Energy Specialist

Energy Specialist

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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.

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.

Application deadline

2024/02/08

URL

https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1721237285275

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