World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. World Bank South Africa looking for “Senior Energy Specialist“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 19th July 2023.

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.

World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Jobs 2023

The World Bank has published a job vacancy announcement on 30th June 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Energy Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Duties & Accountabilities

The Southern Africa energy unit (IAEE3) of the World Bank seeks a Senior Energy Specialist, who as part of the South Africa-based energy team, shall work with Governments, cooperating partners, and other stakeholders in leading/coordinating the World Bank’s energy program.  The work entails strategic, advisory, and operational work in the energy sector.  The main responsibility of the selected candidate will be to support the ongoing sector dialogue, implementation of investment lending operations, preparation of pipeline, as well as analytical work on the energy sector.  The selected candidate will focus on at least one of the countries under the South Africa country management unit (AECS1) which covers Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa.  The selected candidate will also provide support to the regional and country teams working on regional integration in the Southern African Power Pool.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in engineering, energy planning/economics, business administration, 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 projects;
• Demonstrates proven understanding of energy policies, technologies or strategies, private sector participation, utility reform, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytical work.
• Strong experience in planning, designing, and implementing power infrastructure projects including renewable energy generation, transmission, distribution and improving commercial performance of utilities;
• Experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in energy access and experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Experience working on/with World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) I) lending and non-lending operations is desirable;
• Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers).
• An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects with power sector utilities will be a distinct advantage;
• Experience working with large global teams, to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required;
• High level of motivation, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements;
• 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;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French, able to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients; and
• Demonstrates strong understanding and able to translate technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Oil & Gas; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies.

Other Details

• Job #: req23396
• Sector: Energy
• Grade: GG
• Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite………

The Closing Date: 19th July 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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