Senior Mining Specialist

Senior Mining Specialist

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges.The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries.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.For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org.

Infrastructure Knowledge Bank

The WBG Infrastructure Knowledge Bankis responsible for getting the right public and private sector solutions for our operational teams and for our clients, and to produce scalable impact.Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to enable and support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs; supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, policy environment, and private sector mobilization; focusing on agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism; and support and accelerate specific targets such as M300, Health 1.5bn, and SP 500. The Knowledge Bank’s objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure

WBG Metals and Minerals Policy and Regulation unit (KIMPR)

The Metals and Minerals Policy and Regulation unit, within the WBG Metals and Minerals (M&M) department, is responsible for the design and implementation of WBG operations and knowledge activities in mining at both global and country levels. KIMPR works closely with a multi-donor trust fund program: Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and manages global initiatives: Coal Mines Closure – Just Transitions, Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) program.

KIMPR also works closely with the Metals and Minerals Solutions and Impact team (KIMSI), which is responsible for ensuring that the right mix of best practice, investment and advisory solutions are made available to our clients and WBG operational teams in the M&M sectors.

The KIMPR’s objective is to provide technical advice and support on cutting-edge policy, analytical work, and investment lending preparation and implementation for government clients, 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. Any activities follow the parameters of the recently prepared WBG M&M Global Strategy. A core focus of this strategy is the implementation of country partnerships (or compacts). Those partnerships’ key objective is to unlock the potential for economic transformation and development in mineral resources rich countries, by enhancing beneficiation in countries along minerals value chains (exploration, processing and refining).

KIMPR MENAPP

KIMPR activities in the WBG Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAPP) region are expanding and currently cover Pakistan, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The program includes complex critical minerals engagements combining trust-funded technical assistance, programmatic partnerships, and coordinated IBRD, IFC, and MIGA support across multiple countries and time zones. The objective of this assignment is to provide senior technical and operational leadership for the WBG’s mining sector engagement across the MENAPP region, with an initial focus on the countries mentioned below under Job Duties.

The position requires frequent travel across the countries noted above and other countries in the World Bank Group’s MENAPP region. Mobility, adaptability, and flexibility in working hours are essential. This position is financed by a trust fund, and renewal is subject to the availability of funding and other relevant factors, including business needs, performance, and skills fit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1.In-region focal point for MENAAP business development and portfolio management:
Serve as the in-region coordinator for P&R mining engagement across MENAAP, under the leadership of the P&R MENA Focal Point. Support business development, portfolio quality, and program coherence, and help align World Bank public-sector advisory work with IFC investment and advisory activities, particularly around major mining investments.

2.Pakistan Focus: Baluchistan Mining Master Plan and Reko Diq Corridor:
Under the guidance of the P&R Pakistan portfolio lead, advance preparation and implementation support for the Baluchistan Mining Master Plan as a phased, spatial, and investment-oriented framework. Structure the work around near-term public actions to enable Reko Diq and longer-term planning for broader mining development across the Tethyan Copper Belt, with a prioritized and implementable pipeline for government action and future financing.

3.Egypt & Jordan M&M Compact Preparation and sector assistance:
Support development of WBG mining partnerships in Egypt and Jordan, including compact design, implementation planning, and sector assistance. In Egypt, contribute to delivery of the country compact within the 2026 timeline. In Jordan, support design of assistance covering policy and regulatory reform, geological information systems modernization, and targeted knowledge exchange, leading to an early compact preparation. 

4.Saudi Arabia:
In coordination with P&R, S&I, and country teams, support engagement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and other stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. Contribute to priority technical assistance and analytical work under Reimbursable Advisory Services.

5.Stakeholder Engagement and Government/Private sector Coordination:
For all MENAPP active countries, serve as the locally based senior interface with governments on mining sector strategy and implementation. Provide technical guidance to counterparts and teams to strengthen capacity in mining sector, governance and infrastructure planning. Support coordination across relevant ministries and agencies and engage subnational stakeholders with due attention to political economy, security, and social context. Coordinate WBG engagement with development partners, international financial institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to ensure complementarity, avoid duplication, and align public-sector planning with investment needs.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in mining, engineering, geology, public policy, economics, management or a related discipline and/or a master’s degree in finance or project management with demonstrated mining project transactions experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant mining sector experience.
• Significant experience in mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform, ideally combined with exposure to large‑scale mining investments and transactions.
• Significant experience in the WBG MENAAP region would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi‑country programs and work effectively across World Bank Group institutions and global practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across time zones.
• Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with staff.
• Fluency in English required. 
• Another language (other than fluent English) of either Arabic, French and/or Urdu would be a plus but is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of the other various infra core sectors (power, transportation, utilities) and/or experience in financial advisory will be a plus.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The 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.

We 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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