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\nDo 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.\u00a0 The World Bank consists of two entities \u2013 the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).\u00a0 It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.<\/p>\n
Infrastructure Vice Presidency
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\nGlobally, 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.\u00a0 Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 It currently consists of four global departments: Energy & Extractives (EEX); Transport (TRA); Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Global Infrastructure Finance Department.\u00a0 It oversees the Bank\u2019s 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.\u00a0 Infrastructure represents around $110 billion of the Bank\u2019s portfolio.\u00a0 For more information: https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/topic\/infrastructure<\/p>\n
Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)
\nThe 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.
\nThe 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 \u2013 Just Transitions, and the\u00a0 Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and the Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) program.<\/p>\n
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.
\nIEEXI staff are based in Washington, DC or in duty Stations outside of Washington, D.C. (field assignments).\u00a0 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.\u00a0 The work in the unit includes extensive travel.
\nThe incumbent will be based either Dar es Salaam or Lusaka.\u00a0 Candidates should indicate in their statement of interest if they have mobility constraints and are unable to consider field assignment in these two locations.
\nJob Duties and Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Contribute towards the framing of the World Bank\u2019s strategy and service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory, environmental, and social challenges in the mineral sector and related areas.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 Initial scope of work will likely concentrate on the World Bank\u2019s 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 Lead on the development of innovative approaches supporting the Bank\u2019s 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.
\n\u2022 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\u2019s broader mining agenda.
\n\u2022 Conduct outreach to key stakeholders including delivering presentations to World Bank Group management, staff and a range of external audiences.
\n\u2022 Maintain dialogue and internal relationships with Country Management Units in selected countries.
\n\u2022 Mentor junior staff.
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\nSelection Criteria
\n\u2022 Minimum of a master\u2019s 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 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.\u00a0 Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in writing may be requested later in the hiring process.
\n\u2022 Ability to mentor and manage less experienced team members and consultants within the World Bank Group.
\nWorld Bank Group Core Competencies
\nThe 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.
\nWe 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.
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