Energy Specialist

Description

The Infrastructure Practice Group

• Operational Support. Provide operational support to energy projects in EU countries and other energy programs in the ECA region. Under the request and direction of relevant task team leaders (TTLs), such support may include participating in preparation and supervision missions; providing inputs into project designs and institutional arrangements; preparing project budgets and implementation schedules; assisting in review of consultant report and project implementation plans; providing inputs to mission Aide Memoires; drafting of Implementation Supervision Reports (ISRs); tracking overall project progress and identifying issues requiring attention; participating in key project workshops, trainings and other events; supporting in procurement of consultants for operational needs; preparing case studies, briefs, and notes, presentations on country programs, internal strategy papers.
• Analytical Work. Lead and provide specific inputs to advisory and analytical work in EU countries following the guidance from task teams and the management. Such work may include economic analysis, review and analysis of policy and regulatory frameworks, analysis of energy balances/demand, preparation of renewable and energy efficiency resources assessment and planning, contribution to the design of renewable energy financing instruments, and related work.
• Support policy dialog and advise the clients, the World Bank team and the management on policy and regulatory issues in the energy sector;
• Liaison with Government. Represent the energy team and TTLs at project meetings and workshops, follow-up on key government actions (i.e., procurement, reporting), proactive identification and resolution of Bank/client relationships, monitor changes in government that may affect the energy programs, etc.
• Contribute to the Maximizing Finance for Development approach with the objective to help ECA countries maximize their development resources by drawing on a range of financing sources and sustainable private sector solutions;
• Support in Technical Coordination with Key Stakeholders. Support teams in liaising with key internal and external partners, respond to routine inquiries from clients, donors, NGOs, etc. on Bank energy activities.
• Other. Carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested by the TTLs and the EEX Practice Manager for ECA, which may include preparation of briefings, organization of workshops and seminars, development of portfolio summaries, support key knowledge exchange events, coordinating publication of unit reports, etc, and providing support to energy projects and programs in other ECA countries depending on business needs.

Selection Criteria

• A Masters’ level degree in science, engineering, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent areas;
• At least five years of relevant experience in the energy sector with demonstrated ability to engage credibly on a range of issues in developing countries;
• Knowledge of the EU acquis pertaining to contracting parties of the Energy Community and prior experience working on investment and analytical activities in these countries.
• Direct experience in at least two of the following areas: energy efficiency, energy sector economics, energy sector policy and regulation, energy and climate policy, renewable energy, transmission and distribution infrastructure, utility financial analysis and/or utility reform, power pools and regional integration;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to work independently are expected as well as an ability to present, summarize, and communicate complex content, for example in visually focused PPTs;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and 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 written and oral communication skills in English are required, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients;
• Knowledge of European Commission processes and work experience in EU countries would be desirable.

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