Energy Specialist

Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Energy SpecialistJob #: req31349Organization: World BankSector: EnergyGrade: GFTerm Duration: 3 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type: International RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s): EnglishClosing Date: 2/12/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionDo 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.Duties and AccountabilitiesThe Eastern and Southern Africa units of the World Bank seek an Energy Specialist to be a key member of the Energy Team to support in the design and implementation of the ongoing and future World Bank support in energy in Eastern and Southern Africa in its efforts towards provisioning of clean, affordable, and sustainable electricity. The candidate is expected to be a core member of regional initiatives focusing on energy access and sector reforms. The work entails strategic, advisory, and operational work.The selected candidate will participate in overseeing implementation of energy operations with the aim to enhance quality and accelerate implementation and will play an active role in Bank's policy dialogue with the authorities, development partners, and other stakeholders on strategic energy issues and implementation of ongoing energy sector reforms.The selected candidate will also support teams, provide inputs on operational, policy dialogue and analytical activities.The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:

• As part of project teams, prepare, appraise, negotiate and supervise energy projects;
• Remain up-to-date with relevant developments in the country and analytical work in the sector;
• Initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to energy sector in Southern and Eastern Africa;
• Support the unit's analytical agenda on improving energy services in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Coordinate and follow up with government counterparts and consultants, provide high-quality research and analytical support, including drafting policy notes related to energy;
• Contribute to policy dialogue on energy issues and interactions with the client and partners, and alert management to issues requiring attention;
• Participate in the dialogue with relevant representatives of the private sector in order to keep abreast with issues related to the business investment climate and identify possible areas of collaboration through public-private partnerships.
• Draft and provide timely contributions to project documents, project implementation and project completion reports;
• Support the preparation, completion and follow-up of official missions including the drafting of aide memoires and official correspondence;
• Draft and provide timely inputs to sector briefings and policy notes.Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in energy planning/economics or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development;
• At least 5 years of combined experience in international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with complex projects;
• Demonstrated solid understanding of energy/extractives policies, technologies or strategies, Private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work.
• Experience of analysis and advice on regulatory reform, economic analysis of sector reform impacts (subsidies etc.) and cost of service.
• Experience in supporting playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience.
• Experience working with large global teams, with an ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required;
• High level of excitement, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong partnerships with clients, different stakeholders and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with virtual teams located in different countries;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Oil & Gas; Mining; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies.COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena
• Policy Dialogue Skills
• Integrative Skills
• Energy Sector Technologies
• Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions
• Lead and Innovate
• Deliver Results for Clients
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge
• Make Smart DecisionsThe World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in race, gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Women and SSA/CR candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with open term appointments will retain their employment status if selected for this position. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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