La Banque Mondiale recruits 01 Senior Energy Specialist
La Banque Mondiale
Bangui,République centrafricaine
Banque et Assurances
Senior Energy Specialist
Job # : req10299Organization : World BankSector : EnergyGrade : GGTerm Duration : 3 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type : International RecruitmentLocation : Bangui,Central African RepublicRequired Language(s) : English, FrenchPreferred Language(s) : Closing Date : 12/21/2020 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
Western and Central Africa (W AFR) Region
Western and Central Africa is a region with diverse cultures, beliefs, languages, and lifestyles – marked by contrasts of stability and conflict; affluence and poverty. Home to about half a billion people, it encompasses 22 countries stretching from the westernmost point of Africa across the equator and partly along the Atlantic Ocean to the Republic of Congo in the South. The sub-region is rich in resources and brimming of opportunities. It made impressive progress in regional cooperation and includes two monetary unions – the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) that cover 13 countries between them.
Yet these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education, health, and skills, which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated potential. Moreover, conflict, food insecurity, population growth, and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought back to the forefront the risks posed by weak health systems and poor surveillance. Many countries in the region that learned difficult lessons from the West Africa Ebola outbreak in 2014 are applying some of the lessons and using all existing instruments and expertise to curb the pandemic while prioritizing the poorest and most vulnerable people. The World Bank Western and Central Africa Region, comprised of approximately 1,139 staff mostly based in about 22 country offices, is committed to helping countries to realize their considerable development potential and become more competitive in the global economy by focusing on the following priorities :
• Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies: We are working with countries across Africa to stimulate job creation and economic transformation by leveraging all sources of finance, expertise, and solutions to promote investment.• Building up the Digital Economy : We are supporting Africa’s vision to ensure that every African individual, business, and government is connected by 2030.• Institutions more Efficient and Accountable : Our support is helping governments strengthen public policy processes, manage resources effectively, and reinforce fair and reliable delivery of public services.• Investing in People : We are at the forefront of helping African countries accelerate human capital gains and empower women by improving their access to education and skills acquisition, sexual and reproductive health services, and employment opportunities.• Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption : In the face of increasing climate-related risks, we are working with African countries to advance efforts to adopt renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and green infrastructure.• Addressing the Drivers of Fragility, Conflict and Violence : Given the cross-border nature of conflicts in Africa, we are employing an approach that simultaneously focuses on the drivers of fragility while also supporting well-targeted regional initiatives to create opportunities for peace and shared prosperity.• Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent : We are scaling up our work on regional integration, taking a holistic view of the continent that covers both North and Sub-Saharan Africa.• Western and Central Africa (W AFR) Region :https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa
The Infrastructure Practice Group
Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies.
Energy & Extractives Global Practice
Energy is at the heart of development. Energy makes possible the investments, innovations and new industries that are the engines of jobs, inclusive growth and shared prosperity for entire economies. Universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable and modern energy – Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 — is essential to reach other SDGs and is at the center of efforts to tackle climate change. For more information :https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/energy
UNIT CONTEXT
The Energy & Extractives Global Practice of the World Bank Group is made up of more than 300 professionals, a lending program in the order of US$5-7 billion a year, an active portfolio of some $40 billion, and a rich program of Advisory and Analytical Work. The EEX GP focuses on: providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of fast growing economies and to ensure universal access to modern energy services for people in client countries; and, strengthening policy and institutional frameworks to promote transparent and equitable growth of the extractive sectors for public benefit. There is a strong emphasis on private sector resource mobilization and catalyzing financing from commercial and other sources of development and climate finance.The Africa energy sector grouping consists of four Units across two regions of East and Southern Africa and newly created VPU of West and Central Africa. The position is based in Bangui, CAR (FCS non-family location) working on West and Central Africa region.
