Overview
The Mining Specialist will contribute to the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in the metals and minerals sector, with a geographic focus on the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with WBG global and regional teams in developing sector and/or regional strategies and support related policy advisory or “upstream” work.
- Provide technical input across various thematic areas relevant to mining sector development, including data management, permitting, and environmental and social considerations.
- Assist in the monitoring and reporting of project implementation progress, including contributions to internal and external reporting tools.
- Conduct analytical work that informs strategic planning and territorial development in key mining regions.
- Contribute towards the framing of the World Bank’s strategy and service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory, environmental, and social challenges in the mineral sector and related areas.
- Support the implementation and evaluation of pilot initiatives, identifying challenges and proposing adaptive measures in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of national mining policies, ensuring coherence with institutional capacities and implementation feasibility.
- Participate in policy dialogue and reform processes in the mining sector across multiple countries in the region.
- Provide technical support to the development of investment-related platforms and initiatives in collaboration with national and regional partners.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant mining sector experience.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in specific mining industry issues, project management and data analysis.
- Knowledge of the other various infra core sectors (power, transportation, utilities) and/or experience in financial advisory will be a plus.
Qualifications
• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in a mining-related discipline (e.g. Geology, Mining or Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics), or a master’s degree in finance, international policy, or project management, or in other fields relevant to the mining sector.
