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Senior Mining Specialist
| Job #: | req32683 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Mining/Geology |
| Grade: | GG |
| Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | International Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania or Lusaka, Zambia |
| Required Language(s): | English, French |
| Preferred Language(s): | Kiswahili, Portuguese |
| Closing Date: | 4/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
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Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working
at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our
clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank
consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association
(IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member
countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank
provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory
services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and
coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more
information, please visit www.worldbank.org.
Infrastructure Vice Presidency
Globally, one billion people live more than 2 kilometers from
all-weather roads, 685 million people lack electricity, and nearly 4
billion people lack internet access. Access to basic infrastructure
services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor.
The Infrastructure (INF) Vice Presidency within the World Bank is
charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close
infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. It currently
consists of four global departments: Energy & Extractives (EEX);
Transport (TRA); Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Global
Infrastructure Finance Department. It oversees the Bank’s work across
energy and transport sectors, urban development, as well as efforts to
promote energy transition, low-carbon transportation, livable cities,
disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure
services through public-private partnerships. Infrastructure represents
around $110 billion of the Bank’s portfolio. For more information:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure
Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)
The global mining sector continues to evolve rapidly in response to the energy transition and changes which include higher: (i) demand for minerals and metals needed for the energy transition and related higher commodities prices, which are affecting developing countries on both the supply and demand sides; (ii) emphasis on strengthening governance and sustainability, ensuring the benefits from mining reach the poor, mitigating environmental and social risks of mining, advancing the gender dimension of mining, protecting the rights of people affected by mining investments; and (iii) global drive on promoting resilient investments in strategic mineral value chains to enhance the resilience of the supply of minerals and metals needed for renewable and clean sources of energy to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI) falls within the Infrastructure Global Department of the World Bank and focuses on mining. This global unit of technical experts is responsible for the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in mining at both global and country levels. IEEXI houses a multi-donor trust fund program the Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and IEEXI team manages global initiatives, including Coal Mines Closure – Just Transitions, and the Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and the Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) program.
The objective of the Extractives Global Unit is to provide technical advice and support on cutting-edge policy, analytical work, and investment lending preparation often resulting in financing to support developing countries transform their natural resource wealth into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic development, consistent with climate mitigation goals.
IEEXI staff are based in Washington, DC or in duty Stations outside of Washington, D.C. (field assignments). Field assignments for all staff are viewed as a part of career path development, implemented through a formal program that connects candidate staff to field opportunities across regions. The work in the unit includes extensive travel.
The incumbent will be based either Dar es Salaam or Lusaka. Candidates should indicate in their statement of interest if they have mobility constraints and are unable to consider field assignment in these two locations.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards the framing of the World Bank’s strategy and
service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory,
environmental, and social challenges in the mineral sector and related
areas.
• Lead in a cross-sector context and in multidisciplinary teams on
operational work and policy dialogue with countries and internally in
the World Bank Group across a broad range of mineral sector issues on
long-standing and emerging business lines and contribute to new business
development in these areas.
• Initial scope of work will likely concentrate on the World Bank’s
ongoing mining sector financing and advisory support to countries of the
Southern and Eastern Africa Region (AFE), including Zambia, Tanzania,
Malawi, Zimbabwe, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Provide expert policy and technical advice to governments on policy,
fiscal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for mineral development,
processing, governance, negotiations, national economic and
infrastructure linkages, and mine closures.
• Lead on the development of innovative approaches supporting the Bank’s
efforts in mining projects including adoption of approaches to
decarbonize mining activities and the development of resilient supply
chains for metals needed for the energy transition.
• Take a lead role in partnering with others within the World Bank Group
(including IFC and MIGA) and on joint initiatives with industry,
government, NGOs, and regional institutions to implement the Bank’s
broader mining agenda.
• Conduct outreach to key stakeholders including delivering
presentations to World Bank Group management, staff and a range of
external audiences.
• Maintain dialogue and internal relationships with Country Management Units in selected countries.
