Senior Mining Specialist

Job #: req38365
Organization: World Bank Group
Sector: Mining/Geology
Grade: GG
Term Duration:  Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Conakry,Guinea
Required Language(s): English, French
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
The WBG Infrastructure Vertical provides public and private solutions to operational teams and clients across the WBG to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission. The Infrastructure VPU’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
The INF VPU’s Metals and Minerals (M&M) Department of the WBG (KIMDR) is responsible for the implementation of the WBG’s 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). 
One of those units houses the Metals and Minerals, Policy and regulation (KIMPR).  The objective of KIMPR 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. 

Duties and accountabilities: 

The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank’s country office in Conakry, contributing to the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in the metals and minerals sector primarily in Guinea, but with growing geographic focus on West Africa with time:

• Lead the dialogue on the mining sector in the Republic of Guinea (Guinea) on behalf of the WBG. The initial scope of work will involve:
a.Maintain dialogue and external relationships with Government of Guinea and other sector stakeholders with an objective to lead the development of a new WBG-Guinea country compact.  This will include leading early preparation amongst a multi-sectoral team to design comprehensive sector assistance under such compact, especially focusing on policy and regulatory reform, and investment origination along the minerals value chain.
b.Providing cross-support to WBG teams across the Simandou corridor as well as other mineral development initiatives supported by the WBG.
c.Providing supervision over the Guinea Natural Resources, Mining and Environmental Management Project’s mining component, with up to US$40 million activity financing dedicated to mining sector development with a focus on mining policies, institutions, governance, and economic integration.
d.Partner with other WBG teams on joint initiatives with industry, government, NGOs, and regional institutions to implement WBG’s broader mining & infrastructure agenda. This includes working closely with WBG private sector focused investment teams on their opportunities in Guinea.

• Under the close guidance and supervision of the KIMPR West Africa focal point, serve as the region-based senior specialist and contribute to the implementation of WBG’s M&M Global Strategy by providing expert policy and technical advice to governments in the wider region, including Mauritania Burkina Faso, Liberia and other countries. Activities include advising governments on policy, fiscal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for mineral development, processing, governance, negotiations, national economic and infrastructure linkages, and mine closures. 

• Work across the AFW region and with time may also include the following tasks:
a.Collaborating with WBG global and regional teams and lead related policy advisory or “upstream” work.
b.Lead technical discussions across various thematic areas relevant to mining sector development, including institutional development, regulatory reform, data management, permitting, artisanal and small-scale mining, and environmental and social considerations.
c.Monitor and follow up on ongoing World Bank-supported initiatives related to the impact mitigation hierarchy, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, and carbon markets insofar as it relates to the mining sector. 
d.Advise on mining sector alignment with country-level ESG commitments and consult with government counterparts and private sector stakeholders on best practices for their effective implementation.
e.Participate in and lead policy dialogue and reform processes in the mining sector.
f.Lead analytical work that informs strategic planning and territorial development in key mining regions.
g.Contribute to the integration of infrastructure planning as a key consideration of mineral development with a particular focus on mineral value chain enhancement. 
h.Lead the development of investment-related platforms and initiatives in collaboration with national and regional partners.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in mining, engineering, geology, public policy, economics, management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (with experience in Africa but ideally not limited to Africa).
• Significant experience in mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform, ideally combined with exposure to large‑scale mining investments and transactions gained in the private sector. 
• Demonstrated track record 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.
• 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.
• Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with a range of constituencies including government, mining industry and community groups, creating partnerships and gaining commitment for action.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi‑country programs and work effectively across WBG (or similar matrix organization institutions) and cross-sectorial. 
• Ability and willingness to coach, mentor and develop less experienced team members and consultants and share knowledge with non-sector colleagues within the WBG.
• Fluency in both English and French is required as well as excellent writing skills – a sample of English writing may be requested following interviews. 
• Significant experience in the West Africa region would be a plus.
• Knowledge of the other various infrastructure core sectors (power, energy, transportation, utilities) and/or experience in financial advisory will be a plus.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
  • Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
  • Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

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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