Job Description
Job : req13399
Grade: GF
Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local
Recruitment
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 10/28/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
The World Bank's East Africa Energy Unit (IAEE3) seeks an Energy Specialist
based in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, to support the unit’s strategic, advisory,
and operational work. Specifically, the incumbent will engage in analytical
work and in investment operations in Tanzania - both mainland and Zanzibar (and
possibly other countries covered by the unit)-, including supporting
instruments targeted at expanding access to modern energy services. The
responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:
- As part of project teams, prepare, appraise, negotiate and
supervise investment operations in the energy sector;
- Supporting teams on strategic energy issues and
implementation of the sub-region’s access agenda, including efforts to maximize
finance for development, and increasing the participation of the private sector
in energy;
- Work with project teams to design and implement off-grid
modalities including innovative financing structures;
- Lead or contribute to analytical work related to the shift
towards clean energy, development of strategies for increasing energy access in
Eastern and Southern Africa in a sustainable manner;
- Actively participate in overseeing World Bank-supported
energy country programs in the region with the aim to enhance quality and
pro-poor focus and accelerate implementation;
- Contribute to business development in selected countries (predominantly
in Tanzania);
- Develop and maintain close relationships with local public
and private stakeholders, support policy dialogue and keep abreast of
developments in the energy sector.
Selection Criteria
- The Energy Specialist must be a team oriented professional
with proven ability to carry out complex tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary
team; capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
- A Masters’ level degree in engineering, energy planning,
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 the
energy sector in developing countries;
- Operational experience as a technical specialist with
demonstrated experience on working in investment operations is desirable;
- Experience in working in the energy sector in Tanzania would
be an added advantage;
- Direct experience in at least one of the following areas:
on-grid and off-grid electrification models and their applications in a development
country context; required legal and regulatory frameworks to incentivize
private sector investments in the energy sector; variable renewable energy
development and grid integration; approaches used in energy sector development
planning; and energy efficiency and demand-side-management models applicable to
electricity supply systems. Specifically, a good understanding of rural and
peri-urban electricity access expansion approaches and their implications on
the upstream/backbone electricity network is highly 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;
- 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;
- Good written and oral communication skills in English,
including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to
engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients.
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