• Mentor junior staff.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in a mining related
discipline (e.g. natural resource management, mineral economics/finance,
geology, or mining, metallurgical, geotechnical or environmental
engineering) from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 8 years of broad international work experience including
experience in Africa (but not limited to Africa) in the mining industry
development agenda where a significant part was ideally gained in the
private sector focusing on mining investment or government relations,
and experience with policy, institutional, regulatory, and fiscal
frameworks for mineral development projects, processing, governance,
sustainability (environmental and social), mine closures, local economic
development, and mining linkages to the domestic economy.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of mineral regulatory and
institutional frameworks; taxation; sector governance; exploration and
development; mining and mineral processing; environmental and social
protection; local content; community and gender linkages and mine
closure.
• Exposure to and experience in a mix of project, policy, negotiations,
and planning issues in mining ideally in the public sector or in
industry preferably in developing economies.
• Results-oriented approach and proven problem-solving skills, with a
strong ability to devise and manage work plans and manage a portfolio of
projects ensuring delivery and results on time and within allotted
resource budgets.
• Experience of building effective working relationships and working
successfully with a range of constituencies in government, mining
industry and community groups, creating partnerships and gaining
commitment for action.
• Knowledge of the intersection between mining and the climate change
agenda, including approaches to climate mitigation and adaption in the
context of mining, greening mineral value chains and decarbonization,
and sustainable extraction and processing of critical minerals.
• Demonstrated experience of assessing macro and micro trends (economic,
social or technological) that affect the mining industry as well as
geopolitical trends affecting investments, supply chains, and resource
governance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, participate in strategic
cross-sector dialogues within the network, across countries, among a
multi- disciplinary team of colleagues and other development
institutions, government, and other organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and/or
French; a demonstrated ability to operate and collaborate effectively in
a diverse team and matrix environment; and engage with the adequate
levels in the World Bank Group and with Government. Evidence of ability
to communicate effectively in writing may be requested later in the
hiring process.
• Ability to mentor and manage less experienced team members and consultants within the World Bank Group.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Mining Specialist
| Job #: | req32682 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | Mining/Geology |
| Grade: | GF |
| Term Duration: | 4 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: |
Talent sourcing solutions |
International Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania or Lusaka, Zambia |
| Required Language(s): | English, French |
| Preferred Language(s): | Kiswahili, Portuguese |
| Closing Date: | 4/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.
Infrastructure Vice Presidency
Globally, one billion people live more than 2 kilometers from
all-weather roads, 685 million people lack electricity, and nearly 4
billion people lack internet access. Access to basic infrastructure
services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor.
The Infrastructure (INF) Vice Presidency within the World Bank is
charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close
infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. It currently
consists of four global departments: Energy & Extractives (EEX);
Transport (TRA); Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Global
Infrastructure Finance Department. It oversees the Bank’s work across
energy and transport sectors, urban development, as well as efforts to
promote energy transition, low-carbon transportation, livable cities,
disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure
services through public-private partnerships. Infrastructure represents
around $110 billion of the Bank’s portfolio. For more information:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure
Talent sourcing solutions
Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)
The global mining sector continues to evolve rapidly in response to the energy transition and changes which include higher: (i) demand for minerals and metals needed for the energy transition and related higher commodities prices, which are affecting developing countries on both the supply and demand sides; (ii) emphasis on strengthening governance and sustainability, ensuring the benefits from mining reach the poor, mitigating environmental and social risks of mining, advancing the gender dimension of mining, protecting the rights of people affected by mining investments; and (iii) global drive on promoting resilient investments in strategic mineral value chains to enhance the resilience of the supply of minerals and metals needed for renewable and clean sources of energy to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI) falls within the Infrastructure Global Department of the World Bank and focuses on mining. This global unit of technical experts is responsible for the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in mining at both global and country levels. IEEXI houses a multi-donor trust fund program the Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and IEEXI team manages global initiatives, including Coal Mines Closure – Just Transitions, and the Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and the Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) program.
