وظائف
البنك الدولي The World Bank بالقاهرة
Senior Energy Specialist
Location: Cairo,Egypt
Required Language(s): English, Arabic
Closing Date: 8/18/2020 (MM/DD/YYYY)
Duties and Accountabilities
The selected candidate will lead or co-lead the Energy GP engagement in Egypt and other countries including work on sector reforms, electricity generation, transmission and distribution projects, mid- and downstream natural gas projects; Renewable Energy, public-private partnership (PPP) projects and technical assistance in both electricity and gas sectors.
She/he 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 MNA Energy team is a key contributor towards the WBG strategy for “Maximizing Finance for Development (MFD) with the objective to help countries maximize their development resources by drawing on private financing and sustainable private sector solutions. The Sr Energy Specialist will support the team in applying MFD principles and working towards achievement of development objectives.
The Senior Energy Specialist will work under the supervision of the Practice Manager of the MNA Energy Unit (IMNE1).
Other responsibilities will include technical support to lending and non-lending programs:
Lead the preparation and supervision of investment operations in the energy sector – including in energy efficiency and renewable energy, public-private partnership investments in infrastructure projects; and reforms with the aim to enhance quality, efficiency and pro-poor focus and accelerate implementation
Lead the drafting and inputs for sector and country briefings, analytical and advisory reports and studies on utility reform, transmission and distribution, renewable energy; energy efficiency, and other programs within the MNA Energy portfolio, and potentially other regional energy programs, with particular focus on current and prospective engagements in Egypt
Carry out research efforts and support analytical products related to sustainable energy use, such as strategy papers, market assessments, policy and program reviews, emerging lessons and good practices
Lead or co-lead energy sector strategy development and policy dialogue
Selection Criteria
Master's degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, or equivalent areas relevant for energy/extractives sector development
At least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with sophisticated projects
Demonstrates proven 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
Strong experience in planning, designing, and implementing power infrastructure projects including renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, and on-grid and off-grid electrification projects would be preferred
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) I) 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)
An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous
Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects with power sector utilities will be a distinct advantage
Experience working with large global teams, 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
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