World Bank Senior Energy Finance Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
World Bank Kenya looking for “Senior Energy Finance Specialist”.
Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 29 June 2023.
The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions – providing loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses. The vision of the World Bank Group (WBG) is the eradication of extreme poverty and the promotion of shared prosperity by fostering income growth of the bottom 40 percent in each country.
World Bank Senior Energy Finance Specialist Jobs 2023
The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 09 June 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Energy Finance Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | World Bank Group |
| Position | Senior Energy Finance Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 29 June 2023 |
World Bank Job Vacancy 2023
The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:
The Sr Energy Specialist/Sr Energy Finance Specialist, based in Nairobi, Kenya, will lead part of the Bank’s energy engagement in East and Southern Africa with primary responsibility to assist in mobilizing finances.
- Leverage knowledge of regional financial markets to identify potential sources of funding and investment opportunities. This includes understanding the investment climate and structuring deals to attract both domestic and international investors.
- Develop and implement innovative financing strategies and mechanisms to support the growth of DRE projects. This could involve exploring and promoting non-traditional forms of financing such as green bonds, blended finance, and crowd funding.
- Advise a range of Governments on energy policy and strategy as well as reform dialogue, with particular focus on acceleration access to electricity through a comprehensive approach (grid, mini grid, off-grid);
- (co-)lead the supervision and implementation support of the existing portfolio;
- Lead analytical work on DRE access, especially on financing aspects
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in engineering, finance, business administration, economics, environment or equivalent areas relevant for energy 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 relevant developmental programs and significant portion of this experience in the DRE (Distributed Renewable Energy) field.
- Seasoned professional with a broad understanding of the DRE/mini-grid space financial markets, investment climate, and structuring. This includes a deep understanding of financial markets, investment climates, and structuring of deals.
- Strong knowledge of operational challenges faced by mini-grid companies and power utilities in the region, and experience in designing solutions to address these challenges.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply World Bank Senior Energy Finance Specialist Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 29 June 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.worldbank.org |
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