The objective of the Extractives Global Unit is to provide technical advice and support on cutting-edge policy, analytical work, and investment lending preparation often resulting in financing to support developing countries transform their natural resource wealth into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic development, consistent with climate mitigation goals.
IEEXI staff are based in Washington, DC or in duty Stations outside of Washington, D.C. (field assignments). Field assignments for all staff are viewed as a part of career path development, implemented through a formal program that connects candidate staff to field opportunities across regions. The work in the unit includes extensive travel.
The incumbent will be based either Dar es Salaam or Lusaka.
Candidates should indicate in their statement of interest if they have
mobility constraints and are unable to consider field assignment in
these two locations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards the framing of the World Bank’s strategy and
service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory,
environmental, and social challenges in the mineral sector and related
areas.
• Work within a team and with increasing responsibilities, in
cross-sector context and in multidisciplinary teams on operational work
and policy dialogue with countries and internally in the World Bank
Group across a broad range of mineral sector issues on long-standing and
emerging business lines and contribute to new business development in
these areas.
• Initial scope of work will likely concentrate on the World Bank’s
ongoing mining sector financing and advisory support to countries of the
Southern and Eastern Africa Region (AFE), including Zambia, Tanzania,
Malawi, Zimbabwe, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Provide expert policy and technical advice to governments on policy,
fiscal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for mineral development,
processing, governance, negotiations, national economic and
infrastructure linkages, and mine closures.
• Take a contributing “shadowing” lead role in development of innovative
approaches supporting the Bank’s efforts in mining projects including
adoption of approaches to decarbonize mining activities and the
development of resilient supply chains for metals needed for the energy
transition.
• Take a contributing “shadowing” lead role in partnering with others
within the World Bank Group (including IFC and MIGA) and on joint
initiatives with industry, government, NGOs, and regional institutions
to implement the Bank’s broader mining agenda.
• Conduct outreach to key stakeholders including delivering
presentations to World Bank Group management, staff and a range of
external audiences.
• Maintain dialogue and internal relationships with Country Management Units in selected countries.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in a mining related
discipline (e.g. natural resource management, mineral economics/finance,
geology, or mining, metallurgical, geotechnical or environmental
engineering) from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 5 years of broad international work experience including
experience in Africa but not limited to Africa) in the mining industry
development agenda where a significant part was ideally gained in the
private sector focusing on mining investment or government relations,
and experience with policy, institutional, regulatory, and fiscal
frameworks for mineral development projects, processing, governance,
sustainability (environmental and social), mine closures, local economic
development, and mining linkages to the domestic economy.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of mineral regulatory and
institutional frameworks; taxation; sector governance; exploration and
development; mining and mineral processing; environmental and social
protection; local content; community and gender linkages and mine
closure.
• Exposure to and experience in a mix of project, policy, negotiations,
and planning issues in mining ideally in the public sector or in
industry preferably in developing economies.
• Results-oriented approach and proven problem-solving skills, with a
strong ability to devise and manage work plans and manage a portfolio of
projects ensuring delivery and results on time and within allotted
resource budgets.
• Experience of building effective working relationships and working
successfully with a range of constituencies in government, mining
industry and community groups, creating partnerships and gaining
commitment for action.
• Knowledge of the intersection between mining and the climate change
agenda, including approaches to climate mitigation and adaption in the
context of mining, greening mineral value chains and decarbonization,
and sustainable extraction and processing of critical minerals.
• Demonstrated experience of assessing macro and micro trends (economic,
social or technological) that affect the mining industry as well as
geopolitical trends affecting investments, supply chains, and resource
governance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, participate in strategic
cross-sector dialogues within the network, across countries, among a
multi- disciplinary team of colleagues and other development
institutions, government, and other organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and/or
French; a demonstrated ability to operate and collaborate effectively in
a diverse team and matrix environment; and engage with the adequate
levels in the World Bank Group and with Government. Evidence of ability
to communicate effectively in writing may be requested later in the
hiring process.
• Ability to mentor and manage less experienced team members and consultants within the World Bank Group.
Read Also:
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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