World Bank staff including Environmental and Social Specialists as well as clients who work on projects in various regions and countries, however, are keep experiencing the challenges of project monitoring, supervision, and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) design and implementation due to the difficulties to have the right information at the right time. The use of applicable technology and tools to remotely monitor and collect the data of projects and ESF performance is getting more required.

The Tech-for-ESF (Technology for Environmental and Social Framework) program was launched in 2022 at the Global Unit of the ENB GP of the World Bank, to support the ESF specialists, Project teams and Task Team Leads (TTLs) and country clients to enhance the efficiency of ESF design and implementation by streamlining the applicable disruptive technologies (generative AI tools, Geospatial ESF Risk Assessment toolkit, IBAT, drones, remote sensing, Digital GRM, 360-degree camera, Kobo Toolbox, etc.) in a practical way. The program aims to develop and enhance powerful tools including AI, share good practices cross-regionally, monitoring the emerging tech in the world that can be useful for ESF. Tech-for-ESF team has been leading the application of AI for ESF and for operations of the World Bank, specifically developed three tools: (1) AI-powered Geospatial ESF Risk Assessment Toolkit, over 150-data layer geospatial E&S scoping tool directly linked to open-source data, (2) AI Zero Draft Generator for Concept Environmental and Social Review Summary, developed based on prompt engineering for various generative AI applications including ChatGPT, (3) AI Executive Summary generator for ESIA/ESMPs, and an ISR Issues Risk Analyst which will allow management levels to conduct regional, country, and sector-specific risk scans of projects under implementation based on ESF risk terms.

Tech-for-ESF has been rapidly growing as a global engagement program, and is now supporting the teams and ESF agenda across the World Bank and regions including East Asia and Pacific, South Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and Caribbean, East and West Africa, helping to bring about a new era of innovation and progress to the ESF agenda. There is, therefore, an important and timely need and opportunity to produce knowledge, and tools, and to build capacity among staff and leaders in the World Bank, ESF Specialists, and country clients. The program has established the WB in-house Tech-for-ESF Central Management team and has established a multi-MFI platform to exchange information on AI usage for ESF across Multi-lateral Financial Institution including ADB, EBRD, IFC, UNDP, and WB. A Knowledge Management Analyst consultant (hereafter referred to as the consultant) is required to support the implementation and activities of the Tech-for-ESF program.

B. Duties and Responsibilities

The ENB GP’s Tech-for-ESF team is hiring a consultant to support the team in implementing the program under the guidance of the Tech-for-ESF Program Lead and the Task Team Leader (TTL).

The consultant will support: (i) knowledge product development, (ii) overall support to Tech-for-ESF program and coordination including managing the community of practice and the platform/inventory, and (iii) support logistics with internal and external partners and collecting information of piloted technologies. The technologies are expected to include, but are not limited to: generative AI, C-ESRS Generator, drones, 360-degree cameras, Geospatial ESF Risk Assessment Toolkits, GEMS/Kobo Toolbox, remote sensing, geospatial maps and tools, and hand-held device tools/mobile device technology, etc.

The consultant will undertake the following key tasks:

Task 1. Support the Tech-for-ESF’s Work Program

· Rollout pilots of deploying the Tech-for-ESF’s newly developed AI tools (C-ESRS Generator, Executive Summarizer of ESIA/ESMS, Geospatial ESF Risk Assessment Toolkit, etc.) in countries/regions and selected project teams.

· Beta test and validate the AI tools with the Tech-for-ESF Advisory Group through pilots and keep collecting feedback from the end-users. Provide consolidated feedback to ITS.

· Prepare guidelines for the country clients, WB project teams and ESF specialists regarding tools/technologies for ESF as needed.

· Monitor available and upcoming technologies/tools internal and external of the World Bank, and update the platform/inventory accordingly

· Provide the clients useful resources as needed

· Manage the Tech-for-ESF Advisory Group and the mailing lists

· Generate new ideas and strategies for the program, based on the research

Task 2. Develop the Knowledge Product

· In coordination with the team members, develop and maintain a monthly/quarterly plan for knowledge sharing and dissemination activities reflecting the demands of clients and the Bank teams

· Create monthly Tech-for-ESF newsletter for the Bank teams and clients

· Support to provide the knowledge sharing events and training sessions as needed upon the requests and needs of the teams and clients

· Collect and organize the deliverables (presentation materials, technical content, recordings, etc.) in the Tech-for-ESF platform/inventory

· Manage logistics related to learning programs, including support on registration, room set up, feedback forms, planning for online/hybrid engagement, and recording sessions, amongst other

· Provide high quality, professional editing of materials to be used in learning programs (PPTs, handouts, agenda, etc.), ensuring for instance that PPT slides are not text heavy & are visually appealing

· Draft communications related to learning programs, including save the dates, confirmation messages, etc. that are visually appealing and to high-quality professional standards

Task 3. Overall Support & Coordination

· Keep track of important milestones and deadlines

· Maintain the to-do-list for the Tech-for-ESF team including requests from project teams, ongoing discussions with internal (ITS, OPCS, SSI, ENB, IFC, etc.) and external partners including multi-MFI platform (ADB, EBRD, UNDP, IAIA, etc.)

· Coordinate the communications and scheduling of meetings with internal and external clients

· Schedule and host a regular team meeting with a draft meeting agenda

· Take meeting notes/minutes for the team’s record and reference as needed

· Maintain the shared Site and folders/documents and keep them updated

Specific work assignments will evolve over time and the ideal candidate should have the skills and flexibility to respond professionally to the emerging technology priorities and interest from Bank teams.

C. Selection Criteria

· A Master’s degree or above in Environment or Natural Resources Management, Environmental Engineering, Digital Technologies, Environmental Policy, International Development, Education, or related discipline

· Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the environment and natural resources management and/or technology sector, and/or proven international professional experience in developing technical content, training curriculum, and knowledge management

· Demonstrated record as an innovative problem solver with proactiveness and strong research skills

· Demonstrated ability to support analytical tasks, linking those analyses to develop the knowledge products

· Familiarity with the World Bank Group’s organizational structure, processes, guidelines and procedures will be desirable.

· Good understanding of the ESF/safeguards, a broad range of technologies and tool development

· Comfort with and curiosity for the latest technologies and its applications for sustainable development.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

· Strong communication skills with an openness to feedback and new ideas

· Good team player who can work as a member of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, ability to function independently, with a degree of motivation, flexibility and reliability.

· A drive for results while working with limited supervision and under tight timelines

· Superior attention to detail and follow up on tasks assigned

· Demonstrated excellence in using online meeting programs (Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.), SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF and other software packages

D. Terms and Conditions of Assignment

This consultancy is an initial 30 days contract. Based upon the team’s operational needs as well as satisfactory performance, this contract could be extended.

Start date: September 2, 2024

End date: December 31, 2024

The consultant will be based in Washington D.C. and work with the team in-person and/or virtually. The consultant will mainly follow local business hours but are expected to adjust work hours to different time zones as requested.

E. Payment

The consultant will be paid a Short-Term Consultant rate commensurate with skills and responsibility.

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