The Bank is engaged in all aspects of the electricity sector – generation, transmission, distribution, rural electrification and off-grid– through development policy financing, program for results, investment financing support, technical assistance and guarantee operations. Assisting the government with policy reforms to attract investments in generation and renewable energy along with the promotion of the regional energy trade in the Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Africa power pool, modernizing the electricity network for the needs of a modern economy and increasing energy access are among the key areas of the Bank’s deepening engagement in the sector.
FCV Context
We are on a mission to change the world; do you want to join us where it matters the most? Invest in your personal and professional development and acquire the skills that are vital for a global career in international development? A role in an FCS (Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations) location will be a truly impactful experience!
Fragility Conflict and Violence : https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/fragilityconflictviolence
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org
Duties and Accountabilities
IAWE4 seeks a Senior Energy Specialist based in Bangui, CAR to work with Government and other donors while leading World Bank’s Energy program in Central African Republic’s (CAR’s). The work entails strategic, advisory, and operational work. The responsibilities also include oversight of energy portfolio in Republic of Congo. The hiring unit works across nine countries including Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia classified under Ghana CMU; Nigeria; and Cameroon, Gabon, CAR, Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea as part of Cameroon CMU. The selected candidate would be leading analytical and operational engagements in Cameroon Country Management Unit (CMU) focusing on CAR as well as Republic of Congo, while also supporting other countries in the region. World Bank is engaged in multiple projects, technical assistance and analytical work on energy sector recovery plan in CAR with a large program for results-based financing over IDA 19.
The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include :
• Leading operational work (policy dialogue, lending and supervision, AAA), including being the Task Team Leader for energy in CAR• Lead ongoing Programmatic ASA to define energy access strategy including applications for mini-grids, solar home systems and productive agriculture loads in rural CAR;• Based on experience with FCV countries, design new project to enhance energy access using decentralized renewable energy based solutions that leverage private sector investments;• Co-task lead existing operation on grid connected solar PV plant along with battery storage plant for providing energy supply to Bangui;• Operational and financial viability of utility of CAR;• Lead the relationships with senior Government officials of CAR in charge of energy sector and utility;• Build a donor coordination platform for coordinating all investments in energy sector in CAR;• Co-lead energy operations in Republic of Congo that focus on expanding including strategic energy issues and financial viability of utility, maximize finance for development, increasing the participation of the private sector in energy;• Work with IFC and MIGA for a WBG collaboration on potential PPP opportunities in selected countries;• Develop and maintain close relationships with Country management unit, local public and private stakeholders, support policy dialogue and keep abreast of developments in the energy sector.
Selection Criteria
• Masters’ level degree in engineering, energy planning, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent areas;• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the energy sector with demonstrated ability to engage credibly on a range of issues in the energy sector in different regions;• Prior experience of having worked on fragile, conflict or violent countries is essential;• Experience on energy access especially on innovative business models based on renewable energy solutions whether solar grid connected plants, mini grids, solar home systems and off grid productive uses in Agriculture would be added advantage;• Operational experience with multilateral financial institutions is desirable;• Hands-on project management experience, an ability to efficiently manage many activities simultaneously, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments;• Problem solving and solution driven approach backed by a passion for cross sectoral development challenges;• 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;• Work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa would be an advantage;• Good written and oral communication skills in French and English is essential.• Ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients;
Required Professional Competencies :
• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.• Policy Dialogue Skills – Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders.• Integrative Skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.• Energy Sector Technologies – Direct experience with depth in at least one area: hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, energy efficiency, low carbon strategies, etc.• Energy Policy, Strategy and Institutions – Familiarity with energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions.• Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses client’s stated and unstated needs.• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives.• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.• Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward
WBG Core Competencies
• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions with others.• Deliver Results for Clients – Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for the client.• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across the WBG and brings differing ideas to the forefront.• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Creates, applies and shares knowledge from across and outside WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions.• Make Smart Decisions – Recommends and takes decisive action.
For information about WBG Core Competencies, please visit : https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O.
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