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|Job title=Energy Specialist | |Job title=Energy Specialist | ||
| − | |Organisation=World Bank | + | |Organisation=The World Bank |
| − | |City= | + | |City=Niamey |
| − | |Country= | + | |Country=Niger |
|Region=Sub-Saharan Africa | |Region=Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
|Type of job=temporary contract | |Type of job=temporary contract | ||
| − | |Duration (in months)= | + | |Duration (in months)=36 months |
|Sector=Renewable Energy | |Sector=Renewable Energy | ||
| − | |Application deadline= | + | |Application deadline=2024/02/08 |
| − | |URL=https:// | + | |URL=https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1721237285275 |
|Language of description=English | |Language of description=English | ||
| − | |Job description=The | + | |Job description=Duties & Accountabilities |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | The selected candidate will report to the Practice Manager and will work closely with the Task Team Leader for the projects in the country. These are the specific responsibilities: | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | *As part of project teams, contribute to prepare, appraise, negotiate and supervise investment operations in the energy sector; | |
| − | + | *Support the coordination with development partners to enhance synergies and development outcomes; | |
| − | + | *Supporting teams in developing knowledge products and operational instruments to support Bank clients and advise relevant task teams in sector reforms and energy access; | |
| − | + | *Contribute to business development in selected countries; | |
| + | *Actively participate in overseeing World Bank-supported energy country programs in the region with the aim to enhance quality and pro-poor focus and accelerate implementation; | ||
| + | *Contribute to develop and maintain close relationships with local public and private stakeholders, support policy dialogue and keep abreast of developments in the energy sector; | ||
| + | *Contribute to analytical work related to: the shift towards clean energy, development of strategies for achieving financial viability and increasing energy access in Sub Saharan Africa in a sustainable manner; | ||
| + | |||
| + | This requisition is open to WBG staff as well as External candidates. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Selection Criteria | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Master's degree in energy engineering/planning/economics or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development; | ||
| + | *At least 5 years of combined experience in international institutions/companies including the World Bank, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with complex projects; eSyEOt9 BfdqfH | ||
| + | *Demonstrates 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; | ||
| + | *An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous; | ||
| + | *Experience of analysis and advice on regulatory reform, economic analysis of sector reform impacts (subsidies etc.) and cost of service; | ||
| + | *Experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders; | ||
| + | *Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable; | ||
| + | *Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers); | ||
| + | *Experience working with large global teams, with an ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required; | ||
| + | *Highly motivated, 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, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients; | ||
| + | *Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies; and | ||
| + | *Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Competencies | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Energy Sector Technologies - Deep experience applying knowledge (hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, and energy efficiency) to policy-related decisions and advice; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Solid understanding of energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions with others. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Deliver Results for Clients - Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for clients; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across WBG, and brings differing ideas into the forefront; | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Creates, applies and shares knowledge from across and outside the WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions; and | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Make Smart Decisions - Recommends and takes decisive action. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The 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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Latest revision as of 07:25, 22 July 2024
Energy Specialist
Job title
Energy Specialist
Organisation
The World Bank
City
Niamey
Country
- Niger
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Type of job
temporary contract
Duration
36 months
Sector
Renewable Energy
Language of description
English
Job description
Duties & Accountabilities
The selected candidate will report to the Practice Manager and will work closely with the Task Team Leader for the projects in the country. These are the specific responsibilities:
- As part of project teams, contribute to prepare, appraise, negotiate and supervise investment operations in the energy sector;
- Support the coordination with development partners to enhance synergies and development outcomes;
- Supporting teams in developing knowledge products and operational instruments to support Bank clients and advise relevant task teams in sector reforms and energy access;
- Contribute to business development in selected countries;
- Actively participate in overseeing World Bank-supported energy country programs in the region with the aim to enhance quality and pro-poor focus and accelerate implementation;
- Contribute to develop and maintain close relationships with local public and private stakeholders, support policy dialogue and keep abreast of developments in the energy sector;
- Contribute to analytical work related to: the shift towards clean energy, development of strategies for achieving financial viability and increasing energy access in Sub Saharan Africa in a sustainable manner;
This requisition is open to WBG staff as well as External candidates.
Selection Criteria
- Master's degree in energy engineering/planning/economics or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development;
- At least 5 years of combined experience in international institutions/companies including the World Bank, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with complex projects; eSyEOt9 BfdqfH
- Demonstrates 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;
- An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;
- Experience of analysis and advice on regulatory reform, economic analysis of sector reform impacts (subsidies etc.) and cost of service;
- Experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders;
- Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable;
- Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers);
- Experience working with large global teams, with an ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required;
- Highly motivated, 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, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients;
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies; and
- Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Power Systems & Technologies.
Competencies
- Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level;
- Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners;
- Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations;
- Energy Sector Technologies - Deep experience applying knowledge (hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, and energy efficiency) to policy-related decisions and advice;
- Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Solid understanding of energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations;
- Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions with others.
- Deliver Results for Clients - Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for clients;
- Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across WBG, and brings differing ideas into the forefront;
- Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Creates, applies and shares knowledge from across and outside the WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions; and
- Make Smart Decisions - Recommends and takes decisive action.
Application deadline
2024/02/08
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