Vibhu Jain

Area of Expertise:

• Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Professional Experience:

I am a seasoned urban professional with over 18 years of experience in urban infrastructure, public policy, climate change, disaster risk management, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). My 12 years with World Bank offered in-depth insights into projects focused on urban development and resilience, while my consultancy roles at Deloitte and Pricewaterhouse Coopers deepened my understanding of private sector dynamics in executing PPP initiatives.

My work spans a range of urban topics, including solid waste and wastewater management. I contributed to projects such as the "Indonesia Local Service Delivery Improvement Project," focusing on circular economy strategies, and the "Gujarat – Ahmedabad Resilient Cities Project," where I advised on climate resilience measures.

In urban resilience, I documented impact stories, organized Technical Knowledge Exchanges (TKXs), and developed knowledge reports on subjects including urban floods, resilient infrastructure, seismic resilience. and emergency preparedness.

In Tokyo office, I’ve also gained experience of portfolio management as an active team member of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Hub and Tokyo Development Learning Centre (TDLC). This entailed monitoring and managing the projects and preparation of Annual Reports and work plan.

I have also contributed to valuable research, such as "Silver Hues: Building Age-Ready Cities" addressing challenges of aging cities and "Healthy Cities: Revisiting the Role of Cities in Promoting Health" focusing on mitigating health risks in urban areas.

My engagement in Technical Deep Dives (TDDs) on topics like “Cities and Climate change” and “Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy” and other knowledge events, such as "Low Carbon and Climate-Smart Cities," has further honed my capacity for knowledge dissemination.

I am a committed professional with strong technical and soft skills, including public speaking and client engagement. I am eager to continue advancing my career and contributing to impactful urban solutions.